Description
- Using real-time data, the controller provides just enough heat to prevent dew from forming, prolonging battery life
- “Smart control” system monitors ambient temperature and humidity and adjusts power to the dew heaters automatically
- Compatible with Celestron Dew Heater Rings and third-party heating bands or straps (with thermistor accessory)
- Supports up to two dew heaters plus one additional 12V DC device, such as your mount
- Works with your Celestron telescope’s hand control or CPWI telescope control software so you can view data and make manual adjustments
- Mounts securely to your telescope’s dovetail or tripod leg
- Durable metal housing features an integrated cooling fan to protect the controller’s electronics
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Dew Heater Ports: | 2x ports, RCA jack, compatible with Celestron Dew Heater Rings and other 3rd party vendor heating straps |
| Thermistor ports: | 2x 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: | 12V DC barrel connector jack (5.5mm/2.1mm), 7A max |
| AUX ports: | 2x ports, allows connection to Celestron mounts for HC control, also allows connection of optional accessories |
| PC port: | USB 2.0 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 |
| Included power cable: | Cigarette lighter plug on one end, threaded barrel connector on other end (5.5mm/2.1mm) , 10 ft. long, 10A 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: | 1.2 lbs (544.3 g) |
| Dimensions: | 139.7mm x 114.3mm x 82.55mm (5.5″ x 4.5″ x 3.25″) |
| Additional Information | |
| California Prop 65 |
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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