Chapter 5 APPLICATION
. Using as a Stand-alone Unit
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The STAR BOOK TEN has a power connection port of DC 12V input which allows you to use
the STAR BOOK TEN as a stand-alone unit. This is convenient for setting location, updating
firmware, entering orbital elements of comet from a PC and as a star map.
There is no power switch on the STAR BOOK TEN and it will turn on if you connect a power
source. You simply disconnect the power source to turn off the STAR BOOK TEN.
Any functions that are related directly to motion of the SXD2 mount are inoperative and you
cannot switch the display to
SCOPE MODE
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Connecting to LAN
The STAR BOOK TEN is designed to connect to a PC with a LAN crossover cable so that the latest firmware or application programs can be
downloaded for updates. Use a commercially available LAN crossover cable and connect the STAR BOOK TEN directly to a PC.
Ferrite Core
Attach the supplied ferrite core to the LAN cable so that it is placed near the connection terminal of the LAN cable which is connected to the
STAR BOOK TEN as shown in the figures.
Requirements
PC which is capable of LAN connection
LAN cable
(LAN crossover cable)
Power Source
(AC Adapter 12V-3A and such)
Applicable OS environment of the PC
(Applicable OS environment of the PC )
Microsoft Windows® 8.1
Microsoft Windows® 8.1 Pro
Microsoft Windows® 10
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Not applicable to MacOS, Linux and Unix.
Web Browser
Internet browser you use
CPU
Pentium II 400MHz or better
RAM
256MB or better
LAN
10BASE-T/100BASE-T
Power Cord
Power Cord
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Ferrite Core
Ferrite Core
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