RainbowAstro RST-300 User manual

RST-135
Hubo-I Handcontroller
User Manual

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Preface
Thank you for choosing RainbowAstro's products. RainbowAstro is committed to
producing high quality products.
This is a hand controller for the RainbowAstro mount. It is a 32-bit micro-computer
specialized in Celestial navigation. It has a total of 22,000 astronomical data including
9440 stars, 13,300 deep sky, and solar system planets.
This manual is based on the factory default specifications. Therefore, some of the
specifications of your product may be different. The contents of this manual are subject
to change without prior notice.
To ensure your safety and prevent damage to the product, please read through this
manual thoroughly before installing and using the product. Also keep it in a place that is
easy for you to browse for reference at any time.

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Copylight
Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd. owns copyrights and intellectual property rights of all
contents and designs of this manual.
Therefore, copying and distribution without permission of Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd. is
strictly prohibited and this is the infringement of Rainbow Co., Ltd.'s intellectual property
rights.
The information contained in this manual is believed by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.
However, Rainbow Robotics cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or
typographical errors.
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. For more information on
revising the manual, please visit Rainbow Robotics' website
(http://www.rainbowastro.com).
© 2016 Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Warranty and A / S
AWarranty
Defective products resulting from the product itself or the production process will be
repaired or replaced free of charge depending on the condition.
BWarranty period
The product guarantees quality for five year from date of purchase.
CScope of responsibility
If defects are found in the product, we will either repair it immediately or replace it with
a new one.
Damage caused by consumer responsibility, normal wear and tear, and minor defects
that do not interfere with use are not covered by warranty or replacement even within
the warranty period.
We will not be liable for any problems caused by the installation of parts purchased or
manufactured separately by the customer.
DA/S
Please visit our company directly or send the product by courier after inquiry.
EContact
Rainbow Robotics Co.
[email protected]om

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Manual usage rules
The manual usage rules specify the special symbols, rules, and abbreviations used in the
manual.
In this manual, the following manual rules are defined for your convenience.
Table 1-1 Manual Conventions
Mark
Explanation
Used to display the names of the items in
the image.
Bold key
Used to display each key of the product.
Rainbow RST135
It is used to display the menu that
appears on the product's display
window.
Used to display the product's display
window.
Abbreviations used in this manual are as follows.
Abbreviation
Explanation
RA
Right Ascension
Dec
Declination
Alt
Altitude
Azi
Azimuth
Rainbow RST135
V.190411
Equatorial Mode
Auto Resume Off

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Revision history
Date
Version
Contents
Remarks
2019.04
1.0
Originally created
2021.06
1.2
Added polar alignment assist

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Contents
Preface................................................................................................................................i
Copylight ..........................................................................................................................ii
Warranty and A / S........................................................................................................iii
Manual usage rules .......................................................................................................iv
Revision history...............................................................................................................v
Contents...........................................................................................................................vi
1Precautions ..........................................................................................................1
2Product overview .................................................................................................3
Part Names and Functions............................................................................................4
Features of each part............................................................................................................................................... 5
Number key function ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Mode .................................................................................................................................8
Main mode.................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Object mode ..............................................................................................................................................................12
Menu mode ................................................................................................................................................................17
Edit mode ....................................................................................................................................................................18
Database .........................................................................................................................20
Deep sky object (D.S).............................................................................................................................................20
Star(STAR) ....................................................................................................................................................................21

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Planet(PLNT) ...............................................................................................................................................................22
Menu structure..............................................................................................................23
3Observation preparation ...................................................................................27
Basic usage.....................................................................................................................28
Power on......................................................................................................................................................................28
Manual control..........................................................................................................................................................29
Back side LED(ILL) ....................................................................................................................................................29
Initial setting..................................................................................................................30
GPS..................................................................................................................................................................................30
Time setting (Time & Date) ................................................................................................................................31
Location Setting (Location) .................................................................................................................................32
Set the tracking mode (Tracking Off / Tracking On) .............................................................................35
Polar error compensation tracking function (Drift Correct. On / Drift Correct. Off)...............36
Communication (USB/WiFi) ........................................................................................37
Select USB or WiFi...................................................................................................................................................37
Check WiFi information.........................................................................................................................................37
PROTOCOL ..................................................................................................................................................................39
Alert notification ...........................................................................................................40
Homing ...........................................................................................................................43
4GOTO ..................................................................................................................47
GOTO...............................................................................................................................48

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Alignment .......................................................................................................................49
Check alignment data (Align angle) ...............................................................................................................50
Saving alignment data (Auto Res.)..................................................................................................................51
Delete Alignment data ..........................................................................................................................................52
Search nearby objects (Find) ......................................................................................53
Parking ............................................................................................................................55
5Input data............................................................................................................57
Location...........................................................................................................................58
Parking position ............................................................................................................59
Enter parking position ...........................................................................................................................................59
Save current position to parking position...................................................................................................60
Parking position reset............................................................................................................................................61
User input celestial coordinates (User Define) .......................................................62
Enter user define......................................................................................................................................................62
Save current position to user define..............................................................................................................63
Reset user define .....................................................................................................................................................64
Favorites (User Object) ................................................................................................66
Add to Favorites.......................................................................................................................................................66
Delete favorites.........................................................................................................................................................67
6Settings...............................................................................................................68
Speed setup ...................................................................................................................69

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Limit setting(Limit) .......................................................................................................70
Check electronic equipment status (Voltage & Temp).........................................72
Backlash compensation (Backlash)............................................................................73
Change tracking speed (Tracking mode).................................................................74
Display window settings (Back light)........................................................................75
Polar alignment assist..................................................................................................76
7Change mount type............................................................................................79
Equatorial/alt-azimuth mode (Mount setup) ..........................................................80
Normal/Virtual alt-azimuth mode (Drive mode)....................................................82
8Etc .......................................................................................................................84
Auto guide......................................................................................................................85
Connect with PC............................................................................................................86
Firmware update ...........................................................................................................88

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1 Precautions
This manual has been using the icons so that the user can easily recognize the safety
precautions to define the precautions notation as follows:
caution
Failure to follow directions marked with this symbol may result in
damage to the product. The user must follow the instructions in the
caution signs.
direction
This mark indicates what you must observe or note. The user must
follow the instructions in the direction signs.
The safety precautions in this manual are intended to prevent accidents by properly
providing the user with the possibility of personal injury or damage to the product when
installing and using the product. Users must comply with the safety instructions
provided in the manual to ensure their safety and safety of the equipment.

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This chapter describes the safety precautions you should be aware of to protect your
body and products when installing and using the product.
caution
▪Do not bend or force the wire when pulling the cable and power
cord out of the outlet. It may cause electric shock or fire.
▪If the product produces strange noises, burning scents or smoke,
immediately unplug the power cord and contact us.
▪Do not disassemble or modify the product. The product may be
damaged.
▪Do not apply strong shocks such as dropping or bumping the
equipment.
direction
Users should read this manual thoroughly before installing or using
the product.

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2 Product overview
This is a hand controller for the RainbowAstro mount. It is a 32-bit micro-computer
specialized in celestial navigation. It has a total of 22,000 astronomical data including
9440 stars, 13,300 deep sky, and solar system planets.
This chapter explains each part's name and function, mode, database, warning notice
and precautions.

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Part Names and Functions
The appearance and name of each parts are as follows.
Drawing 2-1 Product appearance
Table 2-1 Part name
Number
Name
Number
Name
A
Handle
F
NEXT key
B
Cable connection
G
Arrow key
C
Display window
H
ESC key

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Number
Name
Number
Name
D
LED
I
ENT. key
E
PREV key
J
Number key
Features of each part
Detailed description of each part of the product is as follows.
AHandle
The handle is fixed to the body.
BCable connections
This is where you plug in the cable to connect the mount and the product.
CDisplay window
This screen displays various information for controlling the mount.
DLED
It is the LED that displays the manual operation drive speed of the mount.
EPREV key
Moves to the previous screen.
FNEXT key
Moves to the next screen.
G▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ Arrow key
It has the following functions.
Manually operate the mount.
Move menu
Move the cursor

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HESC key
It has the following functions.
Stop GOTO on mount
Go to previous menu
Cancel operation
IENT. key
When the key is pressed for a short time, the following functions are performed.
Select
Confirm
When push and hold for 1 second, the following functions are displayed.
EDIT mode
SYNC
JNumber Key
It functions differently depending on the mode of the product. For details on each mode,
refer to 'Mode (p.8)'.
EDIT mode: input a number
OBJECT mode: 1 Press the GOTO key to goto
MAIN mode: Function for each key

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Number key function
The functions of the numeric keys are as follows.
Key
Function
1 GOTO
GOTO
2 ALGN
Alignment
3 D.S.
Access to deep sky information
4 FIND
Search nearby objects
5 USER
User enters astronomical coordinates
6 STAR
Access to star information
7 MENU
Show settings menu
8 MSC
Other function settings
9 PLNT
Access to planet information
10 ILL.
Toggle back LED (Long press Homing)
* -
Reduced drive speed of mount
# +
Increase drive speed of mount

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Mode
There are 4 modes as below.
Main mode
Object mode
Menu mode
Edit mode
Main mode
Main mode refers to the main screen that appears on the display window when the
product is turned on and displays basic information about the product.
How to enter
Main mode is the main screen that appears when the product is turned on.
How to use
How to use in main mode is as follows.
Table 2-2 How to use in main mode
Key
Explanation
PREV, NEXT key
Move between screens.
▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ key
Manually control the mount.
ENT. key
Press and hold to move to MENU mode.
Number key
Move to the menu corresponding to each numeric key.