Celestron Smart DewHeater & Power Controller 4x
Elevate your observing experience with the intelligent Smart DewHeater and Power Controller 4X, a device crafted to optimize power usage and prevent dew formation on your optics. Its smart technology...
Elevate your observing experience with the intelligent Smart DewHeater and Power Controller 4X, a device crafted to optimize power usage and prevent dew formation on your optics. Its smart technology offers efficient heating control, extending battery life and enhancing your celestial viewing sessions.
Key Features:
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Intelligent Dew Prevention: Utilizes real-time data to provide just the right amount of heat, preventing dew formation on optics and extending battery life.
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Automatic Adjustments: 'Smart control' system monitors ambient conditions, adjusting power to four dew heaters for optimal efficiency.
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Versatile Compatibility: Works with Celestron Dew Heater Rings and other brands' heating bands or straps (additional thermistor accessory required).
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Comprehensive Power Management: Offers four 12V DC power output ports, including one with variable voltage, to manage power for your entire setup.
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Integrated USB Hub: Features a USB 3.2 hub with three powered USB Type A ports, allowing single-cable connection of all devices to your computer.
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Telescope Control Software Compatibility: Syncs with your Celestron telescope’s hand control or CPWI telescope control software for data viewing and manual adjustments.
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Convenient Mounting Options: Easily mounts to your telescope's dovetail or tripod leg for secure and unobtrusive placement.
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Robust Build Quality: Durable metal housing with an integrated cooling fan ensures protection and longevity of the controller's electronics.
The Smart DewHeater and Power Controller 4X stands out as an essential accessory for any serious astronomer, offering a high level of convenience, efficiency, and control over dew prevention and power management.
Specifications
| Dew Heater Ports: | 4x, ports, RCA jack, compatible with Celestron Dew Heater Rings and other 3rd party vendor heating straps |
| Thermistor ports: | 4x ports (one for each dew heater port), 2.5mm Audio jack, compatible with Celestron Dew Heater Rings and optional Celestron Thermistor |
| 12V DC power output port: | 3x ports, barrel connector jacks (5.5mm/2.1mm), 7A max for each port |
| Variable DC Power Output Port: | 3V-12V variable output, barrel connector jack (5.5mm/2.1mm), 5A max |
| USB Port: | 3x ports, USB 3.2 Type A ports, up to 2.5A output for each |
| AUX ports: | 3x ports, allows connection to Celestron mounts for HC control, also allows connection of optional accessories |
| PC port: | USB 3.2 Type B, allows connection to PC for control with CPWI |
| 12V DC power input port: | Threaded barrel connector jack, 5.5mm/2.1mm, 10A max input |
| High current 12V DC power input port: | XT60 jack, 20A max input |
| Included power cable: | Cigarette lighter plug on one end, XT60 plug on other end, 10 ft. long, 20A fuse protected |
| Environmental sensor: | Measures ambient temperature and humidity, integrated into enclosure "bridge" to thermally isolate |
| Enclosure construction: | Aluminum with integrated fan |
| Clamp: | Fits CG-5 and CGE dovetails (also can be strapped onto tripod leg) |
| Electronic protections: | Fuse protected, reverse polarity protected, low voltage cut-off |
| Weight: | 1.4 lbs (635.02 g) |
| Dimensions: | 177.8mm x 114.3mm x 82.55mm (7" x 4.5" x 3.25") |
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