SkyTracker STX-1-2000, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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3.2.2 SELECTIVE OPERATION
To choose not to light a particular lamp of an STX-4, the Control Panel has an individual
“Lamp OFF” switch for each head. Operation of this switch will disable the indicated lamp.
3.2.3 MOTION “ON”
The motion feature of the SkyTracker is initiated by turning the “Motion” switch to the “ON”
position (up).
NOTE: If power is interrupted momentarily for any reason and then restored,
the motion will automatically resume and each xenon lamp will be re-ignited
by “autostrike” or by manually pushing the respective manual start button.
3.2.4 SHUTDOWN
To turn the Sky-Tracker off, reverse the procedures noted in the previous sections. The
lights can be turned off and the motion left running, or the motion can be turned off and the
lights left in operation, at the discretion of the operator.
It is desirable, however, for prolonged bulb life, that power continue to be supplied for at
least 10 minutes after the lamps have been turned off to provide required forced-air cooling
for optimum cool-down of the bulbs after operation. STX-1 systems have a built-in timer
that operates the cooling system for 30 minutes after shutdown.
STX-1 systems offer speed and direction control on the front panel.
If desired, the motion of the SkyTracker may be stopped in any position by turning off the
motion switch at the appropriate time. Because of the inertia of the drive mechanism, a
small degree of “coasting” will cause the lights to actually stop at a position slightly past the
point at which the switch is turned off. Experimentation and practice by the operator can
result in stopping the lights in any desired position.
3.3 HOUR METER
An hour meter, located at the side of the control panel, is provided to maintain a running
record of operational hours. The total hours shown on the meter provide a guide to service
intervals as well as recording operational lamp hours (required for lamp warranties). Since
four individual xenon lamps are employed on each STX-4 model, accurate lamp hours (for
lamp warranty claim purposes) may be recorded on separate log sheets, which should be
stored with each individual lamp.
Since “motion” is normally utilized in conjunction with the operation of the xenon lamps, the
hour meter serves as a general indication of the total elapsed operating time of the motion
drive motor related components.
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