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Meade 494 AutoStar Telescope Control Unit (Handbox only) Questions & Answers
I get
If new batteries does not fix this, also try looking at the cable ends to make sure none of the small pins are bent.
If all of the above is OK-- this error usually indicates a fatal error in the internal circuits of the hand controller.
From time to time you can find a 494 controller on Ebay and AstroMart.com
10/12/2013 1:17:36 PM •
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on Oct 12, 2013
It lites up for 1second
Either the hand controller is broken or the hand controller cable is broken-- or you habve OLD batteries in the scope.
9/17/2011 8:38:48 PM •
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on Sep 17, 2011
My question is, I have
The 494 is the HAND CONTROLLER NUMBER--- not the telescope. What Meade telescope do you own??
8/20/2011 11:44:13 PM •
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on Aug 20, 2011
Stalling out
You posted this in the Telescope forum by mistake.
7/30/2011 2:29:35 PM •
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on Jul 30, 2011
I have a Meade ETX-70AT
The hand controller cable is probably defective-- right at the connector that plugs into the scope. Any computer network "wizard" can replace the connector. The wires must be in the exact same sequence when he repairs it.
If this simple fix does not work and you KNOW that the batteries are good-- then the hand controller is defective and will need to be replaced.
7/5/2011 12:35:25 AM •
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on Jul 05, 2011
Can I just swap out
It depends on which model Meade telescope you own-- you never said?
Yes you can swap a 494 for another 494-- but we need more information to be able to say a 497.
5/11/2011 4:47:15 PM •
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on May 11, 2011
Blank screen
Did you update the 494 controller improperly with 497 controller firmware. You must use this updater software :
http://www.meade.com/support/auto/Au2ver59.exe
Hold down the ENTER key and the scroll down arrow key at the same time abd power on the scope. This will place the hand controller into the SAFE load function and you will be able to do another update.
If you plugged or unplugged the controller cable with the scope turned on you may have burned out the controller. Contact Meade:
http://www.meade.com/support/index.html
4/26/2010 2:23:12 PM •
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on Apr 26, 2010
I have a meade ds2000
hello. call Meade technicians at 949-451-1450. This is not a common error message. Joe
3/1/2010 11:33:03 PM •
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on Mar 01, 2010
Meade Autostar handbox
Because this is a new purchase i would suggest getting the handbox replaced under warranty. If the guy was rude, then mention this to their management. There have been quite a few prolems with meade gear on our site here. Handbox included.
If you are up to it you can open it up.
if so inspect the board for damage, shorts or loose solder joints. Some
of these things can be repaired, some cannot. On this last statement it would seem sensible to get the replacement then start again from scratch. I have found about 7 recent problems with this unit, so be aware this is not a fault free unit.
nettiser
2/27/2010 12:47:42 AM •
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on Feb 27, 2010
Display on the autostar does not light up
Could be a cable problem. REVERSE the cable ends and try it again. Make sure the scope is always turned OFF before you plug or unplug a cable.
If this does not work then try a new cable. Meade sells these, or you can order a nice one from www.scopestuff.com . Not very expensive.
If after installing a NEW cable it still does not light up then time to buy another hand controller.
http://www.meade.com/support/index.html
http://scopestuff.com/
10/31/2009 4:27:19 PM •
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on Oct 31, 2009
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