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Dual plug (DB9 FTDI chipset and USB 2.0 Mini B)

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A 10-foot Y-cable with DB9 FTDI and USB 2.0 Mini B connectors for controlling PMC-Eight GoTo mount systems from a computer — enabling ASCOM communications, firmware updates, and simultaneous dual-device connections with an 18-foot spread between endpoints.

The DB9 connector with FTDI chipset connects EXOS2GT and Losmandy G11 PMC-Eight mounts, appearing as a standard COM port with full RS-232 signal support. The USB Mini B connector links iEXOS series mounts. Both legs run 9 feet from the split, allowing flexible equipment placement. Compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and BSD.


Key Features
  • DB9 FTDI chipset + USB 2.0 Mini B Y-cable design
  • 10-foot total length, 9-foot legs (18-foot device spread)
  • Full RS-232 modem control signals on DB9
  • ASCOM-compatible for planetarium and imaging software
  • Supports firmware updates for PMC-Eight systems

Ideal For
  • PMC-Eight mount owners — single cable for computer control, firmware updates, and ASCOM integration

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