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Each port is monitored by the USB Controller and in case of a current limit, it triggers a warning popup in the operating system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAluminium Enclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eA high quality robust, blue anodised aluminium enclosure houses the electronics of the USB Hub. 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No more pull out and re-plug USB cables of your equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e12V DC Operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe 12V DC operation was our first design requirement. As most of your astro-equipment work with 12V DC why to use something different?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eHub accepts 12-14V of operation. 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Check that your device uses Type-B, not Type-C or Micro-B, before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with USB 2.0 devices:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB 3.2 Gen 1 is backwards compatible, though a USB 2.0 device will run at USB 2.0 speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with Pegasus Astro powerboxes and the USB Control Hub\u003c\/strong\u003e, all of which accept a Type-B upstream connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera enumeration:\u003c\/strong\u003e some USB 3 cameras from QHY and ZWO negotiate over USB 2.0 before switching to USB 3. If your camera is documented as requiring a native USB 3-only port, confirm behaviour over an active extension with the camera manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a data cable, not a power cable.\u003c\/strong\u003e It carries USB data and bus power only; your camera or controller still needs its own 12 V supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrientation matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Active cables are directional — the Type-A end goes to the computer. 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It is backwards compatible, though the device will operate at USB 2.0 speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the 15 m version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the direct replacement, offering an extra 5 m of reach. The 15 m variant has been discontinued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: a 20 metre active USB 3.2 Gen 1 cable that solves the observatory distance problem for Type-B devices at full 5 Gbps speed. 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Confirm your device is not Type-C or Micro-B before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with Pegasus powerboxes and the USB Control Hub\u003c\/strong\u003e, all of which accept Type-B upstream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor runs beyond about 5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e, a passive cable becomes unreliable — the Pegasus active USB extension range covers 5 m, 15 m and 20 m instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera enumeration:\u003c\/strong\u003e some QHY and ZWO USB 3 cameras negotiate over USB 2.0 first. 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Both run at 5 Gbps; the metal shell simply survives more insertion cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a cable — Type-A to the computer or hub, Type-B to the device. No drivers, no configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich length should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort 0.3 m or 0.5 m leads for camera-to-hub on the telescope; 1 m or 2 m premium for hub or powerbox back to the control PC. If the run is longer than about 5 m, use an active extension instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between premium and metal shell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium refers to heavier shielding; metal shell refers to the connector housing. Both are USB 3.0 at 5 Gbps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the two-packs two identical cables?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — two cables of the same length in one package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these work with USB 2.0 devices?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, at USB 2.0 speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: dependable USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B cables in six configurations, from 0.3 m two-packs for the imaging train up to 2 m premium runs. 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