Product Overview
USB 3.1 SuperSpeed Hub with 8 x USB ports powered and switchable
Unmatched Connectivity:
6 x USB 3.1 Super-Speed Ports: Experience lightning-fast data transfer speeds with these high-performance ports.
2 x USB 2 High-Speed Ports: Versatile and reliable, these ports are perfect for a variety of devices.
Unrivaled Power:
Each USB port on the UPBv3 delivers up to 2.5 Amperes of power, ensuring your devices are charged and ready to go in no time.
Total Protection:
Rest easy knowing that your valuable devices are safeguarded. The UPBv3 features electronic short circuit protection, additional Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection, and overload electronic protections for all USB ports. Your devices are in safe hands.
A USB 3.1 Hub controller guarantees seamless functionality for this USB hub across a wide temperature range, spanning from -40°C to +80°C.
One notable attribute of this hub is its capacity to enable individual ON/OFF control for each USB port via software manipulation. This feature proves particularly advantageous in situations where a device becomes unresponsive and necessitates reconnection during inclement conditions, such as a cold night.
To address such scenarios, one can conveniently identify the problematic port and initiate a recycling process through the ON/OFF switch within our software interface. This streamlined solution ensures optimal user experience and ease of operation.
6 x 12V DC Power outlets for your equipment
Smart Mosfet Transistors: Six powerful Smart Mosfet transistors, each capable of delivering up to 6 Amps of current, provide reliable electrical power to your valuable equipment.
Advanced Port Protections: The UPBv3 features sophisticated short circuit and per-port overload protections. In the event of an issue, power is immediately cut, and incident reports are sent to our software for your peace of mind.
Premium Metal Output Sockets: Crafted for stability and quality, our premium metal output sockets securely hold your extension power cables while delivering the power you need.
Built-in Power Sensors
Voltmeter and Amp Meter: The UPBv3 is equipped with a highly accurate voltmeter and an amp meter capable of measuring currents up to 20A. These instruments provide real-time monitoring of your power input, ensuring you have full visibility into your device’s power consumption.
Automatic Overvoltage Protection: To safeguard your valuable equipment, the UPBv3 is designed with an automatic overvoltage protection mechanism. If the input voltage exceeds 14.5V, the system responds swiftly by instantly cutting off power, providing a robust shield against potential damage.
Individual Current Meter per 12V smart outputs: With the UPBv3, each smart 12V output is equipped with an internal and independent digital current meter. This feature enables you to monitor the power consumption of each port with unparalleled precision.
Seamless Software Integration: Our intuitive software interface provides you with a user-friendly platform to effortlessly access and visualize the power consumption data of each port. Stay in control and make informed decisions about your power allocation.
Additional Power Outputs and Sensors
Always-ON 12V Outputs: The UPBv3 features 2 dedicated Always-ON 12V outputs, augmenting the total 12V outputs to an impressive 10. When combined with the 2 adjustable outputs, configured to 12V, you can harness a grand total of 10 outlets, providing unparalleled power distribution.
Adjustable Voltage Step Down Output: Offering precise control, the UPBv3 boasts 1 adjustable voltage step-down output, adaptable within the range of 3V to 12V and delivering up to 3 Amps of power.
Adjustable Voltage Step Up Output: Equipped with 1 adjustable voltage step-up output, this feature allows seamless regulation from 12V to 24V, with a formidable power output of up to 4 Amps.
Switch Relay: The UPBv3 is equipped with a robust switch relay, providing the capability to effortlessly control and manage third-party equipment with ease.
Environmental Sensor: Integrated within the device is an ambient temperature and relative humidity sensor. This sensor continuously monitors environmental conditions, providing real-time insights and automatically adjusting the heat intensity of your Dew strips for optimal performance.
Built-in Stepper Motor Controller
Silent and Low-Vibration Stepper Motor Control
Focus with great accuracy and tranquility with our Stepper Motor Controller. This innovative controller is engineered for the exacting task of moving your drawtube with utmost precision, all while operating silently and generating minimal vibration.
Compatibility Beyond Boundaries
Our controller seamlessly interfaces with a wide range of stepper motor options in the market, accommodating both unipolar and bipolar designs. Whether you’re utilizing a Pegasus Motor Focus Kit, Rigel, Robofocus, Moonlight, or Starlight motor, our controller is your trusted companion for achieving unparalleled focusing accuracy.
Backlash compensation is already implemented in the firmware and can be enabled, tuned and disabled from the software. A fully ASCOM6 focuser driver is already available.
Supported Stepper Motors
At our company, we understand that each manufacturer has its unique pinout configuration for motors, and we’re here to ensure your experience is hassle-free. To guarantee the correct cable for your specific motor, it’s crucial to reach out to us with any inquiries or uncertainties you may have regarding your motor type.
Our dedicated support team is readily available to assist you, addressing any questions and providing you with the precise cable needed to seamlessly integrate your motor with our controller. Your satisfaction and confidence in our products are our top priorities.
Below, you’ll find a comprehensive list of motor cable types available for purchase.
| Pegasus Motor Focus Kit (v1/v2) | Requires RJ45 to RJ45 common straight network cable |
| Robofocus | Order cable: PEG-CMOT-RJ45DB9 |
| Moonlite | Order cable: PEG-CMOT-RJ45DB9 |
| Lakeside | Order cable: PEG-CMOT-RJ45DB9 |
| Starlight HSM 20,30,35 | Order cable: PEG-CMOT-HSM |
| Starlight MSM 20,30,35 | Order cable: PEG-CMOT-MSM |
| Starlight DirectSync motors | Order cable: PEG-CMOT-HSM |
| Starizona Microtouch | Order cable: PEG-CMOT-MSM |
| Optec DirectSync or Quicksync motors | Order cable: PEG-CMOT-HSM |
| Rigel nStep motor | Order cable: PEG-CMOT-MSM |
| Starlight POSI Drive Motor | Order cable: PEG-CMOT-HSM |
| Lacerta Motor | Order cable: PEG-CMOT-LCRT |
ASCOM Alpaca Native Support
ASCOM Alpaca outshines classic ASCOM drivers with its platform independence, modern web standards, streamlined installation, remote control capabilities, extensibility, and open-source options. This ensures superior compatibility and user-friendly performance, making it the preferred choice for advanced astronomy applications.
The Ultimate Powerbox v3 comes equipped with an integrated web server that seamlessly communicates with Alpaca clients natively. This integration enhances the user experience by providing easy access to telescope focus control through ASCOM Alpaca but also monitoring from any device with a web browser such as a smart phone.
Instant Access from any (mobile) device (web browser)
Upon connecting to the Ultimate Powerbox v3 hotspot, the device control is automatically spawned for immediate use. Furthermore, you can conveniently access it from any web browser by simply typing “upbv3.local” in the address bar.
This feature is operating system-independent and functions seamlessly alongside USB control and the EZY hand controller plug-in, providing flexibility and convenience for users across various setups.
Experience comprehensive control over every aspect of the device through our Unity platform.
Manage power outputs, USB outputs, motor focus position, and access detailed environmental metrics and session graphs with unparalleled ease.
Other Key Features
Zoomable and Exportable Graphs
Scheduler to control outputs
Take command of your power and USB ports with the UPBv3’s advanced functionality. You can enable or disable each individual port by configuring a timer to suit your needs. Moreover, the UPBv3 lets you create and manage groups of ports for added convenience and control.
Memory persistence at startups
Configuration of your startup settings is effortless. You have the flexibility to define which outputs, whether power or USB, should activate upon startup, and which should remain in the OFF state.
These customized settings are securely stored in the system’s memory, ensuring that your preferences are preserved and readily applied each time your system initializes.
Auto Adjustment of PWM (Dew Outputs)
Reverse Polarity Protection
A hardware watchdog
The device incorporates a hardware watchdog mechanism that provides an extra layer of reliability. In the rare event that the controller fails to respond for a duration of three seconds, this watchdog feature steps in to automatically reset the device.
This invaluable feature ensures continuous operation, particularly critical for remote observatories. With the hardware watchdog in place, you can have peace of mind, knowing that even in the unlikely event of a controller freeze, swift recovery is assured, preserving the integrity of your remote observatory operations.
Upgradable Firmware
Firmware is designed with flexibility in mind, enabling re-programming via either the USB or Wi-Fi connection using upgrade software. This feature ensures that your device is prepared for future upgrades that may become available.
We greatly value feedback from our customers, and our commitment to continuous improvement means that we regularly update the firmware and software to introduce new features and enhancements.
Vesa compatible enclosure
The UPBv3 enclosure is VESA mount compatible, featuring strategically placed screw holes that enable seamless stacking of devices like the Intel NUC alongside the Ultimate Powerbox v3.
Supported By
ASCOM 6
The Ultimate Powerbox v3 offers comprehensive support for ASCOM6. When paired with our Unity Software, which operates as a server, you can harness the power of our latest ASCOM 6 drivers to:
Precise Stepper Motor Control (ASCOM Focuser): Achieve precise control over stepper motors for accurate focusing.
Environmental Settings Integration: Seamlessly pass environmental data to compatible software such as Sequence Generator Pro, MaximDL, or NINA (ASCOM ObservingConditions).
Effortless Device Management: Utilize ASCOM Switches within software like NINA, SGPro or MaximDL to conveniently switch ON or OFF all 12V outputs or USB Ports, streamlining device management with ease.
ASCOM Alpaca
The UPBv3 boasts full compatibility with ASCOM Alpaca, featuring a built-in Wi-Fi webserver that communicates seamlessly using the ASCOM Alpaca native protocol for its focuser, switches, and observing conditions functionalities.
UPBv3 currently supports Focus and Observing Conditions driver via Alpaca.
INDI
Ultimate Powerbox v3 is fully supported by INDI and INDIGO
Support at N.I.N.A.
The Ultimate Powerbox v3 is fully supported with NINA.
In the Box
1 x Ultimate Powerbox v3
1 x USB3 Cable Type B (1.8m)
Mechanical Drawing
Specifications
Technical Specification
| Supply Voltage: | 12V-14V DC (Reverse Polarity Protected) |
| Power Input Connector | XT60 Female |
| Connectivity | USB3 – Type B USB Connector |
| 6 x 12V Outputs | Maximum Current 6.0A each. 2.1mm Center Positive Sense/ Ampmeter in each port Software: ON/OFF |
| 3 Channel x 12V PWM Outputs | Maximum Current 3A each, RCA Connector, Pulse Width Modulated [3KHz] (Suitable for Dew Heaters / Fans / Flatpanel) Software: Duty Cycle % / OFF |
| 2 x Variable Outputs | Adjustable via software. 3-12V / 3Amps Adjustable via software. 12-24V / 4Amps |
| 1 x Always ON 12V Output | 12V passthrough / Always ON / 8 Amps |
| Stock Sensor Input / EXT | 0-100% humidity readings with 2-5% accuracy -40 to 80°C temperature readings ±0.5°C accuracy |
| Ampmeter | Measures 0 – 20A |
| Voltmeter | Measures 5 – 15V |
| Superspeed (USB3.1) 8 port powered Hub | Industrial Grade: Temperature range -40°C to +80°C 6 x SuperSpeed (USB3.2) ports (backwards compatible with USB2) 2 x High Speed (USB2) ports USB Ports can be switched ON/OFF on demand via software (data + power) Each USB port can deliver up to 2.2Amps |
| Stepper Motor Controller | Unipolar and Bipolar Stepper motors (2.0 Amps per phase) – RJ45 socket |
| Dimensions | 127mm x 116mm x 29mm |
| Weight | 400 grams (14.1 ounces) |
