The Pegasus Astro Ultimate Powerbox 2 is a power distribution device that allows you to power all your astronomical rig.
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4 x 12V Smart Outputs
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3 x PWM duty cycle channels for Dew Heaters / Flatpanel / Fans
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USB3.1 SuperSpeed, 5 Gbit/s Industrial Grade Powered Hub
Includes 4 x USB3.1 and 2 x USB2 available ports (6 USB ports in total) -
Stepper Motor Controller (Can drive nearly any stepper motor in the astro -market Unipolar or Bipolar)
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Variable / Software Configured 3-12V / Regulated Output of 3Amps
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12V / Always ON Output for your mini PC
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Environmental & Power readings
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In a compact size with plenty of features!
Industrial 6 port powered USB3.1 SuperSpeed Hub
An industrial-grade USB3.1 Hub controller ensures that this USB hub will work flawlessly from temperatures of -40°C to +80°C.
A neat feature is that each USB port can be switched ON/OFF individually by the software. A device was stuck and you had to replug the socket in the middle of a cold night? No problem! Just locate the port, click the ON /OFF switch in our software and you recycle the USB port. Simple as that!
At the back of the UPBv2 you can locate:
- 4 x USB 3.1 Super Speed ports
- 2 x USB 2 High Speed ports
Each USB port provides up to 2.5Amps. All USB ports include an electronic short circuit and overload electronic protection.
4 x 12V DC Power outlets for your equipment
Metal & good quality output sockets ensure that will provide all the juice you need and can secure in place your extension power cables
Built-in Power Sensors
A precise voltmeter and an amp meter (can measure up to 20A) measure and display in real-time your power input. If the input is more than 14.5V the power is instantly cut off to protect your equipment.
Individual Current Meter per 12V port and Dew Heaters
Every 12V output and every Dew Heater Channel has an internal and independent digital current meter. You can view each port’s power consumption in the software.
Embedded Stepper Motor Controller
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.
ASCOM 6
Ultimate powerbox fully supports ASCOM6. In combination with our Unity Software which acts as a server, you can use our latest ASCOM 6 supplied drivers to:
- Control Stepper Motor (ASCOM Focuser)
- Pass environmental settings to supported software (e.g Sequence Generator Pro / MaximDL /NINA ) (ASCOM ObservingConditions)
- Switch ON or OFF all 12V outputs or USB Ports (ASCOM Switches – NINA/ MaximDL)
INDI
Ultimate Powerbox v2 is fully supported by INDI and INDIGO
- Indigo: http://www.indigo-astronomy.org
- Indilib: https://indilib.org/devices/auxiliary/pegasus-ultimate-power-box.html
StellarMate
RPI3 & RPI4
TheSkyX native plugin support
A multi platform plugin for OSX (macOS), Windows, Linux (Ubuntu) and Raspberry PI is available.
For more information visit RTI-ZONE website (3rd party plugin).
Native Support at N.I.N.A.
Thanks to NINA developers the Ultimate Powerbox v2 is fully supported via native drivers.
Three channel duty cycle PWM outputs
A Variable & Voltage Regulated Output
Always ON 12V Output
Zoomable and Exportable Graphs
Scheduler to control outputs
Memory persistence outputs at startups
Auto Adjustment of PWM (Dew Outputs)
* You can easily select which Dew Heater output is controlled by the “Auto Dew” function.
Reverse Polarity Protection
A hardware watchdog
Upgradable Firmware
Unity Platform Support
Pegasus Astro Unity Platform is our new all around application. Our goal is to provide a robust and modern application that is going to support current and future products under one roof.
Technical Specification
Supply Voltage: | 12V-14V DC (Reverse Polarity Protected) |
Power Input Connector | XT60 Female |
Connectivity | USB3 – Type B USB Connector |
4 x 12V Outputs | Maximum Current 6.5A each. 2.1mm Center Positive Sense/ Ampmeter in each port Software: ON/OFF |
3 Channel x 12V PWM Outputs | Maximum Current 6.5A each, Sense/ Ampmeter in each port Blue Coloured RCA Connector, Pulse Width Modulated (Suitable for Dew Heaters / Fans / Flatpanel) Software: Duty Cycle % / OFF |
1 x Variable Output | Adjustable via software. 3-12V / 3Amps |
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 – 30A |
Voltmeter | Measures 5 – 15V |
Superspeed (USB3.1) Industrial 6 port powered Hub | Industrial Grade: Temperature range -40°C to +80°C 4 x SuperSpeed (USB3.1) 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, max 2.4 Amps (1.2 Amps per phase) – RJ45 socket |
Dimensions | 135mm x 107mm x 30mm (new enclosure 2020) |
Weight | 400 grams (14.1 ounces) |
Product Status | New |
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Package width | 17 cm |
Package height | 7 cm |
Package depth | 20,5 cm |
No. of parcels | 1 |