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iOptron G-N114, G-R80, G-MC90 instruction manual Appendix F. Use a PC to Control an iOptron Mount

Models: G-N114 G-MC90 G-R80

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Appendix F. Use a PC to Control an iOptron Mount

In general you need the followings to use a PC to control a SmartStar-G mount,

1.Download USB2COM driver (PL-2303, zip file for 8402G) http://www.ioptron.com/support.aspx?catalog=28;

2.Install USB2COM and establish the connection between the mount and the PC (see instruction);

3.ASCOM platform (download from http://ascom-standards.org/);

4.iOptron ASCOM drive (download it from iOptron website, http://www.ioptron.com/support.aspx?catalog=28) iOptronAscomSetupV1.02.exe; and

5.Planetarium software.

Some company has integrated iOptron’s products into their planetarium software, such as Voyage and The Sky X Pro. Therefore, an ASCOM plug-in will not be needed. Most planetarium software can be used to control iOptron’s product via ASCOM.

Some other ASCOM drivers, such as LX200 Generic ASCOM driver and AstroPhysics GTO driver, are also compatible to SmartStar® mount.

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iOptron G-N114, G-R80, G-MC90 instruction manual Appendix F. Use a PC to Control an iOptron Mount

Contents

For 8800, 8802, 8803 and Instruction Manual SmartStar-GSeries Mount and TelescopesTable of Content NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN 1.SmarStar-GSeries Overview 1.1.SmartStar-GSeries FeaturesAlt-AzimuthMount- The Cube 32-ChannelGPS ModuleUSB Port Package Contents1For Model 8802 SmartStar-G-R80 For Model 8803 SmartStar-G-N1141.Telescope tube 2.Dovetail lock 1.2.Assembly Terms3.Hand controller 4.Altitude lock 5.Mount 6.Tripod 7.Tripod bolt 8.Tray 9.Tray lockStep 3a. Installing Batteries not included 2. Telescope AssemblyStep 1. Preparing the Tripod Step 2. Attaching the MountStep 5. Plug in hand controller and AC adaptor SwitchFor 80mm Refractor #8502…… 45º diagonal eyepiece Focus knobsleeve see arrow and tightening the side screw Flip switchEyepiece 3.1. Key Description 3. GOTONOVATM 8402G Hand Controller3.2. The LCD Screen 4.2.1. Set Up Time and Site 4.2. Setting Up the Mount4. Getting Started 4.1. Level and Align the MountPress ENTER. Select “Set Up Time and Site” 4.2.3. Go to the Moon 4.2.2. Using your telescope4.2.4. Initial Star Alignment Focusing Telescope4.3. Turn Off the Mount 5.Use SmartStar-GTelescopes5.1.Manual Operation of a Telescope 5.2. Slew to an Object5.2.3. Comets 5.3. Land Objects5.2.4. Asteroids 5.2.5. StarsRecord New Landmark 5.4. Sync to TargetAdd a new Landmark Edit One Data5.6.1. Set Up Time and Site 5.6. Set Up Controller5.6.4. Reset All 5.6.5. Update Firmware5.7.2. One Star Align 5.8. User Object List5.7.3. Two Star Alignment 5.8.1. R.A. and DECEdit one data 5.8.2. CometsDelete all Add a new comet5.8.3. Asteroids 5.9. Watch List6.1. Maintenance 6.Maintenance and Servicing5.10. Set Telescope Coord 5.11. Park Scope6.3. Troubleshooting 6.4. iOptron Customer Service SmartStar GOTO Mount Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsRefractor Telescope Newtonian Reflector TelescopeAppendix B. GOTONOVATM 8402G HC MENU STRUCTURE Sync. To Target Electric Focuser GOTONOVA Deep Sky Object List Appendix C. GOTONOVATM Star ListID No OBJECTLagoon Nebula Wikipedia article List of Messier objects MessierConstellation Modern ConstellationsAbbreviation ConstellationGOTONOVA Named Star List Name GOTONOVA Double Star ListGOTONOVATM Appendix D. Set Up USB-PCConnection1. Install PL-2303usb2com driver Click “Next” When finished installation, click “Finish”3. Install the Hardware Page 2.Double click and open “iOptron Downloader” Appendix E. Firmware UpgradeClick “Start Download” Typical Errors Appendix F. Use a PC to Control an iOptron Mount IOPTRON ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY