iOptron IEQ75-GTTM Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade, To upgrade i8406 hand controller firmware

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Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade

The firmware in the 8406 hand controller and/or main control board can be upgraded by the customer. Please check iOptron’s website, www.iOptron.com, under Support Directory, for the most up to date firmware.

To upgrade i8406 hand controller firmware:

(1)Download the newest version of the 8406 hand controller firmware (i8406.iop) from iOptron’s website, save it on your desktop;

(2)Connect 8406 hand controller to your computer’s USB port using included USB cable;

(3)Turn on the mount;

(4)Press MENU and select “Set Up Controller,” scroll down to “Upgrade Firmware.” A new storage drive with a drive number, e.g. “IOPTRON(E:)”, will be shown under “My Computer.” If it is the first time you have connected the hand controller to the computer, it may take few minutes to install the driver.

(5)Copy the downloaded firmware, i8406.iop, into “sys” folder under IOPTRON(E:) drive to replace the original one;

(6)Restart iEQ75-GT mount to finish the hand controller firmware upgrade.

To upgrade iEQ75-GT main control board firmware:

(1)Download iOptron Downloader Setup from iOptron’s website and save it on your desktop;

(2)Double click on iOptron Downloader Setup to install it;

(3)Download the newest version of iEQ75-GT main control board firmware (iEQ75- GT_main_VX.XX.bin) from iOptron website, save it on your desktop;

(4)Connect iEQ75-GT RS232 port to your computer’s serial port using supplied RS-232 cable. A USB to COM adapter is needed if you computer does not have a serial port, like most of the laptops today;

(5)Turn on the mount;

(6)Find your COM port number by click on windows start, select Properties on My Computer, click on Hardware and select Device Manager, double click on “Ports (COM & LPT).” In most cases, it will be COM1. (If you are using a USB to RS-232 converting cable, the COM port number will be different.)

(7)Double click on “iOptron Download” icon to start the program;

(8)Select the Serial Port, here is COM1. Open the data file, here is iEQ75-GT_main_VX.XX.bin. Click on Start Download. After the program prompts that “Download successfully finished,” restart the mount to finish main control board firmware upgrade.

Note: Only use the iEQ75-GT bin file. Sending a wrong file into the main control board will cause the mount stop working.

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Contents SmartStar iEQ75-GTTM Table of Content Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty Features IEQ75-GTTMOverviewIEQ75-GTTMAssembly Parts List1Counterweights and CW shaft Assembly terms IEQ75-GT assembly terms mount and optional tripodIEQ75-GTTMPorts IntroductionIEQ75-GT Assembly Setup TripodConnect Cables Polar axis adjustments Initializing the polar scope Attach Dovetail Adapter Balance the mount in R.A. and DEC axes DEC Balance Test GoToNova 8406 Hand Controller Key DescriptionLCD Screen HC LCD Information ScreenSetup the Mount and Polar Alignment Setting Up the Hand ControllerSet Up Local Time Getting StartedSet Up Observation Site Scroll down and select Set up Observ. siteGo to the Moon Set N/S HemisphereInitial Star Alignment Turn Off the Mount Complete Functions of GoToNova Hand Controller Slew to an ObjectElectric Focuser Set Up ControllerSync to Target Reset All Set Backlash ValueSet Key Beep Meridian ProtectionAlign Auto Guide Set Up TrackingPEC Option Park Scope To Zero PositionPark Scope Set Park PositionMaintenance and Servicing MaintenanceIOptron Customer Service Battery Replacement and Disposal InstructionsAppendix A. Technical Specifications GPSAppendix B. GoToNova 8406 HC Menu Structure Page Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade To upgrade i8406 hand controller firmwareAppendix D. Use a PC to Control an iEQ75-GT Mount Appendix E. GoToNova Star List Messier CatalogGoToNova Named Star List Modern Constellations GoToNova Deep Sky Object List GoToNova Double Star List SAO Atik Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty

IEQ75-GTTM specifications

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