iOptron GEM28 - Appendix E. Computer Control an CEM26 Mount

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Appendix E. Computer Control an GEM28 Mount
The GEM28 mount can be controlled by a SmartPhone, a Tablet or a computer. It is supported by two types
of computer connections:
 Connect to a computer via USB port on hand controller. The mount can be controlled via
ASCOM protocol (Windows OS), or directly by some software, such as Sky Safari (Mac OS)
 Connect wirelessly via built-in wireless connection. The mount can be controlled via ASCOM
protocol (Windows OS), SmartPhone/Tablet and Mac OS wirelessly.
To control the mount via ASCOM protocol, you need:
1. Download and install the latest ASCOM Platform from http://www.ascom-standards.org/. Make
sure your PC meets the software requirement.
2. Download and install the latest iOptron Commander/ASCOM drive for GEM28 from iOptron
website. The GEM28 uses Commander for a CEM120/CEM70/CEM26/GEM28 mount.
3. Planetarium software that supports ASCOM protocol. Follow software instructions to select the
iOptron Telescope.
Please refer to iOptron website, www.iOptron.com, under the product page, or Support Directory, iOptron
ASCOM Driver for more detail.