My autostar 494 reads 01 meade 11e autostar when powered up and i cant get it to display anything else. I have a ds 2 specific model not specified on unit or manual got lpi to work after using your fix thank you so much system and autostar software up to date vista can transfer 497 updates to handset emulated usb com 1 confirmed can not make autostar see or communicate with the handset telescope can not run. The autostar handbox plugs into the same hbx connector on the telescope as the ec handbox. Details about meade 497 autostar handheld computer controller for ds etx lxd telescopes. Telescope site gladewater, texas updated 52004 meade s 497 autostar controller. Page 11 corporation meade to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase in the u. Meads ds2000 motor with autostar controller working. The components were still in the original packaging. When attempting to move the telescope with the autostar in the horizontal direction either left or right the motors engage but after give or take 5 seconds. Computer pointing technology along with a list of features and an extensive database that can be easily upgraded from the internet makes the autostar a first class controller. Collection in person from bromley br1 or could arrange for a courier paid by the buyer on request. I have read to manual back to front but havent gotten anywhere. In the refracting telescope, light is collected by a 2element objective lens and brought to a.
Problem if autostar does not display messages, turn the power off. The autostar computer controller provides control of virtually every telescope function within a. A tinker could turn this into a very nice mount for a small widefield scope, it would be just about perfect for an 80mm short tube achromat or 4. Meade ds 2000 114mm ota with lnt smartfinder d114mm. Meade ds2000 series telescope with autostar remote control. Meade instruments corporation instruction manual autostar. Meade instruments ds2000 generation ii telescopes with lnt. You need to read the manual completely again no you cannot use a different. Ds2000 computer control digital series ds telescopes. Meade ds2000 instruction manual pdf download manualslib. Meade instruments ds2000 generation ii telescopes with. Can someone provide me with the following information please. Audiostar assists the observer with a large variety of features, including.
You need to read the manual completely again no you cannot use a diffe. Some of the wires that attach the 424 controller to the mount have been pulled out of the plastic plug. View and download meade ds 2090attc instruction manual online. Telescopes with gps and autostar ii hand controller. Meade ds2000 series telescope with autostar remote. Meade 497 autostar computer controller for etx telescopes.
The meade ds 2000 mount with autostar goto and bracket is a quality astronomy equipment component. The previous owner he knew nothing about telescopes said the controller worked. Ds 2000ec users, see appendix e, page 41, for information about your supplied electronic controller. View and download meade ds 2000 series autostar lntsmartfinder instruction manual online. On my etx125, the autostar does not always light up and work. Meade autostar user manual pdf download manualslib. Computer pointing technology along with a list of features and an extensive database that can be easily upgraded from the internet makes the. Certain features of your telescope may look different than, or.
Meade ds2090attc instruction manual pdf download manualslib. Computerised altazimuth mount suitable for coronado pst, solarmax up to 70mm models, or other lightweight optical tubes such as meade maksutovs up to 90mm. The lcd liquid crystal display is backlit with a red led light emitting diode for easy viewing in the dark. Autostar features meade ds2000 instruction manual page 9. Identify the viewfinder size from the gift box cover of your telescope. Do not look through the telescope or viewfinder as it is moving. I have been searching frantically for fix through weasners website and other astronomy forums. Patent office and in principal countries throughout the world. Feb 09, 2021 original meade autostar with coiled cord. This option is also used if autostar is moved between telescopes to match autostar to the telescope. This one is listed as used but shows little if any evidence of use. Meade ds2000 series autostarlntsmartfinder instruction manual.
Hello, ive been searching the net high and low but not managing. Ds 2000 series autostar lntsmartfinder telescope pdf manual download. He said he was able to move the scope around with the directional. The autostar computer controller provides control of virtually every telescope operati. In good condition, used very little, one of the eye pieces is broken. As used and compatible with meade ds 2000 models, etx60, etx70 and original etx80attc not current etx80 observer. Controller with various models of meade telescopes. Steve bedairs telescope site gladewater, texas updated 52004 meade s 497 autostar controller. Page 44 planets planets change positions in the sky as they orbit around the sun. You can also explore other items in the telescope accessories yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you. Ds english only 600 meade instruments telescopes, solar. Listen through its builtin speaker as it tells you fun and informative descriptions of over 500 night sky objects as you actually view them in the eyepiece. Meade 497 autostar handheld computer controller for ds etx. Reflecting and refracting telescopes autostar lntsmartfinder.
Meade ds2000 motor unit fault posted in meade computerized telescopes. Meade ds 2000 series mount with autostar goto has been discontinued by meade and is no longer available. Get the best deals on meade autostar telescope when you shop the largest online selection at. Meade autostar operating instructions pdf download manualslib. Any condition open box used for parts or not working. Features of the ds 2000 series telescopes are virtually identical.
The first night we went out with just the autostar and the telescope, assuming that we would have enough to get started. Meade 497 autostar handheld computer controller for ds etx lxd telescopes. The autostar computer controller provides control of virtually every telescope operation. They provide a great introduction for young and old into the world of stargazing. Hi, i picked up a used ds 2000 series telescope 2114 i think. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below. Not compatible with lx90, lx200, lx600, lx850, or current etx observer models.
For use with the meade autostar computer controller. Please refer to your telescope s instruction manual for information specific to your telescope model. All parts are clean in working condition the controller cable rubber covering is stiff and has been taped as needed. Do not point the telescope or its viewfinder at or near the sun. Meade etx60 at digital telescope with autostar computer. Each of these options sports the following features. Meade lx200acf telescopes are capable of growing with your. Meade ds 70 electronic computer control telescope as is comes with user manual. Ds 2000 read user manual online or download in pdf format.
Meade 114mm w autostar 494 problems posted in beginners forum. Details about meads ds 2000 motor with autostar controller working pull see original listing. Meade autostar telescope controller 35470003 control only 4. Things such as time, date, latitude, longitude, and north, south, east, west scope movements work just fine, but i can not get my programs to change the speed at which the telescope moves. Ds2000 read user manual online or download in pdf format. The telescope itself was in a state of disrepair, missing screws, broken focuser and severally out of collimation. Meade autostar telescope remote controller connector panel parts, removed from a broken telestar ds 2114at telescope. Each meade ds 2000 telescope is supplied with one of two viewfinder models, 5 x 24mm or a larger 6 x 30mm.
Meade autostar 494 instruction manual pdf download. Meads ds 2000 motor with autostar controller working pull. Ds2000mak manual old dsx meade instruments telescopes. Meade introduces meade digital series telescopes with auto align meade ds 2atslnt 5 mm computer telescope newtonian reflector 203 includes meade lnt autoalign and the critically acclaimed meade autostar with 9speed controller and automatic go to capability to any of over 1400 celestial objects. The software program must be compatible with the lx200series telescope to be compatible with autostar. Press mode again to return to the starting point of select item. Meade ds2000 digital reflecting telescope autostar tripod.
Ds 2000ec users, see appendix e, page 39, for information about your supplied electronic controller. Save meade ds 2000 telescope to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Meade autostar 35470000 computer controller remote for etx telescope. Autostar has softtouch keys designed to have a positive feel. On the ds 2070, for example, the mh 50mm ocular yields an actual field of view of 2. The meade ds 2000 series mount w autostar goto system also includes an adjustable height aluminum tripod for comfortable viewing from either a seated or standing position. They purchased it with the auto star system but never installed it. Autostar doesnt turn on meade computerized telescopes cloudy. Identical in operating characteristics to the autostar controller available for the meade etx70at telescope, autostar. Page 8r accessory tray attachment bolts attach to wing nuts not shown to. In order to align the telescope and get the autostar working, the unit first asked us to find true north.
Meads ds2000 motor with autostar controller working pull ebay. Meade ds 114 at autostar 495 digital telescope 2 handsets. Eye damage is often painless, so there is no warning to the observer that damage has occurred until it is too late. With the optional meade autostar computer controller plugged into the control panel of your ds telescope, locating any astronomical object in the sky is as easy as pushing a button.
Oct 23, 2020 meads ds 2000 motor with autostar controller working pull. If you are anxious to use your ds astro telescope for the first time, before a thorough reading of this instruction manual, see the quickstart guide on page 4. The meade ds 2000 series of telescopes is aimed at the beginner astronomer. We were off compleetely, we would find out the next evening. Sep 19, 2009 ds2000 computer control posted in digital series ds telescopes. Meade etx ds127 autostar telescope serial cable rs232 10 ft. The name meade, the meade logo, and autostar are trademarks reg istered with the u. Nov 19, 2020 meade ds 2000 series telescope with autostar remote control. I traded for this telescope from a couple who purchased it new several years ago and never used it. Details about meade etx70at astro telescope with autostar hand controller see original listing. So as you look through your meade ds 2000 telescope, keep in mind galileo. I believe i have an old ds 2000 mount with a 114mm meade on top. Certain features of your telescope may look different than, or be positioned slightly different than the one pictured here, but the functionality of the features is the same. Meade autostar does have the capability of updating with information not.
Meade autostar 494 instruction manual pdf download manualslib. Looking at or near the sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye. The autostar computer controller provides control of virtually every telescope function within a compact handbox. To use this function, complete the following procedure. Each meade ds 2000 telescope is supplied with one of two. Meade will repair or replace a product, or part thereof, found by meade to. A warning not to look at the sun then scrolls across the. I plugged in the usual ac adapter i use and the autostar controller didnt turn. Things such as time, date, latitude, longitude, and north, south, east, west scope movements work just fine, but i can not get my programs to change the speed at which the telescope. With the standardequipment meade autostar computer controller plugged into the control panel of your ds telescope, locating any astronomical object in the sky is as easy as pushing a button. Meade mailed me an lx200 manual containing the command sets. To him, a telescope was not merely a machine made of glass and metal, but something far morea window through which the beat ing heart of the universe might be observed. Download the latest satellite, comet, astroid and handbox data using the meade autos. Also, a meade saturn reflector telescope model ds114 d114mm 4.
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