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This ASCOM driver only works for CEM60 and iEQ Pro (firmware built 150228 or later), which uses a new control command set. Updated 3/14/2015 There will be an iOptron Commander shortcut placed on the computer desktop. Click on it for connection. In planetarium software, select "iOptron Mount ASCOM Driver" Minimum Requirement for this driver: ASCOM Platform 6.1 Windows XP users should install .NET Framework 4 (not the Client Profile). Windows Vista and Windows 7 users should install .NET Framework 4.5.2. Windows 8 and 8.1 users do not need install any additional components.

iOptron Telescope ASCOM Driver 4.0

	• ASCOM 4.0 Update Note
	• ASCOM Driver 4.0 Installer
	• RS-232 Command language 2014 V2.0

This iOptron ASCOM Driver is for following products: iEQ30 (via RS232 port on mount) iEQ45 with an 8407 hand controller (via RS232 port on mount) iEQ45 with an 8406 hand controller (via RS232 port on mount) SmartEQ/SmartEQ Pro (via serial port on 8408 hand controller) ZEQ25GT (via serial port on 8408 hand controller) Mount with an 8401 hand controller (via USB port with CP210x driver installed) Updated 3/14/2015 There will be an iOptron Commander 2013 shortcut placed on the computer desktop. Click on it for connection. In planetarium software, select "iOptron ASCOM Driver for 2013 and Earlier Mount" Minimum Requirement for this driver: ASCOM Platform 6.1 Windows XP users should install .NET Framework 4 (not the Client Profile). Windows Vista and Windows 7 users should install .NET Framework 4.5.2. Windows 8 and 8.1 users do not need install any additional components.

iOptron ASCOM Driver 2013 V3.11

	• iOptron ASCOM Driver 2013 Application Notes (updated 6/8/2015)
	• iOptron ASCOM Driver Installer V3.11 (Released 4/13/2015)
	• iOptron ASCOM Driver 2013 V3.11 updating Notes (4/13/2015)



iOptron ASCOM Driver 2.4 (previous version, not for 8406 and 8401)

	• iOptron ASCOM Driver Installer V2.4
	• iOptron ASCOM Driver V2.4 Application Notes

This iOptron Telescope ASCOM Driver works for following products: iEQ45 with an 8406 hand controller (via RS232 port on mount) A Cube or MiniTower series mount (via USB port on an 8401 or 8402 hand controller) A SmartStar-PR mount or a GoToNova kit (via USB port on an 8401 hand controller)

iOptron Telescope ASCOM Driver 2.10

	• iOptron Telescope ASCOM Driver 2.10 (released 10/15/2011)
	• ASCOM Application Note (updated 8/8/2011)
	• ASCOM updating Notes (9/22/2011)