With a weight capacity of 44 pounds, the beefy and thoughtfully designed skywatcher eq6 r pro computerized equatorial mount is just the thing for amateur astronomers and astroimagers who use all but the largest of telescope optical tube assemblies. The skyscan is with the gotobut i have no idea what. This is the optimal requirement for successful astrophotography, which depends on very precise movement of the mount when tracking. Jul 18, 2014 wiredwireless remote control of atlaseq6 mount posted in mounts. I am considering a cat6rs232 extender cable for the synscan paddle or laptop with eqmod, or the skyfi wireless controller.
Im discussing option 3 from this pdf on the eqmod site. Wiredwireless remote control of atlaseq6 mount mounts. Skywatcher has constructed this mount even more precisely and more stable. Introducing the allnew skywatcher eq6r pro equatorial mount at telescope house. For those who have the skywatcher azeq6 gt, aside from the cordwrap issue, im curious about any other experiences opinions.
For mounting a dob traditional, dob collapsible, or newtonian reflector telescope tube ota on a synscan dob goto upgrade kit. For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized goto system, the eq6 pro synscan tm is your answer. Hi this is probably an old topic, but what is the most practical way to remotely control the atlaseq6 mount up to 100 feet. Skywatcher synscan wifi adapter harrison telescopes ltd. Jims cosmos projects eq6 control with eqmod on windows 10. Skywatcher synscan wifi adapter this small piece of kit is worth its weight in gold.
Skywatcher eq3skyscan control skywatcher synscan pro goto upgrade kit for eq32 mount the eq3skyscan control is a masterpiece of engineering, which enables you to find the most beautiful objects in the night sky, such as planets, gas nebulae, open star clusters, galaxies and much. The skywatcher eq6neq6 has been a stalwart of amateur imaging for a number of years now so whats new about this mount. They are easily interchangeable and can be removed by. Comes with battery pack, tool set, data cable, compas and accessory tray. Spent all evening trying to get my new eq6 pro synscan to work. Once this is confirmed, return the mount to its original position described in step 1 and. German equatorial skywatcher azeq6 pro synscan computerized mount with synscan handpad, with dualaxis motor drive, tripod and telescope polar scope, double. It is able to detect the model of the mount to which it connects and select the appropriate operation mode accordingly. It is a very efficient transportable mount weighing only 15 kg, for a load capacity of 20 kg counterweight excluded.
Skywatcher eq3 pro synscan goto computerised equatorial mount. Locate the locking clamps on the legs and turn counterclockwise to unlock them to extend. Telescope house are pleased to introduce the new eq6r pro synscan. While tools presently exist to do either os detection1, 2 or tcp stack testing3. Skywatcher eq6 pro synscan equatorial goto mount up to 20 kg this very popular mount holds telescope tubes up to 20 kg. The skywatcher eq6 pro synscan tm is designed with the novice. It runs the v3 synscan firmware an old version for now, until i can get a cable. Placed polaris within the little circle using the altaz controls. As per most accessories listed on this website we do not have the resources to maintain stock info on several thousand smaller items.
Since ive had my swp alt az goto scope for almost a year now i thought i would write a little something for anyone thinking about a similar. The skywatcher heq5 pro synscan is designed with the novice user in mind. Skywatcher eq6r goto syncscan equatorial mount s30300. Page 1 of 4 skywatcher azeq6 gt experiences posted in mounts. The lpig advanced allows the user to experience our universe on a whole new level with meades advanced solar, lunar, and planetary guide camera. Skywatcher eq6 pro synscan equatorial goto mount up to. This information applies to the synscan v3, synscan v4 series goto mounts. The azeq6gt is a dual purpose, fully functional computerised heavyduty gototracking astronomical mount in both altazimuth az and equatorial eq modes.
Atlas eq6 skyscan synscan pc rs232 interface cables connect your atlaseq6 skyscansynscan controller to your pc for remote control. It is for updating the motor controllers firmware, or controlling the telescope mount with the application synscan pro for windows. Aug 07, 2016 this is a quick tutorial of azeq 5 mount on operating under eq synscan mode. Pro vs non prosynscanskyscani believe the synscan is with the dual axis controller. Thank you for replaying i already tried that already but it dont work if i would like to use eqmod then i got to have the synscan handcontrol as a protocol translator, i just thought if there is a reason why there is no driver in stellarium using the commandset directly to. Proseries products are manufactured to extremely high levels of optical and mechanical precision, undergoing very strict quality control procedures and testing by specially assigned technicians, to ensure the highest. Skywatcher azeq6 gt experiences mounts cloudy nights. For an equatorialaltazimuth dualmode mount, such as the azeq6 gt mount, the syn. Skywatcher eq6r pro synscan computerised equatorial mount. Belt drive technology not only means quiet, smooth operation but significantly reduces backlash associated with. Installation du systeme synscan pour eq5 installation liste des pieces branchement des cordons fig. Skywatcher eq6r pro equatorial mount telescope house. This has a qhy5 guide camera fitted eliminating some cables and the need for a separate autoguider interface, alongside my atik 314l.
We have 1 skywatcher eq6 manual available for free pdf download. View and download skywatcher az goto instruction manual online. Synscan goto mount that will take a massive payload this is the new neq6. This mount features dual stepper servomotors, the synscan computer hand controller, a stainless steel adjustable tripod, and a. Also, is there a difference between the skywatcher azeq6 gt or the skywatcher azeq6 gt gps. The synscan tm should be powered by 1115v dc power supply tippositive capable of producing continuous current of minimum 2 amps. Skywatcher synscan and syntrek goto mounts we are very pleased to be official skywatcher dealers. Instruction manual for quattro 200mm, both steel and carbon fiber tube. The new eq6r pro synscan computerised goto mounting is an exciting evolutionary progression of the continuing legend that is the eq6 pro. Skywatcher eq3 pro synscan goto mount my pocket imaging rig consists of a william optics zs66 mounted on an ambermile mm3d short vixen bar, side by side with a skywatcher st80 guidescope. Skywatcher eq8 pro synscan mounting with tripod 6930096630475. Skywatcher eq6r pro synscan german computerized equatorial mount with synscan hand control, equipped with dual axis motor drive. Skywatcher eq6 r pro equatorial goto mount convenient features.
Hi, ive got one of the cheap skywatcher synscan az mounts like this one. This is a quick tutorial of azeq 5 mount on operating under eq synscan mode. With a weight capacity of 44 pounds, the beefy and thoughtfully. Correctly plug the power cord into the 12v dc outlet on the the mount see fig. Skywatcher eq6 manuals manuals and user guides for skywatcher eq6. The eq3 pro synscantm mounts use the same goto system found in the heq5 and eq6 pro synscantm. Towards complete tcpip fingerprinting greg taleck nfr security, inc. Point the polar scope to the direction of the north pole for northern hemisphere observ ing or south pole for southern hemisphere observing. Hand control holder installation for synscan tm only assembling your telescope aligning the finderscope balancing the telescope operating the mount manually using the optional barlow lens focusing polar alignment pointing your telescope choosing the appropriate eyepiece operating your telescope 8 8 9 10 10 10 14 17 collimating a newtonian.
The mount impresses with its quiet drive and is supplied with a synscan goto hand control that can automatically set and track over 42,900 objects from its extensive database. With a weight capacity of 44 pounds, the beefy and thoughtfully designed skywatcher eq6r pro computerized equatorial mount is just the thing for amateur astronomers and astroimagers who use all but the largest of telescope optical tube assemblies. The extended length specified refers to the coiled cable being stretched out. The superb skywatcher eq6 r pro equatorial goto mount uses the latest precision belt driven synchronous motors in both axis for smooth quiet slewing at over 4 degrees a second, these high torque motors provide superior guiding and tracking, perfect for serious astrophotography. The synscan hand control also has the ability to connect to a computer via a rs232 cable. Once the connection has been established between the computer and synscan hand control, many commercially available planetarium software programs can be used to control the eq6 pro mounts, they also come with features that advanced astronomers can.
Skywatcher synscan goto what the manual doesnt tell you. The one thing i hadnt considered is that unlike my nongoto g11 with the 492. The skywatcher eq6r equatorial goto mount has a 44 lb weight capacity and excels as an astrophotography mount. Skywatcher offers simple solutions for users who would like to attach their smaller telescope to a convenient computerized system but do not wish to deal with the weight of the heq5 or eq6 mounts.
Buy skywatcher eq6 r pro equatorial goto mount featuring motorized and computerguided eq mount, positioning accuracy up to 1 arcminute, snap port for astrophotography, belt drive for precise trackingpointing, illuminated polar alignment scope, 10 slew speeds from 1x to x, synscan 42,900object hand controller, one, two, threestar alignment, losmandyvixen dual saddle, stainless steel. Skywatcher synscan pro goto upgrade kit for eq32 mount. Skywatcher offers simple solutions for users who would like to attach their smaller telescope to a convenient computerized system but do not wish to deal with the weight of the heq5 or. Atlas eq6 skyscan synscan pc rs232 interface cables. The synscan v4 hand controller has two operating modes to choose from. To connect the synscan v4 hand controller to your mount, plug the 8pin rj45 connector of the coil cable that came with your synscan into the corresponding port on the bottom of the hand controller figure 1b, and plug the other end of the cable into the port on the mounts drive panel. It was a very good price and harrison telescopes processed my order quickly and updated me on progress. The eq6 pro synscan goto mount this is the largest and most capable mount made by skywatcher. Astrophotographers loves the quality of the eq6, the precise tracking and the accurate positioning. Synscan az with skyhawk 1145p and the handset has a synscan az sticker on it see pic. Skywatcher eq6 r pro german equatorial mount with synscan goto hand controller. Being a hybrid of the eq5 and eq6, it ticked all the boxes of being fairly lightweight compared to bigger mounts and having a decent payload for my apo refractor.
With the eq6 r, amateur astronomers now have an excellent mount for astrophotography with mediumheavy telescopes up to 20 kg weight at their disposal. Once the connection has been established between the computer and synscan hand control, many commercially available planetarium software programs can be used to control the eq6 r pro mounts. The superb skywatcher eq6r pro equatorial goto mount uses the latest precision belt driven synchronous motors in both axis for smooth quiet slewing at over 4 degrees a second, these high torque motors provide superior guiding and tracking, perfect for serious astrophotography. Heq5, heq5 syntrek also need syntrek manual, heq5 pro also need synscan manual eq6, eq6 syntrek also need syntrek manual, eq6 pro also need synscan manual. Patented dualencoder design allows manual movement without losing. Eq3 pro synscan tm precision computerized german equatorial mount supplied with aluminium tripod. The new eq6r pro synscan computerised goto mounting is an formidable evolutionary progression of the continuing legend that is the eq6 pro. For all your astronomy equipment needs, shop with opt. If you have any questions about skywatcher products we are always happy to help. Supplied with a synscan handset with dual azeq firmware, it can automatically find and track over 42,900 celestial objects from its database. It has been specially developed to be able to support heavy telescope otas of up to 18kg, stably and vibrationfree. It is recommended to load the mount with the telescope and counterweights prior to polar alignment. Skywatcher eq6r pro mount buy computerized skywatcher eq6.
Skywatcher eq8 pro synscan mount with tripod heavy heavy duty goto mount with a solid tripod the new skywatcher eq8 is an impressive, heavy equatorial mount of the observatory class with a load capacity of up to 50 kg. The modern optimised design of the eq6r pro incorporates features that serious imagers will immediately appreciate, such as. The skywatcher eq6 r equatorial goto mount has a 44 lb weight capacity and excels as an excellent astrophotography mount for beginner to intermediate astronomers. Once the connection has been established between the computer and synscan hand control, many commercially available planetarium software programs can be used to control the eq6r pro mounts. In this mode the hand controller must be connected to an orion goto telescope mount. Full feature mode full feature mode is the most commonly employed mode of operation. It can detect the model of the mount it is connected to and select the appropriate operation mode. A synscan hand controller with a firmware version 3.
Skywatcher eq6r pro mount buy computerized skywatcher. Skywatcher az goto instruction manual pdf download. With the eq6r, amateur astronomers now have an excellent mount for astrophotography with mediumheavy telescopes up to 20 kg weight at their disposal. Skywatcher eq6r goto syncscan equatorial mount s30300 adorama. View online or download skywatcher eq6 instruction manual.
Things started off great, setup the mount as per the manual. This firmware allows the synscan v4v5 hand controller to work as a transceiver between a computers serial port and a skywatcher goto telescope mounts hand control port. Skywatcher eq6r pro equatorial goto mount ships free. Skywatcher eq6 pro synscan computerised goto equatorial. Proseries is the name for the new generation of professional quality telescopes and mounts of the skywatcher range, targeted at the most discerning and critical observers. I think this might be a repost, but right now, im tying out of frustration, which is a nono im looking at different resources on the net and am seeing references to the eq6 mount of 3 levels. For an equatorialaltazimuth dualmode mount, such as the az eq6 gt mount, the syn. Tirion charts monthly list objects by constellation messier marathon planetary nebulae synscan alignment stars editable all sky chart. The successor to the proven eq6 skyscan or synscan mount has taken over the good properties of this mount. Celestron powerseeker 127eq telescope manual german equatorial. Skywatcher eq6r pro german equatorial mount with synscan goto hand controller. Skywatcher eq6 pro synscan equatorial goto mount up to 20 kg.
Azeq6 synscan is capable of carrying heavyduty photographic equipments for professional shooting and video recording. Skywatcher eq3 pro synscan goto computerised equatorial. With an upgraded beltdrive system to improve tracking precision and the addition of a snap port to control a dslr shutter release for easier astrophotography, the skywatcher eq6r pro goto equatorial mount is designed for a quality observing and imaging experience. It may take longer if you are using an usbtors232 converter. Card marketplace reload your balance amazon currency converter. Catalogues instructions manuals software and firmware. Since you cannot use eqmod and eqdirect with the synscan hc you get random dropped connections, you cannot do. Communication to the hand control is 9600 bitssec, no parity and one stop bit via the rs232 port on the base of the hand. The skywatcher azeq6gt is an exciting evolutionary development of the hugely successful neq6 pro. The synscan cable for the eq6 mount has a rj45 connector on. Neq6 pro synscan tm computerised goto extra heavy duty equatorial telescope mounting system with v. The synscan hand control also has the ability to connect to a computer via an rs232 cable.
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