Show pageDiscussionOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Start-up Procedure ====== ===== Semantics ===== DC - Data Computer\\ CC - Control Computer\\ MDC - Motor Driver Chassis (Front Panel with buttons and switches)\\ Zenith - Straight-Up\\ LHS - left Hand Side\\ RHS - Right Hand Side ===== Procedure ===== General note: ASCOM commands can only be delivered one-at-a-time. - In Dome (give 15-20 minutes to thermalize, could take up to hours after hatch is closed) - Set thermostat to lowest setting (exhaust fan should turn on) - Re-install cameras, filter wheels - Remove any obstructions to main scope motion or walking (ladders to side or on roof) - DC & CC - Login - DC - Open browser and begin blog - DC - Load "Blue Iris Admin" (located in Start Menu) & confirm that DFM Scope is at Zenith (or close near-about) - This will need to be updooted when we add more cameras - CC - Open "DFMTCS", "TheSky6", & "ASCOM Dome Control" (all located in Start Menu) - MDC - Enable "MTR DRIVER CHASSIS", "DRIVES", "TRACKING", "AUTO DOME", and unpress "HALT MOTORS" button (big red, top-right) - CC - With 3 & 4, DFMTCS "Status" box should read "SETTING" and then clear - CC - [[~:..:tracking_autoguiding:set_tracking_rate|Set Tracking Rate]] - CC - ASCOM Dome Control: Click "Connect" on RHS; then enable checkbox "Slave Dome to Scope" - CC - ASCOM Dome Control: Click "Open" and confirm with BlueIris that dome shutters open correctly - CC - TheSky6 : "Telescope" > "Link" > "Establish" from top menu - Verify white crosshairs are in center (i.e., at zenith) - If they aren't: restart TheSky6 (This likely needs another page or smthn) - CC - (After the Dome is done opening) Open the mirror doors. - **Only do this while main scope is at Zenith!** - Navigate to DFMTCS → Telescope → Misc… → Open Mirror Doors (under Switches/Mirror Door tab) - The MDC Mirror Door switch should always remain in "OPEN" position - Verify that the mirror doors have opened (clicks from MDC, Blue Iris views) - DC - Navigate to "Outlet Control" in browser bookmarks bar - The credentials should auto-fill - "Switch On", to power all outlets - DC - Open two instances of "SharpCap" (located in Start Menu) - From top menu, select "Cameras" and ensure the appropriate cameras are listed (e.g., "ASi294MM Pro") - CC - Before moving telescope, Open Mirror Doors via DFMTCS - Before getting started, you'll likely need to [[~:..:pointing|point the telescope]]