Software

1.A computer running in Windows 7 or later Windows operating system (32-bit or 64-bit).

2.ASCOM Platform 6.3 (or later) must be installed. ASCOM Platform 6.4 or later is recommended.

3..Net Framework 3.5 and 4.x must BOTH be installed (a requirement of the ASCOM platform).

4.Rev B or later of the mount controller firmware is required. Rev D and later is required for Pier Side command (driver emulation in Rev B and C of firmware).

Hardware

1. One of the following:

•Astro-Physics GTO mount with GTOCP2, GTOCP3, GTOCP4, or GTOCP5 controller.

•A third party mount controlled via an Astro-Physics GTOCP2, GTOCP3, or GTOCP4 controller.

•For operation with APCC: GTOCP3 with version "V" or later, or GTOCP4 or GTOCP5.

2. A computer with a serial port or (USB/Ethernet-to-serial port converter).

3. For serial port communication: A straight-through DB9 Male-Female Serial cable to connect a PC to the telescope.

4. For USB communication: A GTOCP4/5 controller and standard USB 2.0 cable (15 ft or less recommended).

5. For Ethernet communication: An Ethernet hub and ethernet cables from the hub to the GTOCP4/5 and the computer.

6. For WiFi: computer must have a wifi card or be connected to a wifi router via ethernet cable, etc.