Pegasus Astro Ultimate Powerbox v3 (UPBv3)

A USB 3.1 Hub controller guarantees seamless functionality for this USB hub across a wide temperature range, spanning from -40°C to +80°C.

One notable attribute of this hub is its capacity to enable individual ON/OFF control for each USB port via software manipulation. This feature proves particularly advantageous in situations where a device becomes unresponsive and necessitates reconnection during inclement conditions, such as a cold night.

To address such scenarios, one can conveniently identify the problematic port and initiate a recycling process through the ON/OFF switch within our software interface. This streamlined solution ensures optimal user experience and ease of operation.

Smart Mosfet Transistors: Six powerful Smart Mosfet transistors, each capable of delivering up to 6 Amps of current, provide reliable electrical power to your valuable equipment.

Advanced Port Protections: The UPBv3 features sophisticated short circuit and per-port overload protections. In the event of an issue, power is immediately cut, and incident reports are sent to our software for your peace of mind.

Premium Metal Output Sockets: Crafted for stability and quality, our premium metal output sockets securely hold your extension power cables while delivering the power you need.

Built-in Power Sensors

Voltmeter and Amp Meter: The UPBv3 is equipped with a highly accurate voltmeter and an amp meter capable of measuring currents up to 20A. These instruments provide real-time monitoring of your power input, ensuring you have full visibility into your device’s power consumption.

Automatic Overvoltage Protection: To safeguard your valuable equipment, the UPBv3 is designed with an automatic overvoltage protection mechanism. If the input voltage exceeds 14.5V, the system responds swiftly by instantly cutting off power, providing a robust shield against potential damage.

Always-ON 12V Outputs: The UPBv3 features 2 dedicated Always-ON 12V outputs, augmenting the total 12V outputs to an impressive 10. When combined with the 2 adjustable outputs, configured to 12V, you can harness a grand total of 10 outlets, providing unparalleled power distribution.

Adjustable Voltage Step Down Output: Offering precise control, the UPBv3 boasts 1 adjustable voltage step-down output, adaptable within the range of 3V to 12V and delivering up to 3 Amps of power.

Adjustable Voltage Step Up Output: Equipped with 1 adjustable voltage step-up output, this feature allows seamless regulation from 12V to 24V, with a formidable power output of up to 4 Amps.

Switch Relay: The UPBv3 is equipped with a robust switch relay, providing the capability to effortlessly control and manage third-party equipment with ease.

Environmental Sensor: Integrated within the device is an ambient temperature and relative humidity sensor. This sensor continuously monitors environmental conditions, providing real-time insights and automatically adjusting the heat intensity of your Dew strips for optimal performance.

Silent and Low-Vibration Stepper Motor Control

Focus with great accuracy and tranquility with our Stepper Motor Controller. This innovative controller is engineered for the exacting task of moving your drawtube with utmost precision, all while operating silently and generating minimal vibration.

Compatibility Beyond Boundaries

Our controller seamlessly interfaces with a wide range of stepper motor options in the market, accommodating both unipolar and bipolar designs. Whether you’re utilizing a Pegasus Motor Focus Kit, Rigel, Robofocus, Moonlight, or Starlight motor, our controller is your trusted companion for achieving unparalleled focusing accuracy.

ASCOM Alpaca outshines classic ASCOM drivers with its platform independence, modern web standards, streamlined installation, remote control capabilities, extensibility, and open-source options. This ensures superior compatibility and user-friendly performance, making it the preferred choice for advanced astronomy applications.

The Ultimate Powerbox v3 comes equipped with an integrated web server that seamlessly communicates with Alpaca clients natively. This integration enhances the user experience by providing easy access to telescope focus control through ASCOM Alpaca but also monitoring from any device with a web browser such as a smart phone.

Upon connecting to the Ultimate Powerbox v3 hotspot, the device control is automatically spawned for immediate use. Furthermore, you can conveniently access it from any web browser by simply typing “upbv3.local” in the address bar.

This feature is operating system-independent and functions seamlessly alongside USB control and the EZY hand controller plug-in, providing flexibility and convenience for users across various setups.

Experience comprehensive control over every aspect of the device through our Unity platform.

Manage power outputs, USB outputs, motor focus position, and access detailed environmental metrics and session graphs with unparalleled ease.

Supplied software offers robust data logging capabilities, capturing essential metrics including voltage, current, temperature, and relative humidity readings. This comprehensive record-keeping ensures you have a detailed account of your night’s conditions. With user-friendly features, such as zoomable plots and effortless export options in both PNG image and CSV text formats, you can easily analyise and preserve your data

Take command of your power and USB ports with the UPBv3’s advanced functionality. You can enable or disable each individual port by configuring a timer to suit your needs. Moreover, the UPBv3 lets you create and manage groups of ports for added convenience and control.

Configuration of your start up settings is effortless. You have the flexibility to define which outputs, whether power or USB, should activate upon start up, and which should remain in the OFF state.

These customized settings are securely stored in the system’s memory, ensuring that your preferences are preserved and readily applied each time your system initializes.

The device incorporates a hardware watchdog mechanism that provides an extra layer of reliability. In the rare event that the controller fails to respond for a duration of three seconds, this watchdog feature steps in to automatically reset the device.

This invaluable feature ensures continuous operation, particularly critical for remote observatories. With the hardware watchdog in place, you can have peace of mind, knowing that even in the unlikely event of a controller freeze, swift recovery is assured, preserving the integrity of your remote observatory operations.

Firmware is designed with flexibility in mind, enabling re-programming via either the USB or Wi-Fi connection using upgrade software. This feature ensures that your device is prepared for future upgrades that may become available.

We greatly value feedback from our customers, and our commitment to continuous improvement means that we regularly update the firmware and software to introduce new features and enhancements.

The UPBv3 enclosure is VESA mount compatible, featuring strategically placed screw holes that enable seamless stacking of devices like the Intel NUC alongside the Ultimate Powerbox v3.

Device supports the 75mm x 75mm & 100mm x 100mm (2.95in. x 2.95in. or 3.94in. x 3.94in.) M4 threaded pattern of VESA.

The Ultimate Powerbox v3 offers comprehensive support for ASCOM6. When paired with our Unity Software, which operates as a server, you can harness the power of our latest ASCOM 6 drivers to:

Precise Stepper Motor Control (ASCOM Focuser): Achieve precise control over stepper motors for accurate focusing.

Environmental Settings Integration: Seamlessly pass environmental data to compatible software such as Sequence Generator Pro, MaximDL, or NINA (ASCOM ObservingConditions).

Effortless Device Management: Utilize ASCOM Switches within software like NINA, SGPro or MaximDL to conveniently switch ON or OFF all 12V outputs or USB Ports, streamlining device management with ease.

The UPBv3 boasts full compatibility with ASCOM Alpaca, featuring a built-in Wi-Fi webserver that communicates seamlessly using the ASCOM Alpaca native protocol for its focuser, switches, and observing conditions functionalities.

UPBv3 currently supports Focus and Observing Conditions driver via Alpaca.

The Ultimate Powerbox v3 is fully supported with NINA.

Attach the Ultimate Powerbox 3 effortlessly onto our optional A-Plate mounting accessory (PEG-APLATE) using the provided 4 x M3 screws.

Upgrade your telescope setup with our Universal Single Clamp (PEG-USCLAMP)! Just use the 4 x M3 screws provided to attach it directly onto the Ultimate Powerbox v3. Once secured, you can easily mount it onto your telescope assembly with the dual VIxen and Losmandy 3” clamp.

Introducing the Pegasus Astro Spider Clamp (PEG-SPIDERCLAMP), your solution for securing and safeguarding power and data cables against snags and connector damage.

Specifically designed for the Ultimate Powerbox v3, this clamp ensures cable protection. Plus, it offers the convenience of directly plugging and securing small-factor PCs like the Intel NUC, MELE, or any VESA-compatible device (75x75mm and 100x100mm) onto the UPBv3.