{"product_id":"rb-focus-balinor-pro-smart-powerbox-v3-0","title":"RB Focus Balinor Pro Smart PowerBox V3.0","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistributes up to 10 A of 12V DC power to your imaging equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures 5 x 12V DC power outputs and 2 x PWM outputs for dew heaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated industrial-grade 6-port USB 3.0 hub with 5 Gbps transfer speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes temperature and humidity sensor for automatic dew point calculation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard OLED display provides real-time monitoring of power and environmental data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASCOM Switch compatible for integration with N.I.N.A., Voyager, APT, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150 g, 13 x 9 x 3.3 cm\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\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\u003eRB Focus Balinor Pro Smart PowerBox V3.0\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RB Focus Balinor Pro Smart PowerBox V3.0 is a smart control box for your astronomy equipment. It powers up to 5 devices and 2 dew heater bands from one 12V DC input (up to 10 A), and its industrial-grade USB 3.0 hub connects up to 6 devices at up to 5 Gbps. The included temperature and humidity sensor lets it calculate the dew point, and the whole unit weighs only 150 g.\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\u003eCentralized Power for 10A Imaging Rigs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Balinor Pro takes one 12V DC input, from a battery or a 220 VAC to 12 VDC transformer, and distributes it through five 12V DC outputs and two PWM outputs, up to 10 A in total. It also monitors the consumption of your equipment and the voltage your power source is supplying.\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\u003eIndustrial-Grade 6-Port USB 3.0 Hub\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Pro version adds an industrial-grade USB 3.0 hub with six ports and transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps, so your USB devices can connect at the telescope.\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\u003eAutomated Dew Control with Included Sensor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the included temperature and humidity sensors, the Balinor Pro has the data to calculate the dew point. Your control software can then switch the dew heater bands on only when they are really needed, avoiding wasted power and unwanted currents in the optical tube.\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\u003eReal-Time Monitoring via Onboard OLED Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OLED screen, like the ASCOM software, shows the device's on-screen data in real time: environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, dew point), the consumption of your equipment and the supply voltage.\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\u003eASCOM Switch Control for Full Automation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Balinor Pro works with observatory control programs: you can switch equipment on and off and set up dew heater bands or fans. It can be controlled from any software that supports the ASCOM Switch, such as N.I.N.A., Voyager or APT.\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\u003eA Featherweight 150g, Telescope-Mounted Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRB Focus designed the Balinor Pro to be small, compact and light, so space and weight on your setup are not a concern: it measures 13 x 9 x 3.3 cm and weighs 150 g.\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\"\u003eWhat is the primary function of the RB Focus Balinor Pro V3.0?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a smart power box with a USB 3.0 hub: it powers up to five 12V devices and two dew heater bands, connects up to six USB 3.0 devices, monitors environmental conditions and power, and can be controlled through ASCOM Switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow many devices can I power with the Balinor Pro V3.0?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Balinor Pro V3.0 features five 12V DC outputs for standard equipment like cameras and mounts, and two PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation) outputs specifically for dew heaters or observatory fans. The total combined power draw cannot exceed the maximum current of 10 A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the automatic dew heater control work on the Balinor Pro V3.0?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Balinor Pro V3.0 uses its included temperature and humidity sensor to calculate the dew point. Through an ASCOM-compatible program like N.I.N.A. or Voyager, you can configure the two PWM outputs to automatically activate your dew straps only when the ambient temperature approaches the dew point, saving power and preventing excess heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat software is compatible with the RB Focus Balinor Pro V3.0?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Balinor Pro V3.0 is controllable via any software that supports the ASCOM Switch standard. This includes popular astrophotography sequencing applications such as N.I.N.A., Voyager, and APT, allowing you to integrate power and dew control directly into your automated imaging sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat information does the OLED screen on the Balinor Pro V3.0 display?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe onboard OLED display provides real-time telemetry for your setup. It shows key metrics including total power consumption (amperage), input voltage, and live environmental data such as ambient temperature, humidity, and the calculated dew point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat do I need to supply myself to use the RB Focus Balinor Pro V3.0?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box contains the Balinor Pro V3.0 and the temperature and humidity sensor. You also need a 12V DC power source (RB Focus sells a 12V 10A supply in a Balinor Pro version) and 2.1 x 5.5 mm cables for your devices (RB Focus sells these too).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the Balinor Pro V3.0 require special drivers to work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is controlled through the ASCOM Switch standard, so your capture software needs the ASCOM platform and RB Focus's driver. Ask us if you need help finding it.\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\u003eOperating voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 10 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB hub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 x USB 3.0, up to 5 Gbps (industrial grade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 12V DC input, 5 x 12V DC outputs, 2 x PWM outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature and humidity (dew point calculation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASCOM Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 x 9 x 3.3 cm\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\"\u003eRB Focus Balinor Pro Smart Box V3.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eTemperature and humidity sensor\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/rb-focus-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRB Focus 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RB Focus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67881971024157,"sku":"RB-BALINORPRO3","price":291.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/78d234_8c71d965892f40ccb01ed781ca593512_mv2.png?v=1793070899","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/rb-focus-balinor-pro-smart-powerbox-v3-0","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}