Celestron Smart DewHeater Controller 2x Black

Celestron Smart DewHeater Controller 2x Black. The Smart DewHeater and Controller prolongs your battery life by optimizing power usage for dew heaters. The controller gathers and analyzes information in real time to warm your optics just enough to prevent dew. The Smart DewHeater and Controller comes with ports to control dew heaters at once. You can use one port to heat your optical tube while the other warms a second optical tube a guide scope an eyepiece or another accessory. The Smart DewHeater and Controller works seamlessly with Celestrons Dew Heater Rings which have a built-in thermistor to provide temperature readings of the corrector lens. Third-party dew heater bands or straps are also compatible; you simply need to add Celestron's Thermistor for Smart DewHeater Controllers (sold separately). Smart Controls At the heart of the controller is a powerful microprocessor that gathers information from the sensors computes the data and automatically adjusts your dew heaters. The controller monitors the ambient temperature and humidity using its integrated environmental sensor and monitors the heaters temperatures using thermistors. You can run the Smart DewHeater and Controller as a standalone accessory. Or if you want to view data from the controller and make manual adjustments you can connect it to your Celestron telescopes hand control or your PC. The controller works with NexStar+ or StarSense hand controls running the latest firmware or Celestron CPWI telescope control software included with every Celestron mount. Unique Industrial Design The Smart DewHeater and Controller features a heavy-duty metal housing. Inside a cooling fan protects the controllers electronics. The Bridge On top of the controller you will find the bridge which is home to the devices status LEDs and environmental sensors. It also helps with cable management. We have positioned the temperature and humidity sensors here away from the control box and other components that could generate heat. Unlike competitor products our sensors do not require additional cables to obtain accurate readings. The LED lights on the bridge indicate the devices current status. The LEDs provide warnings if the controller is drawing more current than your power source can supply or if the battery charge needs recharging. You can dim the lights if you are under dark skies. Mounting The Celestron Smart DewHeater and Controller 2x mounts on your CGE or CG-5 dovetail with the integrated dovetail clamps. If you prefer to mount the controller on your tripod leg use the included strap. Smart DewHeater and Controller 2x comes complete with: Smart DewHeater and Controller 2x Tripod leg strap Controller power cable Power cable for external 12V DC device AUX cable for connecting to Celestron mounts Thermistor extension cable to attach to Celestrons Dew Heater Ring Specifications for Celestron Smart DewHeater Controller: Manufacturer: Celestron Color: Black Quantity: 1 Weight: 1.2 lb Features of Celestron Smart DewHeater Controller Using real-time data the controller provides just enough heat to prevent dew from forming prolonging battery life "Smart control" system monitors ambient temperature and humidity and adjusts power to the dew heaters automatically Compatible with Celestron Dew Heater Rings and third-party heating bands or straps (with thermistor accessory) Works with your Celestron telescopes hand control or CPWI telescope control software so you can view data and make manual adjustments Mounts securely to your telescope's dovetail or tripod leg Durable metal housing features an integrated cooling fan to protect the controllers electronics Package Contents: Celestron Smart DewHeater Controller Power Cable Celestron 94035: Smart DewHeater Controller 2x Black