Hobym Observatory Titian TCS User manual

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Ver 1.2.1

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TiTaN TCS(Telescope Control System) is the most compact and powerful
telescope control system which adopted the latest technologies in a small size.
In addition, the sufficient CPU, memory, wireless module and various connectors
are readily available for continuing updates of functions and upgrades, so that
the device can correspond to the user’s need.
Contents --------------------------------------------------------------------2
1. Main functions of TiTaN Telescope Control System----------------------3
2. Outer Dimensions and Designations of TiTaN TCS--------------------------5
3. Navigation Wheel-----------------------------------------------------7
4. Parking & Speed Volume Knob-------------------------------------8
5. System Configuration Diagram-------------------------------------------------9
6. Operation Sequence of TiTaN TCS -------------------------------------------10
7. Menu List------------------------------------------------------------12
8. How to use Menu----------------------------------------------------15
9. How to connect TiTaN TCS to your PC via Bluetooth ---------------20
10.Technical Specifications---------------------------------------------------25
11.LX200 compatible Command--------------------------------------------27
12.Pin Map--------------------------------------------------------31
13.FA Q -------------------------------------------------------3 2

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1. Main Functions of TiTaN Telescope Control System
1. Separate control CPU (120MHz / 32bit) and CPU for U / I, for future
scalability of required functions.
2. TCS have widely used astronomical catalogues such as M, NGC, IC, SH-2,
so users can slew to the desired object using TCS without PC.
3. Bluetooth equipped: it supports Bluetooth / Serial Protocol (SPP) and can
connect with various devices.
4. Variable micro-stepping (1/4 ~ 1/128)
By automatically selecting 1/128 Microstep in Tracking mode and 1/4 ~
1/32 Microstep in Slewing mode, high-quality tracking performance and
high-speed slewing are made possible. It also controls the voltage and
current according to the speed of the motor. Therefore, high-precision
tracking and high-speed slewing are possible with minimum power
consumption.
5. DC Voltage step-up and current control for Motor control : Maximizes
the power of the step motor to enable powerful operation.
6. It supports the widely used LX200 compatible protocol, so you can use
various kinds of astronomical software.
In addition, you can also connect the device to your PC using the
ASCOM driver for LX200.
7. Built-in parking function using home sensor: TCS can accurately sense
the home position by using the home sensor.
Even after the TCS is rebooted, the exact position of telescope is
recovered, so you can observe / shoot conveniently.
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8. Compact and light weighted 86 x 115 x 35 mm: High-density internal
design allows the great scalability despite its small size.
9. High-resolution small-size graphic OLED display: High-resolution OLED is
equipped for monitoring of a lot of information on current consumption
of motor and various telescope control.
(1.69" Diagonal Size, 160 x 128 Pixels, 16Bit Color)
10. The maximum power consumption can be set when slewing, and the
minimum power will be used while tracking, which optimized the
function for outdoor observations
11. When tracking, the current consumption is about 0.3 ~ 0.6A depending
on the setting, so it is driven with very little power.
12. Power output using USB connector planned: 5V 0.6A will be available for
external devices using USB connector.
*There will be software upgrade to support this feature
13. Two RS-232 connections are available, and two ports can be connected
directly to the PC at the same time. This allows simultaneous connection
to multiple astronomical software.
14. 4 LED are equipped in the guide port input, so that the guide status can
be checked in real time when auto-guiding.
15. Melody function of the built-in beeper conveniently notifies controller's
operation completion and trouble situation.
16. By using a photo coupler in the guide port, electrical noise from the

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outside is intercepted.
2. Outer Dimensions and Designations of TiTaN TCS
Small, light-weighted Aluminum housing (86 x 115 x 35 mm)

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How to Use Navigation Wheel
Navigation Wheel is operated by manipulating a rotatable wheel, arrow keys,
and the enter key at the center.
Navigation Wheel moves the telescope, searches for objects, and performs
menu operations.
Navigation Wheel can be operated by turning rotation wheel or pressing
up/down/right/left arrow keys and the enter key at the center.
Press Enter Key for 2 seconds to enter menu.

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3. Parking & Speed Volume knob
Speed Selection: By rotating the volume knob, the slewing speed can be
adjusted immediately. When you make adjustments, the OLED screen shows
current slewing speed, which can be used for observation, photo shooting or
viewing angle adjustment.
Parking: When fully turned counterclockwise, it will tick and a parking
process will be executed. The Parking function automatically saves and
restore previous information, which ease the operation at the next
observation.

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4. System Configuration Diagram
When connected to a PC with Bluetooth, two connections appear on
the control panel, but only one connection can be used for Bluetooth.
If you use older operation system such as Windows7, you need to
install a separate USB driver program.
The driver program is provided separately.
When connecting to a PC via USB, two virtual serial ports are created.
At the same time, two virtual serial ports can be used to
communicate between TCS and PC.
Caution) Since TCS has Micro USB Type B connector and USB Type A
connector connected to one USB port, never connect to both
connectors at the same time.

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In addition, Micro USB Type B connectors have very small figure,
which results in frequent contact failures depending on the cables
used. Micro USB Type B is for emergency / spare use only.
Be sure to use a large USB Type A if you are using USB for
observation.