Rigel Systems usb-nFOCUS - Manual (Page 3)

usb-nFOCUS Instructions
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Control Window
Position :
Where the driver thinks the focuser is. For
nFOCUS this is truly always relative to a point
you set in the SETUP screen.
In/Out:
Press to move in or out the number of “steps”
indicated by the 'sliders' setting.
Slider
Select number of 'pulses' to do for each press of
an In/Out or C
CIn/COut
Equivalent to repeatedly pressing the In/Out
buttons. nFOCUS will continue to move until you
release the button.
Manual Steps
Displays the value selected on 'slider', or you can
manually enter the number of “pulses
Connect to nFOCUS:
Check box to connect control software to usb-
nFOCUS hardware via the COM port selected in
the setup screen (below).
Note: Once connected to the nFOCUS you
cannot disconnect without quitting program.
Note: An ASCOM application opening the driver
will force this connection when “Linked”
Temp:
Displays the current temperature in degC or
degF for the temperature probe is attached to the
usb-nFOCUS.
Temperature Sensor Detected
The software will “check” this box if it detects that
a temperature probe is connected to the usb-
nFOCUS. If temp probe detected then you can
choose to allow automatic temperature
compensation.
Temperature Compensation
Check box to enable temperature compensation
but note that manual focusing is disabled while in
temperature compensation mode.
Setup
Select to display usb-nFOCUS setup screen.
Traffic
Select to display ASCOM usb-nFOCUS
command traffic with usb-nFOCUS hardware.
Setup Window
nFOCUS Serial Port:
Set to the COM port number assigned to the usb-
nFOCUS hardware when first plugging it into a
usb port on your computer. You can
confirm/change the usb-nFOCUS hardware COM
port number using the WINDOWS DEVICE
MANAGER. For backwards compatibility, valid
values are 1-16.
Focuser Settings
Maximum Position: Not used for nFOCUS.
Maximum Increment: Maximum number of
“steps” to send to the nFOCUS at one time.
Generally used to limits the number of “moves”
an ASCOM autofocus application can execute
during each call to the usb-nFOCUS ASCOM
driver.
Step Time On (ms): Sets the duration of a
“step”. Valid range is 10-250 ms. 15 ms will
produce about a 0.5 deg “step” rotation of the
focuser shaft.
Step Time Off (ms): Sets the delay between
“steps”. Valid range is 1 to 250 ms. Provides
time to react and unpress the CIn/COut button.
Fast Mode Delay (ms): Set to 1 ms. Valid
range is 1-20 ms. This is used by the usb-
nFOCUS logic to emulate the nFOCUS manual
button pushes. If you find steps are erratic, set to
a larger value.
Focuser Type
Absolute: not used by nFOCUS
Relative: Emulate a relative position focuser
(nFOCUS is always truly a relative position
focuser) so select this option.
Reverse Direc: Reverse In/Out directions to
reflect peculiarities of focusers and focus motors.
Reset Position
Press to set the current focuser position to zero.
Basic/Advanced
Toggles between displaying the Advanced (full
screen as shown at left) or Basic setup (only
upper half of screen)
Cancel
Cancel setup changes and, return to the Control
Window.
OK
Apply all changes to setup and return to Control
Window.
Capabilities
Temperature Sensor Detected: If temperature
probe is attached this box will be 'checked' and
enable other menu items.
Temperature Compensation: Enable automatic
temperature compensation. Manual movement is
disabled ‪If "Apply Backlash on Temp Comp" is
chekced then apply backlash if moving "IN", else
if moving "OUT"‬
Temperature
‪Current Temperature: As read from
temperature probe (if attached).
Delta T: For a change of Delta T, move
"Steps/DeltaT"‬
Steps/DeltaT: Number of “steps” to move if
"Delta T" temperature change is detected‬
Centigrade: Check box to report temperature in
Centigrade, otherwise temperature will be
displayed in Farenheit.
Comp Backlash: Move this number of pulses to
compensate for backlash in DC motor gears.
# readings to average: Read the temperature
probe this number of times, average the
readings, and display the result as the
temperature and use when applying temperature
compensation.
5 Year limited warranty: Rigel Systems,
26850 Basswood Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes
CA, 90275 warrants to the original consumer
purchaser of its product that the product will be
free of defects in material or workmanship 5
years from the date of purchase under normal
use. During this warranty period, Rigel
Systems will, at its option, repair or replace the
product without charge for parts or labor when
delivered to Rigel Systems with proof of the
date of purchase and a statement of the
problem with the product. Shipping and
handling charges to Rigel Systems are your
responsibility. This warranty does not apply if
the product has been altered or repaired by
anyone other than Rigel Systems or has been
subjected to purchaser abuse, accident,
negligence or damage subsequent to purchase
including battery damage to product. This
warranty excludes incidental or consequential
damages resulting from the product or use of
the product. The product is not a toy. Keep
away from children.
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