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TheSky Fusion™ User Guide

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electronic or mechanical, including (but not limited to) photocopying, recording, or information

storage and retrieval systems, for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use, without

the express written permission of Software Bisque, Inc.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a

commitment on the part of Software Bisque, Inc. The software described in this document is

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in accordance with the terms of the agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any

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may make one copy of the software for backup purposes.

Software Bisque, Inc.

862 Brickyard Circle

Golden, CO 80403-8058

USA

Website: https://www.bisque.com

TheSky Fusion™, TheSky™and Paramount™mounts are trademarks of Software Bisque, Inc.

All other product names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used solely for

identification.

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Table of Contents 
Introducing TheSky Fusion.............................................................................................................. 5 
Serial Number Registration............................................................................................................. 6 
Packing List...................................................................................................................................... 7 
Hardware Overview ........................................................................................................................ 9 
Front View ................................................................................................................................... 9 
Rear View .................................................................................................................................. 11 
Bottom View.............................................................................................................................. 12 
Attaching TheSky Fusion to the Telescope................................................................................... 13 
Wiring TheSky Fusion.................................................................................................................... 14 
Connecting Communication Cables to TheSky Fusion.................................................................. 15 
Passwords.................................................................................................................................. 16 
Connecting ................................................................................................................................ 16 
Web Browser ......................................................................................................................... 16 
VNC App................................................................................................................................. 17 
Transferring Images from TheSky Fusion ..................................................................................... 18 
Transferring Files to a Mac........................................................................................................ 19 
Transferring Files to Windows 10 PC ........................................................................................ 21 
Troubleshooting Windows File Sharing .................................................................................... 23 
TheSky Fusion Desktop ................................................................................................................. 24 
TheSky Fusion Configuration Settings....................................................................................... 25 
Hardware Configuration ............................................................................................................... 33 
Power Output Port Basics ......................................................................................................... 34 
Configuring the Power Output Voltage................................................................................. 34 
Power Control............................................................................................................................... 34 
Configuring the Power Ports ..................................................................................................... 35 
External Display Status Messages ............................................................................................. 37 
In AP mode Display Text........................................................................................................ 37 
Display Brightness.................................................................................................................. 37 
Using TheSky Imaging ................................................................................................................... 38 

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Setting TheSky’s Location.......................................................................................................... 38 
Mount Control Notes ................................................................................................................ 39 
Using the Gaia Star Catalog....................................................................................................... 39 
The Gaia Star Catalog................................................................................................................ 39 
Using the Larger Gaia Subset................................................................................................. 40 
Gaia Stars on the Sky Chart ................................................................................................... 41 
Gaia vs. UCAC and NOMAD Catalogs..................................................................................... 41 
Appendix A: Power Out Port Configuration.................................................................................. 42 
Opening TheSky Fusion Housing............................................................................................... 42 
Appendix B: User Guide Revision History..................................................................................... 45 
 

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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 bundle, 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 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 . TheSky Imaging User Guide describes its

features and capabilities which are outside the scope of this document. A printed version of the

800+ page printed version of TheSky Imaging is not included, but the portable format document

(PDF) version can be downloaded by logging in to www.bisque.com and navigating to Products >

TheSky Imaging > Documentation tab.

TheSky Fusion and TheSky Imaging should be ready to use, out of the box. As

tempting as it might seem, please do not make changes to the computer’s

operating system before using it.

For example, turning off the computer’s Enable Wi-Fi option will prevent wireless

connections and cause frustration.

Serial Number Registration

Visit www.bisque.com/register for instructions how to get your TheSky Fusion registered. As this

is a manual process, please allow 2-3 business days to process the registration request. Thanks

for your patience. In the meantime, you can download the latest patch by logging into the

Software Bisque website, then clicking Support > TheSky Fusion. Read TheSky Fusion Updates

and Change Log post (the first one) to download the patch.

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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

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.

5/32-in. T-handle hex wrench

3/16-in. hex wrench

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 this testing in to the destination

power output port confirm the output voltage

is what you expect.

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TheSky Fusion Packing List

Qty

Photo

Description

This tester measures DC voltage, only. Never

attempt to use it to measure voltage from an

AC power source.

TheSky Fusion Power Input Cable

•0.9 m (3 ft) long

•Powerpole to Powerpole connectors

To use this cable with third-party power

supply units. If necessary, connectors from

one end can be removed, the leads stripped 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.

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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.

Number

Description

Number

Description

12V/3A DC or 5V/1.5A DC fused power out

port (set using switch on PCB, see page 42).

System power button.

12V/3A DC or 5V/1.5A DC fused power out

port (set using switch on PCB, see page 42).

RJ45 Ethernet port.

12V/3A DC fused power out port.

HDMI port.

12V/5A DC fused power out port.

Four USB 3.0 ports.

12V/5A DC fused power out port.

Four-line OLED display.

12V/7A DC pulse-width modulated (PWM)

fused power out port.

Wi-Fi antennae.

12V/7A DC PWM fused power out port.

1/4-20-in., 60 mm-spaced dovetail

mounting holes.

8V/3A DC or 5V/3A DC fused power out port

(set using switch on PCB, see page 42).

GPS antenna (internal).

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Number

Description

Number

Description

TheSky Fusion’s power status LED.

External GPS antenna port

(optional).

Male DB9 RS -232 serial port.

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 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.

Always power down TheSky Fusion by pressing and releasing the

power button!

Unexpected loss of power, for example, from unplugging the

power supply, can cause file corruption and data loss.

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’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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