Linking with A Computer
Another feature of SynScanTMis the ability to connect to a computer via a serial communication cable. Many commercially available planetarium softwares can be used to control SynScanTM. SynScanT"Version 3.00 and later is compatible with Celestron 5i/8i and NexStar GPS command protocol.
1. | Make sure that the telescope has been aligned. |
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3.In the planetarium software of your choice, choose "Celestron NexStar 5i" or "Celestron 8/9/11 GPS" in the driver setup menu and follow the instructions provided by your program to establish the connection to the telescope. The SynScan'" should be under the full control of your computer once the connection is successfully established.
4.When you are finished, follow the instructions provided by your software to close the connection to the telescope.
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I = EXPD+ 2=
3= GND 4= EXPD- 5= RD
6 5 4 3 2 1 6= +12v
See Appendix B for
more information on
A u t o Guiding
The SynScanrMhas a designated autoguider interface on the mount for use with
an auto guider (see Fig.a, |
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Fig.q when connectirlg the autoguider cable to the SynScanTM and calibrating the |
| 4= +DEC (up) |
autoguider. Relay box can be added for extra protection. Note that the four inputs | 654321 | 5= |
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Auto Guide Speed function in the Setup Menu.
Periodic Error Correction
Periodic Errors are found in almost all worm gears due to slight eccentricities and misalignments. The PEC (Periodic Error Correction) function provides a manual correcting method to reduce the amplitude of the worm errors. By recording a full cycle of guiding actions versus motor shaft angle, SynScanTMcan work to compensate for the drifting in the RA sidereal tracking caused by the periodic errors. Below describes a
PEC Training function is recommended for advanced users interested in
Required acccssory: Illuminated reticle eycpiccc with double crossline pattern capable of producing at least 300X magnification in combination with your telescope. The true field of view should not exceed 10 arc min. See "Choosing the appropriate eyepiece" in the HEQ5lEQ6 manual for more information on calculating the field of view.