iOptron MiniTower ProTM Overview, MiniTower ProTM Features, Lbs of Payload, Extremely Portable

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1.MiniTower ProTM Overview

1.1. MiniTower ProTM Features

MiniTower ProTM is the perfect combination of capacity and portability.

33 lbs of Payload

Born out of the popular iOptron CubeTM, The MiniTower ProTM is the ultimate observing

solution for people who are searching for a capable and portable GOTO telescope mount to counter light pollution in their backyards and for travel convenience. With a standard payload of 33 lbs, a rock solid 2” stainless steel tripod, metal worm and gear and two dovetail adaptors, The MiniTower ProTM is capable of handling various optical tube assemblies (OTAs). A 10-lbs counter weight and a secondary dovetail holder are provided for balancing an OTA weights more than 10 lbs, or for a secondary OTA.

Figure 1. MiniTower Pro Mount and Tripod

Extremely Portable

With all the standard components (excluding the tripod) fitted in an aluminum alloy metal case, The MiniTower ProTM can easily travel in a car or taken as airline

luggage. The system takes about 10 minutes to assemble. This unlimited portability combined with the internal GPS gives amateur astronomers real flexibility in selecting an observing site.

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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 Mount Type Set Up Daylight Saving TimeSet Anti-backlash Use the MiniTower Pro Turn Off the MountManual Operation of a Telescope Go to the MoonSlew to an Object Sync to Target Set Up ControllerElectric 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