iOptron IEQ45TM User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Table of Content

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• 1. iEQ45TM Overview

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• 2. iEQ45TM Assembly

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• 2.1. Parts List

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• 2.2. Assembly terms

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• 2.3. iEQ45 Ports

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• 2.4. Introduction

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• 2.5. iEQ45 Assembly

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• 3. Go2NovaTM 8407 Hand Controller

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• 3.1. Key Description

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• 3.2. The LCD Screen

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• 4. Getting Started

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• 4.1. Setup the Mount and Polar Alignment

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• 4.2. Manual Operation of the Mount

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• 4.3. Setting Up the Hand Controller

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• 4.3.1. Set Up Time and Site

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• 4.3.2. Initial Star Alignment

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• 4.3.3. Go to the Moon and Other Stars

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• 4.3.4. Star Identifying Function

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• 4.4. Turn Off the Mount

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• 5. Complete Functions of Go2NovaTM Hand Controller

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• 5.1. Slew to an Object

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• 5.1.1. Solar System

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• 5.1.2. Deep Sky Objects

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• 5.1.3. Stars:

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• 5.1.4. Constellations

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• 5.1.5. Comets

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• 5.1.6. Asteroids

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• 5.1.7. User Objects

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• 5.1.8. Enter R.A. DEC

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• 5.2. Sync to Target

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• 5.3. Electric Focuser

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• 5.4. Set Up Controller

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• 5.4.1. Set Up Time & Site

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• 5.4.2. Set Display and Beep

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• 5.4.3. Set Anti-backlash

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• 5.4.4. Meridian Treatment

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• 5.4.5. Set Eyepiece Light

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• 5.4.6. Heating Controller

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• 5.4.7. Upgrade RA & DEC

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• 5.4.8. Firmware Information

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• 5.5. Align

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• 5.5.1. One-Star Align

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• 5.5.2. Two-Star Align

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• 5.5.3. Three Star Alignment

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• 5.5.4. Dis R.A Axis Error

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• 5.5.5. Test Backlash

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• 5.5.6. Pole Star Position

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• 5.6. PEC Option

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• 5.6.1. PEC Playback

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• 5.6.2. Record PEC

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• 5.6.3. System Self-Test

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• 5.7. Set Tracking Rate

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• 5.8. Set User Objects

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• 5.9. Guide Options

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• 5.9.1. Set Guider Rate

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• 5.9.2. Guide Port Direction

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• 5.10. Set Slewing Rate

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• 5.11. Park Scope

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• 5.12. To Zero Position

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• 5.13. Balance Test

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• 6. Maintenance and Servicing

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• 6.1. Maintenance

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• 6.2. iOptron Customer Service

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• 6.3. Product End of Life Disposal Instructions

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• 6.4. Battery Replacement and Disposal Instructions

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• Appendix A. Technical Specifications

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• Appendix B. Go2NovaTM 8407 HC MENU STRUCTURE

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• Appendix C. Firmware Upgrade

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• Appendix D. Computer Control an iEQ45 Mount

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• Appendix E. Go2NovaTM Star List

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• IOPTRON TWO YEAR TELESCOPE, MOUNT, AND CONTROLLER WARRANTY

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