iOptron 7200, 7201 instruction manual Appendix D. Computer Control a CEM60 Mount

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Appendix D. Computer Control a CEM60 Mount

The CEM60 mount can be connected to a computer using supplied serial 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 your PC meets the software requirement. Refer to the ascom-standards website for details.

2.Download and install the 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.

CEM60 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 CEM60 Center-Balanced Equatorial Mount Page Table of Content Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty Features CEM60 OverviewParts List1 CEM60 TermsAssembly Terms CEM60 Mount PortsCEM60 Gear Switches CEM60 Cable ManagementGo2Nova 8407 Hand Controller Key DescriptionLCD Screen Serial port pin out on an 8407 hand controllerPage Introduction CEM60Mount AssemblyCEM60Mount Assembly Removing the Mount from the Carrying Case Attaching the MountSetting the Latitude Installing the Counterweight CW ShaftTilt the counterweight shaft for low Installing the CounterweightsBalancing the Payload Connecting CablesSetting Hand Controller Press Enter and select Set Time & Site Set Local TimeSet Observation Site Coordinates Performing Polar AlignmentQuick Polar Alignment BrightStar Polar Alignment Returning Mount to Zero PositionZero position Manual Operation of the Mount Setting the Mount and Performing Polar AlignmentGetting Started One Star AlignmentPutting the Mount Back into the Carrying Case Star Identification FunctionTurning Off the Mount Gear system for transportationComplete Functions of Go2Nova 8407Hand Controller Select and SlewSync to Target AlignSolar System Align Display Axes ErrorOne Star Alignment Multi-Star AlignSet Beep SettingsSet Time & Site Set DisplayElectric Focuser PEC Option Telescope MotionEnter Other Objects or Observation List Edit User ObjectsEnter a New Comet Firmware Information Goto Zero PositionIOptron Customer Service Maintenance and ServicingMaintenance Battery Replacement and Disposal InstructionsAppendix A. Technical Specifications PECAppendix B. Go2Nova 8407HC Menu Structure MenuPage Page Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade Appendix D. Computer Control a CEM60 Mount Appendix E. Go2NovaStar List Messier CatalogNamed Star List Modern Constellations Deep Sky Object List Double Star List SAO Atik Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty