ASTRO-PHYSICS GTOCP4 Podręcznik - Strona 4

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If are using the GTOCP4 and your Keypad is Set to Auto-Connect = YES

A. Simply power up the GTOCP4 with the keypad and servo-Y-cable connected. It will then initialize

the mount, but the pointing position will be wrong. DO NOT try to slew anywhere!

B. Now, change the setting to Auto-Connect = NO as described in #2 above.

C. Set the tracking rate to STOP as in #3.

D. DO NOT park the mount as in step #4!!

E. Perform step #5.

F. Use the clutches or direction buttons to physically put the mount into the AP Park 1 position.

G. Power-cycle the GTOCP4. (Power it off. Wait 10 seconds. Then power back on.)

H. Proceed at step #9 above.

APCC, version 1.0.3.4 (latest release version)

There are two versions of APCC from which to choose – the released version 1.0.3.4 or the Public Beta

version on the website. Since you have a GTOCP4, we highly recommend using the newer 1.5.0.x

version. Refer to information in the next section if you are using the Public Beta version. This section

is presented for those wishing to remain with the released version for a while yet.

For new users of APCC

If you are a new user, PLEASE be brave and use the newer v. 1.5.0.x Beta. Don't be scared off by the

designation as a public beta. Don't make yourself climb the learning curve twice. The new version is

geared for the GTOCP4 and will be much easier for you to configure. The information below on

v.1.0.3.4 is for people who have already become familiar with the older released version.

You may use either serial or USB connection for this version. If you wish to use USB, you MUST install

the FTDI driver first – before you plug the cable into the GTOCP4's USB port. Please refer to the

relevant section later in this document.

Please note, version 1.0.3.4 preceded the GTOCP4 and there are two known issues when using the

GTOCP4 with APCC 1.0.3.4. They are detailed below.

Issue: Error message that will occur each time you connect with the GTOCP4

The released version of APCC does not recognize the software version number of the GTOCP4. As a

result. When you connect to the mount, a dialog box will appear with the following message:

"Invalid response from the mount. Firmware version V or later is required for APCC!"

Just ignore the message and proceed as usual. You will see that APCC will actually connect to the

mount.

Note: this message could also occur if you are using USB for the first time and the COM port is not

correct. Try another COM port and connect again.

Issue: The backup COM port does not work properly

If you set up a primary and backup COM port, the only COM port that will actually be in use is the

backup COM port, not the primary.