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iOptron 8602, 8600, 8603 and 8604 instruction manual GoToNova 8401 Hand Controller, Key Description

Models: 8603 and 8604 8602 8600

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3. GoToNova® 8401 Hand Controller

3. GoToNova® 8401 Hand Controller

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Figure 1. GoToNova 8401 Hand Controller

GoToNova® 8401 hand controller (HC) is the standard controller for a SmartStar® CubeTM-A series mount and telescope, as shown in Figure 1. (The earlier version equipped with a 8402 hand controller. Contact iOptron for instruction.)

3.1.Key Description

•MENU: Press “MENU” to enter the Main Menu.

•BACK: Move back to the previous screen, or end/cancel current operation, such as slewing.

•ENTER: Confirm an input, go to the next menu, select a choice, or slew the telescope to a selected object.

•Arrow (▲▼►◄): Press ▲▼ buttons to move a telescope along the DEC direction, ►◄ to move a telescope along the RA direction. Brows the menu or move the cursor in operating menu.

•Number Keys: Input numerical values. Also used to adjust speeds (1: 1X; 2: 2X; 3: 8X;

4: 16X; 5: 64X; 6: 128X; 7: 256X; 8: 512X; 9: MAX)

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iOptron 8602, 8600, 8603 and 8604 instruction manual GoToNova 8401 Hand Controller, Key Description

Contents

SmartStarCubeTM-ASeries Mount and Telescopes For 8600, 8602, 8603 and Instruction ManualTable of Content NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN 32-ChannelGPS Module 1.1. SmartStar CubeTM-ASeries Features1. SmarStar CubeTM-ASeries Overview GoToNova Computerized Control SystemFor Model 8602 SmartStar CubeTM-AR80 Package Contents1USB Port For Model 8603 SmartStar CubeTM-AN1141.2. Assembly Terms 11 12Step 1. Preparing the Tripod 2. Telescope AssemblyStep 3a. Installing Batteries not included Step 2. Attaching the MountStep 5. Plug in hand controller and AC adaptor Switchthe battery underneath adaptorDiagonal switchFor 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain#8504………………………………… Eyepiece3. GoToNova 8401 Hand Controller 3.1.Key Description3.2.The LCD Screen 4.1. Level and Align the Mount 4.2. Setting Up the Mount4. Getting Started 4.1.1. Level the Mount4.2.1. Set Up Local Time and Site Info 4.2.2. Set Mount Type 4.2.3. Set Anti-backlash Focusing Telescope 4.2.4. Using your telescope4.2.5.Go to the Moon Selecting an Eyepiece4.3. Turn Off the Mount 4.2.6. Initial Star Alignment5. Operate SmartStar CubeTM-Amount in EQ Mode mode9.Turn off the mount power 6.2. Slew to an Object 6. Use SmartStar CubeTM-ATelescopes6.1. Manual Operation of a Telescope 6.2.1. Planets, Sun, Moon6.2.4. Asteroids 6.3. Sync to Target6.4. Electric Focuser 6.2.5.Stars6.5.2.Set Up Site 6.5. Set Up Controller6.5.1.Set Up Local Time 6.5.10. Reset All6.5.13.Set Language 6.6.4.Dis R.A axis error6.6. Align 6.6.1. One Star Align6.9. User Object List 6.8. Set Up Tracking6.7. PEC Option 6.10. Auto Guide7.1. Maintenance 7. Maintenance and Servicing7.2. Storage and Transport 7.3. Troubleshooting 7.4.iOptron Customer Service daytime telephone number. The great majority of servicing issues can be resolved by telephone, avoiding return of the telescope to the factory Refractor Telescope Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsSmartStar CubeTM-AGOTO Mount Newtonian Reflector TelescopeAppendix B. GoToNova 8401 HC MENU STRUCTURE Set Up Controller Set Up Local Time Set Up Site ID No Appendix C. GoToNova Star ListGoToNova Deep Sky Object List OBJECTLagoon Nebula Messier Wikipedia article List of Messier objectsAbbreviation Modern ConstellationsConstellation ConstellationGoToNova Named Star List GoToNova Double Star List NameAppendix D. Set Up USB-PCConnection 2.Install CP210x usb2com driverSelect “I accept the terms of license agreement”, and click “Next” 4.Install the Hardware When finished installation, click “Finish”Select “No, not this time” and click “Next” Select “Install from a list or specific location” and click “Next” Page Click “Hardware”, click “Device Manager” Page Appendix E. Firmware Upgrade 2.Double click and open “iOptron Downloader”Click “Open Data File”, and select appropriate “.bin” file that matches your hand controller, and click “Open”. Select “Main Program” ONLY in Update Type Typical Errors Appendix F. Use a PC to Control an iOptron Mount