To download, connect the lx600 to the computer, open the updater program and select upgrade autostar software. The next step beyond this is to do multiple training runs throw the data into software. Im also interested in autoguiding my digital imaging sessions and have recently discovered phd guiding software. To download, connect the lx600 to the computer, open the updater program and select upgrade autostar software now. Perform the telescope and autostar ii setup indoors in the light so that you become familiar. Periodic error correction training lx200 series meade. You can even control the system from an external computer with supplied or third party software. After you start the pec training on your lx200 which will last about 8 minutes return to pempro and press the start sync button.
By scorpius, august 26, 2015 in discussions mounts. I had been waiting until i got the software where it should be to do trainings. Automatic pec training of an lx200 classic with k3ccdtools. I recently took a series of 19 four minute guided exposures and. With an lx200 interface cable you can upgrade the software in your telescope from your pc by going to meades web site at. Fingerprinting and pec lx200 series meade 4m community. Guide to polar alignment of a meade lx200gps telescope by dale chamberlaiink. Pec training, will the scope always use that training from now on until i erase it.
Anyway, i am getting egg shaped stars when autoguiding my meade which is on a wedge and a freind of mine said i need to r. Balance needs to be very slightly biased towards the east so that the worm is always pushing. Autoguiding lx200 the firmament solar system and deep. Pec training is only as good as the quality of the ra mechanics. Pec periodic error correction training in theskyx with charles. They have reported running all ascom software including platform. Pempro will be able to directly readwrite to the mounts pec table with all firmware versions.
Sc3 camera with k3ccdtools as imaging software and guidedog as autoguiding software. The lx200 is a more precise instrument than the lx90 which makes it a better unit for astrophotography. I was wondering anyone out there can help me or has experienced a similar problem communicating with their lx200gps using the meade asu software. Computer interface autostar update problems part 2 of 2. While i have download phd guiding i have not had a chance to try it, but it looks like it uses the st4. View and download meade lx200gps smt technical manual online. Lx200 classic pec training meade computerized telescopes. Lx200 classic mount and webcam guiding british astronomical. Phd guiding is designed to be push here dummy simple, yet provide powerful, intelligent autoguiding of your telescope for both pcs and macs. This simpletouse handbox provides complete control over every aspect of the telescopes operation. After you train the pec on this model, does it retain it after you power it off, or do you have to take the time to train it at the beginning of each session. Perecorder, an automated periodic error recording program that uses a webcam. Start updating the timer window to the right for your reference. These directions apply specifically to the meade lx200gps, lx200r, and lx200acf.
Pecs consists of six phases and begins by teaching an individual to give a single picture of a desired item or action to a communicative partner who immediately honors the exchange as a request. Lx200 classic pec training posted in meade computerized telescopes. Whether your next incident involves a spill caused by a gasoline tanker roll over, tractor trailer diesel spill, or other more unusual and potentially. It can be useful to set pec on, even if no pec table is loaded and this will. Ive recently purchased an 8 lx200 classic and i want to pec train it. I am hoping someone can provide some information on how to do a precision alignment or drift alignment of my 10 lx200gps mounted on a meade wedge. Losmandy mounts gemini and skywalker firmware lx200 and lx200gps mounts. Connect to your mount, camera control program and use pempros.
Get excellent guiding with phd2 what is phd guiding, how to use phd2 for autoguiding duration. Assistance with guiding lx200gps using meade wedge posted in lx200 series. At this point you can enable pec on your lx200gps from the meade hand box utility. Worlds leading manufacturer of astronomical telescopes for the serious amateur astronomer. Select check www for latest version and install the new firmware. Lx200gps pec question lx200 series meade 4m community. Charles walker shows you how to use the skyx to generate and apply periodic error correction data. I have been using my sbig st2000 for several years now. After pec training, use this tool to further refine your mounts pe curve.
Contractor management services compliance solutions. Having read up on it, it strikes me that pec training is going could be an awfully tedious business. I dug out my first dsi pro i and was playing with it. With the clutch off, turn on your lx200 and go to the pec smart drive. It can be used to do all sorts of stuff, but mainly for video training it supports the lpi but not the dsi. Hi al, does anybody know if the meade lx200gps 10 with the 4. Paramount periodic error correction training video youtube. You should see a special fingerprinting phase on the handbox during this initial powerup. Next step for me is to better polar align my mount and then and only then train pec from the primary ota not the autoguider ota. What with observing season a few months away its oregon, after all i finally decided to to some upgrading on my 10 lx200gps while the weather still keeps me indoors. I suspect that it fits with my description of software based pec.
Pempro program reduces pec see software page 3 polar alignment and pec accuracy. Requirements include completing an application to the program, attending pecs manager training, presenting an overview on pecs, providing feedback on pecs. You should do this as fast as the program can track the star to reduce the effects of poor polar. Connect your mount, your camera, select a star, and start. Wanting to updating firmware for lx200 gps discussions. Pec training on eq6 discussions mounts stargazers lounge. If the mount does not record pec properly, or plays back pec in a unorthodox. The tune up, along with redoing the pec training, has improved my scopes tracking significantly. Lx200 telescopes meade instruments telescopes, solar.
I have never used my lx200 classic for long exposure astrophotography, and i have never messed with the pec. The predictive pec algorithm will eventually deduce the worm. Meade instruments corporation frequently asked questions. Peterson engineering peterson engineering bucks drive. Because pempro is such a revolutionary program, it really puts a mounts. After you start the pec training on your lx200 which will last about 8. If you overshoot, slew back further than you have to, and then slew to center the training target. Lx200gps pec training meade computerized telescopes. The images were taken from my 10 meade lx200 classic with tripod. Meade lx200gps pec training with phd imaging image.
Pecs certification program requirements and pricing. The rcx mount is basically the same as the 14 lx200gps. Lx200gps startup checklist altaz mode page 1 of 3 utilize these startup checklists in conjunction with your manual to check the electronic controls, calibrate your telescope, and begin the. The autostar suite of software and hardware is so easy to use that i was driving the telescope with a cranky old computer and taking.
Pempro will be able to directly readwrite to the mounts pec table with all firmware versions 2. Hi i have carried out my first pec training with my lx 200r 8 inch in altaz and have the following questions that i hope some kind person can answer. Just wondering how long it should take to train ra pec. Lx200gps autostar issues mapug software and hardware autoguiding issues with the lx200gps. While i was a bit nervous about the whole thing, the detailed instructions walked me right through it. Supported by one of the worlds most extensive global sales and service networks, we offer plc and automation builder software training. Well, the pec training method you outline is correct and should work. You cannot upload a datafile of the pec however you may record it using k3ccd or any other software for that matter but you could use k3ccd to display a star image, drop a crosshair onto the image and make the manual corrections in the normal manner to record the pec. You can go to and download their planning software along with the. You can download meades asu autostar update utility and the latest software. However, as i say, i dont agree with your friend about using pec and autoguider simultaneously for imaging. Products include astronomical telescopes and accessories, eyepieces, ccd imaging equipment, astronomical software, spotting scopes, binoculars, and microscopes. The companys innovative and technologically advanced products are recognized to be among the best in the world. What is the latest, where can i get it other than meade and how do i do it, once i have the new patch or whatever it.
It works with most webcams and direct video feeds hardware dependent it requires directx8. Mount worm period info openphdguidingphd2 wiki github. Then i remembered i was told you could do pec training with the dsi camera. Hi,i want to update an army of lx200 gps telescopes with the latest firmware. First pass pec graphs after cleaning pec as related to drift align. After you start the pec training on your lx200 which will last about 8 minutes return to pempro and press the start. Michael is using an lx200 classic not a lx200gps so the worm cycle for pec training is 8 minutes, not 24. Peacwmd software training a constant state of readiness. Assistance with guiding lx200gps using meade wedge lx200. Abb provides training and technical support guiding you to the ideal plc automation products for your applications. Lx200gps pec training posted in meade computerized telescopes.
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