PegasusAstro Pocket Powerbox Advance GEN2 Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2 combines power distribution, a four-port powered USB hub and automatic dew control in a 100 × 71 × 24 mm enclosure. Four 12 V outlets switch together as one channel, with a 10 A combined rating for that group.
Manufacturer model: PegasusAstro Pocket Powerbox Advance GEN2 · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2 combines power distribution, a four-port powered USB hub and automatic dew control in a 100 × 71 × 24 mm enclosure. Four 12 V outlets switch together as one channel, with a 10 A combined rating for that group.
Dew and adjustable camera power
Two independently controlled RCA PWM outputs are rated at 5 A each. The included temperature and humidity sensor supports automatic dew management. A separate 3 A adjustable output offers 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 or 12 V for a suitably matched camera or accessory.
Gen2 USB connections
This generation has two USB2 and two USB3 downstream ports; all four accept USB2 devices. USB port 1 can provide up to 3 A at 5 V. The upstream connector is USB3 Type-B, and the EXT socket supports compatible expansion accessories.
Monitoring and standalone use
Unity, ASCOM and INDI provide remote control and environmental reporting. Stored settings allow standalone operation. The package includes the environmental sensor, four DC leads and a 1.8 m USB3 cable; the controller weighs 250 g.
Exact Gen2 manual selected, not Gen1 or Gen3. Manufacturer overview advertises 12 A total device distribution while the quad bank and input connector are specified at 10 A; the 10 A quad-bank limit is retained without adding the channel maxima. Manual confirms the 7 V adjustable setting omitted by one webpage table.
Additional specifications
Environment sensor
Temperature and humidity sensor
Humidity range
0–100% RH; manufacturer accuracy 2–5%
Temperature measurement
−40 to +80 °C; ±0.5 °C
Startup
Stores settings for standalone operation
Quad outputs
Four 12 V pass-through outlets; one shared ON/OFF channel; 10 A combined
Dew outputs
Two independent RCA PWM outlets; 5 A each; automatic dew control
Adjustable output
3, 5, 7, 8, 9 or 12 V; 3 A; 2.1 mm centre-positive
USB high power port
Port 1: 5 V, up to 3 A
Expansion
RJ12 EXT for compatible accessories/sensor
Power monitoring
Input voltage and total current; quad-output and dew-channel current
65168
Scheda tecnica
Collegamento al computer
USB 3 Type-B
Dimensioni (mm)
100 × 71 × 24
Modello
PegasusAstro Pocket Powerbox Advance GEN2
Temperatura di esercizio
−40 to +80 °C
Confezione
Controller; environmental sensor; four DC leads (two 1 m, two 0.5 m); 1.8 m USB3 Type-B cable
Ingresso di alimentazione
12–13.8 V DC; 2.1 mm centre-positive; input connector rated up to 10 A in the manual
Protezione inversione di polarità
Yes
Software
Unity; ASCOM Switch and ObservingConditions; INDI
Hub USB
Gen2: two USB2 ports and two USB3 ports; all four accept USB2 devices
PegasusAstro Pocket Powerbox Advance GEN2 Pocket Powerbox Advance Gen2 combines power distribution, a four-port powered USB hub and automatic dew control in a 100 × 71 × 24 mm enclosure. Four 12 V outlets switch together as one channel, with a 10 A combined rating for that group.
Manufacturer model: PegasusAstro Pocket Powerbox Advance GEN2 · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-03
