iOptron StarFi User Manual

iOptron StarFi Manual
iOptron StarFi provides the Wi-Fi connection
capability to the following iOptron telescope
mounts:
 iOptron CEM60/CEM60-EC
 iOptron iEQ45/30 Pro
 iOptron iEQ45/30 w/8407 HC
 iOptron iEQ45 w/8406 HC
 iOptron CEM25/CEM25EC
 iOptron ZEQ25
 iOptron Cube II/CubePro w/8408 HC
 iOptron SmartEQ Pro+
 iOptron SmartEQ/SmartEQ Pro
1. Hardware connection:
Step 1. Power the StarFi Adapter
If the mount has an iOptron Port/PORT or a
spare HBX port, use the provided 6P6C cable
to connect it to the StarFi PORT. This will
provide the power to the StarFi.
For SmartEQ/SmartEQ Pro/Smart EQ Pro+, a
DC power source (12V) with a RJ11 plug (6P4C
or 6P6C) is needed to power the StarFi. The
following is a 6P6C RJ11 wiring. +12V to pin 1
and GND to pin 4.
Step 2. Connect the StarFi to a Mount
(1) For iOptron CEM60/CEM60-EC and
iOptron iEQ45/30 Pro:
Use the provided 4 pin cable to directly connect
the RS232 port from StarFi to RS232 port on
the telescope mount.
(2) For iOptron iEQ45/30 w/ 8407 HC:
Use the hand controller upgrading cable
(RS232-RJ9 cable that comes with your original
mount) to connect the RS232 port from StarFi
to the DB9 RS232 port on the telescope mount
via a RS232 DB9 Male-to-Male Coupler (P-
Conn-D9-ConvMM).
(3) For iOptron iEQ45 w/ 8406 HC:
A RS232-RJ9 cable (#8412) and a RS232 DB9
Male-to-Male Coupler are needed. Connect the
RS232-RJ9 cable to the RS232 port from StarFi
to the DB9 RS232 port on the telescope mount
via the RS232 DB9 Male-to-Male Coupler.
(4) For iOptron ZEQ25/CEM25:
Use the 4P4C cable in StarFi package to
directly connect the RS232 port from StarFi to
RS232 port on the 8408 Hand Controller.
(5) For iOptron Cube II/CubePro w/ 8408 HC:
Use the 4P4C cable in StarFi package to
directly connect the RS232 port from StarFi to
RS232 port on the 8408 Hand Controller.
(6) For iOptron SmartEQ/SmartEQ Pro/
SmartEQ Pro+:
Use the 4P4C cable in StarFi package to
directly connect the RS232 port from StarFi to
RS232 port on the 8408 Hand Controller.
2. WI-FI Connection
(1) For a Windows/Mac Operation System
Open the Wi-Fi connection panel on your
device, Find a Wi-Fi SSID called “StarFi”, then
connect.
(2) Tablet/SmartPhone with iOS
Connect the Tablet/SmartPhone to StarFi
wireless network

iOptron StarFi Specifications

General

Type	Wi-Fi Adapter
Operating Frequency	2.4 GHz
Operating System Compatibility	iOS, Android
Compatibility	iOptron Mounts
Control	Wireless control
Wireless Standard	Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Power	5V DC
App Compatibility	iOptron Commander

Summary

Hardware Connection

Powering the StarFi Adapter

Connect StarFi to mount for power or use 12V DC source with RJ11 for SmartEQ models.

Connecting StarFi to a Mount

Connect StarFi to telescope mount's RS232 port using the appropriate cable.

Wi-Fi Connection

Windows/Mac OS Wi-Fi Connection

Connect to the "StarFi" SSID via your device's Wi-Fi panel.

iOS Device Wi-Fi Connection

Connect your Tablet/Smartphone to the StarFi wireless network.

Other OS Wi-Fi Connection

Open Wi-Fi panel, find "StarFi" SSID, and connect your device.

Connecting the Mount

Windows Mount Connection

Launch iOptron Commander to connect mount via StarFi for ASCOM control.

SkySafari App Configuration

The SkySafari application requires initial configuration.

Mount and StarFi Configuration

Mount Type Setup

Configure the mount type, such as Equatorial GoTo or Alt-Az GoTo.

StarFi Auto-Detect Setting

Turn off Auto-Detect SkyFi, set IP Address to 10.10.100.254 and Port to 8899.

Supported Software

Microsoft Windows Platform

Details Windows OS compatibility and iOptron Commander/ASCOM driver requirements.

Apple Mac OS X Platform

Check SkySafari from Simulation Curriculum Corp. for Mac compatibility.

Apple iOS Platform

Check SkySafari from Simulation Curriculum Corp. for iOS compatibility.

Google Android Platform

Check SkySafari from Simulation Curriculum Corp. for Android compatibility.

StarFi Configuration Settings

Changing StarFi SSID and Password

Access settings via browser at 10.10.100.254 to change SSID and enable encryption.

Password Recovery and Reset

Use the RESET button to restore factory default settings if password is forgotten.