Product Overview
- 4 x 12V DC Power outlets for your equipment.
- (A single channel to switch all four outputs ON/OFF via software)
- 10 Amps (120W) of total distributed current
- Embedded Powered USB3 Hub (2 x USB3 Ports & 2 x USB3 Ports Available
- (USB3 ports are backward compatible with USB2 devices)
- 1 x Power USB Port (up to 3Amps) – Suitable for Raspberry PI 3/4 power.
- Built-in ambient temperature and humidity sensor.
- 2 Channels PWM Dew Heaters – 2.1mm Outputs
- (Adjust power levels via software).
- Pair of cable adapters from DC 2.1 -> RCA is included
- Auto Tune of Dew Heater Channels
- Power, current, and input voltage meter.
- Reverse Polarity Protection
- USB / PC Controlled or Standalone Operation out of the box
- Losmandy and Vixen Clamp
An Amp-meter placed after the DC input reports the total electric current and voltage levels. This allows you to easily monitor your equipment’s detailed and overall power consumption.
More than 10A of total electric current
The powerbox has been designed to output up to 10 Amps of electric current. Please note that a usual backyard astrophotographic setup requires 5-7 Amp
Embedded USB3 Hub – 2 x USB3 & 2 x USB2 Ports
USB High Power Output
USB Port 1 provides up to 3 Amps of current. You can connect any device that requires 5V. E.g a Raspberry PI 3/4 or Intel Compute Stick M3/M5 can receive power from this specific port.
A powered USB3 Hub at the back of the device provides:
- 2 x USB3 SuperSpeed Ports.
- 2 x USB2 High-Speed Ports.
The new SuperSpeed hubs operate in parallel with the USB 2.0 controller, so 5 Gbps SuperSpeed data transfers are not affected by slower USB 2.0 traffic.
USB Port Configuration under PPBADV Gen2
- USB Port1 supports USB2 & USB3 devices
- USB Port2 supports USB2 & USB3 devices
- USB Port3 supports USB2 devices
- USB Port4 supports USB2 devices
Puck (PEG-PUCK-AM5) can be used to attach the Powerbox Saddle onto the ZWO-AM5 mount
Puck (PEG-PUCK-EQ6R) can be used to attach the Powerbox Saddle onto Skywatcher NEQ6 and EQ6-R mounts.
P{uck (PEG-PUCK-RST) can be used to attach the Powerbox Saddle onto RST 135 and RST 300 mounts.
Losmandy and Vixen Style support
A high-quality robust CNC aluminium saddle houses the electronics of the Powerbox. The saddle accepts Vixen and Lonsmandy plates.
The are two independent knobs allowing you to lock your telescope onto the saddle.
Specifications
| Dual Saddle | Supports Losmandy and Vixen plates |
| Supply Voltage | 12V – 13.8V DC |
| Power Input Connector | DC 2.1 mm |
| Connectivity | USB3 – Type B USB Connector |
| 4 x 12 Outputs | Maximum Current 10 Amps in total. 2.1mm Center Positive Software: ON/OFF all ports |
| 2 Channel x 12 PWM Outputs | Maximum Current 4A each) Software: Duty Cycle % / OFF 2.1 mm socket |
| Built in temperature and humidity Sensor | 0-100% humidity readings with 2-5% accuracy -40 to 80°C temperature readings ±0.5°C accuracy |
| Voltmeter | Measures 5 – 15V |
