draws more current than your specified maximum, the "Over Current"
LED will illuminate. By default, the maximum current draw is 2.0A,
which is relatively low. So, if you have not set the maximum current
draw for your power source, this LED may turn on prematurely.
When you connect power to the power input jack, the controller is on.
Power should flow through the ports.
5. Connecting to a Celestron Mount
If you are using the Smart DewHeater Controller 2x with a Celestron
mount, you can connect it to the mount to change settings and
monitor data with the mount's hand control. This is an excellent option
for setups without a PC connection.
Before using your telescope's hand control with the Smart
DewHeater Controller 2x, you may need to update your hand control's
firmware. For the NexStar+ hand control, you'll need firmware version
5.33.1333 or greater. For the StarSense hand control, you'll need
firmware version 1.22.21333 or greater. You can check your firmware
version number by pressing the MENU button and using the SCROLL
and ENTER buttons to navigate to Hand Control>Get Version Info.
Use the Celestron Firmware Manager (CFM) software to update the
firmware if needed. You'll find the latest version here: https://www.
celestron.com/pages/drivers-and-software
To use the NexStar+ or StarSense hand control, connect the supplied
AUX cable to an AUX port on the Celestron mount and an AUX port
on the Smart DewHeater Controller 2x. Then, plug the mount's hand
AUX cable
Mount power cable
Fig 10
The included AUX cable allows the mount to communicate with the controller. You can also
use the included mount power cable to power your mount from the power output port.
control into the mount as you usually would. Alternatively, you can
connect the hand control directly to one of the controller's AUX ports.
You can also use the included mount power cable to power your
mount from the power output port (Figure 10).
NOTE: Power does not flow to the AUX ports unless a Celestron
mount is connected to one of the AUX ports and turned on. If you
do not have a Celestron mount connected, a hand control plugged
directly into one of the AUX ports will not receive power.
6. Using the Controller with a Celestron
Hand Control
Once connected, you can change settings and monitor data using the
NexStar+ or StarSense hand control. To do this, turn on the mount,
press the MENU button on the hand control, navigate to the Dew
Heater menu using the SCROLL buttons, and press ENTER. Now,
use the SCROLL buttons to view the Dew Heater menu options, and
press ENTER to select.
Figure 11 shows the Dew Heater menu tree.
NOTE: If you are using the StarSense hand control, you will need
to use the SCROLL buttons to see the entire text for some menu
selections.
INPUT POWER
Select this to monitor the power draw from the devices connected to
the controller. You can also check the input current from the power
source and set the maximum current draw. Use the SCROLL buttons
on the hand control to choose from the following options, and press
ENTER to select.
Dew Heater
Input Power
Dew Heater Ports
Power Ports
Environment
Fig 11
Hand control Dew Heater menu tree
Power Status
Voltage Status
Current Status
Current Limit
Dew Heater #1
Dew Heater #2
Power #1
Ambient Temp
Humidity
Dew Point
Recalibration
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