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MiniTower Pro
Appendix E. Firmware Upgrade
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Appendix E. Firmware Upgrade
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Download and install Firmware Downloader from iOptron Website
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Double click and open “iOptron Downloader”
On the interface, select appropriate port using pull-down menu (in this case, COM4):
Contents
Main
Table of Content
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1. MiniTower ProTM Overview
1.1. MiniTower ProTM Features
33 lbs of Payload
Extremely Portable
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1.2. MiniTower ProTM Components1
Shown in the picture:
Not shown in picture:
2. MiniTower ProTM Assembly
2.1. MiniTower Pro Assembly
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Counter weight is heavy. Please handle with care to avoid injury!
2.2. OTA Mounting and Balancing
2.3. Operate a MiniTower Pro on Batteries
3. 4. GOTONOVATM 8401 Hand Controller
4.1. Key Description
4.2. The LCD Screen
4.3. Connection to a Computer
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5. Getting Started
5.1. Level and Align the Mount
5.1.1. Level the Mount.
5.1.2. Initial Positions
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5.2.1. Set Up Time Zone
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5.2.2. Set Up Daylight Saving Time
5.2.3. Set Mount Type
6. Use the MiniTower Pro
6.1. Manual Operation of a Telescope
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6.2. Slew to an Object
6.2.1. Planets, Sun, Moon
6.2.2. Deep sky objects
6.2.3. Comets
6.2.4. Asteroids
6.3. Sync to Target
6.4. Electric Focuser
6.5. Set Up Controller
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6.5.11. Update Firmware
6.6. Align
6.6.1. One Star Align
6.6.2. Two Star Align
6.6.3. Three-Star Align
6.6.4. Dis R.A axis error
7. Maintenance and Servicing
7.1. Maintenance
7.2. Troubleshooting
7.3. iOptron Customer Service
Appendix A. Technical Specifications
Appendix B. GOTONOVATM 8401 HC MENU STRUCTURE
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Appendix C. GOTONOVATM Star List
GOTONOVA Deep Sky Object List
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Modern Constellations
GOTONOVA Named Star List
for 8401
GOTONOVA Double Star List
Appendix D. Set Up USB-PC Connection
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Appendix E. Firmware Upgrade
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Appendix F. Use a PC to Control an iOptron Mount
Appendix G. RS-232 Command Set
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IOPTRON TWO YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY