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Initiating

  • Control Computer: Start ASCOM Dome Control Panel application
    • Press "Connect"
    • Select "Slave Dome to Scope"
  • Front Panel:
    • Enable "MTR DRIVER CHASSIS"
    • Enable "DRIVES"
    • Enable "AUTO DOME"
    • Switch "DOME TRACK" from "HOME"

Disabling

  • Disable only after Scope is stowed at Zenith
  • Front Panel:
    • Disable all switches (see above)
  • Control Computer:
    • Desselect "Slave Dome to Scope"


Common Problems

  • If the Dome and Scope seem misaligned:
    • If DFMTCS reports the Dome and Scope are in the same positions (Reported "Azimuth")
      • Using handpaddle: Align Dome to Scope while AutoDome is disabled
      • After aligning, navigate to DFM TCS > Telescope > Initialization > Other Positions> "Set Dome Position" and press "Use Telescope Azimuth", then "Apply".
    • If it doesn't
      • Perhaps wait for a bit for the DFM TCS to poll again or try changing the telescope position (aka try again)


TODO: Figure out how to set home position Roy Prouty , Gabriel Koletsi , Former user (Deleted) 


Written by Gabriel, kinda.


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Direct Questions/Concerns to Roy Prouty (roy.prouty@umbc.edu)