LACERTA MGEN power supply

[emyliano2000]

Hi guys.

I'm on the course of buying the Lacerta Mgen autoguider and, from what I have read on the internet, it doesn't come with a power supply cable.

Can you guys help me get a good mains power supply for it as I wouldn't wanna get something that would damage it. A link would be really helpful.

Thanks

Emil

 

[RSM]

Hi Emil, I have the MGEN and I run it directly from a Skywatcher 7Ah Power Tank - that's sufficient to keep it going all night.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sky-Watcher-7Ah-Rechargeable-Power-Tank/dp/B007Y9HUIA

if you are looking for a stable 12v power supply, have a look at Maplin.  I bought a 12v supply from there to power my NEQ6 mount which works perfectly.  I'm sure they will have one with the correct power rating for the Lacerta. 

Richard  

 

[emyliano2000]

29 minutes ago, RSM said:

Hi Emil, I have the MGEN and I run it directly from a Skywatcher 7Ah Power Tank - that's sufficient to keep it going all night.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sky-Watcher-7Ah-Rechargeable-Power-Tank/dp/B007Y9HUIA

if you are looking for a stable 12v power supply, have a look at Maplin.  I bought a 12v supply from there to power my NEQ6 mount which works perfectly.  I'm sure they will have one with the correct power rating for the Lacerta. 

Richard  

 

Thanks Richard. I did look on the Maplin's website and to be honest I don't know what to choose. I wouldn't wanna get one with interchangeable tips and for that I would need the size of the tip.

Is it 2.1mm like the one that goes into your mount?

Would this http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/12v-3000ma-acdc-lugged-power-supply-n22ju work?

Emil

[RSM]

Hi Emil, that is exactly the one I bought for my mount and it works well. I've just tried it on the lacerta guide unit and it seemed to fire up fine. This supply is rated as up to 3A, my Power Tank is rated up to 10A both at 12v. 

Richard

[emyliano2000]

Thanks Richard. I really appreciate it.