Appendix D. Computer Control An Ieq30 Pro Mount - iOptron iEQ30 Pro Instruction Manual

Appendix D. Computer Control an iEQ30 Pro Mount

The iEQ30 Pro mount can be controlled by a SmartPhone, a Tablet or a computer, without the hand
controller attached. It is supported by two types of computer connections:

Connect to a computer via RS232 serial port. An optional RS232 to USB adapter (iOptron
part #8435) 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. The mount
can be controlled via ASCOM protocol (Windows OS), or directly by some software, such as
Sky Safari (Mac OS)

Connect wirelessly with iOptron StarFi adapter (#8434) or some other third party adapter
(may with limited function). The mount can be controlled via ASCOM protocol (Windows
OS), SmartPhone/Tablet and Mac OS wirelessly. See StarFi Instruction Manual for detailed
information.
To control the mount via ASCOM protocol, you need:
1. Download and install the latest ASCOM Platform, currently 6.1 SP1, from
standards.org/. Make sure your PC meets the software requirement. For 6.1 SP1, Windows
XP users should install .NET Framework 4 (not the Client Profile). Windows Vista and
Windows 7 users should install .NET Framework 4.5.2. Windows 8 and 8.1 users do not
need install any additional components.
2. Download and install the latest iOptron Telescope ASCOM drive for iEQ30 Pro 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. Select iOptron ASCOM
Driver for more detail.
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