PWI Telescope Control Software Manual

Optional Accessories

• SkyPortal WiFi Module

• StarSense AutoAlign

• SkySync GPS

• Celestron Focus Motor

• Autoguider for PEC training

NOTE: Some Celestron mounts may not have enough AUX ports to accommodate these optional accessories. If you need additional

AUX ports, please see item #93919 Aux Port Splitter on the Celestron.com website. Do not connect multiple AUX Splitters

to each other, as resistance and power loss may result, which will impact the performance of the mount and the connected

accessories.

Installing the Software

1. On the Celestron PWI webpage, ﬁ nd and select the “Download CPWI Software HERE” hyperlink to begin downloading CPWI.

2. Open the Setup_CPWI.exe download ﬁ le and follow the onscreen steps.

3. Run the application and proceed to install CPWI.

Telescope Setup with

an EQ Mount

If you are using an equatorial mount, the mount’s RA and Dec

axes should be at the index marks or homed, depending on

your mount, and roughly polar aligned prior to using the CPWI

software. Once roughly polar aligned, you can begin aligning

the telescope. Once the alignment is complete, you can use

All-Star Polar Alignment (ASPA) to accurately polar align the

mount. Later in this manual, you’ll ﬁ nd detailed instructions on

ASPA.

Telescope Setup with

an Alt/Az Mount

The optical tube on your Alt/Az telescope should be roughly level

to the ground pointing due north.

NOTE: All users should point the telescope north, regardless of

whether they are in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere.

Leveled mount

and tripod

For Northern and Southern Hemisphere users

Pointing North and level

Computerized EQ mount

roughly polar aligned

Pointing towards celestial pole