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phd2:phd2_guiding [2018/10/05 16:06]
cjohnson
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scott
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       * in the network section:       * in the network section:
           * subnet: 10.0.255.255           * subnet: 10.0.255.255
-          * offset guider (used with imagers) ip:port : 10.0.3.14:2571; slit plate guider (used with VATTspec): 10.0.3.12:2571+          * **Note the 4K guider is currently being repaired . We are using the VATTspec guider for all guiding. In practice this means the ip:port will be 10.0.3.12:2571** 
 +          * <del>offset guider (used with imagers) ip:port : 10.0.3.14:2571; slit plate guider (used with VATTspec): 10.0.3.12:2571</del> 
     - click the ''connect'' button in the ''Connection'' field     - click the ''connect'' button in the ''Connection'' field
-      * (after a few seconds, a bunch of new fields and tabs should appear.)  +      * (after a few seconds, a bunch of new fields and tabs should appear)   
 +      * (The message "[ERROR] Model is not supported by the INDI Apogee driver" may mean that the camera is not powered up.)
     - near the bottom of the window, turn on the cooler     - near the bottom of the window, turn on the cooler
     - IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE AUTOGUIDING:     - IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE AUTOGUIDING:
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     - in the bottom left of the PHD2 window there is a button with 2 arrows forming a circle. Click that button.     - in the bottom left of the PHD2 window there is a button with 2 arrows forming a circle. Click that button.
     - the button should gray out, the stop sign button should turn red, and images should start appearing     - the button should gray out, the stop sign button should turn red, and images should start appearing
 +  * Start Guiding
 +    - change the exposure time setting and contrast slider to find an appropriate guide star.
 +    - Click on the guide star
 +    - click on the circular icon i the tool bar that looks like a target
 +
  
   Offset Guider Stage   Offset Guider Stage
  
 Note: All numbers are GUI units. The travel limits are accurate but the diagram is only an approximation. Note: All numbers are GUI units. The travel limits are accurate but the diagram is only an approximation.
-{{ :phd2:offset_guider_stage.gif?direct |}}+{{ :phd2:offset_guider_stage_2.gif?direct |}}
  
phd2/phd2_guiding.1538780770.txt.gz · Last modified: 2018/10/05 16:06 by cjohnson