Paramount User Guide
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Common Parameter Name Description
The mount will perform a meridian flip when it is slewed to an object on
the “opposite” side of this line.
The default value of this parameter is minus 1.0 (–1.0) for the Paramount
MX and Paramount MX+ and minus 0.3 (–0.3) for the Paramount ME and
minus 3.0 (–3.0) for the Paramount ME II.
Focus Pulse Slow
The number of milliseconds the built in focuser will be pulsed when the
SLOW focus button is pressed.
Focus Pulse Fast
The number of milliseconds the built in focuser will be pulsed when the
FAST focus button is pressed.
Advanced Parameters
Advanced parameters are divided into the following categories:
Axis
Homing
Initialization
Motor Parameters
Periodic Error Correction
System
User-Defined
Most advanced parameters should not need to be changed unless you are using the Bisque TCS on a
custom mounting. You may wish to change certain parameters, such as the maximum slew rate, based
on the mount’s payload or to suit your personal preferences.
Axis Parameters
Description
Unit Identifier
This number relates to the TCS version and cannot be changed.
Non-sidereal Rate
The non-sidereal rate, in arcseconds per second, is the rate added to or
subtraced from the sidereal tracking rate.
Although this rate can be configured manually,
TheSkyX Professional
Edition
can perform this automatically. See the
Set Track Rates
button
documentation for details how to do this.
Guide Rate
When the Bisque TCS guiding lines are activated, the increase or
decrease in control system’s position occurs at this rate.
