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2. Connect a Mount to the iMate

After connecting a mount and accessories, such as a camera, to the iMate via USB port, one can

connect to the iMate via iMate Wi-Fi network and Nomachine remote software/App.

NoMachine

Remote

Access

iMate PowerBox

iMate SetTime

iPolarServer

Kstars/Ekos

INDI

Mount

iMate

Camera

Guidier

EAF

Filter Wheel

iPolar

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Figure 1. iMate remote access connection

2.1. Connect a Mount to iMate

We use a CEM70-NUC mount and a PlayerOne camera as the setup example.

(1) Use a USB cable to connect the CEM70-NUC USB port to one of the iMate USB port;

(2) Connect camera to a USB port on the iMate or the CEM70-NUC;

(3) Connect the mount AC adapter

(4) Connect a 12V DC power (5.5/2.1mm, center positive plug) to iMate. You may also use the power

output port from the mount

(5) Turn both mount power and iMate power on. You should see a tiny green LED below the TF card

slot.

2.2. Initial Set Up iMate

If this is your first time to use the iMate, please follow the steps below for initial setup.

1. Download and install NoMachine for Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS or Android. Here we use Windows as

an example:

(1) Goto https://www.nomachine.com to download NoMachine

iOptron iMate User Manual

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