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 * Power up mount and imager(s) if not already powered up (ethernet PDU)  * Check if focuser and mount are powered see ePowerSwitch #1.

   and if they are reall running
   
 is running. If not switch it on Port 2
 * Power up mount (switch on power supply, then toggle mount switch both on ePowerSwitch #1)
   if not yet powered up (usually it should be powered up).
 * power imager(s) if not already powered up (ethernet PDU)

How to start up observatory

  • Check weather (outside conditions)

  • Check if focuser and mount are powered see ePowerSwitch #1.
    • and if they are reall running
    is running. If not switch it on Port 2
  • Power up mount (switch on power supply, then toggle mount switch both on ePowerSwitch #1)
    • if not yet powered up (usually it should be powered up).
  • power imager(s) if not already powered up (ethernet PDU)
  • open dome

How to start up GOWI

  • cool imager to target temperature (-30C typically)
  • start dark and bias frame sequence
  • set focuser to expected setting for the night (if known)
  • take skyflats until start of actual observations

cogwiki: HowTo/Startup (last edited 2022-10-08 17:04:36 by VadimBurwitz)