iOptron MiniTower Pro Command Sr HHMMSS.S# Response, Command Sd sDD*MMSS# Response

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Calibrate mount. Current Right Ascension and Declination become the commanded Right Ascension and Declination. This command synchronizes HC coordinate to commanded coordinate. No GOTO needs to be done first.

Command: :Sr HH:MM:SS.S#

Response: “1”

Define the commanded Right Ascension, RA.

Command: :Sd sDD*MM:SS#

Response: “1”

Define the commanded Declination.

Miscellaneous

Command: :F+# :F-# :FF# :FS# :FQ#

Response: (none)

Advances (F+) or retracts (F-) focus adjust motor on the eyepiece. F+ or F- commands commence adjustment and :FQ# stops it. If :FS# has been issued previously, then the focus adjustment will be slow. If the :FF# command has been issued, then the adjustment will be fast. If neither FF nor FS is specified, the power up default of FS is assumed.

Command: :F1# :F2# :F3# :F4#

Response: (none)

Set the focus speed to 1.2,3,4, from slow to fast.

Command: :V#

Response: (current servo controller software RS232 command language version number)

This command returns the current servo controller software RS232 command language version.

Command: :Vs#

Response: (current servo controller software infomation)

This command returns the current servo controller software information.

Command: :STR0#,:STR1#,:STR2#

Response: ‘1’

This command sets the track rate.

0 - sidereal

1- solar

2- lunar

Command: :GTR#

Response: ‘0’,’1’,’2’

This command gets the current tracking rate.

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Contents SmartStar MiniTower ProTM Go to the Moon Table of ContentNever USE a Telescope to Look AT the SUN MiniTower ProTM Overview MiniTower ProTM FeaturesLbs of Payload Extremely PortableMiniTower 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 ScreenGetting Started Setting Up the MountLevel and Align the Mount Initial PositionsPress ENTER. Scroll down and select Set up site Set Up Time ZoneSet Up Daylight Saving Time Set Mount TypeSet Anti-backlash Turn Off the Mount Use the MiniTower ProManual Operation of a Telescope Go to the MoonSlew 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 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 noneCommand RG# Response none Command RC# Response noneCommand Sd sDD*MMSS# Response Command Sr HHMMSS.S# ResponseCommand F+# F-# FF# FS# FQ# Response none Command F1# F2# F3# F4# Response noneCommand GGS# Response ‘0’,’1’,2,’3’ Command SGS0#,SGS1#,SGS2#,SGS3# Response noneCommand SE?# Response ‘0’,’1’ Command GAM# Response ‘0’,’1’, ‘2’Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty