PEGASUS ASTRO PPBADV Pocker Powerbox Advance Power Supply User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- PEGASUS ASTRO
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Pocket Powerbox Advance (in short PPBADV) is suitable for the “grab and
go” astronomer/photographer. The device can provide up to 12 Amps of electric
power, has four 12V outputs, a quad-port USB3 Hub, two dew heater channels,
variable voltage output, and an external environmental sensor to constantly
monitor humidity and ambient temperature. A controller can adjust the dew
heaters consulting the sensor temperature/humidity values and calculating the
dew point of the environment.
Operating Instructions:
- Plug the external environmental sensor into the EXT port
- Plug the USB3 cable into the device and to your computer.
- Plug the power supply (battery or power pack) into the “12V DC IN” socket. We strongly advise using our certified power supply that can provide DC 12V and 10 Amps.
- Device will boot after three seconds and the LED will turn solid blue. This means that firmware was loaded successfully and the controller is now fully operational.
- Default settings allow DC pass-through voltage to all four outputs. Dew Heater outputs are configured to auto-dew by default
- Download USB drivers, standalone software, or ASCOM drivers from pegasusastro.com/support in order to connect to the device.
Important Notes:
o Variable Port set to 3V by default. Please adjust the voltage to the desired
level from the software. [ A battery coupler requires 8V] o Auto Dew
functionality is turned on by default cameras will not work in this specific
port. These cameras require USB2 connectivity before they switch to USB3.|
WARNING : DO NOT use a 12V port to power other USB hubs, unless the hub
can accept 12V input. Most powered USB hubs are 5V and 12V can damage the hub
and any cameras or accessories attached to the hub. Always read hub
instructions before connecting.
What is in the box:
- 1 x Pocket Powerbox Advance
- 1 x DC Cable (2.1m) to Cigarette Lighter (8A fused)
- 4 x Power Cables (1 meter)
- 1 x USB3 Cable Type B (1.8 meters)
- 1 x Environmental (Humidity/Temperature) Sensor
Optional Accessories:
- Power cable for Skywatcher EQ8
- Power cable for Skywatcher EQ6R / EQ6-AZ
- Power Supply Unit 12V / 10A – 120W
- Battery Couplers for Canon DSLR, Nikon DSLR, Fuji X Series, Sony A7 [ check our website for more information]
- Pair of Dovetail Brackets
- Mini factor pc, top plate
- EXTernal Motor Controller with Motor Focus Kit
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content/uploads/2020/05/PPBADV_manual_v1.1.pdf
Device is covered by one (1) year warranty Designed and Assembled in Greece
For any questions, feedback, and support please contact:
support@pegasusastro.com