Hi Ray, I guess my first question would be: what changed? I can't remember the last time I dug into the network settings. I've been using this exact same setup (GTOCP4, Cat5e, couple of network

Ray, I ran a CAT6 cable from the Ethernet port on the CP4 to the switch in the closet in the observatory. I then ran E-net_WiFi_Poll_2016_0711.exe. CP4 ISP.jpg shows that GTOCP4_109 was at

Jack, This is kind of basic networking knowledge which I assume you have but for the sake of others in the same situation: 1) Do you have DHCP enabled on your router? This will provide an IP

Ray, I have the router in the house. I direct the router output to a switch and from the switch I have two direct bury CAT 6 cables installed in 1 1/2" PCV conduit running 225' to my observatory

Jack, Is your PC on a LAN and if so does the LAN have a router? -Ray Gralak Author of APCC (Astro-Physics Command Center): https://www.astro-physics.com/apcc-pro Author of PEMPro V3:

Ray, Yes a typo. I did try 169.254.0.109. So I am still at a loss as to why I could not upgrade the CP4 firmware. I am still at the original version that shipped with the unit. Yours

Hi Jack, Maybe that's just a typo but I think the IP address should start with 169, not 168. -Ray Gralak Author of APCC (Astro-Physics Command Center): https://www.astro-physics.com/apcc-pro Author

I found my Astro Physics username and password. I downloaded the latest CP4 firmware package and unzipped the contents into a folder on my desktop I printed out the installation instructions and I

"The CP4 has those features now." Christopher, are you saying the CP4 has those safety stops without the use of APCC? Last year I had my one and only pier crash and unfortunately it burned out or

Dan, One more thought... if there is a router on your LAN with an internet connection, what is the subnet of the LAN you are using? (eg. 192.168.1.0) If the CP4 is setup to accept a DHCP address

Dan, I don't think anything is wrong with your CP4. This is probably a matter of how you have your network set up. Astro-physics includes some directions for LAN setup with the GTOCP4 but you should

Ray, Thanks for the video. I was unaware of the Find feature in the Connection box which is very nice. Unfortunately, when I click on the Find button the window pops up but does not show any

The CP4 has those features now. -Christopher Erickson Observatory engineer Waikoloa, HI 96738 www.summitkinetics.com

Could limits be programmed into the control box to stop this from being a danger? Sure would be nice if a meridian flip fails for some reason, power is left on and forgotten about, or if connected to

I meant I do NOT get a face on view of the control box. If I am seeing the yellow light on the ethernet port and I am mistaking it for the amber light on the CP4, I, sorry for the mix up.

There are 6 of us in the building and I can see everyone's lights. Reds, blues, yellows. I think I am seeing in true color.

You know I might be seeing the yellow light on the ethernet port. The cam angle is such where I do get a face on view of the control box. Is the yellow light on the ethernet port the normal on light

It is possible that the limited dynamic range of the webcam, in the dark observatory, is causing the sensor chip to be saturated by the comparatively-bright LED, making a red LED appear amber or

Thanks Ray, I'll take a look later this evening. I will say I did forget to check that there was power to the mount when I first started up today. The runaway at the end of my last session had caused

nice tutorial and explanation Ray, thanks-- Brian Brian Valente portfolio brianvalentephotography.com