Pegasus Astro ULTIMATE POWERBOX V2 Product Manual
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- Page 1 VERSION 1.2 JULY 27, 2019 ULTIMATE POWERBOX V2 PRODUCT MANUAL BY PEGASUS ASTRO [COMPANY ADDRESS]...
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Page 2: Controller Care
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 7/27/2019 Ultimate Powerbox v2...
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Page 5: What Is Inside The Box
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. 7/27/2019... -
Page 6: Data Connectivity
Each USB port can switch voltage and data ON or OFF via the supplied software. DATA CONNECTIVITY A USB3 Type B port at the back of the unit accepts the USB cable for PC connection. A 1.8m USB3 type B cable is supplied in the package. 7/27/2019 Ultimate Powerbox v2... -
Page 7: 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. 7/27/2019 Ultimate Powerbox v2... - Page 8 EXT PORT A RJ12 expansion port is available for future devices. Expansion Port allows the connectivity of current and future Pegasus Astro Products. Plugged devices can be controlled from UPB software (ASCOM /INDI / Standalone). • Expansion port can accept wide range of future devices, simultaneously. A Hub device will be available as an optional accessory in order to allow this.
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Page 9: Stepper Motor Controller
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... -
Page 10: Status Led
The unit automatically detects the presence of the probe and gets temperature readings every 15 seconds. 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... - Page 11 Grip the plate on the telescope or under your mount’s saddle. SMALL FACTOR PC BASE PLATE FOR UPBV2 An anodised aluminium base plate to securely mount your small factor PC (e.g Intel NUC) on the UPBv2. 7/27/2019 Ultimate Powerbox v2...
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Page 12: Frequently Asked Questions
RECOMMENDATION • We advise to buddle the Ultimate Powerbox v2 with a Compute PC Stick or a small factor PC. 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 13 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 7/27/2019 Ultimate Powerbox v2...
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Page 14: Optional Accessories
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 7/27/2019 Ultimate Powerbox v2... - Page 15 APPENDIX This page is left intentionally blank 7/27/2019 Ultimate Powerbox v2...
- Page 16 Please note that RJ12 fits to RJ45 UPBv2 / DMFC motor output and works successfully Pin Number RJ12 (Pegasus Controller) RJ45 (HSM Motor) White White Black Black Coil A+ Coil A+ Green Green Coil A- Coil A- Yellow Yellow Coil B+ Coil B+ Blue Blue Coil B- Coil B- 7/27/2019 Ultimate Powerbox v2...
- Page 17 RJ45 (Pegasus Controller) RJ45 (HSM Motor) White-Orange White-Orange Orange Orange White-Green Blue Coil A+ CoilA- Blue White-Brown Coil A- White-Blue Brown Coil B+ Green White-Green Coil B- CoilA+ White-Brown White-Blue Coil B+ Brown Green Coil B- 7/27/2019 Ultimate Powerbox v2...
- Page 18 Pegasus Motor Focus Kit (v1/v2) Pegasus Motor Focus Kit requires a common straight RJ45 to RJ45 network cable 7/27/2019 Ultimate Powerbox v2...