Star-Mate LX200 Emulator v2.1 User Manual.
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1. Star Mate LX200 Emulator v2 1 User Manual Thank you for your purchase of the 2fDesign Star Mate LX200 Emulator With careful use your Star Mate will give you many years of service and in no time you ll wonder how you ever coped without one To get the most out of your Star Mate we recommend you read this manual thoroughly to familiarise yourself with the features of Star Mate The Star Mate consists of four parts 1 Star Mate LX200 Emulator 2 Power Link Cable 3 ST4 Link Cable 4 CD with Software amp User Manual WOLE PUS Speed Motor Fig 1 Parts 1 Initial Setup The Star Mate controller is wired up as shown in Fig2 Note Losmandy drive unit not included Where the interface is not a Losmandy controller simply attach the ST4 cable to the ST4 port of the mount and the power cable to the same power supply that is powering the mount The power supply should be 12V pin positive A GLANO Y i ORAVE GYSTEM Fig2 Setup You are now ready to explore the features of Star Mate 2 RS 232 Control Slew amp Focus Control can also be done using the RS 232 port Eg AutoGuiding Goto and AutoFocus The RS 232 port is compatible with the Meade LX200 generic protocol and accepts the following commands GR Get Telescope RA not fully implemented but needed to allow connection GS Get Sidereal Time not fully implemented but needed to allow connection GD Get Telescope DEC not fully implemented but need2. WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED In particular there is no warranty for the optional third party software Because of the various hardware and software environments into which it may be put NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT REFUND 5 MISCELLANEOUS This EUUA is governed by the laws of New Zealand If this product was acquired outside New Zealand then local laws may apply Should you have any questions concerning this EUUA or if you desire to discuss with 2fDesign for any reason please contact 2fDesign
3. by copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed not sold 1 GRANT OF LICENSE This EUUA grants you the following rights Absolute use of the PRODUCT for personal enjoyment The SOFTWARE controlling the Star Mate is licensed to the end user and may not be copied reproduced or de compiled see Note 2 If you have been assigned a BETA user then you may not on sell the PRODUCT without express permission from 2fDesign 2 DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS Limitations on Reverse Engineering De compilation and Disassembly You may not reverse engineer de compile or disassemble the PRODUCT except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation 3 COPYRIGHT All titles and copyrights in the PRODUCT including but not limited to any hardware images photographs animations video audio music text and applets incorporated into the SOFTWARE PRODUCT the accompanying printed materials and any copies of the PRODUCT are owned by 2fDesign Copyright laws and international treaty provisions protect the PRODUCT Therefore you must treat the PRODUCT like any other copyrighted material 4 Disclaimer of Warranty THIS PRODUCT amp SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION ARE SOLD AS IS AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES
4. ed to allow connection GVP Get Telescope Product Name Returns Starmate GVN Get Telescope Firmware Returns Starmate firmware version F Focus Up F Focus Down FQ Focus Stop Mn Move North Ms Move South Me Move East Mw Move West Qn Stop North Qs Stop South Qe Stop East Qw Stop West Q Stop All Serial port settings Baudrate 9600 Start bits 1 Stop bits 1 Parity None Handshaking None Status LED s The Star Mate has three Status LED s e Power Indicates power to the controller e Serial Flashes in sync with activity on the RS 232 control port e RFx Status Indicates an ST4 of Focus signal is Active 4 Software ChanSet Utility Note LX200 Emulator units will only repsond to Telescope Slew amp Focus Commands The serial port also provides access to the Star Mate for setup using ChanSet Utility See Fig3 Using the ChanSet Utility users can do the following 1 Change the RF channel used This is useful if one channel is susceptible to interference or if there is another Star Mate close by using the same or close channel Provides basic telescope slew and focus control for testing etc Allows the user to set the 5 exposure times and time between exposure times Allows the user to reverse the button settings for RA amp DEC slewing Provides a mechanism for uploading the latest firmware to the Star Mate This is password protected and should only be used under direction from 2fDe
5. etermined by trimpot setting Bi directional Relay control Standard 3 5mm plug amp cable as found on JMI NGF type focus motors ST4 output Common MOSFET voltage free switched outputs 6 Contact Information For the latest software and user information log onto http www star mate com Star Mate is designed and built in New Zealand by 2fDesign Ltd http www 2fdesign co nz 20 Henare Street Palmerston North New Zealand Ph 64 6 354 9522 e mail rob star mate com 7 End User Usage Agreement By using Star Mate and any thing associated with Star Mate or 2fDesign you agree to the following terms Conditions 2fDesign Ltd Copyright 2005 All Rights Reserved End User Usage Agreement for Star Mate Product amp Software IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This End User Usage Agreement EUUA is a legal agreement between the end user and 2fDesign Ltd Licensor for the Star Mate product PRODUCT and or SOFTWARE The PRODUCT includes hardware computer software the associated media any printed materials and any online or electronic documentation By using and or installing the PRODUCT you agree to be bound by the terms of this EUUA If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA 2fDesign is unwilling to license the PRODUCT to you In such event you may not use or copy the PRODUCT and you should promptly contact 2fDesign for instructions on return of the unused product s for a refund PRODUCT LICENSE The PRODUCT is protected
6. sign ve a Changing the RF Channel Connect the controller to a PC via a serial port and hit CONNECT Press READ to read the current RF channel setting Change the RF setting to any number between 1 and 100 and press WRITE Then you need to transfer the Channel setting to the handheld unit Press and hold Focus amp Focus buttons together for 12 seconds The handheld LED will flash fast Press the WRITE TO REMOTE button on ChanSet and follow the on screen instructions If the RF channel setting is not made on the handheld within 20s the handheld will revert back to it s original setting Star Mate Channel Set Utility TBR PORT RF Channel cOm3 M DISCONNECT 35 READ BAUDRATE Write to ae 7600 z Remote Button Reversal 7 Rev RA Read Settings RevDEC write Settings Camera Exposure Settings Time 1 secs Time 2 secs Time 3 secs Time 4 secs Time 5 secs Exp Gap secs Fig 3 ChanSet Utility Screenshot 5 Specifications Control Box Receiver Power Supply 8 15VDC Standard power plug 12V nominal Polarity Pin positive Slew Guide Port Standard ST4 compatible RJ11 Socket Focus Port Relay Controlled 3 5mm socket Adjustable speed via screw pot LED s 1x Power 1x RS 232 activity 1x Status Rf RS 232 Fully compliant RS 232 serial communication port LX 200 compatible command Set Settings 9600 Baud 8bits 1 stop bit no handshaking Focus Motor Control 5 10VDC d
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