Celestron Smart DewHeater and Controller 2x Manual de Usario

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ENGLISH | 1
Congratulations on purchasing the Celestron Smart DewHeater
and Controller 2x. This controller delivers “smart” and efficient
power usage for up to two of your telescope system’s dew
heaters plus another 12V DC device—while also providing cable
management for your setup. When you plug your dew heaters
into the controller, one cable connects everything to your power
source, while another connects the setup to your PC, if desired.
If you prefer not to connect to a PC, simply plug your dew heaters
into the controller and power it on. The controller will automatically
monitor the ambient temperature and humidity using its integrated
environmental sensor. The thermistor port monitors the lens’s
temperature and provides only enough power to prevent dew.
If you’re using battery power, this “smart” system significantly
reduces the heaters’ power consumption, extending battery life. If
you would like to manually adjust settings or monitor data, connect
to a PC or your Celestron mount’s hand control.
1. Parts List
2. Controller Overview
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fig 1 – All included items
Refer to Figure 2 for an overview of the input jacks, output ports, and
features of the Smart DewHeater Controller 2x.
If you are missing any parts in the Parts List, please contact Celestron
Technical Support at www.celestron.com/pages/technical-support
for assistance.
1. Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg.1
2. Controller Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg.1
3. Mounting the Controller to Your Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg.3
4. Powering the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg.4
5. Connecting to a Celestron Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg.5
6. Using the Controller with a Celestron Hand Control . . . . . . . . Pg.5
7. Connecting to a PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg.6
8. Using the Controller with CPWI Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg.7
9. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg.10
Appendix A:
Determining Power Supply Requirement Examples . . . . . . . . . Pg.11
SMART DEWHEATER AND CONTROLLER 2X
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model #94035
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1. Smart DewHeater Controller 2x
2. Power cable
3. Auxilliry cable
4. Mount power cable
5. Tripod leg strap
6. Thermistor Cable
1. Dew heater ports
2. Power input jack
3. Thermistor ports
4. AUX ports
5. PC port
6. Power output port
7. Bridge
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DEW HEATER CONTROL
The Smart DewHeater Controller 2x provides automatic “smart”
control for up to two dew heater rings or dew heater bands/strips.
If you are using the controller with a Celestron Dew Heater Ring,
connect the ring’s power input jack to one of the controller’s dew
heater output ports using the extension cable that comes with the
ring. Next, plug the included thermistor cable into the ring’s thermistor
jack and the corresponding thermistor port on the controller. (Figure
3) The thermistor indicates the Schmidt corrector lens’s temperature.
The controller uses this data along with information from the
controller’s integrated environment sensor (i.e., ambient temperature
and humidity) to provide just the right amount of power to the ring
to prevent dew. If you are using battery power, this system greatly
increases battery life under most conditions. Once you connect the
ring to one of the controller’s dew heater ports, it will begin to heat up
(unless the port has been manually disabled, which will be discussed
later in this manual).
You will need an additional thermistor cable if you wish to use
automatic smart control for more than one Celestron Dew Heater
Ring. The thermistor cable is a standard 2.5mm audio cable, which
you can find at most electronics retailers. Be sure to get one that is
long enough to accommodate your setup.
The controller’s environmental sensor resides in the “bridge” on the
controller’s enclosure (Figure 2). This location protects the sensor
from any heat radiating from the enclosure while still providing good
airflow. An integrated environmental sensor gives you a simpler,
cleaner setup without dangling external sensors to get in your way.
Occasionally, you should recalibrate the environmental sensor.
Recalibrating heats the sensor so that any accumulated moisture
evaporates, ensuring the most accurate temperature and humidity
data and the most efficient power use. We recommend recalibrating
before initial use and after long periods of storage in humid conditions.
The process is easy; we’ll explain it later in this manual.
If you do not wish to use automatic smart control, you can manually
set the power for each of the dew heater ports from 0% (off) to
100% (full power). We’ll discuss this option in more detail later in
the manual.
If you are using a non-Celestron heating band or strip, it will need an
RCA-type plug to connect to the controller’s heater output ports. You
have two options for controlling third party bands/strips:
1. You can purchase the optional Thermistor for Celestron Smart
DewHeater Controllers to provide automatic smart power control.
Connect the heating band to the telescope and connect its plug
to one of the dew heater ports. Then, place the tip of the probe
thermistor under the heating band so it is secure (you may want
to use tape). Connect the thermistor’s plug to the corresponding
jack on the controller (Figure 4). The probe thermistor is not as
accurate as the Celestron Dew Heater Ring’s built-in thermistor,
which contacts the corrector lens directly. Still, it allows for
automatic smart control of heating bands/strips.
2. Alternatively, you can manually set the power output for each dew
heater port from 0% to 100%, as mentioned previously.
Each of the dew heater ports can deliver a maximum of 84W power
(7A max current), which should be more than enough for most dew
heaters. If a connected dew heater draws more than 84W, the port
will automatically shut off to protect the circuitry. After reducing the
load, you can re-enable the port, a process that we’ll discuss later in
this manual
POWER CONTROL
A handy feature of the Smart DewHeater Controller 2x is its ability to
provide 12V DC power to an external device. Many users choose to
power their mount this way, enabling them to run their dew heaters
and mount from a single power source.
To power a 12V DC device, use the included mount power cable—
the cable with 12V DC barrel connectors on both ends (Figure 1).
Simply connect the device’s power input to the controller’s 12V DC
power output port. The port requires a 12V DC 5.5mm/2.1mm tip
positive barrel connector. One end of the mount power cable has an
integrated nut on its barrel connector. You can thread this onto the
power jack on Celestron mounts with a threaded barrel connector
for the most secure connection. Power will flow through the port as
soon as you connect the device; there is no need to turn the port on
(unless you disabled the port previously, which we’ll discuss later).
Fig 3
Connect a Celestron Dew Heater Ring to the controller using the extension cable that comes
with the ring and the thermistor cable that comes with the controller.
Fig 4
If you are using a heating band or strip from another manufacturer, you will need the
optional Celestron Thermistor for Smart DewHeater Controllers.
Celestron Thermistor
Extension cable
Thermistor cable
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CG-5/Vixen or CGE/Losmandy dovetail bar. If you have a dovetail
bar on your optical tube, this is perhaps the easiest and most
convenient way to connect the controller to your setup. Simply
loosen the controller’s clamping knobs, place the controller’s
clamps onto the dovetail rail, and then firmly tighten the clamping
knobs (Figure 5).
- Use the included tripod leg strap to attach the controller to one of
your tripod’s legs. Insert the strap through the slots in the bottom of
the controller’s enclosure, wrap the strap around one of the tripod
legs, tighten the strap with the buckle, and secure the strap end to
itself with the hook-and-loop fasteners on the strap (Figure 6).
- If your tripod’s accessory tray is large enough, you can place the
controller on the tray. If you choose this method, keep in mind that
the controller will not be secured in place. Be careful to avoid
forceful cable pulls.
NOTE: DO NOT PLACE THE CONTROLLER ON THE GROUND!
Water and dirt can potentially enter the controller and may cause
electrical problems.
USING THE BRIDGE FOR CABLE MANAGEMENT
The bridge on the enclosure houses the controller’s environmental
sensor, isolating it from radiant heat to provide the most accurate
ambient temperature and humidity data. We also designed the bridge
to help with cable management. You can run cables underneath the
The power port can deliver a maximum of 84W power (7A max
current). If a connected device draws more than 84W, the port will
automatically shut off to protect the circuitry. After reducing the load,
you can re-enable the port, a process that we’ll discuss later.
STATUS LEDS
There are three LEDs on the bridge that indicate the controller’s
status:
- The middle LED indicates whether power is flowing to the controller.
- The LED labeled “Over Current” illuminates if the current draw is
greater than the power source can provide. If this happens, either
disconnect or reduce power to one of the devices connected to the
controller or use a power source capable of delivering more current.
You will need to set the max current draw for your power supply for
this LED to work properly (as discussed later in this manual).
l If one of the ports has experienced a short circuit from a
connected device, the “Over Current” LED will blink, and
the affected port will turn off. You will need to follow the
instructions that appear later in the manual to re-enable the
port and use it again.
- The LED labeled “Under Voltage” will illuminate if the input power
to the controller is less than 11.0V DC. This could happen if your
battery power supply is nearing the end of its charge. In this case,
you would need to use a different power source or recharge the
battery. The under-voltage LED helps protect your battery from
becoming over-drained, which could reduce the battery recharge
lifetime.
l If the input voltage of the power source exceeds 13.8V, all
output ports will turn off to protect the circuitry, and the
“Under Voltage” LED will blink. In this case, you would need
to replace the power source with one that supplies less than
13.8V and manually re-enable all the output ports according
to the instructions that appear later in this manual.
If you are under dark skies and find the LEDs too bright, you can
adjust their brightness. We’ll explain how later in the manual.
ADDITIONAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION
In addition to the status LEDs’ warnings, the Smart DewHeater
Controller 2x features other circuit protection measures to keep your
equipment safe.
If the total power draw of the controller exceeds 120W (10A max
current), the controller will automatically shut off. Reduce the load on
the controller and manually re-enable the ports using the instructions
that appear later in this manual.
If you accidentally connect the input power source with the improper
polarity, the controller will not power on to prevent circuit damage.
3. Mounting the Controller to Your Setup
Decide how you want to attach the controller to your telescope setup.
There are a few options:
- Use the integrated dovetail clamp to connect the controller to a
Fig 6
Tripod strap slot
Fig 5
Clamping knobs

Especificaciones del producto

Marca: Celestron
Categoría: Niet gecategoriseerd
Modelo: Smart DewHeater and Controller 2x

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