TEPP User Manual
Triangulum Astro Kft.
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2.5 Electronic Control Interface
The platform controller electronics is not waterproof! Do not use it in rain, and
always keep it away from any source of water or liquid! Always use a 12 V DC
power source! Using higher input voltage than 16 V will demage the circuit!
Do not disassemble the platform controller! In case of disassemble or water
demage the warranty is void.
2.5.1 Connectors and Switches
Front panel connectors and switches
1) Main power switch with power indicator LED
Use this switch to turn on or off the platform. The built in power indicator LED is
continously on if the input voltage is OK. Slow flashing light indicates low input voltage,
but it doesn’t effect the normal operation. Fast flashing light indicates a critically low
input voltage, if you’re using your car’s 12V battery, you should start charging as soon
as possible to prevent battery demage!
2) 12 V DC Power input
Connect 12 V DC power here. This connector has a
positive polarity, so connect the positive supply voltage
to the center point of the connector!
3) 12 V DC Outputs for accessories
These ports have 12 V output voltage and 3 A each ouput corrent capacity. Use this
connectors to power your accessories. Each port is protected against overcurrent
4) Autoguider port
ST4 compatible autoguider input port to connect your
autoguider. Pinout is shown on the drawing on the right.
5) Speed selection switches
You can select the desired autoguider and remote controller sensitivity with these
switches. 1: Fast 1/2: Medium 1/4: Slow
