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Save All Parameters to Mount
Choose this command to save the mount’s parameters to the control system’s flash memory. Saving every
parameter to the mount’s flash memory is a relatively lengthy operation and this command may require
15 seconds or so to complete.
Save the TCS Configuration File (Save As Command)
Save the current Bisque TCS parameters to a file. (Files are saved using the extension
.tcs
). This allows
you to store different mount configurations and retrieve them as necessary using the
Open
command on
the
Commands
pop-up menu.
Open Bisque TCS Configuration File (Open Command)
This command allows you to select and open a Bisque TCS configuration file.
Copy Parameters (From this Window to Clipboard)
Choose this command to copy a report of the current Bisque TCS parameters to the Clipboard in ASCII text
format. Use the
Paste
command from any text editor to view and save this report.
Software Bisque strongly recommends printing a copy of your mount’s Bisque TCS
Parameters and storing it with your permanent records. In particular, the values for the
MKS_INDEX_ANGLE (both RA and Dec) are required if the control system electronics need
to be replaced for any reason.
Example Bisque TCS parameters text file for the Paramount MX:
Bisque TCS Parameter RA Value Dec Value
----------------------------- ------------- --------------
MKS_INDEX_ANGLE , 3978 , 375
MKS_UNIT_ID_ , 5 , 5
MKS_ACCELERATION , 800 , 800
MKS_HOME_VEL_HI , 1600000000 , 1600000000
MKS_HOME_VEL_MED , 150000000 , 150000000
MKS_HOME_VEL_LOW , 5900000 , 5900000
MKS_HOME_REQD , 1 , 1
MKS_HOME_JOYSTICK , 1 , 1
MKS_HOME_INDEX_OFFSET , 0 , 0
MKS_CREEP_RATE , 0 , 0
MKS_GUIDE_RATE , -700964 , 700964
MKS_EMF_CONSTANT , 30 , 30
MKS_MAX_SPEED , 1080000000 , 1080000000
MKS_BASE_RATE , -44861734 , 0
MKS_MIN_POS_LIMIT , -6250000 , -8500000
MKS_MAX_POS_LIMIT , 2250000 , 2500000
MKS_PEC_RATIO , 8 , 8
MKS_HOME_DIR , 1 , 1
MKS_HOME_SENSE , 1 , 1
MKS_HOME_MODE , 2 , 2
MKS_HOME_IN_OUT_IN , 1 , 1
MKS_PEC_CUTOFF_SPEED , 89723468 , 0
MKS_MAX_VOLTAGE , 15 , 15
MKS_MAX_GAIN , 150 , 150
MKS_MAX_POS_ERROR , 2000 , 2000
