Software Bisque Knowledge Base Article – 1137

THE PARAMOUNT ME ALWAYS TRACKS IN DECLINATION

ISSUE

The Paramount ME always tracks in declination.

RESOLUTION

Follow the steps below to isolate why the Paramount ME is tracking in declination.

1. Under Telescope, Options, Bisque TCS Settings, is there a non-sidereal tracking rate set for the declination axis? Be sure to click the declination axis option to see its settings.

If the tracking in declination perists…

2. Under Telescope, Options, Bisque TCS Settings, is there a tracking rate set for the declination axis? Be sure to click the declination axis option to see its settings.

If the tracking in declination perists…

3. With the mount turned off, unplug *every* non essential cable to the mount.
a. Unplug every cable from the upper intstrument panel.
b. Unplug every cable from the lower adapter panel (except mount power).
c. Unplug the joystick.

If the tracking in declination perists…

Contact Software Bisque’s technical support.

APPLIES TO

Paramount ME

KEYWORDS

SBKB

Last Reviewed: 11/24/2004