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Software Operation
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If so configured, the dome will automatically find the home position upon the first
connection. Otherwise this must be done manually by clicking the Home button.
You will not be able to rotate the dome until this is done, because the dome will
not know where it is pointing.
connection. Otherwise this must be done manually by clicking the Home button.
You will not be able to rotate the dome until this is done, because the dome will
not know where it is pointing.
Manual Go To
To send the dome to a specific azimuth, click the Go To button. Enter the desired
azimuth and click OK. (The control panel supports altitude selection as well; this
is not required for MaxDome and is therefore disabled.)
azimuth and click OK. (The control panel supports altitude selection as well; this
is not required for MaxDome and is therefore disabled.)
Slaving to Telescope
Turn on Slave Dome to Scope. The dome will now turn so that the slit is in front
of the telescope aperture. If the dome turns to the wrong position, please see
of the telescope aperture. If the dome turns to the wrong position, please see
Troubleshooting
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You can connect an ASCOM-compliant control program to the ASCOM Dome
Control Panel. In your telescope control application, select Dome Control Panel
instead of the telescope. Now whenever the control program sends a command,
it will be intercepted by the control panel and used to move the dome.
Applications such as
MaxIm DL/CCD
and
Desktop Universe
can connect directly.
Some applications, such as TheSky and Starry Night may require a plug-in to be
installed. The ASCOM Platform installer should have notified you about the
installation procedure for these applications during the install process.
For automated applications, the Dome Control Panel will report "slewing" if
installed. The ASCOM Platform installer should have notified you about the
installation procedure for these applications during the install process.
For automated applications, the Dome Control Panel will report "slewing" if
either
the telescope or dome is moving as the result of a slew command. That way, you
will not get an image of the inside of the shutter if the telescope moves faster
than the dome.
For sidereal tracking purposes, the Dome Control Panel checks the telescope
position every 10 seconds. If the telescope has moved enough to require dome
motion, the dome is automatically moved. If the telescope is slewed from the
hand paddle, then the dome will follow the next time a poll occurs. On a long
slew the dome may stop and start again, depending on the telescope speed.
will not get an image of the inside of the shutter if the telescope moves faster
than the dome.
For sidereal tracking purposes, the Dome Control Panel checks the telescope
position every 10 seconds. If the telescope has moved enough to require dome
motion, the dome is automatically moved. If the telescope is slewed from the
hand paddle, then the dome will follow the next time a poll occurs. On a long
slew the dome may stop and start again, depending on the telescope speed.
Shutting Down
The shutter can be closed at any time by clicking the Close button. The dome
should start closing within ten seconds. It will require 90 seconds to fully close.
When the dome is closed, the status display will indicate this. It will display an
error message if, after the motors have been operated, it does not get a closed
status from both of the magnetic shutter switches.
should start closing within ten seconds. It will require 90 seconds to fully close.
When the dome is closed, the status display will indicate this. It will display an
error message if, after the motors have been operated, it does not get a closed
status from both of the magnetic shutter switches.