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* [[How to install flanged Samyang lens and DSLR to the DFNEXT enclosure|Installing lens and DSLR]] in the [[Observatory_Types|DFNEXT]] observatory type | * [[How to install flanged Samyang lens and DSLR to the DFNEXT enclosure|Installing lens and DSLR]] in the [[Observatory_Types|DFNEXT]] observatory type | ||
| + | * [[Fitting the outer blower ducting]] on a [[DFNEXT]] or [[DFNSMALL]] observatory | ||
* Physically replace [[Replacing the Hard Drives|the hard drives]] | * Physically replace [[Replacing the Hard Drives|the hard drives]] | ||
* Clean the Lenses and [[Applying Hydrophobic Lens Coating]] | * Clean the Lenses and [[Applying Hydrophobic Lens Coating]] | ||
| + | * [[DSLR_Settings|Nikon DSLR settings]] | ||
=== [[Manual Maintenance]] using commandline (Todo: move this link and recategorise content within) === | === [[Manual Maintenance]] using commandline (Todo: move this link and recategorise content within) === | ||
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* [[Microcontroller Commands]] | * [[Microcontroller Commands]] | ||
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| + | * [[DFNSMALL observatories BIOS configuration]] - including jumpers - for Commell LE-37D PC | ||
==== DFNEXTs ==== | ==== DFNEXTs ==== | ||
Revision as of 18:46, 8 January 2019
Contents
General User Interface via the web
When servicing cameras, the GUI is your first port of call. It can be used to
For full instructions on it's use, see Using the GUI for Regular Maintenance.
Physical HW maintenance
You will also occasionally be required to:
- Installing lens and DSLR in the DFNEXT observatory type
- Fitting the outer blower ducting on a DFNEXT or DFNSMALL observatory
- Physically replace the hard drives
- Clean the Lenses and Applying Hydrophobic Lens Coating
- Nikon DSLR settings
Manual Maintenance using commandline (Todo: move this link and recategorise content within)
If you are ever required to perform any manual maintenance, use the following links for information on the following topics, or see the general Manual Maintenance page.
- Replace the Hard Drives
- Format the CF Card
- Update Software, Update Software Page 2 Todo: fix duplication here
- Connecting to the PC with a keyboard and monitor
- Focusing the DSLR
- Finding network interface MAC address
Advanced Usage
DFNSMALLs
- DFNSMALL observatories BIOS configuration - including jumpers - for Commell LE-37D PC
DFNEXTs
- DFNEXT onservatories BIOS configuration - including jumpers - for Commell LE-37G PC
FireOPALs
- FireOPAL observatories specific configurations (6-core Mini ITX PC BIOS)
