Nexstar SynScan - Manual (Page 13)

the Firmware
firmware is user upgradeable. Users can download the
latest version of the firmware from the Sky-Watcher web site and easily update their
hand controls.
System requirements
Hand Control of version later.
Windows95 or later
An available RS-232C communication port on the PC.
PC link cable that comes with the SynScan
rM hand control.
DC power supply with
output. Power plug should be 2.1 mm diameter,
tip positive.
Preparing your PC for the update
1. Create a folder for all SynScan'" related files on your computer and name it SynScan.
the Support Page of the Sky-Watcher at:
3. Download and save the Loader to the SynScan'" folder on your
computer. You may create a shortcut on the desktop for quick access in the future. You
will only need to download this software once. Once it is saved on your computer, only
the firmware data file is needed for future updates.
4. Download and save the firmware data file named to the SynScan
folder. (The XXXX indicates the version number of the firmware.)
Updating the Hand Control
Plug the RJ-11 end of the PC link cable into the
jack in the middle socket on the hand control
Push the connector into the hand control
until it clicks into place. Plug the other end of the
cable, the
connector, to the RS-232 port on
your PC.
2. Press and hold down the key "0" and "8"
simutaniously, then plug the power cord into the
hand control, as shown in
3. The hand control will give a beep, indicating a
successful start up. The SynScan'" will display:
Update Ver.
on the LCD screen,
as seen in
4. Run the software on
your PC. Once the program is launched, you
should see a window as
The
button provides the version number of the
hardware, firmware and database of your hand
control. It is for your reference only. You will not
need it for the update.
From version 3.0 onward, the
http://www.SkywatcherTelescope.net/Support.
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SynScan
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