Go2Nova 8409 Hand Controller; Key Description - iOptron HAZ31 Instruction Manual

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2.4. Go2Nova 8409 Hand Controller
The Go2Nova
HAZ mount. It has a large LCD screen, function, direction, and number keys on the front; and an HBX (6-
pin) and a USB port at the bottom.
RA+

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 R.A. 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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Help (?) Key: Identify and display bright stars or objects that the telescope is pointing to.
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0 Key: Stop the mount during GOTO. Also toggling between starting and stopping tracking.
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HBX (Handbox) port: connect the HC to a mount using a 6P6C RJ11 cable.
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USB port: connect the HC to a computer for firmware upgrade and computer control.
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8409 hand controller (HC) shown in Figure 3 is the standard controller used on the
DEC+
RA-
DEC-
Figure 3. Go2Nova
USB
Port
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8409 hand controller
9
HBX
Port