iKarus Stellar Mate Plus, User Manual

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However, this only sets the mount time (in the handset) and not the StellarMate System Time. The system time is still important for other
calculations, so it is
prudent that StellarMate system time is accurate. StellarMate gadget is shipped with a Real Time Clock
(RTC) module that keeps the system time even when the unit is turned off. If you are using StellarMate OS on a plain Rasbperry Pi
board, then there is no way to keep the time ticking and accurate. StellarMate would sync the system time once it has an active
connection to the internet.
In case you are using StellarMate in HotSpot mode, the unit has no access to the internet and the time must be either
it
Manually via VNC or via the StellarMate App . When using the StellarMate App, it would automatically syncs StellarMate system time
and location when it establishes communication with the unit. The time and location information are extracted from your phone/tablet. To
explicity sync the GPS information, click on the
Sync GPS button in the app.