Appendix H. Computer Control A Cem40 Mount - iOptron CEM40 Instruction Manual

Appendix H. Computer Control a CEM40 Mount

The CEM40 mount can be controlled by a SmartPhone, a tablet or a computer. It is supported
by two types of computer connections:

Connect to a computer via USB port on the mount main board using a USB cable. You may
need
(https://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm). 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 iStarFi adapter for CEM40 (#7434). The mount can be
controlled via ASCOM protocol (Windows OS), SmartPhone/Pad and Mac OS wirelessly.
See iStarFi Instruction Manual for detailed information.
To control the mount via ASCOM protocol, you'll need:
1. Download and install the latest ASCOM Platform from http://www.ascom-standards.org/.
Make sure your PC meets the software requirement.
2. Download and install the latest iOptron Telescope ASCOM/Commander for CEM40 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/ASCOM Driver,
iOptron Telescope ASCOM Driver, for more detail.
There are also third party INDI driver for macOS or Linux.
to install a FTDI USB to
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RS232 VCP driver