iOptron MiniTower Pro instruction manual Never USE a Telescope to Look AT the SUN

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5.5.7. Set Anti-backlash	19
5.5.8. Set Key Beep	19
5.5.9. Set Mount Type	19
5.5.10. Reset All	19
5.5.11. Update Firmware	20
5.5.12. Set gear ratio	20
5.5.13. Set Language	20
5.6. Align	20
5.6.1. One Star Align	20
5.6.2. Two Star Align	20
5.6.3. Three-Star Align	20
5.6.4. Dis R.A axis error	20
5.6.5. Test Anti-backlash	20
5.6.6. Polaris Position	20
5.7. PEC Option	20
5.8. Set Up Tracking	21
5.9. User Objects	21
5.10. Auto Guide	21
5.11. Park Scope	21
5.12. To Park Position	21
6. Maintenance and Servicing	21
6.1. Maintenance	21
6.2. Troubleshooting	21
6.3. iOptron Customer Service	22
Appendix A. Technical Specifications	23
Appendix B. GOTONOVATM 8401 HC MENU STRUCTURE	24
Appendix C. GOTONOVATM Star List	26
Appendix D. Set Up USB-PC Connection	31
Appendix E. Firmware Upgrade	38
Appendix F. Use a PC to Control an iOptron Mount	41
Appendix G. RS-232 Command Set	42
IOPTRON TWO YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY	47

WARNING!

NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN!

Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye.

Children should always have adult supervision while observing.

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Contents SmartStar MiniTower ProTM Go to the Moon Table of ContentNever USE a Telescope to Look AT the SUN Extremely Portable MiniTower ProTM FeaturesMiniTower ProTM Overview Lbs of PayloadMiniTower Pro in an aluminum case Accurate Goto and TrackingMiniTower Pro with dual scope setup Additional Unique FeaturesShown in the picture MiniTower ProTM Components1MiniTower Pro Assembly MiniTower ProTM Assembly#4 Rod #3 Knob This step is for attaching a second scope OTA Mounting and BalancingOperate a MiniTower Pro on Batteries Key Description Gotonovatm 8401 Hand ControllerConnection to a Computer LCD ScreenInitial Positions Setting Up the MountGetting Started Level and Align the MountPress ENTER. Scroll down and select Set up site Set Up Time ZoneSet Up Daylight Saving Time Set Mount TypeSet Anti-backlash Go to the Moon Use the MiniTower ProTurn Off the Mount Manual Operation of a TelescopeSlew to an Object Set Up Controller Sync to TargetElectric Focuser PEC Option AlignMaintenance and Servicing Star Alignment accuracy Goto accuracy IOptron Customer ServiceGPS Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsMenu Appendix B. Gotonovatm 8401 HC Menu StructurePage Gotonova Deep Sky Object List Appendix C. Gotonovatm Star 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 GR# Response HHMMSS.S# Command Gt# Response sDD*MMSS#Command GL# Response HHMMSS.S# Command GS# Response HHMMSS.S#Command RC# Response none Command Qn# Qs# Qe# Qw# Response noneCommand Q# Response none Command RG# Response noneCommand F1# F2# F3# F4# Response none Command Sr HHMMSS.S# ResponseCommand Sd sDD*MMSS# Response Command F+# F-# FF# FS# FQ# Response noneCommand GAM# Response ‘0’,’1’, ‘2’ Command SGS0#,SGS1#,SGS2#,SGS3# Response noneCommand GGS# Response ‘0’,’1’,2,’3’ Command SE?# Response ‘0’,’1’Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty