iOptron instruction manual Appendix D. Computer Control an ZEQ25GT Mount

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Appendix D. Computer Control an ZEQ25GT Mount

The ZEQ25GT mount can be connected to a computer using supplied RS232 cable. A RS232 to USB adapter (not supplied) is needed if your computer does not have a serial port, like most of the laptops on the market today. Follow the adapter instructions to install the adapter driver.

When the communication between the mount and computer has been established, the mount can be controlled via ASCOM protocol.

To control the mount via ASCOM protocol, you need:

1.Download and install ASCOM Platform from http://www.ascom-standards.org/. Make sure you PC meet the software requirement. Refer to the ascom-standards website for details.

2.Download and install latest iOptron Telescope .NET ASCOM drive from iOptron website.

3.Planetarium software that supports ASCOM protocol. Follow software instructions to select the iOptron Telescope.

Please refer to iOptron website, www.iOptron.com, under Support Directory/ASCOM Driver, iOptron Telescope .NET ASCOM Driver, for more detail.

ZEQ25GT mount may also be directly controlled by other third party software and accessories. Please contact them for more information.

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Contents IOptron ZEQ25GT Balanced GoTo Equatorial Mount Table of Content Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty ZEQ25GT Overview FeaturesZEQ25 Terms Parts List1ZEQ25 assembly terms mount and tripod Assembly TermsGo2Nova 8408 Hand Controller ZEQ25 PortsLCD Screen Key DescriptionSlew Speed Current Time ZEQ25GT Mount Assembly ZEQ25 Mount AssemblyIntroduction Select Mount Latitude Range Tripod SetupAdjust Latitude Install Counterweight CW ShaftAttach the ZEQ25 Mount Attach and Balance an OTA on the Mount Connect Cables Install CounterweightImportant Notes on Tension Adjusters Setup Hand ControllerConnect Cables Set Local Time Polar Alignment Set Observation Site CoordinateQuick Polar Alignment Return Mount to Zero Position BrightStar Polar AlignmentZero position Getting Started Setup the Mount and Polar AlignmentManual Operation of the Mount Initial Star AlignmentGear Tension Adjustment Star Identifying FunctionTurn Off the Mount Slew to an Object Complete Functions of Go2Nova 8408 Hand ControllerSync to Target Set Up ControllerTrack Below Horizon Meridian TreatmentSet Polar Light Firmware InformationAlign Set User Objects PEC OptionPole Star Position PEC PlaybackTo Zero Position Set Guide RateMaintenance Maintenance and ServicingIOptron Customer Service Battery Replacement and Disposal InstructionsGPS Appendix A. Technical Specifications Menu Appendix B. Go2Nova 8408 HC Menu StructurePage Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade Appendix D. Computer Control an ZEQ25GT Mount Messier Catalog Appendix E. Go2Nova Star ListNamed Star List Modern Constellations Deep Sky Object List Double Star List SAO Atik Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty

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