Go2Nova 8407+ Hand Controller; Key Description - iOptron iEQ30 Pro Instruction Manual

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2.4. Go2Nova 8407+ Hand Controller
RA+
The Go2Nova
used for the iEQ30 Pro mount. It has an integrated temperature controller that ensures it can be
operated as low as -20ºC (-4ºF). It has a large LCD screen, function, direction and number keys on the
front; a red LED reading light on the back; and a HBX port (6-pin) and a serial port (4-pin) at the bottom.

2.4.1. Key Description

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MENU Key: Press "MENU" to enter the Main Menu.
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BACK Key: Move back to the previous screen, or end/cancel current operation, such as
slewing.
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ENTER Key: Confirm an input, go to the next menu, select a choice, or slew the telescope to
a selected object.
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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. Press and holding an arrow key for
a fast scrolling.
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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)
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Light Key(☼): Turns on/off the red LED reading light on the back of the controller.
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Help (?) Key: Identify and display bright stars or objects where the telescope points to.
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STOP/0 Key: Stop the mount during GOTO. Also toggling between start and stop tracking.
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HBX (Handbox) port: connect the HC to the iEQ30 Pro mount using a 6P6C RJ11 cable.
Figure 5. Go2Nova
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8407+ hand controller (HC) shown in Figure 5 is the standard controllers that
DEC+
RA-
DEC-
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8407+ hand controller
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Serial
HBX
Port
Port