SynScan V5 GoTo hand controller The SynScan V5 hand controller provides alignment, object selection and GoTo control for compatible Sky-Watcher equatorial and alt-azimuth mount electronics.
Manufacturer model: SynScan V5 GoTo hand controller · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04
The SynScan V5 hand controller provides alignment, object selection and GoTo control for compatible Sky-Watcher equatorial and alt-azimuth mount electronics.
Its catalogue contains more than 42,000 objects, including Messier, NGC, IC, SAO and Caldwell entries, named stars, double/variable stars and planets. The two-line 18-character display has adjustable contrast and backlighting, with a backlit rubber keypad.
The mount port connects to the mount’s Hand Control socket and can supply power to the controller. V5 supports USB or RS-232C computer connection; the multi-purpose port is used for supported external devices such as the optional GPS module.
Sidereal, solar and lunar tracking are documented. PEC availability and the actual pointing/tracking performance depend on the connected mount and its alignment; handset database size is not a mechanical accuracy guarantee.
Sky-Watcher manufacturer documentation
V5 manufacturer manual used. Supported mount electronics and the appropriate connection cable are required; no assumption that every vintage HEQ5/EQ6 port or cable is interchangeable.
| Supported mount types | Compatible Sky-Watcher equatorial and alt-azimuth GoTo mounts |
|---|---|
| Display | 18 characters × 2 lines; adjustable contrast and backlight |
| Catalogues | Messier; NGC; IC; SAO; Caldwell; double stars; variable stars; named stars; planets |
| PC connection | USB or RS-232C |
| Serial format | 9600 bps; no parity; 8 data bits; 1 start bit; 1 stop bit |
| Optional GPS | SynScan GPS module |
| Multi purpose port power | Supply voltage minus 0.7 V; maximum 100 mA |
| Mount connection | Hand Control port; controller can receive power from mount |
| Pec support | SPEC or PPEC depending on mount |
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SynScan V5 GoTo hand controller The SynScan V5 hand controller provides alignment, object selection and GoTo control for compatible Sky-Watcher equatorial and alt-azimuth mount electronics.
Manufacturer model: SynScan V5 GoTo hand controller · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04
