iOptron IEQ45TM instruction manual Appendix D. Computer Control an iEQ45 Mount

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Appendix D. Computer Control an iEQ45 Mount

The iEQ45 mount can be connected to a computer using supplied RS232 cable. A RS232 to USB adapter (not supplied) is needed if your computer does not have a serial port, like most of the laptops on the market today. Follow the adapter instructions to install the adapter driver.

When the communication between the mount and computer has been established, the mount can be controlled via ASCOM protocol.

To control the mount via ASCOM protocol, you need:

1.Download and install ASCOM Platform from http://www.ascom-standards.org/. Make sure you PC meet the software requirement. Refer to the ascom-standards website for details.

2.Download and install latest iOptron Telescope ASCOM.NET drive from iOptron website.

3.Planetarium software that supports ASCOM protocol. Follow software instructions to select the iOptron Telescope.

Please refer to iOptron website, www.iOptron.com, under Support Directory/iEQ45 with 8407 Hand Controller, for more detail.

iEQ45 mount can also be directly controlled by other third party software and accessories, such as iPhone, iPad, Android operated smart phone and iMac. Please contact the software developer companies for more information.

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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