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PRODIGY MICROFOCUSER 

PRODUCT MANUAL  

BY PEGASUS ASTRO

 
      

Version 1.2 

September 20, 2021 

 

Содержание Prodigy Microfocuser

Страница 1: ...PRODIGY MICROFOCUSER PRODUCT MANUAL BY PEGASUS ASTRO Version 1 2 September 20 2021 ...

Страница 2: ...ptional telescope adapters such as Celestron SCT Edge RC telescopes and refractors Prodigy houses 2 x USB2 switchable ports and 2 x 12V switchable power outputs that provide electric juice to your equipment close to the focuser e g Filter Wheel Guiding camera etc CONTROLLER CARE Controller is protected from moisture but it is not waterproof and it should be kept clean and dry Excessive moisture fo...

Страница 3: ...9 20 2021 PRODIGY MICROFOCUSER 2 DESIGN OVERVIEW The images below show side views of the Prodigy Microfocuser ...

Страница 4: ...ofocuser 1 x DC Cable 2 1mm to Cigarette Lighter 10A fused 2 x Power Cables 0 5 meter 1 x USB 2 0 Type A male USB 2 0 Type B male 1 8m 1 x Temperature Sensor with stereo jack M54 Male to M48 Male M54 Male to M54 Male 2 x USB 2 0 Type A male USB 2 0 Type B male 0 5 m ...

Страница 5: ...BE Drawtube has a clear aperture of 3 inches or 76mm It can travel up to 25mm Prodigy Microfocuser isn t a Crayford neither a Rack Pinion type Its innovative mechanical focus design provides very high load support and accuracy with zero maintenance The focuser can easily lift up to 10Kg 22lb of imaging equipment with zero flexure A limit sensor is engaged when the drawtube is fully inside the Prod...

Страница 6: ... The adapter can be securely mounted and aligned on user s preference Celestron SCT Edge C11 C14 SKU PEG PRDG C11 GSO Astrotech Omegon Altair TS or similar RC 10 12 14 16 SKU PEG PRDG GSO117 GSO Astrotech Omegon Altair TS or similar RC 8 SKU PEG PRDG GSO90 Takahashi ED FSQ 85 Coming soon Skywatcher ESPRIT 100 Coming soon ...

Страница 7: ...9 20 2021 PRODIGY MICROFOCUSER 6 CAMERA ADAPTER Camera adapter stock is a M54 adapter It can be easily replaced with a larger aperture adapter ...

Страница 8: ...ed with a 2 1mm DC power connection centre positive pin which powers on the unit Insert the 2 1mm plug on the DC power cable Controller will initialize and get fully operational after 3 seconds The 3 seconds wait time duration is on purpose for a new firmware upload process DATA CONNECTIVITY A USB2 Type B port at the side of the unit accepts the USB cable for PC connection It is strongly advised u...

Страница 9: ...ature readings every 30 seconds When using multiple controllers and probes the reported temperature may differ slightly between units due to small differences between individual sensor readouts This does not affect the operation of the units as they respond to measured temperature change not to the actual temperature Please notice that you have to connect the sensor before you power on the control...

Страница 10: ...ints during automatic focus procedure are dead accurate Focuser has been factory configured to perform position steps from 0 11000 Each step movement is 0 0227 mm 2 27 micron RESET WATCHDOG A hardware watchdog resets the device if for any reason there is no response from the controller after two 2 seconds A neat feature in the unlikely event of a microcontroller freeze when have a remote observato...

Страница 11: ...stomer must pay for shipping when shipping the unit back for repair or replacement If you get a faulty unit please contact us as 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 bad driver install or software configuration TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Su...

Страница 12: ...e lubricating grease may solidify However even solidified grease will not have any significant affect on the function of the system Re greasing is recommended to the lead screw and the roller tracks on the pressure plate You can fully retract the focuser s drawtube and access re lubricate the lead screw Move the focuser in and out a couple of times after relubrication to apply grease to the full m...

Страница 13: ...021 PRODIGY MICROFOCUSER 12 DIMENSIONS DRAWING Please note that backfocus is 80mm when drawtube is fully inside without any telescope adapters When you place a telescope adapter the total backfocus increases ...

Страница 14: ...9 20 2021 PRODIGY MICROFOCUSER 13 Designed and Assembled in Greece ...

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