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About this product
Model: ae_2port_dew_controller
Part Number: ae_2port_Controller
NEW Astro Essentials 2 Port Dew Controller
Designed and manufactured in the UK.
Single-channel, two-port dew controller enables you to connect and control output to two individual heater strips (not included). Most heater strips from all major manufacturers are supported via regular phono / RCA type sockets.
Total power output up to 3 Amps. (Please ensure your power supply can deliver sufficient power for your requirements, keeping in mind other equipment such as your mount and cameras also require power).
A cigarette-lighter type plug with a 3 Amp fuse and 2m of premium quality, super flexible, cold-resistant silicone cable is included.
Requires a DC centre-positive power supply.
2-year warranty.
Important: Do not exceed a total power output of 3 Amps.
FEATURES
- 2x RCA / Phono controllable Dew Heater outputs.
- 1x Heating Channel Control Knob (0-100%).
- 2m 15 Amp rated silicone cable remains soft and flexible, even at sub-zero temperatures, making it less likely to twist and tangle.
- The cigarette plug is rated to 15 Amps and fitted with a 3 Amps fuse. It also features a red LED power indicator.
What's in the box
The following manuals and downloads are available for this product:
Manuals
Astro Essentials Dew Controllers Manual (PDF)
Specifications
Power Input
- Requires a DC centre positive power supply.
- 2 metre flexible silicone cable rated to 15 Amps.
- The cigarette plug is rated to 15 Amps and is fitted with a 3 Amps fuse. It also includes a red LED power indicator.
- Minimum Voltage 10V, maximum Voltage 15V (we recommend 12-13.8V).
- Fitted with strain relief to prevent damage.
Dew Heater Outputs
- RCA / Phono style connector, tip positive.
- Suitable for use with most dew heater tapes from major manufacturers.
- 2.5 Amps output continuous per channel (max 3 Amps surge). Do not exceed the total device Amp rating.
Enclosure / Box
- Hard-wearing, durable, black ABS enclosure.
- Red LED power indicator for each heating channel - brightness varies depending on the power setting.
- Red LED intensities are reduced to maintain dark adaption.
- Velcro backed with matching sticky velcro pad for easy attachment to your mount/pier/tripod/dovetail/etc.
- High-quality plastic knobs and all-metal potentiometers for durability and smoothness.
Power Supply Requirements
You will need to plug the cigarette plug into a centre-positive power supply capable of supplying between 10-15V, ideally 12-13.8V.
Important: The power supply must have the correct centre-positive polarity and be capable of supplying the required Current (Amps) and Voltage. If you are unsure, please contact us for advice.
Determine the Amps required for each item plugged into the dew controller. When added together, their total must not exceed 3 Amps. If this information is unavailable, please contact your device manufacturer.
Customer reviews
Average Rating (5 Reviews): | |
29 July 2024 | Richard
I’ve yet to use the controller, weather hasn’t created Dew yet. But checked it out and the size is perfect. I feel the quality could be a bit better but it’ll do the job perfectly. I also bought two Astro lynx dew bands from FLO they’re nicely made and value for money. And FLO.. they deliver fast. Well packaged. Good service.
Astro Essentials Dew Controller 2-Port 28 February 2024 | Darren
Good quality controller that works very well, thanks Flo.
02 December 2023 | Stephen
Bought as a Xmas gift, so only tried it to ensure it works ok.
Nice and compact, very light weight, simple one control knob operation. Easy hook & loop tape fixing.
Looks very promising.
01 October 2023 | James
Amazingly, the day it turned up was clear, so I used it the day I got it - I am surrounded by lakes and I'm on grass, my dew shield was helping, but after 3-4 hours it was reaching the corrector which meant the end of my night, last night I had this on at 50% (had no idea what setting to put it on!) and didn't get any dew on the inside of the shield at all even when the rest of the rig was dripping by the end of the night
This comes with some velcro which is great. stuck it on the leg of the tripod and it keeps some of the wire out of the way.
box construction seems pretty cheap but so is the price so no complaints here
just to be specific if it helps anyone, had this + an eq6-r plugged into my celestron lithium power tank pro for the night didn't lose a battery light, so I guess between 0 and 24.9% use for 4 hours, less power use than expected
14 September 2023 | David
ordered Astro essentails dew controller 2dew straps and female cigarette lighter unit at about 11 am Monday, arrived 12-30 Tuesday well packed, all excellent. What a first class service thanks brilliant service FLO, Dave.
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