iOptron 8603 and 8604, 8600, 8602 instruction manual Typical Errors

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Now the upgrade is finished.

Typical Errors:

1.Invalid Port Number: in Device Manager, make sure you have the correct COM port number for CP210x.

2.Wrong “.bin” file: make sure you have the correct “.bin” file for firmware upgrade.

3.Wrong downloader, you should use iOptron Downloader instead of the Flash Downloader.

4.Use CP210x driver provided by iOptron. The newest version from SiLab may not work properly for iOptron’s hand controller.

What can I do if the firmware is not loading or the screen is blank, due to any reason?

yTurn on the mount to power on the hand controller (the key pad should be lit)

yClick on the iOptron Downloader. Change the Serial Port to the right COM port in the pull-down menu (example: COM4)

yClick on Open Data ile(O) button to select the right Firmware for your hand controller. (example: 8401_Ver090701.bin)

yDON’T click on Start Download (D) button yet. Turn the mount power off.

yTurn the mount power back on. Right after hearing the “beep”, click on Start Download (D) button. The timing is very important. The downloading process will begin

yWhen the download is successfully finished, turn the mount off and back on to check the hand controller. Double check the settings, such as time and site info, mount type, anti-backlash, to see if they are changed

yYou may need to practice a few times to get the procedure work correctly.

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Contents SmartStarCubeTM-A Series Mount and Telescopes Table of Content Never USE a Telescope to Look AT the SUN SmarStar CubeTM-A Series Overview SmartStar CubeTM-A Series FeaturesFor Model 8602 SmartStar CubeTM-A R80 Assembly Terms Preparing the Tripod Telescope AssemblyDo not plug non-iOptron accessories into the unit to For 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain #8504………………………………… Key Description GoToNova 8401 Hand ControllerLCD Screen Level the Mount Setting Up the MountGetting Started Level and Align the MountPress ENTER. Select Set Up Local Time Set Up Local Time and Site InfoDo not Count Daylight Saving Time Set Mount TypeScroll down and select Set anti-backlash Set Anti-backlashGo to the Moon Using your telescopeInitial Star Alignment Turn Off the MountOperate SmartStar CubeTM-A mount in EQ Mode Page Slew to an Object Use SmartStar CubeTM-A TelescopesManual Operation of a Telescope Electric Focuser Sync to TargetSet Up Controller One Star Align Three-Star Align Dis R.A axis errorAlign Set LanguageAuto Guide Set Up TrackingPEC Option User Object ListStorage and Transport Maintenance and ServicingMaintenance Cannot seem to focus No image appears in the eyepiece TroubleshootingIOptron Customer Service Page Newtonian Reflector Telescope Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsSmartStar CubeTM-A Goto Mount Refractor TelescopeMenu Appendix B. GoToNova 8401 HC Menu StructurePage GoToNova Deep Sky Object List Appendix C. GoToNova Star List5373 Messier Modern Constellations GoToNova Named Star List GoToNova Double Star List Install CP210x usb2com driver Appendix D. Set Up USB-PC ConnectionPage 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
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