Geoptik Varius Power Supply Hub

Geoptik Varius 30B331 Power Supply Hub

The VARIUS project was born from the idea to have a SINGLE container that makes available a sufficient number of amperes, (in this case are 20 A) with a voltage of 12 V, usable in many ways to access and especially in the variability of absorption use.

This project would at the same time solve the problem of the quantity of the cables around the telescope that go from the battery to the various devices. It is expected to secure the Varius at the top of the telescope but you can also attach to the mount or to the rings. This way no cables can disturb the movements of the mount and the instrument. In practice, only the general power cord comes to the VARIUS from which branches off the other cables powering all devices (filter wheel, flat field, cooled CCD (high absorption), guide CCD, power supply mount, electric focuser, etc.).

A dedicated output port for the computer is provided on the side.

There are also 4-port USB2 high speed (supplied internally) for all data collection devices.

Outputs

In the front you can use different power combinations:

The lighter system for mounts, flat field and all those devices that adopt this form of jack.

Two standard coaxial power jacks (positive internal 2.5 mm) with up to 2 A current rating each.

Two RCA outputs for dew heater bands, also with maximal 2 A each.

A peculiarity is an output with variable power from 4.5 to 10.5 volts with 2 amperes. This will give you a way to take advantage of those devices that need a different voltage. You access this function with an on / off button that activates the variable mode by adjusting the voltage through a manual power control. You can see the power set with a bright display (red). If you do not need this function, just return the switch to Off to have the 12 V standard on the same port.

You have additional connectors at the back:

In the opposite side there are 4-port USB2 high speed (supplied internally) for all data connection devices and supplying up to 0.5 A per device, a jack for high absorption (Cooled CCD - 5 A max.) and a cigarette lighter socket with 2 A maximum current.

Safety and safe supply:

The VARIUS is provided with safety systems to close the current delivery if you exceed the consumption limits set out. The system will reactivate once the event that caused the high absorption is removed.

The heart of VARIUS is a unique original electronic card, exclusively designed for Geoptik, thus ensuring reliability and safe use.

The kit is provided with a power supply cable to be used with a car battery with quick-release clamps. It´s possible to remove the clamps quick-release if you want to use a battery with two threaded poles.

Mechanical attachment

The VARIUS is fixed on the telescope, the rings or on the mount by a small male / female plate with a special mechanical design that locks strongly. When the photo session is over, it is very easy to remove the VARIUS - no screws or mechanical tools on which to act to remove the VARIUS.

The Varius comes with a sealed case for transport.