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Translated from Russian to English - www.onlinedoctranslator.com AZStarPRO Azimuth mounts control system User guide Astro-Gadget 2021...
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On a mobile device, AZStarPRO works with the SynScan mobile app and the Stellarium mobile or SkySafari planetarium programs. Before using AZStarPRO, on a PC or mobile device, you need to install the SynScan app. A USB or WiFi interface is used to connect AZStarPRO with devices.
Install ASCOM Platform 6.x. Install the SynScan application. Connect the AZStarPRO mount control unit to the USB port of your computer. Switch on AZStarPRO in settings mode and read the control unit settings using the “AZStarPRO settings” application. To turn on AZStarPRO in the settings...
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“MODE” button located on the side of the joystick and turn on the power. When AZStarPRO is switched on in settings mode, two short beeps should sound. If the settings do not match the desired settings for the mount, set and save the correct settings.
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Once connected, the crosshair of the planetarium program should point to the object the telescope is pointing at.
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5. CONTROL FROM MOBILE DEVICES.. To operate the mount from a mobile device, the SynScan application must be installed on the mount. Application SynScan must remain loaded when the controller is working with SkySafari and other planetarium programs on mobile devices.
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Using a slide switch on the front panel AZStarPRO turn on WiFi mode... In this case, the red LED should light up. In the modeWiFi, USB cable must be disconnected from AZStarPRO. Find and connect to a Wi-Fi network on your mobile device AZStarPRO.
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Then you can connect the SkySafari planetarium to AZStarPRO and start searching for objects in GoTo mode. For SkySafari PRO to work on iOS devices, you need to install an application called “SynScanLink”. After downloading SynScanLink to iPhone, the SkyWatcher SynScanLink telescope appears in the Skysafari telescope list.
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6. OFFLINE CONTROL (BUTTON JOYSTICK OPERATION) In stand-alone mode (without using a PC or mobile device) AZStarPRO only supports manual control from a push-button joystick. Connect the push button joystick to the ST-4 port located on the front of the AZStarPRO.
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Specifications: • Mount type: equatorial • Power requirements: 12-24V, 5A, plug size 5.5mm X 2.1mm • Center pin of power connector positive • Compatible stepper motor type (not included): bipolar • Stepper motor winding current: adjustable, 2.5 A (max.) • Gear ratio according to RA and DEC: adjustable (from 1: 10 to 1: 900) •...
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