Paramount MX User Guide
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Sound
Occurs
Description
•
Payload is significantly out of balance and exceeds
the maximum torque output of the motor. Make
sure payload is balanced before proceeding.
•
Increased drive train torque demands during cold
temperature operation can prevent slews.
Single “click” or
“tic” sound
During communication with
TheSkyX Professional
Edition
.
The Paramount MX will emit a single “click” (or “tic”) when
serial communications between the mount and
TheSkyX
Professional Edition
are interrupted. Interruption can
occur, for example, when a camera is downloading an
image, or during other processor intensive operations.
Notes:
•
The clicking noise is normal and expected behavior.
•
The clicking noise is not indicative of any problems
with the mount.
•
Audible feedback cannot be disabled.
Visual Control System Feedback
The three LEDs on the Electronics Box are illuminated based on the status of the control system. See
“Electronics Box Components” on page 49 for details.
Through the Mount Cabling
Always keep fingers clear from the cable conduit access hole!
•
While the declination axis rotates during mount slews,
an internal shaft in the declination assembly is also
being rotated by a very high torque servomotor.
•
When the declination axis’ Three Position Switch is in
the Balance Position (page 46), the internal shaft can
rotate freely and may do so with a high angular velocity
when the mount’s payload is even slightly out of
balance.
In both cases, the rotating internal shaft creates a potentially
dangerous pinch point with the outer declination axis
assembly that can cut, crush or sever fingers.
Always keep fingers clear during mount slews and use extreme
caution when routing cables through the mount, or aligning the
