iOptron MiniTower Pro instruction

SmartStar® MiniTower ProTM

Instruction Manual

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iOptron instruction manual SmartStar MiniTower ProTM

Contents

SmartStar MiniTower ProTM Go to the Moon Table of Content Never USE a Telescope to Look AT the SUN MiniTower ProTM Overview MiniTower ProTM FeaturesLbs of Payload Extremely Portable MiniTower Pro in an aluminum case Accurate Goto and Tracking MiniTower Pro with dual scope setup Additional Unique Features Shown in the picture MiniTower ProTM Components1 MiniTower Pro Assembly MiniTower ProTM Assembly #4 Rod #3 Knob This step is for attaching a second scope OTA Mounting and Balancing Operate a MiniTower Pro on Batteries Key Description Gotonovatm 8401 Hand Controller Connection to a Computer LCD Screen Getting Started Setting Up the MountLevel and Align the Mount Initial Positions Press ENTER. Scroll down and select Set up site Set Up Time Zone Set Mount Type Set Up Daylight Saving TimeSet Anti-backlash Turn Off the Mount Use the MiniTower ProManual Operation of a Telescope Go to the Moon Slew to an Object Sync to Target Set Up ControllerElectric Focuser PEC Option Align Maintenance and Servicing Star Alignment accuracy Goto accuracy IOptron Customer Service GPS Appendix A. Technical Specifications Menu Appendix B. Gotonovatm 8401 HC Menu StructurePage Gotonova Deep Sky Object List Appendix C. Gotonovatm Star List 5373 Modern Constellations Gotonova Named Star List Gotonova Double Star List Appendix D. Set Up USB-PC Connection Page When finished installation, click Finish Page Page Page Page Appendix E. Firmware Upgrade Page Typical Errors Appendix F. Use a PC to Control an iOptron Mount Appendix G. RS-232 Command Set Command GL# Response HHMMSS.S# Command Gt# Response sDD*MMSS#Command GS# Response HHMMSS.S# Command GR# Response HHMMSS.S# Command Q# Response none Command Qn# Qs# Qe# Qw# Response noneCommand RG# Response none Command RC# Response none Command Sd sDD*MMSS# Response Command Sr HHMMSS.S# ResponseCommand F+# F-# FF# FS# FQ# Response none Command F1# F2# F3# F4# Response none Command GGS# Response ‘0’,’1’,2,’3’ Command SGS0#,SGS1#,SGS2#,SGS3# Response noneCommand SE?# Response ‘0’,’1’ Command GAM# Response ‘0’,’1’, ‘2’ Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty