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Vixen Telescope Wireless Unit

Vixen Telescope Wireless Unit
Vixen Telescope Wireless Unit
Vixen Telescope Wireless Unit
Vixen Telescope Wireless Unit

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Control telescope with smartphone

The Wireless Unit is a controller desgined to allow wirelessly controlling astronomical telescope by attaching it to compatible equatorial mounts. You can enjoy celestial navigation comfortably with your smartphone using the free app "STAR BOOK Wireless".

Vixen Telescope Wireless Unit Description

  • Comfortable wireless celestial navigation

    By installing the smartphone app "STAR BOOK Wireless" on your smartphone or tablet, you can use it as a controller for your equatorial mount.
    In addition to controlling the astronomical telescope, you can enjoy functions such as celestial navigation comfortably without cables.

  • Stree-free fast response

    The possible response delay in the operation of equatorial mount, which could be a drawback in wireless connections, has been successfully suppressed to a level comparable to wired connections(*), leading to stress-free and comfortable operation. (*)
    A possible operational delay depends on the einvornment of wireless LAN connection.

  • Reducing power consumption

    Compared to conventional controllers with LCD monitors, power consumption is reduced by up to approximately 20% for the entire equatorial mount.
    You will feel be assured even during long astronomical observations.

  • Inheriting the DNA of STAR BOOK TEN Controller

    If you tap the celestial object you want to see on the star chart, it will be automatically slew into the field of view and tracking will start.
    Following the display of the STAR BOOK TEN controller, which has been highly evaluated for its comfortable operability, even existing STAR BOOK TEN users can use it without any discomfort.

  • Swipe with one finger! Comfortable operation while looking through the telescope

    Operate the telescope by swiping on the app's star chart. Since there are no buttons, you simply slide your finger over the star chart to comfortably operate without taking look at the screen while looking through telescope.

  • Rich celestial data

    In addition to various data on famous celestial objects that are easy to observe (Messier, NGC, IC objects), it also includes the sun, moon, planets (including dwarf planets), it supports tracking of the respective celestial objects.

  • High-precision slewing by alignment

    Performing alignment* at three or more points on the stars visible during observation realizes higher slewing accuracy.
    The acquired alignment data will be stored and kept even after power is turned off.
    Alignment data can be deleted at your opiton. If the telescope is not moved, you can resume automatic slewing using the same settings.
    *Alignment is the process of matching the position information on the celestial coordinates stored by the app with the actual position of the star (visual position).

  • Display settings of celestial objects

    You can customize the display of celestial body types, names, etc, intended to ensure better visibility within the limited screen of the controller.
    You can also set the timing of Meridian crossover, even the target celestial object goes south during tracking and shooting avoiding unintended optical tube reversal.

  • Equipped with external autoguider terminal

    An autoguider terminal compatible with the SIBIG autoguider is equipped as standard.

  • Version update support by wireless LAN connection

    The app supports firmware update

Specifications

Wireless Unit

  • Type
    Wireless connection equatorial mount controller unit
  • Applicable Mount
    SX2, SXD2, SXD2-PFL, SXP, SXP-PFL, SXP2, AXJ(Non AXJ encoder)、AXD, AXD2
  • CPU
    32bit CISC Processor 120MHz
  • Connector to Mount
    D-SUB 9PIN male
  • Autoguider Port
    6-pole 6-wired modular jack (for external autoguider)
  • Wi-Fi
    Use smartphone as user interface with app "STAR BOOK Wireless"
  • Applicable App Environment
    OS : Android ver. 6 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher※
    ・Wireless LAN standards : IEEE 802.11b/g/n・Data encryption methods : WPA2-APK

    ※You may not be able to use it even if the conditions are met. Please be sure to check the operation of the app before using it.
  • Power Supply
    Supplied by mount
  • Operating voltage / Current consumption
    DC12V 0.1A (Max)
  • Operating Temperature
    0～40℃
  • Funtions, others
    Supports version upgrades via wireless LAN connection
For availability of products, please contact our local dealers. The specifications are subject to change without notice.

Notice Regarding Wi-Fi Connection for Wireless Unit Users

Thank you for using the Vixen Wireless Unit for equatorial mounts.
If you experience unstable or dropped Wi-Fi connections between the Wireless Unit and the "STAR BOOK Wireless" app, please try the following solutions.

Even if the Wi-Fi connection becomes unstable or is lost, the equatorial mount will continue tracking as long as the Wireless Unit remains powered On.
Once the Wi-Fi is restored, the app will retrieve the data stored in the Wireless Unit, and the star chart on the screen will automatically update to reflect the mount's current orientation. There is no need to repeat the alignment.

Applicable Product

Vixen Wireless Unit

1. For Android Users

Please select "YES" on the internet connection confirmation pop-up.

When connecting to the Wireless Unit, a pop-up will appear on your Android device asking whether to maintain the connection. Please select "YES".
If you do not select "YES" (including leaving it unanswered), the connection will be terminated after a certain period of time.
When the pop-up appears, make sure to select "YES" by following the steps below.

Step 1

Android Wi-Fi connection pop-up step 1

Tap this pop-up when it appears.
Note: This notification may disappear after a few seconds, so please tap it promptly.

Step 2

Android Wi-Fi connection pop-up step 2

Be sure to select "YES".

Note: Because the Wireless Unit does not connect via the internet, this confirmation message appears.

2. For both Android and iOS devices

Try using Airplane Mode

If there are other known Wi-Fi networks nearby, your device may attempt to connect to them, causing the connection to become unstable.
Switching to Airplane Mode disables all wireless communications on your smartphone at once.

Setup Procedure

Step 1) Turn [Airplane Mode] ON from your smartphone's [Settings].
Step 2) Turn [Wi-Fi] ON from your smartphone's [Settings].

If a message such as "This connection has no internet access. Keep connection?" appears when you enable Wi-Fi in Step 2, make sure to select "YES".

3. For both Android and iOS devices

Try changing the channel in the "STAR BOOK Wireless" app.

Changing the Wi-Fi channel setting in the app may help stabilize the connection.

Step 1

STAR BOOK Wireless app settings

Tap [Settings] in the STAR BOOK Wireless app.

Step 2

STAR BOOK Wireless app advanced settings

Select [Advanced Setting].

Step 3

STAR BOOK Wireless app channel setting

Turn the equatorial mount's power off and on again.
Restarting the power will apply the channel change to the Wireless Unit.

Step 4

Please restart the equatorial mount's power.
Note: By restarting the power, the channel changes will be reflected in the wireless unit.

Important Note

When you restart the power, make sure to select "Use previous mount" to retain the alignment data.

4. Resetting the Wireless Unit

If the password or SSID settings are incorrect, you will not be able to establish a Wi-Fi connection.
If you have forgotten the password, try resetting the unit.
Pressing the reset button on the Wireless Unit for one second or longer will restore the password and SSID to their factory default settings.
For more details, please refer to the Wireless Unit's instruction manual (pages 11 and 13).

Important Note

Performing a factory reset initializes all settings. You will need to reconfigure the following:
・Wi-Fi channel setting
・Re-acquire alignment (The "Use previous mount" option will not be available)
・The password set in the STAR BOOK Wireless app

If these methods do not resolve the issue, or if you have any questions, please contact us for individual support.

Click here to contact Vixen Customer Support

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