I have an issue using TSX and the TCF-S where the TCF-S appears to go into a sleep mode, based on discussions with Optec. The only recovery, so far that I have is to power reset the TCF-S controller. Optec is investigating but based on the symptoms (hand controller DRO display powers down, TCF-S controller stops responding to the TheSkyX and TCF-S H/W hand controller becomes non-responsive), they believe TCF-S may be going into the sleep mode.
I can't figure out what is triggering the TCF-S into that state. I can complete a Focus2 run, start imaging, and at some random point in time (i.e., 5 minutes) go back to the focuser menu and find the TCF-S/TheSkyX in this lockout mode.
Even after disconnecting TSX from the focuser and connecting to the TCF SW interface I'm not able to establish comm with the TCF-S.
On the other hand, if I only use the TCF-SW hand controller, I never have an issue with the TCF-S going into that state. I'm deducing it can't be an issue with the comm interface, because I have no issue using the Optec SW controller.
Bruce Malinowsky