NEQ6 mains adaptor

[Dave Wall]

Anyone got any recommendations for NEQ6 pro mains power adaptors. Looking at running it from inside the house.

[sbooder]

That is how I run mine.  I have a 25m long piece of orange extension cable attached to a regulated 15V 7amp adapter inside the house and a tip positive plug the scope end.  I found it best to keep the mains in the house and just have the 12 - 15V (which ever) outside.  It never drops power even at 10 deg below.

[Earl]

A security camera psu off ebay will work most are 12v 2amp I have used these in the past with no problems.

[kerrylewis]

I use one of these :

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/maplin-60w-linear-acdc-fixed-voltage-12v-power-supply-l25ay

Cheap and works fine

Kerry

[Tinker1947]

One of the Maplin PSU's will do the job FLO also have them.....be careful with the 12 volt types if the drain is to much the voltage will drop, then your tracking will lose its accuracy 

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/power/maplins-xm21x-7a-138v-regulated-mains-power-supply.html

[laser_jock99]

One of the Maplin PSU's will do the job FLO also have them.....be careful with the 12 volt types if the drain is to much the voltage will drop, then your tracking will lose its accuracy 

 

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/power/maplins-xm21x-7a-138v-regulated-mains-power-supply.html

I use one of these- you need 5A really to drive an EQ6.

[keybaud]

I use one of these- you need 5A really to drive an EQ6.

5A at 12V or 5A at 240V?

One is 60 Watts the other is 1.2 kW.

The mount spec states:"12V DC 2Amp power-supply required "

This is the peak power draw, and is usually from the rating of components inside, not the actual draw of the motors. Most electronics actually draw 1/3 to 2/3 their peak value. 12V DC at 2A equates to 24 Watts or 0.1A at 240V. You do not need a bench supply to provide this level of current, but it will provide a more stable voltage.

[Dave Wall]

I ended up buying the skywatcher - celestron one from Harrison's.

[Dave Wall]

Thanks for your help.

[Merlin66]

Hmmmm,

Even with both axis on hi-speed slewing the NEQ6pro doesn't pull any more than 2A @13.8v

I use a regulated 12VDC 10A transformer in the observatory. No issues, no drama.

If you do run a 240v external extension it's worthwhile fitting an earth leakage protector - these are cheap and could save you from any problems.

[Tinker1947]

i have just ordered one of these........thinking about a 2nd mount so need some more power......

http://www.tantronics.co.uk/acatalog/fusion_15A_13.8V_200W_Bench_Top_Power_Supply_Twin_Output_PS200T.html

[perfrej]

Peak consumption at slew starts with a loaded mount is up there in the 3-4A area and you do not want the voltage drop. I say the supply should be able to do 5A at 13V.

/per

[Merlin66]

per,

That's strange....

I've had my Turnigy powermeter installed in the supply line since I started with the HEQ5pro.

On the NEQ6pro I've never see a load greater than around 2A (@13.8v)

[perfrej]

It's just a short spike, but if the voltage drops enough during it... You never know. Better play it safe

[Tinker1947]

The Voltage range is from 11 - 15 volts for the HEQ and NEQ6 i wouldn't recommend 15 volts as i would recommend 11 volt, nearer the top is is better the 13.8 voltage is about right and should anybody considering running a mains unit 13.8 would be the way to go, if your using 12 volts like Merlin and it work just be aware adding dew heaters, dome control units could start to cause problems....