Appendix A. Technical Specifications, Gps | iOptron MiniTower Pro

Appendix A. Technical Specifications

	Mount	AltAzimuth Mount
	Body Materials	Die-cast Aluminum
	Motor	Dual-Axis DC Servomotor, DC12V
	Gear	Aluminum worm wheel/brass worm gear
	Bearing	4 high precision bearings
	Speed	Dual-Axis, 9-Gear, Electronic
	Speed	(1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX）
		(1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX）
	GPS	32-channel GPS
	GOTO System	GOTONOVATM 130,000 objects database
	GOTO accuracy	1 Arc Min. (Typical)
	Resolution	0.1 Arc Sec.
	Tracking	Automatic
	Payload	33 lb
	Second Payload	10 lb
	Tripod	2” Stainless Steel
	Battery	AA x 8（Not Included）
	Power Requirement	DC 12V±2V, >1.2A
	USB Port	Yes
	Protocol	ASCOM
	Firmware Upgrade	Yes
	PC Computer Control	Yes
	Weight with tripod	48 lbs. (shipping weight)

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iOptron MiniTower Pro instruction manual Appendix A. Technical Specifications, Gps

Contents

SmartStar MiniTower ProTM Go to the Moon Table of Content Never USE a Telescope to Look AT the SUN Extremely Portable MiniTower ProTM FeaturesMiniTower ProTM Overview Lbs of Payload MiniTower Pro in an aluminum case Accurate Goto and Tracking MiniTower Pro with dual scope setup Additional Unique Features Shown in the picture MiniTower ProTM Components1 MiniTower Pro Assembly MiniTower ProTM Assembly #4 Rod #3 Knob This step is for attaching a second scope OTA Mounting and Balancing Operate a MiniTower Pro on Batteries Key Description Gotonovatm 8401 Hand Controller Connection to a Computer LCD Screen Initial Positions Setting Up the MountGetting Started Level and Align the Mount Press ENTER. Scroll down and select Set up site Set Up Time Zone Set Anti-backlash Set Up Daylight Saving TimeSet Mount Type Go to the Moon Use the MiniTower ProTurn Off the Mount Manual Operation of a Telescope Slew to an Object Electric Focuser Set Up ControllerSync to Target PEC Option Align Maintenance and Servicing Star Alignment accuracy Goto accuracy IOptron Customer Service GPS Appendix A. Technical Specifications Menu Appendix B. Gotonovatm 8401 HC Menu StructurePage Gotonova Deep Sky Object List Appendix C. Gotonovatm Star List 5373 Modern Constellations Gotonova Named Star List Gotonova Double Star List Appendix D. Set Up USB-PC Connection Page When finished installation, click Finish Page Page Page Page Appendix E. Firmware Upgrade Page Typical Errors Appendix F. Use a PC to Control an iOptron Mount Appendix G. RS-232 Command Set Command GR# Response HHMMSS.S# Command Gt# Response sDD*MMSS#Command GL# Response HHMMSS.S# Command GS# Response HHMMSS.S# Command RC# Response none Command Qn# Qs# Qe# Qw# Response noneCommand Q# Response none Command RG# Response none Command F1# F2# F3# F4# Response none Command Sr HHMMSS.S# ResponseCommand Sd sDD*MMSS# Response Command F+# F-# FF# FS# FQ# Response none Command GAM# Response ‘0’,’1’, ‘2’ Command SGS0#,SGS1#,SGS2#,SGS3# Response noneCommand GGS# Response ‘0’,’1’,2,’3’ Command SE?# Response ‘0’,’1’ Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty