The Ultimate Powerbox v3 is the successor to the proven Ultimate Powerbox. It now has a total of 6x USB 3.1 hubs, allowing you to switch each USB port on/off individually. It also features more power outputs, more short-circuit protection, a new stepper motor controller - which can control any focus motor available on the market - and an expansion port for additional PegasusAstro instruments!
If you are tired of carrying multiple power supplies and struggling with a mess of power and data cables, then the Ultimate Powerbox 3 is the perfect solution for your problem. It is based on the idea of designing a single box that can supply enough power to all your instruments. This eliminates unnecessary cables that can interfere with your mount and telescope. There is now only a single power and data cable to the box, which is mounted on your instrument and supplies all instruments from there.
The Ultimate Powerbox v3 includes:
6 x 12V DC outputs for your equipment
A powerful Mosfet transistor provides the electrical power for your equipment. All outputs can be switched on and off simultaneously and are protected against short circuits. The controller is designed for a maximum current of 7A per Mosfet, and the power, current and voltage of each output is read in real time by the supplied software.
Built-in power meter: A precise current and voltage meter (maximum current 24A) measures the parameters of your power supply up to 200 times per second. This data can be read out in the software. If the input voltage exceeds 13.8V, the power supply is immediately switched off and your equipment is protected.
Total power supply of 20A
The controller is designed for a maximum current of 20A.
Standalone operation
The Pocket Powerbox Advance can be used "out of the box" as a standalone instrument. Simply connect your equipment and you are ready to go. Your AutoDew settings are automatically saved and loaded each time the instrument is booted. So if you want to avoid having to connect a PC every time you operate the instrument, that's no problem. It's that simple. In the software, you can also read out data, set exchange protection devices and name outputs.
6x active industrial-grade USB high-speed hub: This USB hub ensures that all your USB connections work smoothly at temperatures from -40°C to +80°C. In addition, each output can be switched ON/OFF individually from the software. All USB ports are protected against short circuits and overcurrent.
Stepper motor control: This allows you to control your focuser with precision. Simply connect a Pegasus Unipolar motor or a fully compatible Rigel, Robofocus or Moonlight motor. Backlash compensation is already implemented in the firmware and can be activated and adjusted. An ASCOM6-compatible driver is available.
2 channels for PWM accessories
Two connections for pulse width modulation (PWM) can power your "thirsty" frost protection devices. Never again let a clear night be ruined by equipment freezing up. These connections can be conveniently controlled remotely from your laptop using the included software. The controller can automatically adjust the heating power of the instruments by reading the environmental sensor and calculating the dew point. Simply click on "Auto" and leave the precise control of your frost protection devices to the Powerbox.
ASCOM 6 fully supported: The Ultimate Powerbox fully supports ASCOM6. In combination with PegasusAstro's software, which functions as a server, you can use the latest ASCOM 6.3 drivers for the following functions:
- Control of stepper motors
- Reading environmental measurements for supported software (such as Sequence Generator Pro)
- Switching all 12V outputs on and off
- WLAN
External mounting brackets support mounting on Losmandy / Vixen rails: PegasusAstro sells an optional mounting bracket ("A-Plate") to mount the Ultimate Powerbox on a Losmandy or Vixen rail. It can be screwed onto the top of the instrument and holds it to your telescope.
LED status light for power and error messages
The LED can flash in different patterns to warn you of problems with the power supply (e.g. input voltage too low or too high). It is very dim, but if you still want to turn off the LED, this can be done using the software.
External environmental sensor
An external temperature and humidity sensor is included in the scope of delivery. Measure the exact environmental conditions at your location. Temperature, humidity and dew point measurements are displayed in the software.
USB3 connectivity: The controller is built directly into the USB hub. No extra cable is required. Simply connect the box to your laptop and you're ready to go.
Protection against polarity reversal
The instrument is equipped with reverse polarity protection. This will save your night of observation if you accidentally connect the power supply with the wrong polarity.
Watchdog
A hardware watchdog resets the device if the connection to the controller is interrupted for more than 2 seconds for any reason. A cool feature in the unlikely event that the controller freezes - if you use a remote observatory, you can be sure that everything will always work as expected!
Upgradable firmware
The instrument's firmware can be updated to implement future features and bug fixes.
Many interesting features in a small instrument!
