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Gemini Users Manual 2
1.2 Features
1.2.1 Physical Features
The Gemini Astronomical Positioning System is a professional level computer-to-servo
device for controlling a German Equatorial telescopic mount (GEM). It consists of four
components: (1) A computer board housed in a flat aluminum panel box to be attached by
screws to the pier of your GEM mount; (2) A right ascension servo motor connected
mechanically to the mount's RA shaft, and electrically to the Gemini computer via a
cable; (3) A declination servo motor (identical to the RA motor) connected mechanically
to the mount's Dec shaft, and electrically to the Gemini computer via a cable; and (4) a
Hand Controller with buttons, switches, and an 16 character LED display connected to
the Gemini computer via a serial cable. A fifth component, though essential, is not
provided as part of the Gemini package. It is a 12 to 18 volt D.C. power source that may
be either a storage battery or a well-regulated power supply.
1.2.2 Operational Features
The following is a list and brief description of Gemini's operational features:
Setup Features
(a) Hand Controller Setup
The user chooses one of three movement control modes; they are (1) Visual Mode for
centering and slewing, (2) Photo Mode for centering and guiding, and (3) All Speeds
Mode for centering, slewing, and guiding.
(b) Mount Parameter Setup
The user selects the mount's tracking, slewing, centering, guiding and GoTo speeds, sets
a TVC value if any, trains and activates the Periodic Error Control (PEC) function,
selects the type of mount being used, sets safety limits for the mount's RA movement,
and sets the mount's home position for parking.
(c) Encoder Setup
If accessory RA and Dec axis encoders are installed, the user inputs their resolution, and
can test them or turn them on and off. Alternatively, end switches can be connected to
the encoder port and configured to physically limit the mounts motions.
(d) Alarm Timer Setup
The user can set a timer for an audible alarm to sound. The alarm can be turned on and
off. The buzzer can also be set to be silent.
(e) Date and Time Setup
The user inputs the current UTC date and time. Alternatively, the UTC date and time can
be automatically set by a GPS receiver in the Geographic Location Setup described
below.
- Users Manual 1
- Table of Contents 2
- 1 Introduction 6
- 1.2 Features 7
- 1.3 What’s New in Level 4? 10
- 2 Getting Started 13
- 2.2 Installation 14
- 2.2.3 Encoders 15
- 2.2.4 Power Requirements 16
- 2.3.1 Controls 16
- 2.3.3 QuickMenu 18
- 2.4 Basics of Operation 19
- 2.4.1.2 Startup Position 20
- 2.4.2 Power On and Setup 20
- 2.4.2.2 Completing Startup 23
- 2.4.2.3 Preferences 23
- 2.4.4 Normal Operation 27
- 2.5 Next Steps 28
- 3.1.2 Precession 30
- 3.2 How the Sky Moves 31
- 3.3 Tracking 31
- 3.3.1.1 Predefined Rates 32
- Training Comet Tracking 35
- Timer Values 35
- PC Controlled Tracking 36
- 3.3.2 Meridian Flip 37
- 3.3.3 RA Safety Limits 37
- 3.4 Polar Alignment 39
- 3.4.3 Accuracy Required 41
- 3.5 Mount Modeling 42
- 3.5.3 Modeling Parameters 44
- 4.2 Guiding 45
- 4.2.2 Manual Guiding 46
- 4.2.5 Software Guiding 47
- 4.3.2 The PEC Submenu 49
- 4.3.2.1 Train PEC 49
- 4.3.2.2 Clear Data 50
- 4.3.2.3 Turn PEC On/Off 50
- 4.3.2.4 Delay Correction 50
- 4.3.2.5 Drift Correction 51
- 4.3.2.6 Smooth Data 52
- 4.3.2.7 Average Data 52
- 4.4 Other Functions 53
- 5.1 Startup Mode Menu 54
- 5.2 The Main Menu 55
- 5.3 Subordinate Menu System 56
- 5.3.1.2 {Reset Alignment} 57
- 5.3.1.3 {Additional Align} 57
- 5.3.1.4 Synchronize 58
- 5.3.1.5 {Polar Al. Assist} 58
- 5.3.1.6 {Polar Axis Corr.} 58
- 5.3.2 Object Database 59
- 5.3.2.1 Database Use 59
- 5.3.2.2 Accuracy and Epochs 60
- 5.3.2.3 Credits 60
- 5.3.2.6 IC (Index Catalog) 61
- 5.3.6.1 RA/DEC Display 64
- 5.3.6.2 Enter RA/DEC 64
- 5.3.6.3 Az/El Display 64
- 5.3.6.4 Enter Az/El 65
- 5.3.6.5 Set Bookmark 65
- 5.3.6.6 {GoTo Bookmark #n} 65
- 5.3.7 Identify 65
- 5.3.8 Object Search 66
- 5.3.8.2 Wobble Object 67
- 5.3.9 Show Date/Time 67
- 5.3.9.2 Julian Date 67
- 5.3.10 Setup 68
- 5.3.10.1 Hand Controller 69
- 5.3.10.2 Mount Parameters 69
- 5.3.10.2.1 Tracking Speed 70
- 5.3.10.2.2 Moving Speeds 71
- 5.3.10.2.5 Mount Type 72
- 5.3.10.2.8 {Pointing Model} 75
- 5.3.10.3 Encoder 76
- 5.3.10.4 Alarm/Buzzer 76
- 5.3.10.5 UTC Date/Time 77
- 5.3.10.6 Credit Info 77
- 5.3.10.7 Restore Defaults 78
- 5.3.10.8 Dim Display 78
- 5.3.10.9 Geogr. Location 78
- 5.3.10.9.5 Store Site 79
- 5.3.10.9.6 Load Site 79
- 5.3.10.10 Communication 80
- 5.3.10.10.2 Sync or Align 80
- 5.4 QuickMenu 81
- 5.4.1 Focusing 82
- 5.4.4 Centering 82
- 5.4.5 Park Mount! 83
- 5.4.6 Meridian Flip 83
- 5.4.7 Exit w/o Change 83
- 6 Serial Communication 85
- 6.2 Hand Controller port 87
- 6.3 Serial Command Sets 88
- 6.5.1 Telescope Driver 90
- 6.5.3 Coordinate Epoch 90
- 6.6 Using Control Programs 91
- 7 Troubleshooting 92
- 7.2 Debug Mode 96
- 8 Appendices 97
- QuickMenu 101
- Cold Start Setup Menu 101
- *Reduced Menu 101
- 8.2 Catalogs 102
- 8.3 Alignment Star List 103
- 8.4 Serial Line Protocol 105
- • Right Ascension 112
- • Declination {+ 112
- • the object name (up to 10 112
- Gemini Native Commands 116
- 8.5 Serial Communications 129
- 8.6 Autoguider Port 130
- 8.7 Encoder Port 132
- Connecting End Switches 133
- 8.8 Feature Port 134
- 8.9 Motor Connector Pinouts 135
- RJ-45 Connector 135
- DIN Connector 135
- 8.10 Power Connector Pinout 136
- Power Connector 136
- 8.11 Upgrading the EPROM 137
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