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iOptron G-MC90 Appendix D. Set Up USB-PCConnection, Install PL-2303usb2com driver, Gotonovatm

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Appendix D. Set Up USB-PC Connection

Appendix D. Set Up USB-PC Connection

Before a computer being used to control the mount or update the firmware, a connection between PC and 8402G Hand Controller has to be established. There are two versions of 8402 HCs, namely 8402G and 8402A. The USB2COM chipsets used in these two HCs are different. To identify your HC’s version, please read the initial LCD screen when the mount is turned on.

If it is an 8402G Hand Controller, the LCD screen shows following when it is turned on:

GOTONOVATM

8402G V071022W

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1. Install PL-2303 (usb2com) driver

Download USB to COM driver for 8402G hand controller from iOptron website and double click on the compressed file:

Double click on it, and you will see:

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iOptron G-MC90, G-R80, G-N114 Appendix D. Set Up USB-PCConnection, Install PL-2303usb2com driver, Gotonovatm

Contents

SmartStar-GSeries Mount and Telescopes For 8800, 8802, 8803 and Instruction ManualTable of Content NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN Alt-AzimuthMount- The Cube 1.1.SmartStar-GSeries Features1.SmarStar-GSeries Overview 32-ChannelGPS ModuleFor Model 8802 SmartStar-G-R80 Package Contents1USB Port For Model 8803 SmartStar-G-N1143.Hand controller 4.Altitude lock 5.Mount 1.2.Assembly Terms1.Telescope tube 2.Dovetail lock 6.Tripod 7.Tripod bolt 8.Tray 9.Tray lockStep 1. Preparing the Tripod 2. Telescope AssemblyStep 3a. Installing Batteries not included Step 2. Attaching the MountFor 80mm Refractor #8502…… SwitchStep 5. Plug in hand controller and AC adaptor 45º diagonal eyepiece Focus knobEyepiece Flip switchsleeve see arrow and tightening the side screw 3. GOTONOVATM 8402G Hand Controller 3.1. Key Description3.2. The LCD Screen 4. Getting Started 4.2. Setting Up the Mount4.2.1. Set Up Time and Site 4.1. Level and Align the MountPress ENTER. Select “Set Up Time and Site” 4.2.4. Initial Star Alignment 4.2.2. Using your telescope4.2.3. Go to the Moon Focusing Telescope5.1.Manual Operation of a Telescope 5.Use SmartStar-GTelescopes4.3. Turn Off the Mount 5.2. Slew to an Object5.2.4. Asteroids 5.3. Land Objects5.2.3. Comets 5.2.5. StarsAdd a new Landmark 5.4. Sync to TargetRecord New Landmark Edit One Data5.6.4. Reset All 5.6. Set Up Controller5.6.1. Set Up Time and Site 5.6.5. Update Firmware5.7.3. Two Star Alignment 5.8. User Object List5.7.2. One Star Align 5.8.1. R.A. and DECDelete all 5.8.2. CometsEdit one data Add a new comet5.9. Watch List 5.8.3. Asteroids5.10. Set Telescope Coord 6.Maintenance and Servicing6.1. Maintenance 5.11. Park Scope6.3. Troubleshooting 6.4. iOptron Customer Service Refractor Telescope Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsSmartStar GOTO Mount Newtonian Reflector TelescopeAppendix B. GOTONOVATM 8402G HC MENU STRUCTURE Sync. To Target Electric Focuser ID No Appendix C. GOTONOVATM 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 Name1. Install PL-2303usb2com driver Appendix D. Set Up USB-PCConnectionGOTONOVATM When finished installation, click “Finish” Click “Next”3. Install the Hardware Page Appendix E. Firmware Upgrade 2.Double click and open “iOptron Downloader”Click “Start Download” Typical Errors Appendix F. Use a PC to Control an iOptron Mount IOPTRON ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY