Orion STARSEEK 5685 User Manual

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If you have an external power adapter, plug it into StarSeek Wi-Fi’s DC input

jack (Figure 2b). The input DC power requirements are 6 - 12 Volts, 0.5 - 1.5
Amps. A 12V field battery with DC cigarette lighter-type adapter (available
from Orion) will work; StarSeek Wi-Fi’s DC input jack accepts any standard
center-positive 5.5 mm OD x 2.1 mm ID male barrel plug. You could also
use household 120V AC power, provided you have a compatible AC-to-DC
adapter (also available from Orion) and a long enough extension cord.
Now turn on the StarSeek Wi-Fi module. Slide the power switch right to the

BAT position to use internal AA battery power, or left to the EXT position to
use external power. (See Figure 2.)
The status LED should light up red at first, then turn green after a few

seconds. If it does not, turn the power off for a few seconds, then turn it on
again. See the Troubleshooting section below if the status LED still does not
turn green.

When running StarSeek Wi-Fi from an external power source, it may become
quite warm. This is normal; StarSeek Wi-Fi doesn’t use any more power than the
6 volts supplied by the internal battery pack; the rest is simply dissipated as heat.
StarSeek Wi-Fi’s electronics can function properly at temperatures up to 175° F!

2. Join starseek Wi-Fi’s Wireless network

When you turn StarSeek Wi-Fi on, it creates an open wireless network named
“StarSeek”. Join this network from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (in “Settings”

Please check Orion’s web site, www.OrionTelescopes.com, for the latest StarSeek
Wi-Fi user guide, firmware updates, and troubleshooting tips. This quick start
guide is only an introduction, and more recent information may be available on
the web site.
These instructions assume that you are familiar with your own telescope equip-
ment, and with basic home-networking concepts like SSIDs, WEP security, and
IP addresses.
Before you get started, make sure all the components of the StarSeek Wi-Fi pack-
age are present in the box. Refer to Figure 1. If anything is missing, contact Orion
Technical Support at (800) 676-1343 or [email protected].

1. turn starseek Wi-Fi’s Power on

You can power StarSeek Wi-Fi from four AA batteries, from an external DC power
source, or from an AC wall outlet with a proper AC-to-DC adapter.

To power StarSeek Wi-Fi internally, insert four AA batteries (not included)

into the battery compartment (Figure 2a). Make sure they are oriented
correctly. Battery life should be 8 to 10 hours for alkaline batteries under
normal operating conditions.

Figure 2.

StarSeek Wi-Fi Module’s back (a) and end (b) panels.

Figure 1.

The StarSeek Wi-Fi Telescope Control Module includes these components.

Serial
port

Power
switch

StarSeek Wi-Fi Module

Reset
button

Hook-and-loop
fastener

Status LED

RJ-14 to handset
(RJ-22) cable

Power
switch
positions

4x AA
battery
compartment

RJ-14 to
DB-9M
cable

DC input

RJ-14 to
RJ-14 cable

Mini null
modem
adapter