Contents
SmartStar MiniTower ProTM
Go to the Moon
Table of Content
Never USE a Telescope to Look AT the SUN
MiniTower ProTM Overview
MiniTower ProTM Features
Lbs of Payload
Extremely Portable
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
Getting Started
Setting Up the Mount
Level and Align the Mount
Initial Positions
Press ENTER. Scroll down and select Set up site
Set Up Time Zone
Set Mount Type
Set Up Daylight Saving Time
Set Anti-backlash
Turn Off the Mount
Use the MiniTower Pro
Manual Operation of a Telescope
Go to the Moon
Slew to an Object
Sync to Target
Set Up Controller
Electric Focuser
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 Structure
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Gotonova Deep Sky Object List
Appendix C. Gotonovatm Star List
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Modern Constellations
Gotonova Named Star List
Gotonova Double Star List
Appendix D. Set Up USB-PC Connection
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When finished installation, click Finish
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Appendix E. Firmware Upgrade
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Typical Errors
Appendix F. Use a PC to Control an iOptron Mount
Appendix G. RS-232 Command Set
Command GL# Response HHMMSS.S#
Command Gt# Response sDD*MMSS#
Command GS# Response HHMMSS.S#
Command GR# Response HHMMSS.S#
Command Q# Response none
Command Qn# Qs# Qe# Qw# Response none
Command RG# Response none
Command RC# Response none
Command Sd sDD*MMSS# Response
Command Sr HHMMSS.S# Response
Command F+# F-# FF# FS# FQ# Response none
Command F1# F2# F3# F4# Response none
Command GGS# Response ‘0’,’1’,2,’3’
Command SGS0#,SGS1#,SGS2#,SGS3# Response none
Command SE?# Response ‘0’,’1’
Command GAM# Response ‘0’,’1’, ‘2’
Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty