Paramount MX User Guide
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Axis Parameters
Description
Reduction Percentage
drops below the
Temperature Slew Rate Threshold
value.
Temperature Slew Rate
Threshold
When the ambient temperature, in Celcius, drops below this value,
reduce the slew rate by the
Temperature Slew Rate Reduction
Percentage
.
Kernel State
The state of the ProTrack kernel.
0 – Tracking adjustments off
1 – Tracking adjustments on.
See “Activating ProTrack” on page 116 for more information.
Call Level Logging
When turned on, all call level functions will be logged and displayed on
the Logging window.
Packet Level Logging
When turned on, all packet level communications will be logged and
displayed on the Logging window.
Focus Pulse Slow
The number of milliseconds the built in focuser is pulsed when the
Slow
focus button is clicked.
Focus Pulse Fast
The number of milliseconds the built in focuser is pulsed when the
Fast
focus button is clicked.
Home After Connect
If set to 1, the mount will be homed after connecting if it is not already
homed.
Show Limits
If set to 1, the telescope limits will be drawn either side of the meridian.
Log Slews
If set to 1, slewing information will be logged and displayed on the
Logging window.
Motor Parameters
Index Angle
Both DC-Servo motors have a unique index angle, which is a number
between 0 and 2000. A sticker is affixed to each motor with this number.
EMF Constant
This value is based on DC servo motor type and motor size.
Max Voltage
Always set to 15.
Max Gain
Always set to 150.
