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APPENDIX G: HOW DOES KEYPAD V5.X DIFFER FROM V4.19.3?
We offer this information so that users of the previous v4.19.3 can quickly identify differences between the two programs.
This should help to aid the transition from one to the other.
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You must use your keypad with a GTOCP5 (minimum version P02-07) or GTOCP4 (not publicly released yet).
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There are feature differences depending if your mount has a GTOCP4 or GTOCP5. The keypad will detect whether
you have the proper version and will display the features that are available to your mount.
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The button pad has two significant changes: New keypads have these updated buttons. Older keypads can be used
successfully even if you have the original button pad. You simply have to remember that the buttons have different
functions.
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FOC button is now RECAL. However, to prevent unintended recalibration, you must also press NEXT>
simultaneously.
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RA/DEC REV button is now ENT. and is used to confirm your entries rather than using GOTO. The RA/DEC
Reverse function can be accessed with the +- button.
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The Sync command is no longer available and the RECAL button is readily available as mentioned above.
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You don’t have to power cycle the mount if you change your location unless you are changing from the northern to
southern hemisphere or vice versa.
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There are no polar alignment routines within the program. However, the various park positions can help you complete
the Daytime Polar Alignment Routine.
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The startup routines are simplified.
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The keypad will automatically adjust to solar or lunar rate when you slew to the sun or moon, respectively. Note that
the Main Menu will not display these two rates as current status or provide an option to toggle them. They are only
active when you have slewed to the sun or moon.
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Pointing accuracy for stars has improved with proper motion added.
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Time Zone and Daylight Savings are now part of Date/Time setup.
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Very simple process to change to and from Daylight Savings.
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What’s Up Now and Search have been combined into a more useful function.
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The keypad loader has been updated to a Java-based version that is more user friendly and can be used across
platforms with Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.
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New features include:
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Flip scope option.
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Model options: Point & Track, Drift and Ortho
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Bookmark favorite objects for quick access or to preplan an observing session.
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Set power level low, medium or high. (GTOCP5 only).
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These 4.19.3 features are no longer available: focus adjustment, illuminated reticle brightness adjustment, Safe Zone
Limits, Horizon Limits, RA and Dec backlash adjustment and SmartGuide.