SkyWatcher Explorer 200P

[brenski]

Hi

on the advice of more knowledgeable folk, I've taken the plunge and bought myself a complete

SkyWatcher Explorer 200P 8" Telescope + EQ5 PRO GOTO Synscan computerised mount

and I was hoping that the purchase of the 12v DC Power Tank and the 2.1mm>2.1mm cable would have the handset power up.

(I've been assured that the Power Tank and cable are correct - and BOTH are brand new.

no such luck! - I'm thinking I've missed something obvious - a newbie error? any help appreciated.

[John]

Was this all bought new from a vendor ?

 

[brenski]

scope, mount and controllers came from ebay seller - 12months old stated "like new" fully working

my understanding is that - even if the mount were not connected, the power tank being linked to the synscan EQ5Pro should power up the synscan hand controller display - at the very least?

Edited November 21, 2019 by brenski

[John]

Yes, when you switch the drive system on, the handset should startup.

I don't think there is a further on / off function on the handset.

 

[Steve Clay]

9 minutes ago, brenski said:

scope, mount and controllers came from ebay seller - 12months old stated "like new" fully working

my understanding is that - even if the mount were not connected, the power tank being linked to the synscan EQ5Pro should power up the synscan hand controller display - at the very least?

Ensure the cig lighter plug is pushed hard into the socket on power tank then rotate it a few degrees. I had to do this on mine for it to work.

Edited November 21, 2019 by Steve Clay

[des anderson]

Just a silly question have you charged the power tank up my mount dose funny things if not fully charged. Des

[brenski]

i knew this'd be a newbie error - just discovered. needed to be using the "cigarette lighter type" connector.

all good now. just need to balance,  and wait for a clear night.

 

thanks for your reply

[brenski]

Steve, John & Des - thanks for your lightning-fast replies.

as you can see from above - following my mental abberration, I discovered the whole point of the cigarette- lighter-type connector cable