User Manual

Appendix B. Polar Alignment using iPolar Electronic PolarScope

Please refer to iPolar (#3399) product page for latest update.

1. Connect iPolar to a PC and Download iPolar Software

(1) Connect the iPolar Electronic PolarScope to your PC USB port;

(2) The iPolar driver will be automatically installed if it is the first time connecting to the computer;

(3) You should see “iOptron iPolar” under Camera catalog in computer Device Manager;

(4) Goto www.ioptron.com

to download iPolar software and save on your computer;

(5) The iPolar software needs Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or later version, 32 bit or 64 bit

operation system, with .NET Framework 4.6 or later version.

2. Polar Alignment

Step 1: Adjust SkyGuider Pro Pointing Direction

Set the counterweight shaft at the lowest point. Adjust the altitude to you latitude. Point the mount to

true north (or true south if located in southern hemisphere).

Step 2. Initialization iPolar

(1) Run downloaded iPolar software to bring up the polar alignment main menu;

(2) Click on “Connect” button to connect the iPolar to the computer. The software will start to

initialize the process the camera is connected successfully. If it fails to connect, check the

cable and try it again.

(3) If this is the first time to use iPolar, a dark frame image of the camera needs be taken. Click on

Settings to bring up Settings Menu:

Gain Adjustment