Re: [APML] 2 More ST-4 questions

[steve banbury <banburys@sonic.net>]

Jim/Alan

There is only one power connection--what would you do different?
I've never done anything else either, but then I've only had my ST4 for 10
years.

Maybe some other autoguiders are more picky about how you operate them.

Steve

Jim Ives wrote:

> I always just shut mine off.  I HOPE I haven't damaged it!
> Jim
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alan Voetsch" <critter12952@yahoo.com>
> To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
> Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:35 PM
> Subject: Re: [APML] 2 More ST-4 questions
>
> > Hey Jim,
> >
> > --- Jim Ives <flyboy9990@earthlink.net> wrote:
> > >  I believe it draws 2 amps.  As far as the shut down, I don't
> > > think there's any set procedure.
> >
> > I find that strange, because it's my (limited, of course <g>)
> > understanding that repeated uncontrolled shutdowns can damage the chip.
> > So, I have to assume that there is some sort of built in shutdown
> > procedure. I think I'll e-mail SBIG and see what they have to say about
> > it. If i get any useful info in reply, I'll pass it on to the list.
> >
> > Thanks for the power draw info,
> > Alan
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