PegasusAstro Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2

The Pocket Powerbox Advance, or PPBADV for short, represents a noteworthy addition to our esteemed Powerbox product series. Positioned strategically between the Pocket Powerbox Micro and the Ultimate Powerbox v2/3, it is engineered to offer enhanced capabilities, including a notable USB Hub that can accommodate up to four USB ports.

Feature List

• 4 x 12V DC Power outlets for your equipment (A single channel to switch all four outputs ON/OFF via software)
• 12 Amps of total distributed current

• Adjustable Output (3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12Volt) / 3Amps (Can be switched ON/OFF) Power your DSLR / Mirrorless camera

• Embedded Powered USB3 Hub – 2 x USB2 Ports & 2 x USB3 Ports Available (USB3 ports are backwards compatible with USB2 devices)

• 1 x Power USB Port (up to 3Amps) – Suitable for Raspberry PI 3/4 power

• EXT Port (RJ12) for external accessories (E.g External Focus Controller)

• 2 Channels PWM Dew Heaters – RCA Outputs (Adjust power levels via software)

• Humidity and Temperature Sensor (included)
• Auto Tune Dew Heater Channels
• Reverse Polarity Protection
• USB / PC Controlled or Standalone Operation out of the box
• Lightweight and extremely compact aluminium enclosure

4 x 12V DC Power ou tlets

Built in Voltmeter

Adjustable Regulated Output

Built in Amp-meter

Amp-meter placement after the DC input allows for the reporting of the total electric current, providing a comprehensive overview of power usage. In addition, three additional amp-meters are integrated into the system. One is dedicated to the 12V outputs, while two are designated for the Dew Heater Channels. This arrangement offers the convenience of monitoring both detailed and overall power consumption for your equipment.

REVIEW of Pegasus Astro Pocket Power box Advance Gen2 👇

More than 12A of total electric current

The powerbox has been designed to deliver a substantial electric current output of up to 12 Amps. It’s worth noting that a typical backyard astrophotography setup typically demands a range of 5-7 Amps for efficient operation.

Embedded USB3 Hub – 2 x USB3 & 2 x USB2 Ports

A powered 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 devices
• USB Port2 supports USB2 devices
• USB Port3 supports USB2 & USB3 devices
• USB Port4 supports USB2 & USB3 devices

* Older product revision (Gen1) had only 3 out of 4 USB Ports that were compatible to USB2 devices. For detailed information please check the product manual.

USB High Power Output

USB Port 1 provides up to 3Amps 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.

Expansion Port (EXT)

EXT (expansion) port is available for device expansion. This RJ12 socket allows the connectivity of current and future Pegasus Astro products. Plugged devices can be controlled from Pocket Powerbox Advance standalone software or dedicated ASCOM driver.

Other Key Features

Standalone Operation “out of the box”

Two channel duty cycle PWM outputs

Auto Adjustment of PWM (Dew Outputs)

More than 10A of total power

Led Indications for power and failure states

Reverse Polarity Protection

A hardware watchdog

Upgradable Firmware

Compact Aluminium Enclosure

The electronics of the Pocket Powerbox Advance are securely nestled within a sturdy, high-quality enclosure crafted from durable blue anodized aluminum.

Size is 100mm x 71mm x 24mm. Weights 250 grams.

Supported By :

ASCOM 6 Fully supported

INDI Fully supported

Unity Platform Support

Pegasus Astro Unity Platform is our new all around application. Our goal is to provide a robust and modern application that is going to support current and future products under one roof.