User's Manual

FOCUS MOTOR FOR SCT & EDGEHD INSTRUCTION MANUAL
3 I ENGLISH
Celestron also offers FREE Windows PC software
that directly controls the focus motor without
the need for an ASCOM driver. The simple
Celestron Focuser Utility Program application
can be downloaded from the Focus Motor
product page at celestron.com/FocusMotor.
Alternatively, the focus motor can be controlled
with the Celestron PWI software. This program
is available at celestron.com/CPWI. If using either of
these two programs along with the Celestron CGX
or CGX-L mounts, the computer can be directly
connected to the mount’s USB port (requires a USB
A-to-B cable).
NOTE: If control commands arrive from multiple sources,
such as the hand control and a computer program,
the focus motor will answer all commands in the order
they arrive.
The free Celestron Focus Utility Program provides a simple
user interface for controlling the focus motor.
USING THE FOCUS MOTOR
WITHOUT A CELESTRON MOUNT
If you are not using a Celestron mount, the focus
motor can be powered and controlled via the USB
port. This can be done by connecting it to a USB3
port or a USB2 port that provides at least 900 mA. To
connect to a USB port, you will need a USB A-to-B
cable (not included). Make sure to use a good quality
cable, or the motor may not receive enough power.
Connect the cable to the USB port on the focus
motor, and connect the other end to your computer
or USB hub.
Alternatively, the focus motor can be powered from
a 12V DC power source. The power source needs
to be able to supply at least 1A. Connect the power
source to the 12V DC jack on the focus motor using
a tip positive 5.5mm/2.1mm plug. Using an external
12V DC power source will prevent your laptop battery
from being drained by the focus motor. Also, if your
computer’s USB2 port does not provide enough
power, an external 12V DC power source can
be used.
To use the focus motor with astronomy software,
you will need the Celestron USB Focuser ASCOM
driver, which can be downloaded from the Focus
Motor product page at celestron.com/FocusMotor.
Celestron also offers FREE Windows PC software
that directly controls the focus motor without the need
for an ASCOM driver. The simple Celestron Focuser
Utility Program is available on the Focus Motor product
page at celestron.com/FocusMotor.
The focus motor controlled directly from
computer through its USB port.