iOptron MiniTower Pro instruction manual Gotonovatm 8401 Hand Controller, Key Description

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4. GOTONOVATM 8401 Hand Controller

HBX USB

Port Port

Figure 17. GOTONOVA 8401 Hand Controller

GOTONOVATM 8401 hand controller (HC) is the standard controller for a MiniTower Pro, as shown in Figure 17.

4.1. Key Description

MENU: Press “MENU” to enter the Main Menu.

BACK: Move back to the previous screen, or end/cancel current operation, such as slewing.

ENTER: Confirm an input, go to the next menu, select a choice, or slew the telescope to a selected object.

Arrow (▲▼►◄): Press ▲▼ buttons to move a telescope along the DEC direction, ►◄ to move a telescope along the RA direction. Brows the menu or move the cursor in operating menu.

Number Keys: Input numerical values.

Also used to adjust speeds (1: 1X; 2:

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Contents SmartStar MiniTower ProTM Table of Content Go to the MoonNever USE a Telescope to Look AT the SUN MiniTower ProTM Features MiniTower ProTM OverviewLbs of Payload Extremely PortableAccurate Goto and Tracking MiniTower Pro in an aluminum caseAdditional Unique Features MiniTower Pro with dual scope setupMiniTower ProTM Components1 Shown in the pictureMiniTower ProTM Assembly MiniTower Pro Assembly #4 Rod #3 Knob OTA Mounting and Balancing This step is for attaching a second scopeOperate a MiniTower Pro on Batteries Gotonovatm 8401 Hand Controller Key DescriptionLCD Screen Connection to a ComputerSetting Up the Mount Getting StartedLevel and Align the Mount Initial PositionsSet Up Time Zone Press ENTER. Scroll down and select Set up siteSet Up Daylight Saving Time Set Mount TypeSet Anti-backlash Use the MiniTower Pro Turn Off the MountManual Operation of a Telescope Go to the MoonSlew to an Object Set Up Controller Sync to TargetElectric Focuser Align PEC OptionMaintenance and Servicing IOptron Customer Service Star Alignment accuracy Goto accuracyAppendix A. Technical Specifications GPSAppendix B. Gotonovatm 8401 HC Menu Structure MenuPage Appendix C. Gotonovatm Star List Gotonova Deep Sky Object List5373 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 Gt# Response sDD*MMSS# Command GL# Response HHMMSS.S#Command GS# Response HHMMSS.S# Command GR# Response HHMMSS.S#Command Qn# Qs# Qe# Qw# Response none Command Q# Response noneCommand RG# Response none Command RC# Response noneCommand Sr HHMMSS.S# Response Command Sd sDD*MMSS# ResponseCommand F+# F-# FF# FS# FQ# Response none Command F1# F2# F3# F4# Response noneCommand SGS0#,SGS1#,SGS2#,SGS3# Response none Command GGS# Response ‘0’,’1’,2,’3’Command SE?# Response ‘0’,’1’ Command GAM# Response ‘0’,’1’, ‘2’Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty