Pegasus Astro POCKET POWERBOX Product Manual

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VERSION 1.2
JULY 27, 2019
POCKET POWERBOX
PRODUCT MANUAL
BY PEGASUS ASTRO
[COMPANY ADDRESS]

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  • Page 1 VERSION 1.2 JULY 27, 2019 POCKET POWERBOX PRODUCT MANUAL BY PEGASUS ASTRO [COMPANY ADDRESS]...
  • Page 2: Controller Care

    INTRO Thank you for purchasing our Pegasus Astro – Pocket Powerbox. Pocket Powerbox (in short PPB) is suitable for the “grab and go” astronomer / photographer. Device can provide 10 Amps of electric power, has four 12V outputs, two dew heater channels, a 8V DSLR/Camera power output and an environmental sensor to constantly monitor humidity and temperature.
  • Page 3 8V DSL Output , 2.1mm, Center Pin Positive ▪ 2 x Channel 12V PWM Duty Cycle Outputs – For ▪ dew heaters / flatbox / fans (6 Amps each) USB type B Input ▪ Stereo 3.5mm socket, Environmental Sensor ▪ 7/27/2019 Pocket Powerbox...
  • Page 4: Power Input

    Insert the 2.1mm plug on the DC power cable. Controller will initialize and the status LED will turn solid red after 4 seconds. (The 4 seconds wait time duration is on purpose for a new firmware upload process) * Above 14.5V the Pocket Powerbox will shut down all 12V output ports to save your precious equipment from overvoltage. DATA CONNECTIVITY A USB2 Type B port at the side of the unit accepts the USB cable for PC connection.
  • Page 5 12V POWER OUTPUTS Pocket Powerbox device has: Four (4) 12V DC unregulated outputs. All outputs are driven by a single Smart Mosfet, capable to deliver up ▪ to 10 Amps of current (in total). This mosfet incorporates a broad range of smart features like diagnose and protection.
  • Page 6: Status Led

    The unit automatically detects the presence of the probe and gets temperature readings every 15 seconds. A mini stereo socket connects the temperature/humidity sensor with the Pocket Powerbox controller. Note: Please ensure that the sensor is plugged into the sensor port before powering up the device.
  • Page 7: Frequently Asked Questions

    109mm x 74mm x 25mm Weight 250 grams FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer What kind of power supply do I need? We strongly suggest to use a good linear 12V / 10A branded power supply. Cheap units will lead to 7/27/2019 Pocket Powerbox...
  • Page 8 2meters (6feet) to reduce voltage drops. I would like to use the Pocket Powerbox to my remote We have good news for you. The device has a observatory. What if the device freezes for some...

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