them thru the provided ring.
6) The controller Pulsar2 connects to the computer either as an LX200 non GPS
device or via the ASCOM platform and its dedicated driver. See
http://www.geminitelescope.com/gemini-german-fork-mounts-goto-manuals/
for more help. It has been tested with MaxIm and Astroart. You can use and
autoguider cable but connecting the mount via the serial/usb port gives more
precise corrections. The ascom driver supports pulse guiding.
Remote use of the G53F
To use the G53F in remote, follow the steps below:
Install the ascom platform and the Pulsar2
Check/set mount and user parameters as described in this manual.
Make a rough polar alingment and a one star reference (p7 of Pulsar2 manual or
Polar aling the mount, preferably with the
Repeat the one star reference (because you have tuned polar alignment).
Program the absolute reference as described in this manual (optional)
Program your Parking/Homing position (p8 of Pulsar2 manual). You will use Park/Unpark
from ascom to shut down the mount and to start your next session.
Now you can leave the observatory and proceed with your first observing session in
remote.
At the end of the night shut the mount down by Parking it from your ascom program.
The next night you can start the mount by Unparking and go on with your session
immediately.
If you have an accidental blackout you can use the
mount remotely.
Maintenance
The anodised aluminium surfaces will keep their gloss for a long time if
treated regularly with paraffin oil or silicone oil. Use a soft cloth to disperse
the oil on the surface.
Protect the mount from dust, sand and dirt. If you see dirt on the drive disc,
remove the plastic protection cap around the drive unit and wipe it off with a
cotton tip.
No maintenance of the drive system is necessary. For longer periods of
cloudy nights and transport leave the axes disengaged.
G53F manual ver 2.7
p14 June 2017
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