Sky-Watcher Multi-Purpose Computerized Mount - Manual (Page 22)

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The SynScan™ AZ System
The AZ GOTO MODE provides extensive computerized GO-TO function to assist you in finding and enjoying the treasures of the night
sky, such as planets, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies and much more. The hand control allows you to point your telescope to a specific object
or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,900 objects. Even a
beginning amateur astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions.
The SynScan AZ Hand Control
The SynScan AZ hand control has three ports on its bottom edge as pictured in Fig. 35. The hand control cable has a RJ-45 with 8
connecting pins on one end and a RJ-12 connector with 6 pins on the opposite end. Plug the RJ-45 end into the port on the base of the
hand control and plug the opposite end into the drive base port marked “Hand Control.” The center port on the bottom of the hand control
is used for RS-232 communications between the SynScan AZ and a computer or other device (see “Linking with a Computer” for more
details). The DC power port allows independent use of the SynScan AZ hand control for users who wish to browse the database or update
the firmware without connecting to the telescope.
Fig. 35
The DC power port is for hand control stand-alone application only. For telescope application, use the 12V DC port on the mount.
WARNING
WARNING
To connect the SynScan AZ to a PC, use only the RS-232 cable provided with the mount.
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