Paramount MX User Guide
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Software Bisque may periodically release newer firmware versions for one or both of these controllers.
The current firmware versions are listed on the bottom of the Bisque TCS window.
Do not attempt to update the Paramount MX firmware unless specifically instructed to do
so by Software Bisque.
Update I/O Firmware
When available, MKS 5000 firmware updates are posted to the Paramount MX Downloads page on the
Software Bisque web site. (The name of the file that contains the update ends with the three letter
extension “.hex”.)
Click the
Browse For I/O File
button to select the firmware update. After downloading and saving the
update to your computer, navigate to the folder where the I/O firmware update file was saved, select
the file name and then click the
Open
button. A message appears when update is completed. At this
point turn the power to the mount off, then back on to complete the firmware update.
Update Motor Firmware
When available, MKS 5000 motor firmware updates are posted to the Paramount MX Downloads page
on the Software Bisque web site. (The name of the file that contains the update ends with the three
letter extension “.bin” for the MKS 5000 or “.out” for the MKS 4000.)
Browse For Motor Firmware File
Click this button to select the motor firmware update file.
Navigate to the folder where the motor firmware update file was saved, select the file name and then
click the
Open
button. A message appears when update is completed. At this point turn the power to
the mount off, then back on to complete the process.
Restore Defaults
Click this button to restore the default Bisque TCS settings (page 84).
Slew Rate Adjustment Based On Temperature
The Paramount’s slew rate is automatically reduced when the ambient temperature measured inside
the mount is a certain value. Lowering the slew rate provides more torque to the servomotors. This
additional torque can minimize stalls at colder temperatures.
