PrimaLuceLab SESTO SENSO Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. PrimaLuceLab Manuals
  4. Engine
  5. SESTO SENSO
  6. Manual

PrimaLuceLab SESTO SENSO Manual

Hide thumbs

Advertisement

Table of Contents

robotic focusing motor
VERSION 2.1
Update 01-06-2018
Note: 2.0 version of SESTO SENSO software described in this user manual needs the use of 2.0 version of SESTO
SENSO firmware. If your SESTO SENSO has a previous firmware version, before using the software please read how to
update it on page 16 of this user manual.
This instrument is produced by PrimaLuceLab iSrl. For any questions regarding use, service, and warranty, please refer to
the addresses provided in the relevant documents.

P r i m a L u c e L a b i S r l • I t a l i a
w w w . p r i m a l u c e l a b . c o m
•

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the SESTO SENSO and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for PrimaLuceLab SESTO SENSO

Summary of Contents for PrimaLuceLab SESTO SENSO

  • Page 1 Update 01-06-2018 Note: 2.0 version of SESTO SENSO software described in this user manual needs the use of 2.0 version of SESTO SENSO firmware. If your SESTO SENSO has a previous firmware version, before using the software please read how to update it on page 16 of this user manual.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    EAGLE system. The use of SESTO SENSO, unlike other motors, does not preclude manual use of the telescope focuser on which it is in- stalled. For manual use it is sufficient not to power SESTO SENSO and use the normal focusing knob of the telescope. Be careful by manually shifting the telescope focus knob, you will lose the SESTO SENSO reference position, so you will need to repeat the positioning procedure.

  • Page 3: Technical Specifications

    SESTO SENSO robotic focusing motor
 Power cable for cigarette plug
 Micro USB cable
 3mm allen screw to install SESTO SENSO on focuser
 1.5mm allen screw to install bushings
 Red bushing Ø2.5mm for AIRY refractors (ED72, APO80, ED90, ED100, APO104T, APO120, APO150T), OrionOp ticsUK VX and CT, Baader Steeltrack®...

  • Page 4: Installing Sesto Senso On Telescope

    SESTO SENSO. figure 2 In order to connect SESTO SENSO to the focuser (figure 3) of your telescope, you m u s t r e- move the manual focus micrometric knob by unscrewing the screw normally present on the knurled knob. After pulling it out, you also need to disconnect the larger knob on the focuser, always by means of an allen screw on the knob.
  • Page 5 S E S T O S E N S O u s e r m a n u a l Now you can insert SESTO SENSO (detail 1) on the focuser of your telescope by paying attention to centering the micro- metric pin with the pre-assembled bushing on SESTO SENSO, until it stops, and then close the outer ring of SESTO SENSO using the allen screw (Figure 4).
  • Page 6 S E S T O S E N S O u s e r m a n u a l We can proceed with the connections (figure 6), first the power cable (detail 2), then after powering SESTO SENSO, the...

  • Page 7: Software Installation

    Before connecting SESTO SENSO to computer, please install the software. Please insert the USB pen that comes in the SESTO SENSO box in one of the computer’s USB ports, then opens Windows File Manager and proceed to the installation of SESTO SENSO software and ASCOM driver.
  • Page 8 SESTO SENSO ASCOM driver installation In the USB per, please select the “SESTO SENSO ASCOM driver” directory, select the directory for 32 (x86) or 64 (x64) bit installations and please double click on the included file. Note: In order to work properly, SESTO SENSO requires that you have the "ASCOM 6 Platform"...

  • Page 9: Computer Connection

    “Open/Close” button. If this is the first time you use SESTO SENSO, a Wizard window will popup and, in a very easy way, this will allow you to correctly set SESTO SENSO for your telescope.
  • Page 10 StarlightInstruments MicroFocuser. In our example, we’ll see how to set SESTO SENSO with an external focuser. In this example SESTO SENSO is already in- stalled on the focuser and powered. Click on che NEXT button. This window will appear: Please manually set the focuser (by using the focuser’s knob) at half of the focuser travel.
  • Page 11 Attention: please remember to stop the motor (by pressing the Stop button) BEFORE it will reach the end of draw tube travel or you may cause problems to the focuser or to the SESTO SENSO motor. Press NEXT but- ton.
  • Page 12 The new window confirms that the SESTO SENSO installation wizard is completed, you press CLOSE button to confirm. SESTO SENSO is nor ready to use. Main window shows, in red, the focuser position (“Position”) and you can move the focuser (by a step number that is reported in the central number) by clicking the buttons 
...
  • Page 13 - Lock focuser: lock the focuser in position. This feature is very useful during long exposure astrophotography: after you define the perfect focus point, you can lock SESTO SENSO motor to avoid slippage during the exposition (please note, slippage doesn’t up only to SESTO SENSO but also to mechanical quality of used focuser).

  • Page 14: Sesto Senso Advanced Parameter Settings

    SESTO SENSO advanced parameter settings By clicking the upper right button on SESTO SENSO software, it will show the advanced parameters that may be used, for example, to have a perfect match of SESTO SENSO with your telescope’s focuser, to better support the weight of the ima- ging accessories you use (camera, off axis guider, filter wheel, etc.) used in astrophotography.
  • Page 15 Deceleration: set deceleration value after slowdown ramp (Range from 0 to 4094) In order to modify them, first please press the Read button to read the values that are currently set in SESTO SENSO, then modify the value you want and please press Send button to send the values to SESTO SENSO. After sending and testing them, you must save them to the internal memory by pressing the SAVE PARAMETERS button.

  • Page 16: Using Sesto Senso With Third Party Softwares

    
 NOTE: SESTO SENSO comes with both 32 and 64 bit version of ASCOM drivers. You have to choose the version based on your Windows operative system and the third party software you want to use. For example, if you have Windows 64 bit we suggest 64 bit versions but some softwares, like MaximDL, request the use of 32 bit version ASCOM driver.

  • Page 17: Firmware Update

    S E S T O S E N S O u s e r m a n u a l Firmware update WARNING: If the power supply voltage of the PC or SESTO SENSO is missing during firmware update process and the procedure is interrupted, SESTO SENSO may no longer work.
  • Page 18 If the procedure is completed successfully, “Upload successful” will appear. Disconnect both the USB and the 12V power cable, reconnect them and press OK. Now you can use SESTO SENSO with the new firmware. 
 p a g e ! 1 7...
  • Page 19 The abusive disposal of the product by the user implies the application of the administrative sanctions as per D.Lgs. 152/2006. Compliance with the RAEE legislation (D.Lgs. 49/2014) PrimaLuceLab is registered to AEE Register with number IT17030000009790 PrimaLuceLab adheres to Sistema Collettivo ERP Italia for the compliance to RAEE legislation.
 
 p a g e ! 1 8...
  • Page 20 M a n u a l e E A G L E WARRANTY 1) The PrimaLuceLab product warranty is effective from the date of purchase and is valid only if it is with the invoice (or receipt) of purchase.
 2) The warranty covers the product against defects in workmanship and includes the cost of the replaced ma- terial and labor.
...

Table of Contents