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- Page 1 POCKET POWERBOX ADVANCE Gen2 PRODUCT MANUAL Version 1.5 30-Oct-2024...
- Page 2 Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2 VERSION HISTORY Version # Implemented By Revision Reason Date Evans Souglakos 03/01/2020 Initial document George Karantzalos 30/10/2024 Manual update Page 2 of 23 Pegasus Astro – Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.11 STATUS LED ....................... 15 4.12 UPGRADABLE FIRMWARE ................... 16 STANDALONE OPERATION ..................... 16 SOFTWARE ........................... 16 ASCOM ..........................16 INDI..........................16 UNITY PLATFORM ......................16 Control tab ........................17 Page 3 of 23 Pegasus Astro – Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2... - Page 4 Graphs .......................... 18 Scheduler ........................18 N.I.N.A ..........................19 MOUNTING .......................... 20 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ....................21 RECOMMENDATIONS ......................22 </> DEVELOPMENT ....................... 23 RETURNS AND SERVICE POLICY .................... 23 Page 4 of 23 Pegasus Astro – Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2...
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Page 5: Introduction
Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Pegasus Astro Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2 1.1 PURPOSE The Pocket Powerbox Advance, or PPBADV for short, represents a noteworthy addition to our esteemed Powerbox product series. Positioned strategically between the Pocket Powerbox Micro and the Ultimate Powerbox v2/3, it is engineered to offer enhanced capabilities, including a USB3 Hub that can accommodate up to four USB ports. -
Page 6: Device Description
Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2 DEVICE DESCRIPTION 2.1 DESIGN OVERVIEW Power output view USB HUB and Adjustable output view EXT port view Page 6 of 23 Pegasus Astro – Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2... -
Page 7: Feature List
▪ Auto Tune Dew Heater Channels ▪ Reverse Polarity Protection ▪ USB / PC Controlled or Standalone Operation out of the box ▪ Lightweight and extremely compact aluminum enclosure Page 7 of 23 Pegasus Astro – Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2... -
Page 8: Setup And Operation
▪ To establish seamless communication with the device, please visit our official website at https://pegasusastro.com. Download the Unity software package, which includes all requisite ASCOM drivers, to facilitate connectivity with the PPB Adv Gen2. Click here to download Unity Platform: https://pegasusastro.com/download/ Page 8 of 23 Pegasus Astro – Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2... -
Page 9: In Depth Device Overview
4.1 POWER INPUT PPB Micro accepts a voltage range from DC 11.0V – 14.5V * ❖ Above 14.5V the Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2 will shut down all outputs to save your precious equipment from over-voltage. ❖ Below 10V the Pocket Powerbox will shut down all outputs to prevent any voltage under-run issue (firmware v2.3 and above) -
Page 10: Data Connectivity
USB High Power Output ▪ USB Port 1 or USB Port2 can deliver up to 5Volts / 3Amps of current. RPI3/4 can directly receive power from these two USB ports. Page 10 of 23 Pegasus Astro – Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2... -
Page 11: Power Outputs
The algorithm consults the dew point and the current draw of the heaters and tunes the power levels every 10 seconds. ❖ Dew heater outputs are also suitable to light a flat panel or spin your telescope’s fans. Page 11 of 23 Pegasus Astro – Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2... -
Page 12: Built-In Power Sensors
▪ The variable output does not have a dedicated current meter. However, its current consumption is measured with the global / input current meter. Page 12 of 23 Pegasus Astro – Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2... -
Page 13: Adjustable Output
You can use a wide range of our Battery Couplers (Nikon / Canon / Fuji / Sony) to provide constant power to your DSLR / Mirrorless camera. If you use this output for battery couplers you must set it to 8 Volts. https://pegasusastro.com/products/battery-couplers/ Page 13 of 23 Pegasus Astro – Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2... -
Page 14: Environmental Sensor
A RJ12 socket connects the temperature/humidity sensor with the Pocket Powerbox Micro controller. You can monitor in real time the temperature, humidity and dew point in Unity platform dashboard Page 14 of 23 Pegasus Astro – Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2... -
Page 15: Reset Watchdog
4.10 EXT PORT EXT (expansion) port is available for device expansion. This RJ12 socket allows the connectivity of current and future Pegasus Astro products. Plugged devices can be controlled from Pocket Powerbox Unity Platform or a dedicated ASCOM driver. The device supports the eXternal Motor Controller 4.11 STATUS LED... -
Page 16: Upgradable Firmware
Unity platform. STANDALONE OPERATION Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2 can work “out of the box” as a standalone device. Just plug the cables, setup the “autodew” functionality and every time you boot the device, it will retrieve your settings. So, if you don’t like to connect to a PC every time, you don’t have to. Simple as that! Default factory standalone settings are: •... -
Page 17: Control Tab
Startup Configuration Set the Startup state of Quad 12V outputs and Adjustable output Configuration tab Profile Setup device custom name Info • Firmware version • Device serial number and revision Page 17 of 23 Pegasus Astro – Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2... -
Page 18: Dashboard
Monitor in real time Environmental conditions and Power metrics. Graphs Exportable Environmental conditions and Power metrics graphs Scheduler A built-in scheduler lets you add tasks at specific dates and times. Page 18 of 23 Pegasus Astro – Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2... - Page 19 Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2 N.I.N.A Follow the generic N.I.N.A. device connect guide to connect your Pegasus Astro device. PPB Micro can be connected as a Switch and as a Weather device. https://pegasusastro.com/troubleshooting/unityplatform-troubleshooting- guide/#a5ff6a48d96516df8 Page 19 of 23 Pegasus Astro – Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2...
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Page 20: Mounting
Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2 MOUNTING Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2 has a pair of M3-threaded holes on the bottom cover spaced 27.5mm apart. (blue/black enclosure) Check out Pegasus Astro mounting accessories https://pegasusastro.com/products/mounting- accessories/ PPB Adv Gen2 is compatible with: ▪ Pegasus Astro A-Plate SKU: PEG-APLATE ▪... -
Page 21: Technical Specification
-40 to 80°C temperature readings ±0.5°C accuracy Max 3Amps, 3,5,7,8,9,12 Volt (Adjustable from software), Camera / DSLR Output 2.1mm Center Positive Voltmeter Measures 5 – 15V Dimensions 100mm x 71mm x 24mm Weight 250 grams Page 21 of 23 Pegasus Astro – Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2... -
Page 22: Recommendations
-40°C to +80°C, coupled with the ability to withstand humidity levels of up to 99%, this device has been engineered to excel even in the most challenging of climates. Page 22 of 23 Pegasus Astro – Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2... -
Page 23: Development
Device is covered by two (2) years warranty For detailed information on returns and service policy follow the link below https://pegasusastro.com/returns/ Designed and assembled in Greece For any questions, feedback and support please contact: support@pegasusastro.com Page 23 of 23 Pegasus Astro – Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2...
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