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In essence I think the diffrence is that a DSP microprocessor is used on the controller to provide intelegent microstepping over a larger variance in speed. Things like natural resonance are automatically calculated and dampning is provided. Also there is more microstep options available than on a standard analalogue controller, in which the microsteps available are pre-defined.
I think however you will still need to program code to drive it for Alt/Az tracking. Genrally the software provided is for testing and demo use. There is probably some basic code out there that you can use for some intial simple tracking programs and build on that. In essence you are going to need something like Mel's software Scope for dos or Scope II for windows. Or even simplar to a AScom driver like what Dan has developed for his Sitech controller. I am not sure of the full capability of your controller, but you might be able to program it to do just basic slew and track without need for computer, and use the computer to provide extra control for Goto, alignment, pointing etc.
You may also consider something Like Labview to create your computer interface. Labview alows you to create realtime instruments on your computer that you can then interconnect with external controllers to provide a total control system.
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