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Setting Tracking Rate in DFMTCS

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Setting Tracking Rate in DFMTCS

Owned by Roy Prouty
Last updated: Sept 06, 2023
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On the Control Computer:

  1. Open DFM TCS Software

  2. Go to "Telescope" on top bar

  3. Select "Rates"

  4. Set RA tracking rate to 15.042 arcsec/sec

  5. Click Apply

  6. Verify tracking rate on the center status panel "Rates" that 15.042 had been successfully applied

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