Add a GPS receiver to your Sky-Watcher Synscan Computerized mount.

This plug-in module will set your time, date, longitude and latitude automatically based on the Global Positioning Satellites orbiting the Earth.

You can also plug this GPS receiver into your PC's USB port to add geo location capabilities. One possible use is contributing to the Open Street Mapping project.

Features

• GPS plugs into Synscan RS-232 port
• GPS can also be used with a PC
• Includes USB-to-Serial adapter w/ cable for controlling Synscan over USB

Compatible Mounts

• Sky-Watcher Synscan (all models)
• Orion Atlas, Sirius and SkyView Pro computerized models
• May work with others - let us know!

Specifications

• Receiver Type: 12 parallel channel, L1 C/A code
• Accuracy: Position 5m CEP, Velocity 0.1m/sec
• Startup Time: < 10sec hot start, < 35sec warm start, < 50sec cold start
• Reacquisition: 1sec
• Sensitivity: -140dBm acquisition, -150dBm tracking
• Update Rate: 1Hz
• Dynamics: 4G(39.2m/sec2)
• Operational Limits: Altitude < 18,000m or velocity < 515m/sec
• Serial Interface: RS-232 level
• Protocol #1 NMEA-0183 V3.01 4800 bps, 8, N, 1(Default)
• Protocol #2 SynScan Position, Velocity & Time II Binary Message.
• Input Voltage: 3.8V ~ 8.0V
• Current Consumption: < 100mW
• Dual mode for using with both SynScan GOTO system and personal computer
• USB adapter cable included for connecting to a personal computer
• Compatible with NMEA compliant road map software
• Build-in magnet to adhere to iron metal surface