EQMOD FTDI Cable HEQ5 PRO

[GeekTeacher]

Hi, I bought an EQMOD USB to serial cable for my HEQ5 pro mount from AliExpress which uses an FTDI FT232R chip.

However, it was labelled ASIAIR to HEQ5 cable when I received it. I'm aware that some mounts use 5v cables but others use 3.3v cables and I'm not sure which this one is. 

Can I try connecting my HEQ5 Pro mount to my laptop USB port without fear of it damaging anything, especially the mount motherboard and the laptop, but also the cable itself?

Any help appreciated.

Martyn

[GeekTeacher]

I suppose what I basically need to know is, is the ASIAIR to HEQ5 Pro EQMOD cable just the same as a normal HEQ5 Pro to USB laptop cable.

[GeekTeacher]

Any help appreciated.

[Waldemar]

If you google for the pin-outs, you can compare the two, but you can also send the supplier an email with your question.
Sorry I can not be of any serious help...

Succes!

[Seelive]

I've read on this site (a few months ago) that some skywatcher mounts need a 5V signal level whereas others operate at 3.3V but are 5V tolerant.  I would suggest searching this site, and sorry I can't be more helpful.