USB to RJ10 4P4C Serial Console Cable for BRESSER EXOS 2 GOTO
Cable Info: 28AWG*3C,bare copper,PVC Jacket
Chipset: Prolific PL2303GT
Signal: RS232
Length: 1.8m, 3m, 5m Optional
EXOS2-GT USB PC Interface Cable allows you to connect the BRESSER EXOSII GOTO EQ handset to the USB port of a PC or laptop using the new Bresser Driver that is compatible with ASCOM to operate the mount using Windows navigation software via ASCOM.
Also EXOS2-GT USB PC Interface Cable is designed to control your computerized telescope from a laptop or PC through various programs of the planetarium.
Unlike the standard EXOS2-GT CABLE SET, for EXOS2-GT USB PC Interface Cable, a serial port adapter is not required.
Using this USB cable, you can upgrade the EXOS2 TO EQ manual controller firmware to version 2.3 and work in conjunction with the new ASCOM compatible Bresser driver to control the mount using Windows navigation software via ASCOM.
The USB interface cable is used with the Bresser Goto control system for equatorial mounts, which is supplied as standard equipment for the BRESSER and Explore Scientific exos-2 mounts.
Connecting a computer to your telescope will also allow you to move the telescope from different planetarium programs! Today, there are many programs available that not only display the night sky, as it appears on any chosen observation night, but this will allow you to send your telescope to any object on the screen at the touch of a button.
The operating systems for which drivers are available for the PL2303:
- Windows XP/ Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11
- macOS X (10.3 and newer)
- Various distributions of Linux with USB support
- Android devices with USB host support
- Windows CE:
- Versions of Windows CE with USB support
- Versions of Windows Mobile with USB support
- Windows Embedded Compact:
Versions of Windows Embedded Compact with USB support
The PL2303 drivers allow the chip to be recognized as a virtual COM port on the respective operating systems. This enables software to communicate with the connected device using standard serial communication protocols.
As with any hardware, it's important to ensure you're using the correct and up-to-date drivers for your specific operating system. The availability of drivers and compatibility might vary based on the version of the operating system you're using. Always refer to the official Prolific Technology website or documentation for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding driver support for the PL2303 on various operating systems.
To download the PL2303 USB-to-Serial driver, you can follow these steps:
Visit Prolific's Website:
Go to the official website of Prolific Technology Inc.: https://www.prolific.com.tw/US/ShowProduct.aspx?p_id=225&pcid=41
This is the official page for PL2303 drivers.
The PL2303 Chip Features:
- Full Compliant with USB Specification v2.0 (Full-Speed)
- On-chip USB 1.1 transceiver and 5V to 3.3V regulator
- On-chip 96MHz Clock Generator
- Built-in RS232 Transceiver
- Follow EIA/TIA-232F standards
- Full UART RS232 interface pins (TXD, RXD, RTS,CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, and RI)
- Flexible baud rate support up to 1Mbps
- Three RS232 Drivers design
- Five RS232 Receivers (always active)
- Hardware and software flow control
- On-chip OTP (One Time Programmable) ROM for writing startup device configurations.
- Each IC has unique ID(for Serial Number)
- 1024-byte bi-directional data buffers (768-byte receive/256-byte transmit).
- Package type: SSOP28
