FTDI USB to Serial Adapter for SkyWatcher SynScan Handset Controller - 1.8m / 5m

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This FTDI USB serial adapter allows you to directly connect your SkyWatcher SynScan handset to a computer or laptop enabling firmware updates and remote computer control through the various planetarium programs. The cable is suitable for all SkyWatcher SynScan computerised telescopes. 

The well regarded FTDI FT232R chipset has a USB to serial converter built in, doing away with the older and less reliable 2-piece set-up. This makes for a much simpler, tidier and more convenient solution all round. Also the FTDI chip due to its unique chipset ID enables the computer's com port number to remain the same meaning it can be plugged into different physical USB ports on the same computer if needed. The cable is compatible with all versions of Windows, Mac OS 10.3 onwards and Linux.

Note: The RJ plug on the 1.8m cable has been updated to a new style but works exactly the same as the previous version as used on the 5m cable.

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Telescope Compatibility
  • Suitable for all SkyWatcher SynScan computerised telescopes with v2, v3, v4 or v5 hand controllers.
  • Note: *Firmware updates require handset v3 or newer. Handsets older than this are not user updatable however they can still be remotely operated.
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Computer OS Compatibility
  • Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, 7, 8 and 8.1, 10, 11
  • Mac OSX 10.3 onwards
  • Linux
  • 32 and 64 bit operating systems are both supported
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Features / Specifications
  • FTDI FT232R Chipset
  • USB to serial RJ11 / RJ12 (6P4C)
  • Suitable for all SkyWatcher SynScan Computerised telescopes
  • Enables remote operation and firmware updates
  • High quality, fully screened and shielded cable
  • Available Lengths: 1.8m / 5m
  • Quality controlled before dispatch
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FTDI Driver

The FTDI driver will install automatically on a Windows computer. It can also be downloaded from the FTDI website if needed.

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Contact
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Delivery Dates
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Returns / Refunds / Replacements / Swaps
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  • In the unlikely event that an order has not been received replacements or refunds will not be issued until 7 days have elapsed after eBay’s latest estimated delivery date.