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A GPS module makes life a lot easier. It automatically sets the time and location for you.
TIP:
The controller automatically skips those stars below the horizon of your current time and location.
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0.2Getting Started
For most beginner users who may not need a lot of astronomical detail this chapter gives just enough information to set up the controller. After the
After assembling the telescope [Refer to our Assembling Chart] turn on the power button located on the mount. You will see the iOptron logo displayed for a few seconds. Then you will see the zero position screen. By default, it works in
TR.A. | 1h36m 2s |
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TDEC | 90°0’ 0” |
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R.A. | 19h52m 5s |
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DEC | 47°31’16” | 64X |
Lgst | 7h52m38s | Stop |
Alt. | 0°0’ 0” |
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Azi. | 0°0’ 0” |
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When the power is turned on you will see “G_ON” (GPS turned on) in the upper right corner of the screen. In about a minute, after the internal GPS communicate with the satellites, you will see “G_OK” on the screen. Both time and location are automatically set. If there is no GPS module connected you will need to set up time and location manually. Press MENU button. Then you will see this screen:
Select and slew
Sync. To target
Electric Focuser
Set up controller
Align
PEC option
Set up tracking
User objects
Auto guide
Park scope
To park position
Select “Set up controller”
Set up Local Time
Set up Site
Set N/S Hemisphere
Set Display contrast
Set Eyepiece light
Set Backlight
Set
Set key Beep
Set Mount Type
Reset All
Upgrade Firmware
Set Gear Ratio
Set Language
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