Celestron dew heating controller 2x

Description

Dew Control Controller, Celestron Smart Dewheater Controller

Work smarter, not harder, when it comes to fighting dew. The Celestron Dew Heater Controller 2x extends your battery life by optimizing power consumption for up to two dew ribbons or rings. The controller collects and analyzes information in real time to warm up your optics just enough to prevent dew.

Connection options

The smart controller comes with two ports to control two dew ribbons or rings at the same time. This way you can use one port to heat your optical tube, while the other heats a second optical tube, a rifle scope, an eyepiece and/or another accessory. The controller also has an additional 12V DC output, so you can power another 12V DC device, such as your mount.

Combine with Celestron’s new heating rings

This smart controller works seamlessly with Celestron’s Dew Heater Rings, which have a built-in thermistor for temperature readings from the corrector lens. Third party dew ribbons or dew shields with built-in heating ribbon (RCA jack) are also compatible. To get the most out of the smart controller you can use the Celestron Thermistor. This is a temperature sensor that you place between your telescope and the heating tape and measures the correct temperature. This sensor is an optional accessory.

Smart control

The heart of the controller is a powerful microprocessor that collects information from the sensors. This processor calculates the data and then automatically adjusts your dew ribbon or ring. The controller monitors the ambient temperature and humidity using the integrated ambient sensor. In addition, it monitors the temperatures of the Celestron heating ring using the built-in temperature sensor.

You can use the smart controller as a standalone accessory. Or, if you want to view data from the controller and make manual adjustments, you can connect it to the handheld controller of your Celestron telescope or to your PC. The controller works with NexStar+ or StarSense hand controls with the latest firmware or through the Celestron CPWI telescope control software, which is included with every Celestron mount.

Power supply

The smart controller 2x works on a 12V DC battery (like our PowerTank Lithium Pro) and can handle a maximum power of 120W (10A max current @ 12V DC). The controller also features a 12V DC output. You can use this extra port to power another device, such as your mount. This way you feed your entire setup from a single source. Resettable electronic fuses prevent damage if the input or output current becomes too high.

NOTE: If you use two dew ribbons or rings in dew conditions and power another 12V DC device, the controller may be operating near its power limit. In this case, one PowerTank Lithium Pro won’t have enough capacity to run your setup all night. After all, you need a larger capacity battery or multiple batteries.

Unique industrial design

The Smart DewHeater and Controller 2x has a sturdy metal housing. Inside, a cooling fan protects the controller electronics.

• The Bridge: on top of the controller, you’ll find the bridge, which houses the device’s status LEDs and environmental sensors. It also helps with cable management. Celestron has positioned the temperature and humidity sensors here. Away from the control box and other components that can generate heat. Unlike competitor products, these sensors do not require additional cables to obtain accurate readings. The LEDs on the bridge indicate the current status of the device. The LEDs provide warnings if the controller is drawing more current than your power source can supply or if the battery needs to be recharged. You can dim the lights if you are under a dark sky.
• Mounting: the Celestron Smart DewHeater and Controller 2x mounts to your Losmandy or Vixen style dovetail with the integrated dovetail clamps. If you prefer to mount the controller on your tripod leg, use the supplied strap, for example.

Delivery of the Celestron dew heating controller 2x includes:

• Smart controller for dew ribbons or rings 2x
• Tripod attachment by means of strap
• Power cable with cigarette lighter plug and 5.5×2.1 connector
• Power cable with 5.5×2.1 connectors
• AUX cable for connection to your Celestron mount
• Temperature sensor extension cable. (Thermistor extension cable)

Specifications of the Celestron Dew Heater Controller 2x are:

• Heater Outputs: 2x ports equipped with RCA jack, compatible with Celestron Heater Rings and other 3rd Party Heater Ribbons (Dew Ribbons)
• Temperature sensor connection: 2x ports (one for each dew heater port), 2.5mm audio jack. Compatible with Celestron heating rings and optional Celestron Thermistor (temperature sensor)
• 12V DC output port: 12V DC barrel connector jack (5.5 x 2.1 mm), 7 A 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: Threaded connector, 5.5 x 2.1mm, 10A max input
• Supplied power cable: Cigarette lighter plug on one end, threaded connector on the other end (5.5 x 2.1 mm), 3 meters long, 10A fuse protected
• Ambient sensor: measures ambient temperature and humidity, integrated into the housing “bridge” to thermally insulate
• Housing construction: aluminum with integrated fan
• Clamp: fits Vixen and Losmandy dovetails (can also be attached to tripod leg)
• Electronic Protections: Fuse protected, Reverse polarity protected, Low voltage trip
• Weight: 0.55 kg
• Dimensions: 139.7mm x 114.3mm x 82.55mm (L x W x H)