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17-09-2021, 08:56 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Melbourne
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HEQ5 Light Blinking
When using my HEQ5 Mount the power light blinks when slewing. I have tried using deep cycle batteries, power adapters and astro power boxes.
Any idea where the issue may be? I’m thinking there could be an issue with the connector on the Mount itself.
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17-09-2021, 09:16 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
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Power draw is too much and it's not getting enough power. Change the slew rate to make slower and see if that helps
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17-09-2021, 09:53 AM
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Ebotec Alpeht Sicamb
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Toongabbie, NSW
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The premature under-voltage warning has also been an issue with some versions of the firmware, it was mentioned as fixed in the release notes of one of the updates.
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17-09-2021, 10:22 AM
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Would that be the firmware version on the board itself?
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17-09-2021, 11:20 AM
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Ebotec Alpeht Sicamb
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Toongabbie, NSW
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I don’t remember, sorry, it’s been a while since I had the HEQ5 mount.
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17-09-2021, 02:33 PM
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All good cause I don't use the hand controller as I control everything via the PC.
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17-09-2021, 03:15 PM
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Location: Junortoun Vic
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Chris,
On my HEQ5 and NEQ6 I use a 10A 12v DC supply and add a 120w 12v to 15v car converter.
I never have any issues with slewing etc.
Works well for me.
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17-09-2021, 05:20 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Greenwood
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As others mentioned, power draw.
Use a different power cable with thicker strands.
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17-09-2021, 06:31 PM
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Interesting, thanks for the responses.
I use it with a mains adapter, pocket power box and deep cycle battery, all the same issue.
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