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The iEQ45 mount can be connected to a computer using supplied RS232 cable. A RS232 to USB 

adapter (not supplied) is needed if your computer does not have a serial port, like most of the laptops on the 
market today. Follow the adapter instructions to install the adapter driver. 

When the communication between the mount and computer has been established, the mount can be 

controlled via ASCOM protocol. 

To control the mount via ASCOM protocol, you need: 

 

1.  Download and install ASCOM Platform from 

http://www.ascom-standards.org/

. Make sure you 

PC meet the software requirement. Refer to the ascom-standards website for details. 

2.  Download and install latest iOptron Telescope ASCOM.NET drive 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/iEQ45 with 8407 Hand 

Controller, for more detail. 

 

iEQ45 mount can also be directly controlled by other third party software and accessories, such as 

iPhone, iPad, Android operated smart phone and iMac. Please contact the software developer companies 
for more information.