port on the AllSky-340.
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Connect the “Master” Serial3X device with the null-
modem adapter to the RS-232 cable connected to the
PC.
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Turn on the AllSky-340.
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Confirm the green and blue LEDs on both Serial3X
devices turn on solid.
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In the AllSky-340 software, click the “Test” button
again.
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Congratulations! Setup is now complete!
AllSky-340 Bluetooth RS-232 Known Problems
While the Serial3X devices generally work well,
operating them 24-hours a day, 7 days a week does expose
some minor problems.
Long Image Downloads
The wireless Bluetooth operation occasionally experiences
transmission errors – especially when operating over longer
distances. The AllSky-340 software can catch most
transmission errors and will retry the most recent packet of
image data. Occasionally the most recent packet cannot be
recovered and the entire image download will be restarted.
This can extend the image download time considerably. Larger
gain antennas for the Serial3X may help with this problem.
Corrupted Images
Not all transmission errors are detected by the AllSky-340
software. Because of this, an occasional corrupted image may
be shown. This is simply an result of the imperfect wireless
connection. The worst case is when a dark frame is corrupted.
This can impact a number of light frames downloaded from the
camera. If a large number of images are corrupted, try
reducing the distance between the Serial3X devices, or change
to a larger gain antenna.
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