HBX (Hand Box): For connecting to an 8409 Hand Controller
ST-4: ST-4 compatible autoguiding port. The wiring is shown in Figure 3
Figure 3. ST-4 Compatible Guiding Port Wiring
2.4. Go2Nova
®
8409 Hand Controller
The Go2Nova
®
8409 hand controller (HC) shown in Figure 4 is the standard controller used on the
HAE mount. It has a large LCD screen, function, direction, and number keys on the front; and an HBX (6-
pin) and a USB port at the bottom.
Figure 4. Go2Nova
®
8409 hand controller
2.4.1. Key Description
MENU Key: Press “MENU” to enter the Main Menu.
BACK Key: Move back to the previous screen, or end/cancel current operation, such as slewing.
ENTER Key: Confirm an input, go to the next menu, select a choice, or slew the telescope to a
selected object.
Arrow (▲▼◄►) Keys: The arrow keys are used to control the movement of DEC and R.A. axes.
Press and hold ▲(DEC+),▼(DEC-) buttons to move a telescope along the DEC direction,
◄(R.A.+), ►(R.A.-) to move a telescope along the R.A. direction. They are also used to browse
the menu or move the cursor while in the menu. Press and holding an arrow key for a fast
scrolling.
Number Keys: Input numerical values. Also used to adjust speeds (1: 1X; 2: 2X; 3: 8X; 4: 16X; 5:
64X; 6: 128X; 7: 256X; 8: 512X; 9: MAX)
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