On the Mac side, you might wish to connect both Astro-Planner and Equinox (both described below) for an observing or imaging session. For example, you might wish to connect PulseGuide (described below) and an ASCOM-compliant client at the same time with your Windows computer. This allows Microsoft Windows, Apple MacIntosh, and other computer users as well as those without ASCOM compatible programs to have more than a single connection to the mount.
ASCOM FOR MAC SERIAL
The GTOCPx control box provides two nine nine-pin Serial RS-232 inputs on the panel so that you can connect up to two separate serial interfaces:Ībove: Astro-Physics Control Panel installed atop a GTO Mount, and at right the GTOCPU2 arrangement (24,645 and 35,940 bytes)
ASCOM FOR MAC DRIVER
Refer to additional information regarding the V2 driver below.
Astro-Physics now has a wholly-owned and fully-supported ASCOM V2 driver for all of our GTO mounts this is the recommended 'language' so to speak for GTO mount control with a personal computer.
ASCOM FOR MAC SOFTWARE
Simply think of your Keypad or an optional computer as an input device.Īs the above chart illustrates, there are many options available for controlling your mount whether you are out for a night of observing your favorite objects without a PC (your Keypad serving as your hand-held computer), conducting a public star party (imagine using an iPad to "WOW" the kids), or remote imaging where software including "APCC" will allow you to control your mount remotely from the comfort of your home.Īll functions of the GTO servo drive can be commanded from an optional laptop or desktop computer. Contrary to popular assumption, the brains of the mount are built into the GTO Control Box (GTOCP x), not in the Keypad or external computer program. Your Astro-Physics GTO telescope mount is not only a precision-made tracking and positioning platform, but it is provided with a remarkable servo motor control system that combined with the precise mechanics endow the mount with superb performance, unrivaled reliability, and versatility. Company Seven | Astro-Physics GTO Mounts Control MethodsĬ-7 Home Page C-7 News Consignment Library Products & Services Product Lines Order Search C7.comĪvailability Distribution News Notes Overview Pricing ProductsĪccessories and Options Mounts Mount Control Systems TelescopesĬONTROL OF ASTRO-PHYSICS GTO SYSTEMS: Repeatable precision, highly accurate "Go-To" control via Keypad, Computer or Smart PhoneĪbove: there are many choices available for controlling your GTO mount (147,874 bytes).Ĭlick on above image to see larger version of the image (1,980,881 bytes).
0 kommentar(er)
