iOptron IEQ75-GTTM GoToNova 8406 Hand Controller, Key Description, GoToNova 8406 hand controller

3. GoToNova® 8406 Hand Controller

HBX USB

Port Port

Figure 19. GoToNova 8406 hand controller

The GoToNova® 8406 hand controller (HC) shown in Figure 19 is the standard controller for the iEQ75-GT mount. It has an integrated temperature controller that ensures it can be operated below 20ºC (- 4ºF).

3.1.Key Description

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

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

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

•Arrow (▲▼◄►) Keys: The arrow keys are used to control the movement of DEC and R.A. axes. Press and hold ▲(DEC+),▼(DEC-) buttons to move a telescope along the DEC direction, ◄(R.A.+), ►(R.A.-) to move a telescope along the RA direction. They are also used to browse the menu or move the cursor while in the 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)

•Light Key(☼): Turns on/off the red LED reading light on the back of the controller.

•? Key: For help or extra information.

•STOP/0 Key: Stop/Start tracking.

•HBX (Handbox) port: connect the HC to the iEQ75-GT mount using a 6-wire RJ11 cable.

•USB port: connect the HC to a Computer via a USB cable.

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