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PEGASUS ASTRO 

 FOCUSCUBE V2

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FocusCube v2

 

Operating Manual 

 

 

Dear valued customer, congratulations and thank you for buying Pegasus Astro -  FocusCube v2. This manual will give you a brief 

introduction to your FocusCube v2. Before using the FocusCube v2, please take some time to read it thoroughly and if you have 

any other questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected] 

 

The evolution of technology in astronomy requires a system which will assist the focusing of the telescope with great accuracy. 

Fast optics and modern camera devices require automatic focusing in every small period of time as temperature can affect focal 

length and modify the optimal focus position. Pegasus FocusCube v2 has been developed to meet these requirements. This 

device can easily 

lift more than 6kg

 (212 ounces) of imaging equipment when the telescope points to the zenith! 

 

Designed in high quality with modern electronics it can provide digital precise focus control from a PC. FocusCube v2 includes a 

stepper motor for absolute position focusing. Electronics and stepper motor are enclosed in a compact sized box. 

 

Controller Design Overview 

 

 

 

Back View 

 

 

 

 

 

Side View (Universal Bracket) 

 

Содержание FocusCube v2

Страница 1: ...cope with great accuracy Fast optics and modern camera devices require automatic focusing in every small period of time as temperature can affect focal length and modify the optimal focus position Peg...

Страница 2: ...3mm to 8mm 6 Optional Accessories Hand Controller Controller Care Controller is not waterproof and it should be kept clean and dry Moisture can damage electronics and connectors Do not allow solvents...

Страница 3: ...e controller It comes with length of 0 6m cable with a RJ45 plug Probe measures temperatures from 55 C to 125 C Accuracy of the probe is 0 5 C from 10 C to 85 C The controller instantly detects during...

Страница 4: ...on the computer or USB Hub the other end into the USB type B receptacle on the controller labelled USB Controller will be identified as FocusCube v2 revX and a USB Serial Port COMx will be appeared t...

Страница 5: ...kywatcher Esprit Series 80 ED 100ED 120ED 150ED Skywatcher PDS 130 Explore Scientific ED Series ED80 ED102 ED127 ED152 Explore Scientific ED FCD100 Series ED80 FCD100 ED102 FCD100 ED127 FCD100 Explore...

Страница 6: ...s soon as possible through email support pegasusastro com Please describe the problem in detail and we will do our best to solve the problem Most instances are perceived problems which are caused by a...

Страница 7: ...00 400 Every stepper motor has a maximum speed or else it will jump and loose steps Pegasus Astro Stepper Motor support max speed up to 400 Sensor does not report temperature Check that sensor is in p...

Страница 8: ...tro com support Please download and install the following ASCOM Focus Driver Focus Controller Stand Alone application USB Drivers FTDI INDI Open Astronomy Instrumentation supported Pegasus Focuscube v...

Страница 9: ...cation Focus Controller Standalone application does not require ASCOM drivers and it can fully configure operate the controller The first thing you need to do is to select your Focus controller Click...

Страница 10: ...stem Press Connect button located at the toolbar Application will connect to the controller and the Connected status will appear at the bottom taskbar Taskbar also displays the reported step position...

Страница 11: ...controller will not move the motor Controller will only change the value of the reported current position This feature is very useful when you need to zero the position of the focuser or set another...

Страница 12: ...d Use these buttons only if you need to quickly move in or out your focuser be careful not to exceed focuser limits In every motor movement final position when motor stops is stored after 10 secs into...

Страница 13: ...emperature Existing environmental temperature and temperature readout over time chart can be seen at the Temperature tab You can easily check what was the last focus temperature so you will estimate i...

Страница 14: ...esired max speed Click Set button on the right to push this setting to the controller Setting is stored in controller s memory WE STRONGLY SUGGEST TO LEAVE THE MAX SPEED TO PEGASUS DEFAULT AS IT IS OP...

Страница 15: ...pensation will be invoked when the move in opposite of the compensation direction Just make sure the amount specified is more than needed to remove the backlash To enable backlash compensation set Bac...

Страница 16: ...will deny to increase steps and it will notify you that the limit was about to exceed Disabled Knob of the Hand Controller If you would like to disable knob on the side of the controller Press the kno...

Страница 17: ...ts own settings If you have multiple controllers you can launch a new profile set an instance name and use its unique settings for your motor controller Locate the instance launch button on the toolba...

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