iOptron CEM70 - Appendix G. Computer Control a CEM70 Mount

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Appendix G. Computer Control a CEM70 Mount
A CEM70G mount can be connected to a SmartPhone, a Tablet, or a Computer via the USB and WIFI
connection
A CEM70 mount can be connected to a computer via the USB connection.
 Connect to a computer via USB port on the mount main board using a USB cable. You may
need to install a FTDI USB to RS232 VCP driver (https://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm).
The mount can be controlled via ASCOM protocol (Windows OS), or directly by some software,
such as Sky Safari (Mac OS).
 Connect wirelessly for CEM70G internal Wi-Fi adapter. The mount can be controlled via
ASCOM protocol (Windows OS), SmartPhone/Pad and Mac OS wirelessly.
To control the mount via ASCOM protocol, you’ll need:
1. Download and install the latest ASCOM Platform, currently 6.4 SP1, from http://www.ascom-
standards.org/. Make sure your PC meets the software requirement.
2. Download and install the latest iOptron Telescope ASCOM/Commander for CEM70 from
iOptron website.
3. Planetarium software that supports ASCOM protocol. Follow software instructions to select
the iOptron Telescope.
Please refer to iOptron website, www.iOptron.com, under Support Directory/ASCOM Driver, iOptron
Telescope ASCOM Driver, for more details.