iOptron IEQ45TM instruction manual Appendix D. Computer Control an iEQ45 Mount

Appendix D. Computer Control an iEQ45 Mount

The iEQ45 mount can be connected to a computer using supplied RS232 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 you PC meet the software requirement. Refer to the ascom-standards website for details.

2.Download and install latest iOptron Telescope ASCOM.NET 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/iEQ45 with 8407 Hand Controller, for more detail.

iEQ45 mount can also be directly controlled by other third party software and accessories, such as iPhone, iPad, Android operated smart phone and iMac. Please contact the software developer companies for more information.

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