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