iOptron MiniTower Pro Command Gt# Response sDD*MMSS#, Command GL# Response HHMMSS.S#

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Command: :Gt#

Response: sDD*MM:SS#

Get the current latitude.

Command: :GL#

Response: HH:MM:SS.S#

Get the current local time in 24 hour format. Overflows from 23:59:59 to 00:00:00.

Command: :GS#

Response: HH:MM:SS.S#

Get the current local sidereal time in 24 hr. format.

Command: :GR#

Response: HH:MM:SS.S#

Get the current Right Ascension of mount.

Command: :GD#

Response: sDD*MM:SS#

Get the current Declination.

Command: :GA#

Response: sDD*MM:SS#

Get the current Altitude.

Command: :GZ#

Response: sDD*MM:SS#

Get the current Azimuth.

Command: :GC#

Response: MM:DD:YY#

Get the current calendar day.

Telescope Motion

Command: :MS#

Response: “0” if command accepted,

"1Object is below horizon #" the desired object is below 0 degrees altitude. (8 trailing spaces before “#”, 32 total characters plus “#”)

Target command: Slew to the most recently defined RA and DEC coordinates in RA- DEC mode,

Command: :Mn# :Ms# :Me# :Mw#

Response: (none)

Command motion in the direction specified (n=north, s=south, e=east, w=west) at the currently selected guide or centering rate. Motion will continue until a quit command is issued.

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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 Mount Type Set Up Daylight Saving TimeSet Anti-backlash Go to the Moon Use the MiniTower ProTurn Off the Mount Manual Operation of a TelescopeSlew to an Object Sync to Target Set Up ControllerElectric 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