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Utilizing an IBM compatible computer with multiple displays
and a keyboard, you have continual position display, status
reporting, and an easy-to-use, menu-driven, command set.
Commands:
Commands are divided into four submenus: initialization, movement,
rates and miscellaneous.
All commands are available to your external computer, allowing
you to create your own custom user interface. Thus, the TCS
becomes a peripheral to your computer system, allowing integration
with your own observing program.
• Control electronics may be located up to 150 feet from
the telescope for remote control from customer-furnished instrument
computer
• 28 commands provide complete control of the telescope,
dome, etc.
• Built-in library of objects
• Compatible with commercial autoguider systems
• Operates and displays in any epoch
• Hybrid digital/analog servo controllers with zero position
error integrator
• 19 in. wide rack-mount houses control system computer
and electronics
• Extensive system protection via computer-calculated
limits and hard limits
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• Hand paddle functions include: guide, set, slew,
focus, and dome right-left
• TCS uses a single DC servomotor per axis to simplify
mechanical and electronic requirements while enhancing maintainability
• System controls a focus stepper motor with potentiometer
as the position sensor. CCT-20 and larger telescopes also
have an optical incremental encoder as the position sensors.
• Motor Driver Chassis (MDC) provides power supplies
for system, modular components for interface with telescope
motors and input signals
• Interface circuit board minimizes discrete wire connections
in MDC
• Low electrical draw minimizes uninterruptible power
supply requirements
• Mercury limit switch enhances system safety by preventing
telescope over-travel
• Shielded cables with proper terminations maximize immunity
to electronic noise
• Gold-plated electrical connectors for long-term circuit
integrity
• Full wiring schematics provided for maintenance
• Telescope
Control Systems
• CCT-16
Computer Specifications
• CCT-20-50
Computer Specifications
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