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A:  Bluetooth Status LED
B:  Data Communication Status LED  
C:  Information LED
D:  Power Status LED

1.2 AZM Encoder Installation

Install the 1” diameter brass Azm encoder housing onto the center holes of the three stainless 
steel Azimuth spoke arms as shown below using a M6 x10 hex screw. Do not tighten them 
completely yet.

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Summary of Contents for iSkyHub-B

Page 1: ...ium 28 4 2 Configuration of StellariumScopeWD 33 5 Cartes du Ciel 37 6 SkySafari for Android 43 7 Used with the Equatorial Platform 49 8 Specification 49 9 Limited Warranty 52 Appendix A FAQ and Troub...

Page 2: ...he scope movement around the ALT axis 1 Assembly and Installation 1 1 iSkyHub B The iSkyHub B Receiver is shipped as a Kit You need to install the CPU board into the case Note that you should only ope...

Page 3: ...Loose these screws on the bottom of the iSkyHub B to open the case when needed 3...

Page 4: ...A RJ45 Encoder Jack B USB port C 7 12VDC connector center positive 4...

Page 5: ...nformation LED D Power Status LED 1 2 AZM Encoder Installation Install the 1 diameter brass Azm encoder housing onto the center holes of the three stainless steel Azimuth spoke arms as shown below usi...

Page 6: ...nter screw to lock the encoder housing to the Azm spoke arms If there are no additional holes on your Azm bearing you can install the AZ spoke arms in the same three holes used by the footers and use...

Page 7: ...The AZM encoder pivoting arm is restricted by the plastic wrapped M6 screws The plastic wrapped M6 pivoting screw 7...

Page 8: ...s AZ encoder housing into the one of center holes of the ALT encoder holder bracket as shown below using a M6 x10 hex screw A for UL14 B for UL16 C for UL18 D for UL20 These are recommended positions...

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Page 11: ...l the Azm encoder arm assembly by carefully inserting the encoder shaft into the center hole of the brass encoder housing Adjust the depth so the threaded shank of the encoder does not touch the housi...

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Page 13: ...y that the ALT encoder is perfectly centered Once the encoder is perfectly centered to the ALT axis then set the mirror box to zenith 45 degree and then 90 degree orientations you should then see the...

Page 14: ...Mirror Box at 45 degree Mirror Box close to 90 degree 14...

Page 15: ...However you will need to follow this section if the internal inclinometer is used You should first use a bubble level to make sure that the ground board is leveled You must mount the iSkyHub B anywher...

Page 16: ...Right Mounting Orientation WRONG Mounting Orientation 16...

Page 17: ...Right Mounting Orientation WRONG Mounting Orientation 17...

Page 18: ...eports the result by the number of slow blinks of the info LED ignoring the initial flush of quick blinks after that each slow blink indicate 0 1 degree deviation from the vertical position For exampl...

Page 19: ...which is the default setting when shipped A 7 12VDC power supply is required for iSkyHub B to operate in Bluetooth mode The iSkyHub B and SkyHub B Bluetooh interface is pre configured with the follow...

Page 20: ...Jumper setting to use the internal ALT inclinometer default 20...

Page 21: ...Jumper setting to use the external ALT encoder Jumper Setting to use Bluetooth interface Default iSkyHub B Jumper Setting to use the USB interface 21...

Page 22: ...our Android devices for Bluetooth configuration on your device 2 2 Bluetooth Configuration on Windows You can connect the iSkyHub B to your Windows system via the Bluetooth wireless connection Please...

Page 23: ...Then Click the Add button to search the iSkyHub B You should be able to find a device named iSkyHub B 23...

Page 24: ...Use 1234 as the passkey and then press Next button You should see something like 24...

Page 25: ...the Add New Hardware wizard will open When asked Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software select No not this time Click next Select Install from a list or specified location Advanc...

Page 26: ...ions and location to search This time a USB Serial Port will be found Once the USB driver is installed you will need to find COM part associated with the USB interface To find the right com port you n...

Page 27: ...Then click Ports COM LPT you should see the USB serial port in your system e g COM6 in the following system as an example 27...

Page 28: ...erface Bluetooth or USB interface will be used Please download http eksfiles net digital setting circles ascom driver for digital setting circles and install EK ASCOM Driver for Digital Setting Circle...

Page 29: ...Then click Plugins 29...

Page 30: ...Then choose Telescope Control and then click configure button 30...

Page 31: ...Then choose Telescope tab and then click Add button to add a telescope Then add the following information in the Telescope windows you must choose External software or a remote computer 31...

Page 32: ...Then click Connect button the Status should become Connected Please install StellariumScopeWD first before connecting to your Scope 32...

Page 33: ...ayout blog id 31 Itemid 39 Please use the latest version We have only tested 2013 1 21 62 and follow the mini installation instruction outlined there Click Select mount Select Tangent Compatible Digit...

Page 34: ...Serial Port COM6 as an example Then click Connect button and follow the procedure prompted on the screens 34...

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Page 36: ...Once you complete the alignment procedure you are ready to use Stellarium with your iSkyHub B 36...

Page 37: ...5 Cartes du Ciel Cartes du Ciel requires the ASCOM platform in order to work with iSkyHub B You need to install the ASCOM platform and EK DSC ASCOM driver as outlined in section 2 37...

Page 38: ...Then download and install the latest Cartes du Ciel 3 8 at this time After you start Cartes du Ciel choose Telescope settings from the Telescope menu and then click on ASCOM on the Telescope tab 38...

Page 39: ...Next select Control panel from the Telescope menu The Control panel will appear 39...

Page 40: ...In this window you should click the Select button to access the ASCOM Telescope Chooser to choose Tangent Compatible Digital Setting Circle 40...

Page 41: ...ave EK s Digital Setting Circles RA Azimuth Ticks Rev 8192 DEC Altitude Ticks Rev 10000 8192 if the 8192 PPR external encoder is used Reverse the encoder count for the Azimuth Serial Port COM6 an exam...

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Page 43: ...i for Android Here is the online Sky Safari Manual http www southernstars com support manual index html First that you need make sure that your Android device has the built in Bluetooth support Go to...

Page 44: ...After you have installed the Sky Safari on your Android device You need to change the Settings of the Sky Safari Open the Sky Safari Setting menu and open the Telescope Setup sub menu 44...

Page 45: ...Change the Scope Type to Basic Encoder System Change the Communication Settings to Connect via Bluetooth 45...

Page 46: ...if your scope is not a Dobsonian you will need to change it to other appropriate type Then enter the encoder resolution as 8192 for RA Aam and 8192 Dec Alt external encoder or 10000 Dec Alt if the in...

Page 47: ...External AZM encoder The Internal ALT inclinometer 47...

Page 48: ...ng after a little while and the scope icon should appear Now your scope ha been connected to Sky Safari and your ready to do Alignment You should do a single star alignment and then optionally a two s...

Page 49: ...ignore the screen display on the computer during the tracking because it will not be correct When you reset the platform you should always reset it back to the same initial leveled position to find an...

Page 50: ...lso works with an internal 9V battery Battery is not included Sky Fox LT a simple but powerful free download Android based Digital Setting Circle software It includes all Solar planets 250 named stars...

Page 51: ...Power Cage QTY 1 12 External 9VDC Power Cable QTY 2 13 Power Extension Cable QTY 2 14 The iSkyHub B mounting base Encoder Y Cable Pin Out Encoder Connections G Black Ground X Not used A Red A Channel...

Page 52: ...months following the date of shipment by Seller to Buyer Seller will repair or replace or refund the purchase price as to goods that do not conform to the foregoing warranty provided the cause of the...

Page 53: ...orrectly set in the ASCOM driver Please understand the USB COM port number might be changed after the reboot or reconnected so you need to make sure the COM port is always set correctly in ASCOM drive...

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