HEQ-5 vs. HEQ-5 Pro

[freiform]

Hi,

I have been fishing for some Information to make sure that I am looking at the right mount ;):

Would I be correct in assuming that the Pro version is the full featured HEQ-5 with the larger motors and corresponding logic board for full speed (i.e. 800x) slewing? And that it was sold in a SynTrek variant that didn't come with a SynScan handcontroller but a simple controller just for slewing? So getting a HEQ-5 Pro SynTrek would have full GoTo capacity when used with an EQDirect Cable and EQMod?

Also, is the Pro distinguishable by the presence of a Guide Port, which the non-Pro doesn't have (Besides the sticker on the wedge)?

Assuming that I am looking at a HEQ-5 Pro SynTrek, what would be a reasonable price to pay for a 7 year old specimen?

Thanks

Sven 

[Cornelius Varley]

The Pro and Syntrek HEQ5 are basically the same mount, the only difference being the Synscan handset. The Syntrek version can, therefore, be controlled from a computer using EQMOD and an EQDIR cable or a Synscan WiFi adapter.  The much older black HEQ5 (non-goto) mount just has a basic handset and no guide port.

[johninderby]

I think the HEQ5 Syntrek was discontinued a while ago so only an option if you’re buying a second hand mount. 

[freiform]

Thank you both, that clears things up.

 

Sven