Celestron Smart Dew Heater Controller 2x
SMART DEW HEATER CONTROLLER 2X Item #: 94035
- 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)
- Supports up to two dew heaters plus one additional 12V DC device, such as your mount
- Works with your Celestron telescope’s 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 controller’s electronics
Work smarter, not harder, when it comes to combating dew. The Smart DewHeater and Controller 2x prolongs your battery life by optimizing power usage for up to two 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 two ports to control two 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 controller also features an additional 12V DC output port so you can power another 12V DC device, such as your mount.
The Smart DewHeater and Controller works seamlessly with Celestron’s 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 2x 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 telescope’s 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.
Power
The Smart DewHeater and Controller 2x runs on a 12V DC battery (like the Celestron Power Tank Lithium) and can handle a maximum power of 120W (10A max current @ 12V DC). The controller also features a 12V DC output port. You can use this extra port to power another device, like your mount. This way, you can power your entire setup from a single source. Resettable electronic fuses prevent damage if input or output current draw becomes too high.
Brand | Celestron |
Product Code | 94035 |