TEPP User Manual
Triangulum Astro Kft.
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protected. The maximum current on the input connector is 10 A, so take care of that the
maximum power of all the attached peripherial devices is under 100 W! Always make sure,
that you are using a 12 V power supply that has the necessary output power rating to power
all of your connected devices!
Now you can turn on the controller with the main switch. The platform moves to the home
postion
– it may take 1-2 minutes-, then the tracking starts automatically after a warning
beep.
ATTENTION! Right after you turn on the controller, you will hear a beep, then the
platform initializes, which means that axles start to move! Keep away your fingers off
the platform to avoid any injuries!
2.5.4 Wireless Remote Controller
During the active tracking you can use the remote controller to control it’s movement or to
search an object in the sky.
ATTENTION! Remote controller has a built in, rechargeable lithium polymer battery!
Battery is not replaceable at home! Do not disassemble it! Do not expose it to direct
heat or sunlight! Do not leave it in a car that can warm up on sunlight! Never leave it
unattended during charging! Do not use and do not attempt to charge it if the house is
broken! Do not use in rain, the remote controller is not waterproof!
The functions of each button is shown below:
The remote controller has a key lock function to prevent unwanted movements. To unlock the
remote controller, press and hold the ENABLE
button. Once it’s enabled, the built-in LED
indicator shows the state of the charge of the battery:
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green:
battery level is OK, it’s over 30%
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red:
bettery level is low, it’s under 30%
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flashing red:
battery is too low, connect it to a charger
If the red light is flashing, the remote controller doesn’s send any signal to the platform
controller, so connect it to a charger as soon as possible. Remote controller can be used
during charging.
To charge the remote controller
you can use any standard 5V USB power source or phone
chargers with microUSB cable, or you can use the rear USB connector of the TEPP connector.
During charging the built in, blue LED lights. Charging time is around 6-8 hours. Once the
charging has ended, the blue light turns off.
To control the TEPP, push or pull the joystick to the desired direction, while the ENABLE
button is pressed. If the platform controller receives the signals it will sound very short beeps.
If you don’t hear this continous clicking sound, you’re probably out of the range, so go closer
