Auto-Dome

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 "AUTO DOME" switch (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)

• If the Dome doesn't respond to TCS input:

  • Likely that switch in Dome Control Panel Box (in Dome) isn't set to "REMOTE" position

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

Written by Gabriel, kinda.