RIGHT HAND TCS CONSOLE

• EMERGENCY STOP: Make sure it is unlocked. Also used to closed down.
• MIRROR COVER
• MIRROR AIR BAG: Object looks triangular, mirror air bag might have failed, switch to pump #2.
• DOME STRIP HEATER: If possible ice build up, turn them on. Leave them on after leaving if necessary.
• DOME FLUORESCENCE

  There is also a "ring" light for flats, switch under left desk, voltage by default around 120.

• EXTERNAL CON. ENABLE: Do not touch.
• COMPUTER: Fail light on, need to reboot software disks, then START in TCS window.
  Reload light on, type START in TSC window.
• DOME SHUTTER: Switch should be in center or STOP position, unless you are moving it.
  Be aware it will take 1min 15sec in case there is no beep alarm.
• FOCUS: Moves f/10 focus, normally done by observers (paddle).
• FOCUS SPEED: According to observers needs.
• DECLINATION PRE-LOAD: Should always be on, check before you start operating.
• MAINTENANCE PADDLE: Should be off.
• DOME INCANDESCENCE
• TEST: Do not touch.
• PANEL LAMPS: If you don't see any indicator lights, bring them back one step below the brightest setting.
• MASTER RESET:
  • TELESCOPE POWER - ON,
  • POLAR BEARING PUMP - ON,
  • DOME HYDRAULIC PUMP - ON,
  • MASTER RESET - RUN
  • Top indicator lights are off.
• LIMIT SWITCH: Use to override limits to move the telescope out of them.
• GUIDE PADDLE: Make sure it is in Cassegrain when using f/10.
• INTERCOM: Normally stays in Cassegrain.
• NUMBER 3 MIRROR: Do not touch.
• TRACK THUMBWHEELS: Should be set to zero. Zero is the reference for the sidereal rates.
• GUIDE THUMBWHEELS: Must be set to 0.5 for guiding.
  Faster rate set according to needs.

OPENING PROCEDURE / LEFT TCS CONSOLE / TROUBLE SHOOTING LIST / CLOSING PROCEDURE / Back to 88inch Menu /

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