TronFi - WiFi module for
wireless telescope control iOptron .
It can be used for rapid targeting telescope with
mobile devices.
To use the adapter on a PC, you must create a TCP-COM
port bridge.
HW Virtual Serial Port software creates a TCP-COM
bridge allow Windows based astronomical aplications comunicate throught WIFi
moduls.
The WiFi module settings are made from the WEB
interface.
ATTENTION: the adapter requires an external power
source of 5 - 23V.
If the mount has an additional HBX or PORT (AUX) port,
then the WiFi adapter can be powered from these ports via a special RJ12 to DC
Male Jack Plug Connector. This converter is not included in the standard
package. Therefore, if you need it, write to us about it and we will complete
the TronFi WiFi adapter with this converter.
The WiFi module works as an access point and can be
used to connect all your astro devices to a single network!
Also, the WiFi adapter can operate in local station
mode.
Currently supported 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
This WiFi adapter provides full wireless control of the telescope mount from a laptop or PC, also works with the SkySafari, Orion StarSeek 4 4.4.4 application for mobile devices.
After connecting your computer to TronFi WIFI network,
you can use iOptron Commander to control the mount. Also you can use ASCOM
compatible software to control the mount.
Also for use the adapter on a PC, you can create a
TCP-COM port bridge.
HW Virtual Serial Port software creates a TCP-COM
bridge allow Windows based astronomical aplications comunicate throught WIFi
moduls.
TO GET STARTED:
1. Connect your TronFi WiFi module to the RS-232
serial port and to a 5-23 volt power source.
2. Turn power the telescope. Spend a standard setting
procedure recommended by the manufacturer of the telescope, namely enter into
the remote location coordinates of observation, the current time and make
alignment the telescope at the stars. Then turn on your mobile device WiFi mode
and connect to the access point with SSID - TronFi. If the device asks for a
password during the connection - enter the line "12345678" and click
"OK".
Control telescope on the sample of program Sky Safary:
1. After downloading the program, go to Settings,
«Settings» button.
2. Scroll down to «Telescope» section and click on the
«Setup» button.
3. Select the type of equipment used «Scope Type -
iOptron» and type mount «Mount Type - Equatorial Goto (German)», if you select
the azimuthal mount, respectively, «Alt-Az. GoTo », also select the wireless
connection type in Section Communication Settings -« Connect via WiFi ».
4. In IP address, type the address (192.168.2.x)
indicated on your TronFi module.
5. In the Port field, enter - 1234.
6. Return to the main menu and press the Connect
button.
If done correctly, you will hear a pleasant sound, and
the screen will display a crosshair with concentric circles showing where
looking telescope, and on each side there will be buttons move the telescope
along the axes of the mount.
You can now direct the telescope at the object using a
large database of celestial objects Sky Safari. For this use search - «Search»
button and select an item from the list, then click «GoTo». It is also possible
to direct the telescope at an object on the screen. For this you need to click
first on it and then on the button «GoTo». For more details how to use all the
features of the program, see its official website Sky Safari.
In order to improve the quality of the product, the
manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design and equipment
without notifying users.