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- Page 1 ® SmartStar -G Series Mount and Telescopes (For 8800, 8802, 8803 and 8804) Instruction Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
4.3. Turn Off the Mount ... 15 ® 5. Use SmartStar -G Telescopes ... 15 5.1. Manual Operation of a Telescope ... 15 5.2. Slew to an Object ... 15 5.2.1. Planets, Sun, Moon ... 15 5.2.2. Deep Sky Objects ... 15 5.2.3. - Page 3 Appendix D. Set Up USB-PC Connection ... 34 Appendix E. Firmware Upgrade ... 38 Appendix F. Use a PC to Control an iOptron Mount ... 41 IOPTRON ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ... 42 NEVER USE A TELESCOPE TO LOOK AT THE SUN! Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye.
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Page 4: Smarstar -G Series Overview
-- attach your OTA using mounting rings and dovetail available at your local telescope store or the OTA manufacturer). Contact iOptron for expert’s advice on compatibility issues. GOTONOVA With a database over 50,000 hand controller is much ®... - Page 5 (1) Red Dot Finderscope (1) 45º Diagonal The contents may vary from batch to batch. control. With ASCOM protocol, you can control your telescope with most ASCOM compatible software. This enables you to utilize the CPU, large screen, and disk expands space of your PC/laptop.
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Page 6: Assembly Terms
1.2. Assembly Terms 1. Telescope tube 2. Dovetail lock 3. Hand controller 4. Altitude lock 5. Mount 6. Tripod 7. Tripod bolt 8. Tray 9. Tray lock... -
Page 7: Telescope Assembly
Optional AC Adapter and Car Charger accessories are available Step 4. Attaching Telescope Attach telescope to mount using the dovetail lock knob (#2). Dovetail lock (#2) (Picture shows 80mm refractor. However all scopes will attach in the same manner.) - Page 8 (2X) to the fastest (MAX). The other HBX is reserved for accessories, such as external GPS module, electronic focuser or laser pointer. DO NOT plug non- iOptron accessories into the unit to avoid damaging the mount or accessories. (#8502)……... Insert 45º diagonal: Insert the diagonal into the eyepiece side of the telescope.
- Page 9 Eyepiece Flip switch Install the Finderscope by sliding the dovetail plate onto the sleeve (see arrow) and tightening the side screw. The eyepiece can be placed on the end of the scope or on the side (see next step). Secure the eyepiece using the side screw. Use the focus knob to adjust the focus.
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Page 10: Gotonova Tm 8402G Hand Controller
8402G Hand Controller Figure 1. GOTONOVA 8402 Hand Controller GOTONOVA 8402G hand controller (HC) is the standard controller for a SmartStar series mount and telescope, as shown in Figure 1. 3.1. Key Description • MENU: Press “MENU” to enter the Main Menu. -
Page 11: The Lcd Screen
Figure 2. 8402G HC LCD Information Screen 4. Tracking speed: display current • • 5. Altitude of the telescope (zenith is 90º). 6. Azimuth of the telescope (north is 0º, 7. Local Date and Time: display local time 8. N/S... -
Page 12: Getting Started
South mark facing south. An additional compass is needed. Unlock the altitude lock (#4) and rotate the telescope to point straight up at the Zenith. A torpedo level may help. Make sure the mount is leveled. Then turn the mount power on. - Page 13 Press ENTER. Select “Set Up Time and Site” Set Up Time and Site Set Display Info Set Key Beep Reset All Upgrade Firmware Press ENTER. The “Set Local Time” screen will show: Set Local Time: 2009-06-01 11:55:09 300 Min. behind √...
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Page 14: Using Your Telescope
2. A 45° Erecting Diagonal Prism is included in the R80 or MC90 telescope. The Erecting Diagonal Prism is used to erect the image you will see. Astronomical telescopes are designed in such a way that the image you UPSIDE REVERSED. -
Page 15: Turn Off The Mount
(referring Section Assembly), flip the I/O switch on the telescope mount to turn on the mount. Use ►,◄,▼ or ▲ buttons to point the telescope to desired object. You may need using SPEED key to change the slewing speed. -
Page 16: Comets
and use the number button to select the object. • UGC Catalog: consists of 12939 objects. 5.2.3. Comets It contains up to 64 comets, with 16 pre- loaded comets. This database is customer upgradeable. 5.2.4. Asteroids It contains up to 64 asteroids, with 16 pre- loaded asteroids. -
Page 17: Sync To Target
Move. Press “ENTER” To modify. Use ◄ ► ▲ and ▼ keys to slew the telescope to the target you want to observe. Press SPEED button to change the slew speed if needed. Then press ENTER to save the target. Enter the Name using ▼ or ▲... -
Page 18: Electric Focuser
Downloader through USB port on hand controller. (Refer to Appendix E.) 5.7. Align This function is used for align the telescope. Before star alignment, please make sure the mount is well leveled. The system also provides “Easy One Star Align”, “One Star Align”... -
Page 19: One Star Align
5.7.2. One Star Align From the main menu, select “Align”. Select “One Star Align” and press ENTER. A list of align stars that are above the horizon is computed based on your local time and location. Use ▲ or ▼ button to select an alignment star and press ENTER. -
Page 20: Comets
Use◄ or ► key to move the cursor and ▲ or ▼ key to change the numbers of your object. RA ranges from 0 hour to 24 hour and DEC from -90 degree to +90 degree. Press ENTER when confirmation screen will show: Save to No. -
Page 21: Asteroids
Save to No. 17 ? Press “ENTER” to Confirm Press, “BACK” to Cancel Press ENTER to confirm. The user object will be stored in next available or previous deleted comet position. It can be selected and slewed from Comets menu. Edit one data Use ▼... -
Page 22: Set Telescope Coord
6. If your telescope is not to be used for an extended period, perhaps for one month or more, it is advisable to remove the batteries from battery holder, if they are installed. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
It is best to store the telescope in its original box with the altitude lock knob unlocked. If shipping the telescope, use the original box packing material telescope during shipment. When transporting the telescope, take care not to bump or drop the instrument;... -
Page 24: Ioptron Customer Service
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Easter Time, Monday through Friday. In the unlikely event that the telescope requires factory servicing or repairs, write or call the iOptron Customer Service Department first, before returning the telescope to the factory, giving... -
Page 25: Appendix A. Technical Specifications
Power Requirement Operating Temperature Weight with tripod Refractor Telescope Optical Design Clear Aperture Focal Length Focal Ratio Resolving Power Weight Newtonian Reflector Telescope Optical Design Clear Aperture Focal Length Focal Ratio Resolving Power Finderscope Weight Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope Optical Design Clear Aperture... -
Page 26: Appendix B. Gotonova Tm 8402G Hc Menu Structure
Appendix B. GOTONOVA MENU Select and Slew Select and Slew Land Objects Land Objects 8402G HC MENU STRUCTURE Planets, Sun, Moon Planets, Sun, Moon Deep Sky Objects Deep Sky Objects Named Deepsky Object Comets Comets Asteroids Asteroids Stars Stars User Objects User Objects Enter Position Enter Position... - Page 27 Add a Watch Object Delete One Data Delete One Data Delete All Delete All Browse the List Browse the List Set Telescope Coord. Set Telescope Coord. Park Telescope Park Telescope Reset All Reset All Add a new object Add a new object...
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Page 28: Appendix C. Gotonova Tm Star List
Appendix C. GOTONOVA GOTONOVA Deep Sky Object List ID No. OBJECT Andromeda Galaxy Barnards Galaxy Beehive Cluster Blackeye Galaxy Blinking Planetary Nebula Blue Flash Nebula Blue Planetary Blue Snowball Nebula Box Nebula Bubble Nebula Bipolar Nebula Butterfly Cluster California Nebula Cat's Eye Nebula Cocoon Nebula Cone Nebula... - Page 29 Lagoon Nebula Little Gem Little Gem Nebula Little Ghost Nebula North American Nebula Omega Nebula Orion Nebula Owl Nebula Pelican Nebula Phantom Streak Nebula Pinwheel Galaxy Pleiades Ring Nebula Ring Tail Galaxy Rosette Nebula Saturn Nebula Sextans B Dwarf Small Magellanic Cloud Sombrero Galaxy Spindle Galaxy Tank Track Nebula...
- Page 30 Messier This table is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article List of Messier objects...
- Page 31 Constellation Abbreviation Andromeda Antlia Apus Aquarius Aquila Aries Auriga Boötes Caelum Camelopardalis Cancer Canes Venatici Canis Major Canis Minor Capricornus Carina Cassiopeia Centaurus Cepheus Cetus Chamaeleon Circinus Columba Coma Berenices Corona Australis Corona Borealis Corvus Crater Crux Cygnus Delphinus Dorado Draco Equuleus Eridanus...
- Page 32 GOTONOVA Named Star List 001 Acamar 049 Ascella 002 Achernar 050 Asellus Australis 003 Acrux 051 Asellus Borealis 004 Acubens 052 Aspidiske 005 Adhafera 053 Atik 006 Adhara 054 Atlas 007 Al Na’ir 055 Atria 008 Albali 056 Avoir 009 Alberio 057 Azha 010 Alchibar 058 Baten Kaitos...
- Page 33 GOTONOVA Double Star List Object Alpha Theta Alpha Alpha Sigma Alpha Delta Alpha Alpha Epsilon HR 3579 Kapa Gamma HR 4167 Alpha Zeta Iota Gamma Gamma Beta HR 5089 Alpha Zeta Gamma Gamma Alpha Lambda Zeta Zeta Delta Beta Epsilon for 8402G Const 21732...
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Page 34: Appendix D. Set Up Usb-Pc Connection
If it is an 8402G Hand Controller, the LCD screen shows following when it is turned on: 1. Install PL-2303 (usb2com) driver Download USB to COM driver for 8402G hand controller from iOptron website and double click on the compressed file:... - Page 35 Click “Next”. When finished installation, click “Finish” 2. Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your PC, plug the other end of the USB cable to hand controller. Turn the mount power on.
- Page 36 3. Install the Hardware The computer will find a new hardware and install the driver automatically. Now you computer should be ready for Firmware Upgrading, computer communication with the mount via ASCOM platform and planetarium software applications. However, you need to find assigned COM port number for the USB connection.
- Page 37 Double click on “Ports (COM & LPT)”, find out the COM number and write it down (in the following figure, it is COM4)
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Page 38: Appendix E. Firmware Upgrade
Appendix E. Firmware Upgrade 1. Download and install Firmware Downloader from iOptron Website 2. Double click and open “iOptron Downloader” On the interface, select appropriate port using pull-down menu (in this case, COM4):... - Page 39 Click “Open Data File”, and select appropriate “.bin” file that matches your hand controller. and click “Open”. Select “Main Program” ONLY in Update Type. Click “Start Download” It shows “Please reset GOTONOVA[GOTOSTAR], waiting for connection…” On the hand controller, press “MENU”, and using ▼▲ scroll to select “Set up controller”, press “ENTER”, then select “Upgrade firmware”, press “ENTER”...
- Page 40 2. Wrong “.bin” file: make sure you have the correct “.bin” file for firmware upgrade. 3. Wrong downloader, you should use iOptron Downloader instead of the Flash Downloader. 4. Use PL-2303 driver provided by iOptron. The newest version from Prolific may not work properly for iOptron’s hand controller.
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Page 41: Appendix F. Use A Pc To Control An Ioptron Mount
5. Planetarium software. Some company has integrated iOptron’s products into their planetarium software, such as Voyage and The Sky X Pro. Therefore, an ASCOM plug-in will not be needed. Most planetarium software can be used to control iOptron’s product via ASCOM. -
Page 42: Ioptron One Year Limited Warranty
As a condition to the obligation of iOptron to repair or replace such product, the product must be returned to iOptron together with proof-of-purchase satisfactory to iOptron.