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TheSky Fusion User Guide
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TheSky Fusion™, TheSky Imaging Edition™ and Paramount™ mounts are trademarks of Software
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Table of Contents
Introducing TheSky Fusion ............................................................................................................4
Packing List....................................................................................................................................6
Hardware Overview ......................................................................................................................7
Front View .................................................................................................................................7
Rear View ..................................................................................................................................9
Bottom View............................................................................................................................10
Attaching TheSky Fusion to the Telescope..................................................................................12
Wiring TheSky Fusion..................................................................................................................14
Connecting Communication Cables to TheSky Fusion.................................................................14
Passwords................................................................................................................................15
Connecting ..............................................................................................................................15
Web Browser .......................................................................................................................16
VNC App...............................................................................................................................16
Transferring Images from TheSky Fusion ....................................................................................17
Transferring Files to a Mac ......................................................................................................17
Transferring Files to Windows 10 PC .......................................................................................20
Troubleshooting Windows File Sharing ...................................................................................21
TheSky Fusion Desktop ...............................................................................................................22
TheSky Fusion Settings ............................................................................................................22
Hardware Configuration..............................................................................................................27
Power Output Port Basics........................................................................................................28
Configuring the Power Output Voltage................................................................................28
Power Control .............................................................................................................................28
Configuring the Power Ports.................................................................................................... 28
Using TheSky Imaging Edition .....................................................................................................29
Appendix A: Power Out Port Configuration ................................................................................30
Opening TheSky Fusion Housing..............................................................................................30
Appendix B: User Guide Revision History....................................................................................34
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Introducing TheSky Fusion
Figure 1: TheSky Fusion provides remote access and power to your astronomical equipment.
TheSky Fusion™ marries TheSky™Imaging Edition, the world’s single-most capable object-
acquisition and imaging software, with exquisitely designed hardware to connect, power and
integrate your imaging equipment.
TheSky Fusion™ connects your mount, camera, autoguider, focuser, filter wheel, rotator, dew
heater, etc. to TheSky Imaging Edition to control them all from your tablet, smartphone, laptop,
or desktop.
Operate your equipment from any modern web browser through Wi-Fi or use a remote desktop
application (Remote Desktop or VNC). An Ethernet port even permits a wired network
connection for an optimal experience. Though an Internet connection is not required, TheSky
Fusion takes full advantage of being on-line when connected to the Web.
TheSky Fusion physically attaches to your mount and simplifies system setup, maintenance, and
nightly tasks to maximum your observing productivity. Its flexible power output ports can drive
even the most complex hardware configurations. Four high-speed USB 3.0 ports and one legacy
serial port can meet most communication needs. If not, one of the configurable 5V DC power
output ports can be used to run a powered USB hub (a powered USB hub is recommended) so
that you can add additional USB ports.
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Photos collected by TheSky Fusion can easily be shared with your desktop or laptop computer so
that they can be viewed/analyzed/processed later. TheSky Fusion’s built-in computer is very
capable of running astronomical equipment and acquiring photos. A primary purpose of TheSky
Fusion is to be a reliable image acquisition workhorse. It is not necessarily designed for or
intended for intensive image processing which can be performed after acquisition on a different
computer.
This document focuses on setting up TheSky Fusion, connecting devices, powering hardware, and
establishing the remote connection to TheSky Imaging Edition. TheSky Imaging Edition User
Guide describes its features and capabilities which are outside the scope of this document. A
printed version of TheSky Imaging Edition is not available because of its sheer size, over 500
pages, but the portable format document (PDF) version can be downloaded by logging in to
www.bisque.com and navigating to Products > TheSky Imaging Edition > Documentation.
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Packing List
The table below lists the components included with TheSky Fusion. Please contact Software
Bisque if anything is missing.
TheSky Fusion Packing List
Qty Photo Description
1
TheSky Fusion
Shipping Box Specifications
•Total weight: 3.2 kg (7 lbs.)
•Dimensions: 25.4 cm x 20 cm x 13 cm
(10 in. x 8 in. x 5 in.)
The dovetail is mounted to the top of TheSky
Fusion during shipping as shown.
1
5/32-in. T-handle hex wrench
1 No photo. 3/16-in. hex wrench
1
TheSky Fusion DC Voltage Tester
This handy tool provides peace of mind when
powering your direct-current devices from a
power out port. Before plugging the actual
device, plug the tester’s power poles in to
confirm the port’s output voltage is correct.
This tester measures DC voltage, only. Never
attempt to use it to measure voltage from an
AC power source.
1
TheSky Fusion Power Input Cable
•0.9 m (3 ft) long
•Powerpole to Powerpole connectors
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Qty Photo Description
To use this cable with a third-party power
supply unit, remove the connectors from one
end and strip the leads to expose the copper
wires so that they can be connected to a
regulated 12V DC power supply with positive
and negative lead connection points.
1 No photo. TheSky Fusion Quick Start Guide
1 No photo. TheSky Fusion User Guide
Hardware Overview
Front View
Figure 2 and the tables below describe each TheSky Fusion component.
Figure 2: TheSky Fusion’s external components.
For a description of each component, match the number in Figure 2 with the Number column in
the table below.
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Number Description Number Description
1 12V/3A DC or 5V/1.5A DC fused power out
port (set using switch on PCB, see page 30).
15 System power button.
2 12V/3A DC or 5V/1.5A DC fused power out
port (set using switch on PCB, see page 30).
16 RJ45 Ethernet port.
3 12V/3A DC fused power out port. 17 HDMI port.
4 12V/5A DC fused power out port. 18 Four USB 3.0 ports.
5 12V/5A DC fused power out port. 19 Two-line red-on-black LCD status
display.
6 12V/7A DC pulse-width modulated (PWM)
fused power out port.
20 Wi-Fi antennae.
7 12V/7A DC PWM fused power out port. 21 1/4-20-in., 60 mm-spaced dovetail
mounting holes.
8 8V/3A DC or 5V/3A DC fused power out port
(set using switch on PCB, see page 30).
22 GPS antenna (internal).
9 TheSky Fusion’s power status LED. 23 Optional External GPS antenna port.
10 Male DB9 RS-232 serial port. 24 Power input port (12V/40A DC),
specified below.
11-14 Power output port status LEDs.
Component Explanation
Power button The power button does not operate like a traditional on/off switch.
•TheSky Fusion is booted each time the external power cable is plugged in. In
this case, there is no need to click the power on/off button. The boot process
takes about one minute before TheSky Imaging Edition is ready to use.
•When the unit is powered on and initialized, pressing, and releasing the power
button initiates the unit’s shut down procedure and then turns the power off.
•Power can be restored by either plugging the external power cable or pressing
and releasing the power button.
Power input port •A power cable that ends with a Powerpole connector is required to power to
TheSky Fusion’s power input port (24).
Power output
ports
•The power port numbering sequence shown in the diagram matches the order
on TheSky’s Power Control window (shown below).
•Ports 6 and 7 can be configured to provide power using pulse-width modulation
(PWM) for dew heaters.
•The power out ports are turned off by default. Use TheSky Imaging Edition’s
Power Control to turn the devices on and off, configure the external LED status,
power port startup state, and pulse-width modulation settings.
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Rear View
Figure 4: TheSky Fusion rear view.
Power In Port
If you purchased a TheSky Fusion power supply unit (PSU), plug the it into the mains power supply
and plug the Powerpole connector into the Power In port. Custom PSUs should supply 12V DC
at up to 40A maximum (480 W max). The supplied Powerpole to Powerpole cable is intended to
be adapted to a power supply unit that accepts bare wire leads for power output.
Wi-Fi Antenna
The Wi-Fi antenna is located on the back of the case. For best performance, rotate the antenna
vertically (Figure 4). Rotate the antenna horizontally to prevent damage during transport.
Figure 3: TheSky's Power Control window provides software-based power control.
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GPS Antenna
The built-in GPS antenna is located inside the extruded black portion of the case, outside the
aluminum housing.
Optional GPS Antenna Port
The optional GPS antenna port can be used to connect an external GPS antenna for greater signal,
for example, when TheSky Fusion is used inside a dome. External GPS antennas are sold
separately.
Bottom View
Figure 5: TheSky Fusion bottom view.
Power Output Text
The voltages and amperages for each of the eight power output ports that are located on the
front panel are etched into the bottom of TheSky Fusion case and provide a handy reference
when plugging in your equipment.
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