iOptron SmartStar Cube 8800G Instruction Manual

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Table of Content.............................................................................................................. 2 1. SmarStar® CubeTM-G Series Overview ....................................................................... 4 1.1. SmartStar® CubeTM-G Series Features................................................................. 4 1.2. Assembly Terms................................................................................................... 6 2. Telescope Assembly ................................................................................................... 7 3. GoToNova® 8402G Hand Controller ......... ...

5.8.3. Asteroids ...................................................................................................... 26 5.9. Watch List........................................................................................................... 26 5.10. Set Telescope Coord........................................................................................ 27 5.11. Park Scope ....................................................................................................... 27 6. Maintenance and Servicing.................. ...

1.1. SmartStar® CubeTM-G Series Features Alt-Azimuth Mount– The Cube™ The SmartStar® CubeTM-G series come with our patented Alt-Azimuth (AltAzi) mount, a.k.a. The Cube™. This compact mount design is probably the most functional and flexible unit on the market. It was named “Hot Product 2008” by Sky and Telescope. Both axis motors are built into a small single unit with optical encoders which provides accurate GOTO and tracking. The mount is universally compatible with all telescopes using a dove-tail connection. In addition, there are no “dead spots” – so you can point your telescope to ANYWHER ...

should be compatible with the SmartStar® CubeTM-G GOTO AltAzi mount. If you do not have a dovetail connection -- 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. USB Port The 8402 hand controller comes with a USB port that tremendously expands the functionalities of the already powerful system. With the USB2COM driver installed, the USB port works as an RS232 serial port. It supports firmware upgrades and computer control. With ASCOM protocol ...

1. Telescope tube 2. Dovetail lock 3. Hand controller 4. Altitude lock 5. Mount 6. Tripod 7. Tripod bolt 8. Tray 9. Tray lock ...

Step 1. Preparing the Tripod Extend tripod legs to full extension. Step 2. Attaching the Mount Attach mount to tripod using the long bolt (#7). Slide tray on bottom of shaft. Then screw on round black knob (#9). Step 3a. Installing Batteries (not included) Note: you may use 8 AA batteries (Step 3) or the AC adaptor (Step 5) to operate the mount. Pull the batteries compartment cover (shown) open. Gently pull the batteries holder (shown next) out of the compartment to avoid breaking the attached wires. Step 3b. Insert 8 AA batteries (not included) according to the diagrams on the holder. Refer to the diagram on the holder to or ...

Plug hand controller into either one of the two HBX ports on the mount. Next plug in AC adaptor. (Or use batteries—see step 3). Turn on power (the red light should go on). At this point you can begin observing manually. Use the 4 Arrow keys (▲▼◄►) to rotate the scope Up, Down, Left, and Right. Use the SPEED key to change the slew rate from the slowest (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. For 80mm Refra ...

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. This picture shows the eyepiece on the side. Remove the protective cap to insert the eyepiece. The diagonal is not used for side viewing. Use the flip switch to flip the internal mirror to view from the side or the end of the scope. Flip switch Eyepiece ...

Figure 1. GoToNova 8402 Hand Controller GoToNova® 8402G hand controller (HC) is the standard controller for a SmartStar® Cube-G series mount and telescope, as shown in Figure 1. 3.1. Key Description • MENU: Press “MENU” to enter the Main Menu. • BACK: Move back to the previous screen, or end/cancel current operation, such as slewing. • ENTER: Confirm an input, go to the next menu, select a choice, slew the telescope to a selected object, or stop/start tracking. • Arrow (▲▼►◄): Press ▲▼ buttons to move a telescope along the altitude direction, ►◄ to move a telescope along the azimuth d ...

The 8402G HC consists of a large 8-line LCD screen, which displays all the information as shown in Figure 2. The user interface is simple and easy to learn. Figure 2. 8402G HC LCD Information Screen 1. Target Name: display the name of the target that telescope is currently point to. • Park Position: A default position when the mount is turned on, i.e., the telescope is point to zenith (altitude is 90º) and the mount is facing south (azimuth is 180º); • An object name, such as “Mercury” or “Andromeda Galaxy”: Name of the celestial object or land target that is currently slewing, gotoing, observing or tracking; 2. GPS ...

In order to experience the full GOTO capability of GoToNova technology, it is very important to set up the mount correctly before observation. 4.1. Level and Align the Mount 4.1.1. Level the Mount. Leveling is critical for a good GOTO and tracking accuracy. Level the mount by observing the bubble (shown) on the base of the mount by adjusting tripod legs. The bubble should be in the center of the circle. It is also recommended to use additional levelers (such as a torpedo leveler) to assure precise leveling. Turn the mount around by pressing ► or ◄ button to make sure it is always leveled. 4.1.2. Initial Positions Each time the ...

Press MENU button, from the main menu, scroll down and select “Set up controller” Press ENTER. Select “Set Up Time and Site” Press ENTER. The “Set Local Time” screen will show: The local time will be updated when the GPS picks up satellite signals. If for any reason your GPS can’t pick up a signal you can manually enter the time. Press ◄ or ► key to move the cursor and using ▲ or ▼ key to change the number. Press ◄ or ► key, move the cursor to the line below time info to set the time zone information (add or subtract 60 minutes per time zone). Enter minutes “ahead of” or “behind” UT (univ ...

number. To change the “behind” or “ahead of” UT, move the cursor to “ahead of” and using ▲ or ▼ key to toggle between “behind” and “ahead of”. For other parts of the world, you can find out your “time zone” information from internet, such as http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/. DO NOT COUNT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME. To set daylight saving time, use the ◄ or ► key to move the cursor to the bottom of the screen, use ▲ or ▼ button to toggle the Daylight Time Saving between X, which means “No” and √, which means (Yes). When ...

least 200 yards away (e.g. A telephone pole or building). Fully extend focusing tube by turning the focus knob. 2. While looking through selected eyepiece, slowly retract focusing tube by turning focusing knob until object comes into focus. Aligning Finderscope: 1. Look through main telescope tube and establish a well-defined target (see focusing telescope section). Tighten all lock knobs (Declination, Latitude, Right Ascension, Horizontal Axis) so that telescope’s aim is not disturbed. 2. Turn on the red dot finder and look through the fin ...

When finishing observing, always move the mount to Park Position. If the mount is not moved, no initial set up is needed when powered on the next time. To do so, press the MENU button, scroll down to “Park Telescope” and press ENTER. Turn the power off. ...

5.1. Manual Operation of a Telescope You may observe land and astronomical objects using GoToNova’s arrow keys. After the telescope was assembled (referring to Section 2. Telescope 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. 5.2. Slew to an Object Press MENU button, from the main menu, select “Select and Slew.” Select an object you would like to observe and press ENTER key. The GoToNova® 8402G hand controller has a database consists of over 50, ...

upgradeable. 5.2.5. Stars • Named Stars: It consists of 191 stars with their common names. They are listed alphabetically. A list is attached in Appendix C. • Constellations: It consists of 88 modern constellations with their names. They are listed alphabetically. A list is attached in Appendix C. • Double Stars: It consists of 40 double stars. A list is attached in Appendix C. • SAO Bright Stars: It consists of 21460 SAO catalog objects. 5.2.6. User Objects It can consist up to 128 user predefined objects. These objects need to be entere ...

saved landmark will display: Use ► or ◄ button to move the cursor and ▼ or ▲ button to change the number, then press ENTER. The mount will automatically slew to the target. This function only works if a land object has been stored in database. Record New Landmark Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to “Record New Landmark” line, and press ENTER. A landmark screen will show: 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 ...

Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to “Edit One Data” line, and press ENTER. The first saved landmark will display: Use ► or ◄ button to move the cursor and ▼ or ▲ button to change the number, then press ENTER. You can change the name and Alt/Azi coordinates accordingly. Delete One Data Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to “Delete One Data” line, and press ENTER. The first saved landmark will display: Use ► or ◄ button to move the cursor and ▼ or ▲ button to change the number, then press ENTER. Press ENTER to confirm the deletion. Delete All Data Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to “Delete ...