SynScan V5 controller with remote control
- 4-line, 21-character backlit LCD display
- 42,000+ object database with 900 custom objects
- USB 2.0 port for firmware updates and PC control
- Built-in heating for cold weather operation
- Includes remote control with 6ft cable
SynScan V5 controller with remote control
The SynScan V5 controller is the latest generation hand controller for Sky-Watcher computerized mounts. It features a high-contrast 4-line LCD display with adjustable backlight and built-in heating for reliable operation in cold conditions. The controller includes a comprehensive database of over 42,000 celestial objects, including stars, deep-sky objects, and solar system bodies, plus 900 user-definable objects.
Equipped with a USB 2.0 port, the V5 controller allows firmware updates and direct PC control via ASCOM or SynScan Pro software. The included remote control enables convenient operation from a distance, making it ideal for astrophotography sessions. The controller supports multiple alignment methods and offers precise GoTo slewing with backlash compensation.
| Display | 4-line, 21-character backlit LCD |
| Object Database | 42,000+ objects (Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, planets, etc.) |
| User Objects | 900 |
| Ports | USB 2.0 (type B), RJ-12 hand controller, 6-pin modular |
| Power | 12V DC via mount or external supply |
| Heating | Built-in for cold weather |
| Remote Control | Included, 6ft cable |
| Firmware | Upgradeable via USB |
| Compatibility | Sky-Watcher SynScan mounts (AZ-EQ, EQ6-R, etc.) |
| Weight | 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) |
| Brand | Skywatcher |
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| Country | China |
| Address of origin | No.1418-32 Moganshan Road, Gongshu, Hangzhou, 310012, China |
| EU responsible person | Castell Nova Ltd |
| Address | 1122 Budapest, Városmajor u. 21. Budapest |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | + 33 389241605 |