Pocket Powerbox Advance GEN2

He Pocket Powerbox Advance is a welcome addition to the range Powerbox . It sits proudly between the Pocket and the Ultimate Powerbox and is designed to incorporate more advanced features than the Pocket Powerbox into a superior, more compact design.

Features of the Pocket Powerbox Advance

• Total distributed current of 12 A
• Adjustable output (3, 5, 8, 9 or 12V) / 3A (switchable: on/off), provides power to your DSLR / mirrorless camera
• 1 USB power port (up to 3A), suitable for a Raspberry PI 3/4
• Port (RJ12) for external accessories (such as an external focus controller)
• 2 channels for PWM (pulse width modulation) accessories, such as interchangeable protection devices, and RCA (level adjustment by software )
• Humidity and temperature sensor (included)
• Automatic control of interchangeable protection devices
• Polarity reversal protection
• Easy control via USB/PC, or stand-alone operation
• Lightweight and extremely compact aluminum housing.

4 12 V DC outputs for your equipment

A powerful MOSFET transistor provides the electrical current for your equipment. All outputs can be connected and disconnected at the same time. The driver is designed for a maximum current of 12 A.

Adjustable regulated output

An adjustable output is best suited for operating a DSLR or mirrorless camera. You can adjust the voltage to different values ​​(3, 5, 8, 9 or 12 V). Various battery adapters for Canon, Nikon, Sony, FUJI cameras are available as optional accessories.

Integrated ammeter and voltmeter

An accurate voltmeter displays the input voltage in real time. If it exceeds 14 V, the current input is cut off instantly to protect your equipment. An ammeter at the input records the total current drawn. There are also 3 additional ammeters, one for the 12V outputs and the other two for the interchangeable protection channels. This allows you to control the energy consumption of your equipment in detail.

Autonomous operation

The Pocket Powerbox Advance is “out of the box” as a stand-alone unit. Simply plug in your equipment and you're ready to go. Since you will not have to connect a PC for each operation if you do not want to. As simple as that!

2 channels for PWM accessories

Two pulse width modulation (PWM) connections can power your “hungry” interchangeable devices. Condensation on equipment will no longer ruin a clear night. These connections can be conveniently controlled remotely from your laptop using the software including. The controller can automatically adjust the heating power of the equipment by reading the environmental sensor and calculating the dew point. Simply click “Auto” and leave precise control of your interchangeable protection units in the hands of the Powerbox.

External environmental sensor

An external temperature and humidity sensor is included to measure the exact environmental conditions at your location. Temperature, humidity and dew point measurements are displayed on the software .

Compact aluminum housing

The Pocket Powerbox Advance is housed in a high-quality, durable casing made of blue anodized aluminum. This case measures 100mm x 71mm x 24mm and weighs 250g.

Full compatibility with ASCOM 6 and INDI

The Pocket Powerbox Advance is fully compatible with the ASCOM 6 platform. In combination with the main program that works as a server, you can use the latest ASCOM 6.4 drivers to read environmental parameters using software compatible recording devices, such as Sequence Generator Pro/MaximDL ( ASCOM Observing Conditions ), and turn the 12V outputs on or off (ASCOM switches).

The Pocket Powerbox Advance is also fully INDI compatible – pair it with a Stellarmate or any other device that can use INDI.

LED power status indicator and error message

The warning LED can flash in different patterns to warn you of power problems, such as too low or too high input voltage. Although it is very dim, if desired you can turn off the LED using the software .

Reverse polarity protection

The unit has been equipped with reverse polarity protection. It will save you a night of observing if you accidentally connect the power supply with the wrong polarity.

watchdog

A hardware Watchdog restarts the unit if connection to the controller is lost for more than 2 seconds for any reason. It's a nice feature in the unlikely event that the controller crashes. If you are using a remote observatory you can be sure that everything will always work as expected!

Firmware updatable

He firmware The unit can be updated to implement future features and bug fixes.

Scope of delivery:

• Pocket Powerbox Advance Controller
• External temperature and humidity sensor
• USB3 type B cable (1.8 m).

Generation 2

The Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2 Now allows you to connect up to 4 USB devices: 2 USB2 ports and 2 USB3 ports with a built-in powered USB3 hub (USB3 ports are compatible with USB2 devices).