Pegasus Astro ULTIMATE POWERBOX V2 Product Manual
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- Page 1 VERSION 2.0 FEBRUARY 1, 2021 ULTIMATE POWERBOX V2 PRODUCT MANUAL BY PEGASUS ASTRO [COMPANY ADDRESS]...
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Page 2: Design Overview
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. Our idea is one enclosure that makes available a sufficient number of amperes. - 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 Adjustable Output (3-12V) / 3Amps Max Ext Port & Environmental Sensor (Relative Humidity /Temperature) Always ON / 12V Output 2/1/2021 Ultimate Powerbox v2...
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Page 5: Power Input
What is inside the box Ultimate Powerbox v2 1 x DC Cable (XT60) to Cigarette Lighter (10 fused) Pack of 4 Power Cables (1 meter / 3 1 x USB3 Cable Type B (1.8m / 5.9 1 x Environmental Sensor... -
Page 6: Data Connectivity
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 protect your precious equipment from overvoltage. -
Page 7: Power Output S
(center pin positive) retrieved from EEPROM during UPBv2 boot. One 12V DC unregulated output – Always ON Voltage type Port 12V-13.8V DC unregulated 5.5 x 2.1mm DC Power Jack / rated up to 8Amps (center pin positive) 2/1/2021 Ultimate Powerbox v2... - Page 8 • A DC voltmeter is installed after controller’s power input. (Measures 5 – 15 Volts) • A current meter is installed after controller’s power input. (Measures 0 – 30 Amps) 2/1/2021 Ultimate Powerbox v2...
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Page 9: Stepper Motor Controller
EXT PORT An 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. - Page 10 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 PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 3 COIL 1+ PIN 4 COIL 1- PIN 5...
- Page 11 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 output! Severe damage to the sensor might happen if you accidentally plug the sensor to motor output.
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Page 12: Status Led
Optionally, we provide a pair of brackets in order to achieve that. Grip the plate on the telescope or under your mount’s saddle. SMALL FACTOR PC BASE PLATE FOR UPBV2 An anodized aluminum base plate to securely mount your small factor PC (e.g Intel NUC) on the UPBv2. 2/1/2021 Ultimate Powerbox v2... - Page 13 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.
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Page 14: Frequently Asked Questions
What if I accidentally short-circuit an output? Ultimate Powerbox v2 has an internal protection for all outputs. In less that 5 milliseconds it will cut off the power of this output and a warning message will be appeared on the software screen. - Page 15 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 specifications. 2/1/2021 Ultimate Powerbox v2...
- Page 16 Bracket) EQ6R / EQ6-AZ Stepper Motor Cable for Starlight MSM Stepper Motor Cable for 20/30/35 & Rigel nStep Motors (RJ45 Small Factor PC Base Plate for Starlight HSM 20/30/35 Motors to RJ12) (RJ45 to RJ45) UPBv2 2/1/2021 Ultimate Powerbox v2...
- Page 17 Device is covered by two (2) years warranty Designed and Assembled in Greece APPENDIX This page is left intentionally blank 2/1/2021 Ultimate Powerbox v2...
- Page 18 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- 2/1/2021 Ultimate Powerbox v2...
- Page 19 White Orange White Orange Orange Orange White Green White Green Coil A+ Coil A+ Blue Blue Coil A- Coil A- White Blue White Blue Coil B+ Coil B+ Green Green Coil B- Coil B- White Brown Brown 2/1/2021 Ultimate Powerbox v2...
- Page 20 Pegasus Motor Focus Kit (v1/v2) Pegasus Motor Focus Kit requires a common straight RJ45 to RJ45 network cable 2/1/2021 Ultimate Powerbox v2...