Land objects, Sync to target, Set up controller – iOptron SmartStar 9503 User Manual

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5.2.9. Watch List Auto

This function will set the mount
automatically slew to all the objects listed in
Watch List at a preset time interval. The
time interval can be set to from 10 seconds
to 1200 seconds by using ▼ or ▲ button,
with 10 seconds increment.

5.3. Land Objects

Up to 4 your favorite land objects can be
stored in the hand controller. Press MENU,
select “Land Objects” and press ENTER,
the Land Objects screen will show.

Goto saved (land object):

Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to
“Goto saved” line, use ► or ◄ button to a
saved land object and press ENTER. The
mount will automatically slew to the target.

This function only works if a land object has
been stored in database.

Save new (land objects)

Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to
“Save new” line, use ► or ◄ button to
select the object number you want to store,
and press ENTER. A landmark screen will
show:

Use ◄ ► ▲ and ▼ keys to slew the
telescope to the target you want to observe,
press ENTER to save the target. Press
SPEED button to change the slew speed if
needed.

Input coordinates (of a land object)

Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to
“Input coord.” line, use ► or ◄ button to
object number you want to store, and press
ENTER. A coordinate setting screen will
show:

Use ► or ◄ button to move the cursor, and

or ▲ button to change the number. Press

ENTER to finish land object coordinates
setting.

Press BACK to back to main menu.

5.4. Sync to Target

This operation will match the telescope's
current coordinates to Target Right
Ascension and Declination. After slew to an
object, move the cursor to “Sync to Target”
and press ENTER. Follow the screen to do
the sync. Using this function can improve
the GOTO accuracy in nearby sky. Multiple
syncs can be performed if needed.

“Sync to Target” will only work after “Select
and slew” was performed. You may need
using SPEED key to change the slewing
speed to make the centering procedure
easier. A default slew speed is 2X.

5.5. Set Up Controller

5.5.1. Set Display Info

Adjust LCD Contrast

Use arrow keys to adjust LCD display
contrast. Press ENTER.

Adjust LCD Contrast

Enter Alt. Azi.

Alt: 13º 0.0’
Azi: 25º58.8’

LandMark

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Stop


A 13º 0.0’ Z 25º58.8’
09-05-04 15:43:27 2X

Goto saved

1 2 3 4

Save new

1 2 3 4

Input Coord.

1 2 3 4

A 10º 0.0’ Z 10º 0.0’

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