{"product_id":"primalucelab-pl1000047","title":"PrimaLuceLab EAGLE-compatible power Y cable for 3A port","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplits one 12V EAGLE port into two power outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for the 3A threaded ports on EAGLE units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a total shared current of 3A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e115cm total cable length for flexible routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with both 2.1mm and 2.5mm center-pin barrel connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEAGLE-compatible power Y cable for 3A port\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 115cm EAGLE-compatible power Y cable expands a single 3A 12V output port on your PrimaLuceLab EAGLE into two, allowing you to power multiple devices without occupying another port. The cable provides a total shared current of 3A and features a secure, threaded screw-on connector to prevent accidental power loss during an imaging session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTurn One 3A EAGLE Port Into Two 12V Outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree up valuable power ports on your EAGLE control unit. This Y-cable is specifically designed to plug into one of the 3A-rated outputs, instantly providing two 12V connections for your accessories. This is ideal for powering a mount and a focuser, or other combinations of low-draw equipment, from a single source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's important to note that the total current is shared across both outputs. The cable delivers a maximum combined total of 3A, not 3A per device. You must ensure the combined power draw of the two connected devices does not exceed this 3A limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSecure Power with a 115cm Screw-On Cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for reliability in the field, the cable's input connector threads directly onto the EAGLE's 3A port, creating a solid, vibration-proof connection that won't pull out accidentally as your telescope slews. At 115cm long, the cable provides ample length for clean cable management, reaching from the EAGLE to devices mounted elsewhere on the optical tube or mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower 2.1mm \u0026amp; 2.5mm Devices for Mounts and Focusers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cable offers broad compatibility by terminating in two standard positive-tip barrel connectors: one 5.5mm x 2.1mm and one 5.5mm x 2.5mm. This configuration allows you to directly power a wide range of common astronomy gear without needing separate adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.5mm x 2.1mm Connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powers many popular mounts, including the SkyWatcher EQ6, HEQ5, and EQ5 series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.5mm x 2.5mm Connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powers PrimaLuceLab accessories like ESATTO robotic focusers and SESTO SENSO focusing motors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing Between the 3A and 8A Y-Cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimaLuceLab offers two versions of this cable, and selecting the right one is critical for device safety and performance. This 3A Y-cable is intended for lower-power devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor high-consumption equipment like large cooled CMOS\/CCD cameras or dew heaters, you must use the separate 8A Y-cable connected to one of the EAGLE's 8A-rated ports. Attempting to power a high-draw device from a 3A port can lead to intermittent power loss or damage to your equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow much current can the EAGLE 3A Y-cable provide to each device?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable provides a \u003cstrong\u003etotal shared current of 3A\u003c\/strong\u003e. This means the combined power draw of the two devices you connect must not exceed 3A. It does not provide 3A to each device simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat kind of connector does this 3A Y-cable use to attach to the EAGLE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses a \u003cstrong\u003ethreaded, screw-on connector\u003c\/strong\u003e designed specifically for the 3A ports on the PrimaLuceLab EAGLE. This ensures a secure, stable connection that cannot be accidentally disconnected during operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use this EAGLE 3A Y-cable to power my SkyWatcher HEQ5 mount and my ESATTO focuser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is an excellent use case for this cable. The Y-cable has the correct 2.1mm and 2.5mm barrel plugs for those specific devices. The combined power draw of an HEQ5 (during normal tracking) and an ESATTO focuser is well within the 3A limit of the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this 3A Y-cable power my cooled astronomy camera?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Most thermoelectric cooling systems in astronomy cameras draw more than 3A, especially at high power. You should connect your cooled camera directly to one of the EAGLE's dedicated \u003cstrong\u003e8A ports\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure it receives sufficient, stable power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the length of the EAGLE 3A power Y-cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe total length of the cable is \u003cstrong\u003e115cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (approximately 45 inches), providing enough reach for most telescope and mount configurations while allowing for clean cable routing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat's the difference between the PrimaLuceLab 3A and 8A Y-cables?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary difference is the port they connect to and the total current they can handle. This \u003cstrong\u003e3A Y-cable\u003c\/strong\u003e is for the lower-power, threaded 3A ports. The \u003cstrong\u003e8A Y-cable\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for the higher-power 8A ports and is necessary for devices like large mounts, cooled cameras, or multiple dew heaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Y-Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEAGLE 3A Screw-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x (5.5mm x 2.1mm), 1x (5.5mm x 2.5mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Output Current (Shared)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTip Polarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePositive Center\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eEAGLE-compatible power Y cable for 3A port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/primalucelab-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePrimaLuceLab 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PrimaLuceLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913364271389,"sku":"PLL-PL1000047","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/PrimaLuceLab-EAGLE-compatible-power-Y-cable-for-3A-port-1_20b4f5ce-f96c-41c8-a8e7-cf4ee40d1bf2.jpg?v=1789089915","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/primalucelab-pl1000047","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}