iOptron 7201, 7200 instruction manual Firmware Information, Goto Zero Position

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Select “Add a New Record”. A screen will display asking to Enter R.A. and DEC:

Enter R.A. and DEC

R.A.: 00h00m00s

DEC: +00d00m00s

You may enter the R.A. and DEC coordinates of the star you want to watch, and press ENTER to confirm.

A more useful application of this function is to store your favorite viewing objects before heading to the field. When the “Enter R.A. and DEC” screen appears, press the MENU button. It brings up the star catalogs that you can select the star from. Follow the screen to add your favorite objects. Press BACK button to go back one level.

Press the BACK button few times to go back to object entry submenu. You may review the records or delete the one you don’t want it anymore. Press BACK button to finish the operation. Now you can slew to your favorite stars from “Custom Objects” catalog using “Select and Slew.”

5.9. Firmware Information

This option will display firmware version information of Main board, R.A. board, DEC board and hand controller.

5.10. Goto Zero Position

This moves your telescope to its Zero Position. When the power is turned on, the mount assumes the Zero Position. This is the reference point for alignment and GOTO functions.

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Contents IOptron CEM60 Center-Balanced Equatorial Mount Page Table of Content Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty CEM60 Overview FeaturesCEM60 Terms Parts List1CEM60 Mount Ports Assembly TermsCEM60 Cable Management CEM60 Gear SwitchesKey Description Go2Nova 8407 Hand ControllerSerial port pin out on an 8407 hand controller LCD ScreenPage CEM60Mount Assembly CEM60Mount AssemblyIntroduction Attaching the Mount Removing the Mount from the Carrying CaseInstalling the Counterweight CW Shaft Setting the LatitudeInstalling the Counterweights Tilt the counterweight shaft for lowSetting Hand Controller Connecting CablesBalancing the Payload Set Local Time Press Enter and select Set Time & SitePerforming Polar Alignment Set Observation Site CoordinatesQuick Polar Alignment Returning Mount to Zero Position BrightStar Polar AlignmentZero position One Star Alignment Setting the Mount and Performing Polar AlignmentGetting Started Manual Operation of the MountGear system for transportation Star Identification FunctionTurning Off the Mount Putting the Mount Back into the Carrying CaseSelect and Slew Complete Functions of Go2Nova 8407Hand ControllerAlign Sync to TargetMulti-Star Align Display Axes ErrorOne Star Alignment Solar System AlignSet Display SettingsSet Time & Site Set BeepElectric Focuser Telescope Motion PEC OptionEnter a New Comet Edit User ObjectsEnter Other Objects or Observation List Goto Zero Position Firmware InformationBattery Replacement and Disposal Instructions Maintenance and ServicingMaintenance IOptron Customer ServicePEC Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsMenu Appendix B. Go2Nova 8407HC Menu StructurePage Page Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade Appendix D. Computer Control a CEM60 Mount Messier Catalog Appendix E. Go2NovaStar ListNamed Star List Modern Constellations Deep Sky Object List Double Star List SAO Atik Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty