Technical data

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Normal settings for the serial port to talk to an Autostar or LX200 telescope are
Baud Rate 9600
Parity Check Not Checked
Flow Control None
Data Bits 8
Parity None
When you have configured the settings for you scope or modem, click OK. These settings will be remembered the next
time you run your scope.
Test Comm Port
This command allows you to send test strings over the serial port and see the responses to your commands. It is
provided as an aid in configuring serial ports on your computer. When selescted the dialog below appears. When you
have finished, you can close this dialog.
Enter you test command in the top window, and then click Send Command to transmit the string. Any responses will
be shown in the window below. When completed, click OK.
Dome Control
Selecting this command starts the Observatory Control Module. When connected via serial port to the Observatory
control box, this module allows you to control the roof or dome of your observatory, control auxiliary equipment and
monitor key senors in your observatory. The observatory control module can connect directly to dome and telescope