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I recently acquired a skywatcher SynScan controller V4 39 05 to make using my AZ Gti Mount easier to use in the dark, but when I connect it the message both axes not responding appears on the screen. Checking the web revealed a few common problems like not enough voltage and connection errors but after checking these suggestions I have ruled them out. Any suggestions or help would be appreciated.

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On 30/12/2019 at 01:38, NGC 2419 said:

Maybe try updating to the lastest firmware, 4.39.10, available here.

http://skywatcher.com/download/software/synscan-v4-hand-controller-firmware/

Clear skies!

Just been checking how to update my handset but I am unable to connect to the pc as it needs the right cable. Could anyone please tell me what cable I need. 

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I guess it´s the same cable as I have for my HEQ5 Pro : http://skywatcher.com/product/rs-232-cable/  I am lucky to have a serial port on my laptop, so I need no USB to RS232 adapter.

But before you do the upgrade, how did you check the most likely source of failure - the cable from the mount to the handset ? I would suggest replacing it with a standard Cat5 Ethernet cable ("patch cable"), BUT... make sure it is "straight" connected and not "crossed", (compare with the original). I have been using such a patch cable (3 meter long) for years instead of the original curled cable.

Ragnar

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Thanks for your reply Ragnar. I bought the cable from Astroboot so it should be ok ? I would appreciate some more information about the Cat5 Ethernet cable you recommend. 

Maurice.

1 hour ago, lux eterna said:

I guess it´s the same cable as I have for my HEQ5 Pro : http://skywatcher.com/product/rs-232-cable/  I am lucky to have a serial port on my laptop, so I need no USB to RS232 adapter.

But before you do the upgrade, how did you check the most likely source of failure - the cable from the mount to the handset ? I would suggest replacing it with a standard Cat5 Ethernet cable ("patch cable"), BUT... make sure it is "straight" connected and not "crossed", (compare with the original). I have been using such a patch cable (3 meter long) for years instead of the original curled cable.

Ragnar

 

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