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- Page 1 VERSION 1.1 JULY 1, 2019 ULTIMATE POWERBOX V2 PRODUCT MANUAL BY PEGASUS ASTRO [COMPANY ADDRESS]...
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Page 2: Design Overview
INTRO Thank you for purchasing our Pegasus Astro - Ultimate Powerbox v2. Ultimate Powerbox v2 (UPBv2 in short) is the successor of our renowned Ultimate Powerbox. If you are tired of carrying multiple power packs and dealing with a mess of power and data cables, our Ultimate Powerbox v2, a sophisticated power control unit, is the absolute solution. - Page 3 4 (2 x Dual Stacked) Ports USB3.1 - Industrial Grade USB Hub ▪ 2 (1 x Dual Stacked) Ports USB2 - Industrial Grade USB Hub ▪ Variable Output / 3Amps Max ▪ Ext Port & Environmental Sensor (Relative Humidity /Temperature) ▪ ▪ Always ON / 12V Output 7/1/2019 Ultimate Powerbox v2...
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Page 4: Power Input
What is inside the box Ultimate Powerbox v2 1 x DC Cable (XT60) to Cigarette Lighter (10 fused) 1 x USB3 Cable Type B (1.8m) 1 x Environmental Sensor 4 x Power Cables (1 meter) POWER INPUT Controller can accept voltage ranges from DC 11V – 14.5V *. We strongly recommend to use a branded linear or low ripple power supply unit of 12V-13.8V DC. -
Page 5: Data Connectivity
Insert the XT60 plug on the DC power cable. Controller will initialize and the status LED will turn red after 4 seconds. (The 4 seconds wait time duration is on purpose for a new firmware upload process) * Above 14.5V the Ultimate Powerbox v2 will shut down all output ports to save your precious equipment from overvoltage. USB 3.1 HUB USB3.1 Hub implementation is an Industrial/Automotive Grade - Temperature Rated (-40°C to +80°C) USB 3.1 Super-... -
Page 6: Power Outputs
Dew Heaters. This functionality can be switched on / off from the software. Please notice: Dew heater outputs are also suitable to light a flat panel or drive your telescope’s fans. 7/1/2019 Ultimate Powerbox v2... -
Page 7: Stepper Motor Controller
STEPPER MOTOR CONTROLLER A stepper motor controller will move your focuser with absolute positioning. Backlash compensation is implemented in the firmware and can be enabled, tuned or disabled from the supplied software. An ASCOM6 focuser driver is available. 7/1/2019 Ultimate Powerbox v2... - Page 8 Controller can only drive unipolar & bipolar stepper motors. It can support max 2.4 Amps (1.2 Amp per phase). RJ45 connector is located at the front of the Ultimate Powerbox v2. Pinout can be seen at the following table: UNIPOLAR STEPPER MOTOR (RJ45 – 8PIN) CONNECTOR...
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Page 9: Status Led
A RJ12 socket (EXT) connects the temperature/humidity sensor with the Ultimate Powerbox v2 controller Important: Please ensure that the sensor is plugged into the EXT port ONLY. Do not plug the sensor to the motor output! Severe damage to the sensor might happen if you accidentally plug the sensor to motor output RESET WATCHDOG A watchdog resets the device if for any reason there is no response from the controller after two (2) seconds. -
Page 10: Frequently Asked Questions
RECOMMENDATION • We advise to buddle the Ultimate Powerbox v2 with a Compute PC Stick or a small PC cube. These tiny computers have (nowadays) sufficient power for your astrophotography requirements. • It is wise to select and use good quality and short length USB cables. - Page 11 USB hub port to supply it with enough power juice and you have your tiny PC up and running! If you don't like it after some time, buy another one with higher specs 7/1/2019 Ultimate Powerbox v2...
- Page 12 Power cable for Skywatcher EQ8 Power Supply Unit (Universal L shape Bracket or SCT Bracket) 12v/10A XT60 Plug Power cable for Skywatcher EQ6R / EQ6-AZ Device is covered by two (2) years warranty Designed and Assembled in Greece 7/1/2019 Ultimate Powerbox v2...
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