{"product_id":"shelyak-se0182","title":"Shelyak Main cable for SPOX module - 5m","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-meter (16.4 ft) length for flexible observatory setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects Shelyak SPOX remote control module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Alpy 600, LISA, and Lhires III spectrographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual 4-pin Tiny XLR female connectors for secure connection\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\u003eMain cable for SPOX module - 5m\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis official 5-meter main cable is the essential link for operating the Shelyak SPOX module, enabling remote control of your spectrograph's calibration lamps. It features robust 4-pin Tiny XLR female connectors at both ends, ensuring a reliable connection between the SPOX unit and your instrument.\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\u003e5-Meter Cable for Shelyak SPOX Remote Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe generous 5-meter length provides critical flexibility for arranging your observatory equipment. You can position the SPOX control box at a convenient workstation away from the telescope, streamlining your workflow and keeping cable clutter at the imaging train to a minimum. This cable is the dedicated data and power link for controlling the internal tungsten (flat) and Neon\/Argon (calibration) lamps on Shelyak's Alpy 600, LISA, and Lhires III spectrographs.\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\u003eDual 4-Pin Tiny XLR Connectors for Secure Spectrograph Link\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with a 4-pin Tiny XLR female connector on each end, this cable provides a secure, positive-locking connection that prevents accidental disconnects during a remote session. This reliability is crucial for automated calibration sequences, where an interrupted connection could compromise an entire night of data acquisition. The 4-pin configuration ensures that power and communication signals are transmitted correctly between the controller and the spectrograph's lamp housing.\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 this 5m Shelyak SPOX main cable used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cable connects the Shelyak SPOX control box to a compatible spectrograph. It allows you to remotely operate the instrument's internal calibration lamps, such as the tungsten lamp for flat fields and the Neon\/Argon lamp for wavelength calibration, either manually or via a USB connection to your computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich Shelyak spectrographs are compatible with this SPOX cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis main cable is designed specifically for use with the SPOX module connected to the following Shelyak spectrographs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlpy 600\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLISA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLhires III\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy would I need a 5-meter cable for my SPOX module setup with a Lhires III?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5-meter length allows you to place your control computer and the SPOX module at a comfortable distance from the telescope pier. This is ideal for permanent observatory setups or for outreach events where you want to keep the control station separate from the telescope to minimize vibrations and cable snags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat type of connectors does the Shelyak SPOX main cable use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable uses \u003cstrong\u003e4-pin Tiny XLR female connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e on both ends. This is a specialized, secure connector designed for professional equipment, ensuring a stable connection that won't easily pull out 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 cable to power my Alpy 600 spectrograph directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This cable is not for powering the spectrograph itself. Its sole function is to connect the SPOX module, which in turn controls the low-power calibration and flat-field lamps inside the spectrograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs a shorter version of the SPOX main cable available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product listing is for the standard 5-meter version, which accommodates the widest range of observatory configurations. For custom lengths or alternative solutions, please consult the Shelyak Instruments catalog for other available options.\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\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain cable for SPOX module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-pin Tiny XLR Female\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-pin Tiny XLR Female\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelyak SPOX module (for Alpy 600, LISA, Lhires III)\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\"\u003eMain cable for SPOX module - 5m\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\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Shelyak_SPOX_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eShelyak SPOX Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/shelyak-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShelyak 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shelyak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52943049949469,"sku":"SHK-SE0182","price":131.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Shelyak-Main-cable-for-SPOX-module-5m-1_0f9ac9ed-8a24-44af-9000-175238161549.jpg?v=1789616398","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/shelyak-se0182","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}