Feature List
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Expandable to 4 + 2 x 12V DC Power outlets for your equipment.
(A single channel to switch all four outputs ON/OFF via software and Dew Heater outputs can be switched also to constant 12V)
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10 Amps (120W) of total distributed current
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Built-in powered USB3 Hub (2 x USB3.1 Ports & 2 x USB2 Ports available).
(USB3 ports are backward compatible with USB2 devices)
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USB Ports can deliver up to 3Amps – Suitable for Raspberry PI 3/4 power.
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Integrated ambient temperature and humidity sensor.
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2 Channels PWM Dew Heaters – 2.1mm outputs.
(Adjust power levels via software).
Pair of cable adapters from DC 2.1 to RCA is included in box.
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Automatic adjusment of Dew Heater outputs.
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Power, current, and input voltage meter.
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Reverse Polarity Protection.
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USB / PC Controlled or Standalone Operation out of the box.
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Losmandy and Vixen Clamp.
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Available pucks for popular 3rd party mounts. (RST, EQ6, AM5)


Monitor your electric power
An Amp-meter placed after the DC input reports the total electric current and voltage levels. This allows you to easily monitor your equipment’s detailed and overall power consumption.
More than 10A of total electric current
Device is designed with careful consideration of the total current requirements of astrophotography equipment. It can output up to 10 Amps of electric current and offers multiple output channels, each with a specified current rating, allowing users to safely power a variety of devices simultaneously. Whether it’s your telescope mount, cameras, filter wheels, or other accessories, this powerbox ensures that the total current drawn does not exceed its maximum capacity, thereby preventing overloads and potential damage to your valuable equipment.
The powerbox has been designed to output up to 10 Amps of electric current. Please note that a typical backyard astrophotographic setup requires 5-7 Amps

Built-in USB3.1 Hub – 2 x USB3 & 2 x USB2 Ports

USB High Power Outputs
USB Port s provides up to 3 Amps of current. You can connect any device that requires 5V. E.g a Raspberry PI 3/4 or Intel Compute Stick M3/M5 can receive power from this specific port.
A powered MTT (Multi Transaction Translator) USB3 Hub at the back of the device provides:
- 2 x USB3 SuperSpeed Ports.
- 2 x USB2 High-Speed Ports.
The new SuperSpeed hubs operate in parallel with the USB 2.0 controller, so 5 Gbps SuperSpeed data transfers are not affected by slower USB 2.0 traffic.
USB Port Configuration under PPBADV Gen2
- USB Port1 supports USB2 & USB3 devices
- USB Port2 supports USB2 & USB3 devices
- USB Port3 supports USB2 devices
- USB Port4 supports USB2 devices