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You can control your NexStar telescope with a computer via the RS-232 port on the computerized hand control and using an optional
RS-232 cable (#93920). Once connected, the NexStar can be controlled using popular astronomy software programs.
Communication Protocol:
NexStar-i communicates at 9600 bits/sec, No parity and a stop bit. All angles are communicated with 16 bit angle and communicated
using ASCII hexadecimal.
Description PC Command ASCII Hand Control Response
Echo Kx
Useful to check communication
Goto Azm-Alt B12AB, 4000
10 characters sent. B=Command,
12AB=Azm, comma, 4000=Alt. If
command conflicts with slew limits,
there will be no action.
Goto Ra-Dec R34AB, 12CE
Scope must be aligned. If command
conflicts with slew limits, there will be
no action.
Get Azm-Alt Z
10 characters returned, 12AB=Azm,
comma, 4000=Alt, #
Get RA-Dec E
Scope must be aligned
Cancel Goto M
Is Goto in Progress L
0=No, 1=Yes; "0" is ASCII character
zero
Is Alignment Complete J
0=No, 1=Yes
Commands below available on
version 1.6 or later
HC version V
Version 1.6
Stop/Start Tracking Tx
x = 0 (Tracking off)
x = 1 (Alt-Az on)
x = 2 (EQ-N)
x = 3 (EQ-S)
Alt-Az tracking requires alignment
32-bit goto RA-Dec r34AB0500,12CE0500
32-bit get RA-Dec e
The last two characters will always be
zero.
32-bit goto Azm-Alt b34AB0500,12CE0500
32-bit get Azm-Alt z
The last two characters will always be
zero.
The cable required to interface to the telescope
has an RS-232 male plug at one end and a 4-4
telephone jack at the other end. The wiring is
as follows:
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