iOptron IEQ45TM instruction manual Table of Content

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Table of Content

Table of Content

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1. iEQ45TM Overview

4

2. iEQ45TM Assembly

5

2.1. Parts List

5

2.2. Assembly terms

6

2.3. iEQ45 Ports

7

2.4. Introduction

7

2.5. iEQ45 Assembly

8

3. Go2NovaTM 8407 Hand Controller

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3.1. Key Description

17

3.2. The LCD Screen

18

4. Getting Started

20

4.1. Setup the Mount and Polar Alignment

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4.2. Manual Operation of the Mount

20

4.3. Setting Up the Hand Controller

20

4.3.1. Set Up Time and Site

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4.3.2. Initial Star Alignment

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4.3.3. Go to the Moon and Other Stars

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4.3.4. Star Identifying Function

22

4.4. Turn Off the Mount

22

5. Complete Functions of Go2NovaTM Hand Controller

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5.1. Slew to an Object

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5.1.1. Solar System

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5.1.2. Deep Sky Objects

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5.1.3. Stars:

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5.1.4. Constellations

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5.1.5. Comets

24

5.1.6. Asteroids

25

5.1.7. User Objects

25

5.1.8. Enter R.A. DEC

25

5.2. Sync to Target

25

5.3. Electric Focuser

25

5.4. Set Up Controller

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5.4.1. Set Up Time & Site

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5.4.2. Set Display and Beep

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5.4.3. Set Anti-backlash

26

5.4.4. Meridian Treatment

26

5.4.5. Set Eyepiece Light

27

5.4.6. Heating Controller

27

5.4.7. Upgrade RA & DEC

27

5.4.8. Firmware Information

27

5.5. Align

27

5.5.1. One-Star Align

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5.5.2. Two-Star Align

27

5.5.3. Three Star Alignment

28

5.5.4. Dis R.A Axis Error

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5.5.5. Test Backlash

28

5.5.6. Pole Star Position

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Contents SmartStar iEQ45TM Table of Content Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty Features IEQ45TM OverviewIEQ45TM Assembly Parts ListAssembly Terms Alignment Peg Tripod Spreader Tripod Leg Leg Lock ScrewIEQ45 Ports IntroductionIEQ45 Assembly Set Latitude Adjustment Knob Attach the iEQ45 Mount Attach Dovetail Adapter Polar axis adjustments Quick polar axis alignment Install Counterweights Balance the mount in DEC axis Zero position Go2NovaTM 8407 Hand Controller Key DescriptionLCD Screen PECPage Set Up Time and Site Setup the Mount and Polar AlignmentSetting Up the Hand Controller Getting StartedLocal Time Set Go to the Moon and Other Stars Turn Off the MountInitial Star Alignment Star Identifying FunctionPage Complete Functions of Go2NovaTM Hand Controller Slew to an ObjectElectric Focuser Set Up ControllerSync to Target Set Anti-backlash Meridian TreatmentAlign Test Backlash Disp R.A Axis ErrorThree Star Alignment PEC Playback PEC OptionPole Star Position Record PECSystem Self-Test Set Tracking RateSet User Objects Park Scope Guide OptionsSet Slewing Rate Set Guider RateTo Zero Position Balance TestIOptron Customer Service Maintenance and ServicingMaintenance Battery Replacement and Disposal InstructionsAppendix A. Technical Specifications GPSAppendix B. Go2NovaTM 8407 HC Menu Structure Page Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade Appendix D. Computer Control an iEQ45 Mount Appendix E. Go2NovaTM Star List Messier CatalogNamed Star List Modern Constellations Deep Sky Object List Double Star List SAO Atik Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty