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- Page 1 VERSION 1.1 MAY 20, 2020 POCKET POWERBOX ADVANCE PRODUCT MANUAL BY PEGASUS ASTRO [COMPANY ADDRESS]...
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Page 2: Design Overview
INTRO Thank you for purchasing our Pegasus Astro – Pocket Powerbox Advance. Pocket Powerbox Advance (in short PPBADV) is suitable for the “grab and go” astronomer / photographer. Device can provide up to 12 Amps of electric current, has four 12V outputs, a quad port USB3 Hub, two dew heater channels, a variable voltage output and an external environmental sensor to constantly monitor relative humidity and ambient temperature. - Page 3 Front View Back View Side View 5/20/2020 Pocket Powerbox Advance...
- Page 4 What is inside the box 1 x DC Cable (2.1mm) to Cigarette Lighter Pocket Powerbox Advance (8A fused) 4 x Power Cables (1 meter) 1 x USB2 Cable Type B (1.8m) 1 x Environmental Sensor (RJ12) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Plug the external environmental sensor into EXT port.
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Page 5: Power Input
Controller can accept voltage ranges from DC 12V – 14.5V *. >> We strongly recommend you use our certified “Pegasus Astro 12V power supply” << A 13.8V lead (or calcium/lead) battery is also recommended. Please use a power supply that can provide at least 6 Amps of current. -
Page 6: Power Outputs
A 2.1mm output provide 3-12V and 3A of current (max). This regulated output is configured to 3V by default. You can adjust the voltage of this output via the supplied software to 3, 5, 8, 9 or 12 Volt levels. Setting is stored in controller’s memory and is automatically retrieved during boot. 5/20/2020 Pocket Powerbox Advance... - Page 7 -40 to 80°C temperature readings ±0.5°C accuracy The unit automatically detects the presence of the probe and polls for temperature readings every 15 seconds. A RJ12 socket connects the temperature/humidity sensor with the Pocket Powerbox Advance controller. RESET WATCHDOG A watchdog resets the device if for any reason there is no response from the controller after two (2) seconds. A neat feature in the unlikely event of a microcontroller freeze –...
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Page 8: Status Led
Pay extra attention of you are using a “step up voltage converter” in the DC input. You need at least 6 Amps to power all of your devices. (We don’t recommend step up converters – buy a good battery or a check our certified 12V/10A power supply). 5/20/2020 Pocket Powerbox Advance... -
Page 9: Frequently Asked Questions
Device will not power on and of course will not allow any voltage to flow to outputs. Can I upgrade the firmware? Of course, device has been designed to support firmware upgrade for future features or bug fixes. 5/20/2020 Pocket Powerbox Advance... - Page 10 Power cable for Skywatcher EQ8 Power Supply Unit Cameras (Wide range of types for 12v/10A 2.1mm Plug NIKON/Canon/Sony/Fuji cameras Power cable for Skywatcher EQ6R / EQ6-AZ Dovetail Brackets Mini Factor PC Top Plate (Coming Soon) (Coming Soon) External Motor Controller 5/20/2020 Pocket Powerbox Advance...
- Page 11 Device is covered by two (2) years warranty Designed and Assembled in Greece 5/20/2020 Pocket Powerbox Advance...