Enter the
Mount Parameters
menu,
Red
(uction)
autoset
submenu and start
the process. The mount will start rotating slowly cca 45 degrees and back in
both axes. You will have to acknowledge by a right click the calculated values.
(slip factor and reduction). For the slip factor you should get a value above
98%, if it is much lower the balance is off.
When finished, exit the menu, the controller is ready for use.
For loading counterweights and telescopes leave the RA axis open, close the
DEC by turning the DEC red knob right until you hear a click.
For balancing release both axes with the red knob. Try to get a good balance!
Making a goto
To use the goto capability of your G53F you need to follow this procedure (as
applicable to your situation and skill)
Have the parameters set up correctly (see First time setup paragraph). Set
User parameters/Goto mode/Pulsar2 logic. This is for GE mounts like the
G53F. Set also DEC rotation for the flip as explained on p13.
Have the mount decently polar aligned (got precision heavily depends on
polar alignment)
Turn the GPS on to refresh time (UT) and position. The GPS is behind the
hand unit LCD, orient it to a free view of the sky.
Follow the autoinit procedure (beginner) or initialize manually (advanced) with
the hand controller. Here is a tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=PtAfKWscf80&feature=youtu.be
In the example below the OTA is placed East of the pier, the telescope is
pointing slightly West of the Meridian. On the Pulsar2 display you must see
this at the end of the Autoinit procedure, and click Yes (to the right):
G53F manual ver 2.7
p10 June 2017
www.geminitelescope.com
