TNG motion control system

Dario Mancini; Pietro Schipani

doi:10.1117/12.393923

2 August 2000 TNG motion control system

Dario Mancini, Pietro Schipani

Proceedings Volume 4004, Telescope Structures, Enclosures, Controls, Assembly/Integration/Validation, and Commissioning; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.393923
Event: Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, 2000, Munich, Germany

Abstract

The TNG is regularly working with external observers. After a proper tuning of the motion control system the tracking performance are well in spaces. This paper describes the handling of the external compounds by the drive control system and the diagnostic capabilities of the system.

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Dario Mancini and Pietro Schipani "TNG motion control system", Proc. SPIE 4004, Telescope Structures, Enclosures, Controls, Assembly/Integration/Validation, and Commissioning, (2 August 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.393923

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