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iOptron IEQ75-GTTM instruction manual Appendix D. Use a PC to Control an iEQ75-GTMount

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Appendix D. Use a PC to Control an iEQ75-GT Mount

The iEQ75-GT mount can be connected to a computer using supplied RS232 cable, if your PC is equipped with a serial port. A RS232 to USB adapter 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 either ASCOM or RS485 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, such as Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 is installed. Refer to the ascom-standards website for details.

2.Download and install latest iOptron Telescope ASCOM drive from iOptron website, click on Support, select ASCOM Driver.

3.Planetarium software support ASCOM protocol. Follow software instructions to select the iOptron Telescope.

Some companies have 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.

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iOptron IEQ75-GTTM instruction manual Appendix D. Use a PC to Control an iEQ75-GTMount

Contents

SmartStar iEQ75-GTTM Table of Content 5.5. Align 1. iEQ75-GTTM Overview Features2.1. Parts List1 2. iEQ75-GTTM AssemblyFigure 4. Included accessories Figure 3. Counterweights and CW shaftCW Shaft Counterweight CW CW Safety Screw 2.2. Assembly termsLat. Locking Screw Azi. Adjust. Knob DEC Unit DEC DIN cable Polar Axis Cover R.A. Unit2.4.Introduction 2.3. iEQ75-GTTM Ports2.5. iEQ75-GTAssembly STEP 1. Setup TripodSTEP 2. Attach the iEQ75-GTMount STEP 4. Set the Location Latitude STEP 3. Connect CablesSTEP 5. Polar Alignment Polar axis adjustmentsQuick polar axis alignment Initializing the polar scopeSTEP 4. Attach Dovetail Adapter STEP 7. Install CounterweightsBalance the mount in R.A. and DEC axes STEP 8. Attach and Balance an OTA on the MountFigure 17. R.A. Balance Test 3. GoToNova 8406 Hand Controller 3.1.Key DescriptionFigure 19. GoToNova 8406 hand controller Figure 20. 8406 HC LCD Information Screen 3.2. The LCD Screen4.3. Setting Up the Hand Controller 4.1. Setup the Mount and Polar Alignment4.3.1. Set Up Local Time 4. Getting Started4.3.2. Set Up Observation Site 4.3.3. Set N/S Hemisphere 4.3.4. Initial Star Alignment4.3.5. Go to the Moon 4.4. Turn Off the Mount 5.1. Slew to an Object 5. Complete Functions of GoToNova Hand Controller5.1.1. Planets, Sun, Moon 5.1.2. Deep sky objects5.4.1.Set Up Local Time 5.4. Set Up Controller5.4.2.Set Up Observation Site 5.2. Sync to Target5.4.7. Set Backlash Value 5.4.9. Reset All5.4.8. Set Key Beep 5.4.10. Meridian Protection5.5. Align 5.4.13. Upgrade Firmware5.4.11.Set Language 5.4.12.Heating Controller5.5.3. Dis R.A axis error 5.7. Set Up Tracking5.6. PEC Option 5.8. Auto Guide5.10. To Zero Position 5.9. Park Scope5.9.1. Park Scope 5.9.2. Set Park Position6.1. Maintenance 6. Maintenance and Servicing6.2. iOptron Customer Service 6.3. Product End of Life Disposal InstructionsAppendix A. Technical Specifications Appendix B. GoToNova 8406 HC MENU STRUCTURE Page Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade To upgrade i8406 hand controller firmwareTo upgrade iEQ75-GTmain control board firmware Appendix D. Use a PC to Control an iEQ75-GTMount Messier Catalog Appendix E. GoToNova Star ListGoToNova Named Star List Constellation Modern ConstellationsAbbreviation ConstellationID No GoToNova Deep Sky Object ListOBJECT NGC #Object GoToNova Double Star ListConst MagitudeConst ObjectMagitude ObjectConst ObjectMagitude Objectnot covered by this warranty