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- Page 1 VERSION 1.1 JANUARY 3, 2020 POCKET POWERBOX MICRO PRODUCT MANUAL BY PEGASUS ASTRO [COMPANY ADDRESS]...
- Page 2 INTRO Thank you for purchasing our products. Pocket Powerbox Micro (in short PPBMicro) is suitable for the “grab and go” astronomer / photographer. Device can provide up to 10 Amps of electric current, has four 12V outputs, two dew heater channels, a variable voltage output and an external environmental sensor to constantly monitor relative humidity and ambient temperature.
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Page 3: Design Overview
DESIGN OVERVIEW The images below show all views of the Pocket Powerbox Micro. 1/3/2020 Pocket Powerbox Micro... - Page 4 What is inside the box 1 x DC Cable (2.1mm) to Cigarette Lighter (8A Pocket Powerbox Micro 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 (RJ12 port).
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Page 5: Power Input
POWER INPUT Controller accepts a voltage range from DC 11.0V – 14.5V * * Above 14.5V the Pocket Powerbox Micro will shut down all outputs to save your precious equipment from over-voltage. • We strongly recommend you use our certified “Pegasus Astro 12V/10A power supply”... - Page 6 >> Please make sure that you will not accidentally plug DC input to the ADJ Output << ENVIRONMENTAL SENSOR The stock probe is an external temperature / humidity sensor which is attached to the controller. It comes with length of 50cm cable. Probe measures: 1/3/2020 Pocket Powerbox Micro...
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Page 7: Status Led
-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 Micro 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 –... - Page 8 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). 1/3/2020 Pocket Powerbox Micro...
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Page 9: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I upgrade the firmware? Yes, device has been designed to support firmware upgrade for future features or bug fixes. When it is time the software will pop up a notification. 1/3/2020 Pocket Powerbox Micro... - Page 10 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 External Motor Controller Device is covered by two (2) years warranty Designed and Assembled in Greece 1/3/2020 Pocket Powerbox Micro...