Orion STARSEEK 5685 user manual

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instruction Manual
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orion starseek Wi-Fi
telescope control Module
Quick start Guide
#5685
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IN 399 Rev. A 08/10

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StarSeek Wi-Fi Module Power switch Status LED positions Hook-and-loop fastener Reset button RJ-14 to DB-9M cable 4x AA Mini null battery modem compartment adapter Serial Power DC input port switch a. b. RJ-14 to handset RJ-14 to Figure 2. StarSeek Wi-Fi Module’s back (a) and end (b) panels. (RJ-22) cable RJ-14 cable 2. If you have an external power adapter, plug it into StarSeek Wi-Fi’s DC input Figure 1. The StarSeek Wi-Fi Telescope Control Module includes these components. jack (Figu

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menu), just as you would join any other Wi-Fi network. When you join StarSeek 1. Connect your telescope serial cable to the RS-232 port on your telescope. Wi-Fi’s network, StarSeek Wi-Fi will automatically assign an IP address to your On most telescopes, the RS-232 port is a 4- or 6-wire modular (“telephone”) wireless device. jack. On all Orion GoTo telescopes, the RS-232 port is located on the hand controller next to the port for the coil cable that connects the hand controller StarSeek Wi-

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• If you can’t connect to your telescope, make sure all cables are connected t roubleshooting securely, and that everything is turned on. Make sure your telescope • If the status light does not turn on, or does not turn green, the batteries control application is configured to use StarSeek Wi-Fi’s correct IP address are probably low. If the problem persists despite using fresh batteries or and port number. If all else fails, turn StarSeek Wi-Fi’s power off, wait a external power, contact

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one-Year limited Warranty This Orion StarSeek Wi-Fi Telescope Control Module is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. During this warranty period Orion Telescopes & Binoculars will repair or replace, at Orion’s option, any warranted instrument that proves to be defec- tive, provided it is returned postage paid to: Orion Warranty Repair, 89 Hangar Way, W