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- Page 1 ASIAIR PRO User Manual V1.2 2020.07...
- Page 2 Quick Search Keywords This document supports keywords search functions. Windows users of Adobe Reader may use the shortcut key Ctrl + F, and Mac users use Command + F to search for keywords. Section Jump You can quick access of section of the document by clicking the section in the contents table.
- Page 3 Tips Further Reading Supporting Material ZWO Provides teaching videos and documentation for ASIAIR ™ PRO users: 1. Quick Start Guide 2. User Manual (including disclaimer and safety summary) It is recommended that users watch the instructional video first, and then read the ‘Quick Start Guide’...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Cotents 01.Product Overview Introduction Features Preparation Device Component Indications 02.Initial Setup Data Cable Connections Power Cable Connections Network Connection Mount Connection via Cables Mount Connection via Network DSLR Camera Connection 03.ASIAIR App Homepage Basic Configuration Guiding Mount Control Panel Additional Tools Quick Start Guide to Imaging Live Stacking... - Page 5 Product Description This section provides an introduction to ASIAIR PRO.
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Page 6: Product Overview
Product Overview Introduction ASIAIR PRO is a smart WiFi device. It is equipped with a power management module, ample USB connectitivity, telescope mounting foot and ASIAIR App's rich feature set. ASIAIR PRO is the second generation of ASIAIR since its first release in July 2018. -
Page 7: Device Component
Device Component 1.TF Card 7.DC 12V Input 2.TF Card Status Indicator 8.DC 5.5x2.1mm Power Output x4 3.Power Status Indicator 9.DSLR Camera Shutter Release Port (2.5mm) 4.WiFi Reset 10.RJ45 Ethernet Port 5.WiFi Status Indicator 11.USB 3.0 x2 6.Power Switch 12.USB 2.0 x2 Indications Function State... -
Page 8: Initial Setup
Initial Setup This section describes the initial setup and connects to ASIAIR. -
Page 9: Data Cable Connections
EFW/EAF connect via the main camera hub. ASI533 、 ASI2600 、 ASI6200 need individual 12V power supply to work. Power Cable Connections ASIAIR PRO requires a minimum of 12V@2A for correct opertation. With the 4 12V outlets in use it is recommended 12V@5A is used. -
Page 10: Network Connection
1. Connecting RS-232 EQ Mount RS232-USB ASIAIR PRO Most equatorial mounts have a hand controller used to manage mount settings and control. Common ones are: ARGO VAVIS, GTOCP series, StarGo, NexStar series, SynScan V 3 / V4 series, Pulsar2 GoTo, Go2Nova series, Gemini series, AutoStar Series, AudioStar series, PMC-8 and Electronic FS-2 commonly used by DIY telescope builders. - Page 11 3.EQMod with EQDir cable EQDir Cable EQ Mount ASIAIR PRO For the EQMOD system, use an EQDir cable and connect your mount with ASIAIR PRO. Select [EQMod Mount] or [EQMod with SkySafari] in the app. Supported EQMod Mounts： EQ3-2 NEQ3...
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Page 12: Mount Connection Via Network
StarBook, StarBook One, StarBook-S, StarBook Ten, etc. Specific steps are as follows: ① Power on the StarBook control system . ② Directly connect the ASIAIR PRO and StarBook control systems via an RJ45 standard (Crystal connector is also in A or B mode). -
Page 13: Dslr Camera Connection
DSLR cameras can only be used as the main camera, using Preview、 Autorun、 Live. Connect the DSLR camera to ASIAIR Pro through the camera data cable. Before connecting in the app, select the following camera settings before launching the app:... -
Page 14: Asiair App
ASIAIR App This section introduces the main features of the ASIAIR App. -
Page 15: Homepage
ASIAIR App Homepage With the ASIAIR Pro switched on and the mobile device connected to the ASIAIR network ‒ select the ASIAIR App: Click Enter to enter the app homepage. ① Top Menu Bar ④ ② Left Right Side Side ③... -
Page 16: Basic Configuration
ASIAIR box Serial number, current CPU operating temperature, current operating voltage, and current network download speed. You can customize the name of ASIAIR PRO wireless hotspot, switch the WiFi hotspot frequency band between 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz, configure WiFi STA mode and Ethernet cable network configuration, etc here. - Page 17 ASIAIR Pro. Shut down the ASIAIR device and exit the app, please wait for 5-10s before disconnecting the power of the ASIAIR PRO. Main Camera Settings Select the main camera and slide the slider switch to the right to connect it.
- Page 18 Guide Camera Settings Select and connect the guide camera. Be sure to fill in the focal length of the guidescope. You can enable dithering according to your needs. If you are just starting to use ASIAIR for the first time, we recommended to keep this feature off until your are more familiar with its operation.
- Page 19 After connecting the focuser you can change parameters such as fine and coarse steps, backlash settings and send the focuser to a specific position, or reverse the focuser In/Out commands. Please refer to ZWO EAF Manual for detailed operating instructions.
- Page 20 The USB Memory Stick supports FAT32 , exFat and NTFS formats, if you use a storage device with a large capacity such as 128GB to 512GB external drive, please ensure that the device has a power supply connected, ASIAIR PRO's USB power supply is not capable of supporting reliable memory operations.
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Page 21: Guiding
Guiding On Preview , Autorun and Live mode screens you can simply touch the guiding graph pane to enter the auto guiding setup controls. On the guiding page: On the left side is the you can turn the guiding graph on and off, and on the right is the guide cameras settings. -
Page 22: Mount Control Panel
Mount Control Panel The ASIAIR app provides a range of features to you to move your mount via the mobile device, select a shooting target, complete a GoTo and target composition. We call it the "Mount Control Panel (MCP)". Meet the control panel from top to bottom: Target search box: Touch to enter the "celestial library"... -
Page 23: Additional Tools
Creates a crosshair over the image to allow accurate centering of the image . Focus Control When the ZWO EAF focuser is connected you can press this button to enter the focus control ‒ it will overlay the main page or focus page until turned off again . -
Page 24: Quick Start Guide To Imaging
Quick Start Guide to Imaging The main aim of ASIAIR is to simplify the complicated process of astrophotography. In order to get you started quicker we have prepared the following Quick Start Guide to Imaging. First, let us understand the general shooting process in the deep space field (assum- ing that the equipment has been setup)This does not include post-processing): 1.Focus main scope and guidescopes 4.Preview the image... - Page 25 ③ With BIN1 selected, better focus is attained with a SMALLER HFD value. 2.Polar Alignment ① Ensure the main camera and mount are connected . ② In preview mode take a short test image to ensure the main camera is in focus and downloading correctly .
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Page 26: Live Stacking
② After the target has been chosen, you will return to the preview interface, touch the [GoTo] button on the control panel of the equatorial mount, and the equatorial mount will move to the target position. ③ The default setting in GoTo will automatically center the image using a short alignment exposure and plate solve To shutdown ASIAIR close the app and wait 5-10 seconds before disconnecting power. -
Page 27: Autorun
Step 2: Switch the app to Live Stacking mode, Choosing Light frames select the exposure length by pressing the time entry , choosing a time from the roller and pressing OK. You can save every individual frame when stacking by ticking the Save Every Frame When Stacking menu item. - Page 28 Step 3: Create a shooting plan. Choose Autorun and create a target schedule by pressing the + button. You can choose exposure time, how many images you wish to shoot in the schedule, create calibration frames and Bin sizes. Click OK to store this for later use.
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Page 29: Appendix
Appendix This section outlines the image export， firmware upgrade and disclaimer and warranty process. -
Page 30: Export Image File
ZWO are providing regular updates to ASIAIR PRO and adding new features and functions to ensure your ASIAIR Pro performs at its best the app will check for updates each time its starts. Updated firmware is distributed with new versions of the app. -
Page 31: Security Essentials
Do not operate under a state of undervoltage， If you do so and for long time the temperature of ASIAIR PRO box might be raised to 70℃ - In this case do not touch it immediately after power off. -
Page 32: After Sale Support
After Sales Support ZWO provide 2 years warranty service for products. Within 2 years in the event of failure we will provide you with free after-sales maintenance services. After the 2-year warranty period, we provide maintenance services, charging for parts that need to be repaired or replaced.