{"title":"ProxiSky Power \u0026 Data","description":"\u003cp\u003ePower and data distribution equipment designed for cleaner ProxiSky imaging setups.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"proxisky-dc-usb-saddle-hub","title":"Proxisky DC USB Saddle Hub, Astrophotography Power Distribution, 12V Regulated Mount Hub","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProxisky DC\/USB Saddle Hub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eProxisky DC\/USB Saddle Hub\u003c\/strong\u003e is a saddle-mounted power and data distribution hub designed for astrophotography rigs that need clean cable routing, regulated outputs, and reliable connectivity. By placing power and USB ports directly on the saddle, it helps reduce cable drag and snags during slews and tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/proxisky-robotic-mount-control-unit-ports.jpg?v=1766148053\" alt=\"Proxisky robotic equatorial mount control unit showing USB and 12V power ports for astrophotography setups\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle-mounted layout\u003c\/strong\u003e for shorter cable runs and cleaner routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegulated outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e for stable accessory power (12V DC and 5V USB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-speed USB\u003c\/strong\u003e ports for imaging accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive electrical protection\u003c\/strong\u003e for sensitive astronomy equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide operating environment\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for outdoor sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupported dovetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVixen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLosmandy\u003c\/strong\u003e (side installation supported for Losmandy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupported mounts (with adapters)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll \u003cstrong\u003eProxisky mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZWO AM5 \/ AM3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWD-17 \/ WD-20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select the correct adapter option for your mount when ordering. Proxisky lists multiple versions\/adapter choices for this hub (colour + mount-specific adapter selections).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInput\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 5.5 × 2.1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003e12V–15V\u003c\/strong\u003e DC power input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 3.1 Type-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor connection to PC, \u003cstrong\u003edata and power delivery supported\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutput\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 5.5 × 2.1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12V\u003c\/strong\u003e, max \u003cstrong\u003e6A\u003c\/strong\u003e, regulated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 3.1 Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 3.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5V\u003c\/strong\u003e, max \u003cstrong\u003e3A\u003c\/strong\u003e, regulated, high-speed data transfer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0 Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5V\u003c\/strong\u003e, max \u003cstrong\u003e3A\u003c\/strong\u003e, regulated, suitable for most USB devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e120W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax power consumption: \u003cstrong\u003e12V × 10A = 120W\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12V, 6A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle port max current: \u003cstrong\u003e6A\u003c\/strong\u003e, regulated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5V, 3A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle port max current: \u003cstrong\u003e3A\u003c\/strong\u003e, regulated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes for system planning: total available power is shared across connected devices. Choose a quality 12V supply within the supported \u003cstrong\u003e12–15V\u003c\/strong\u003e input range, sized for your total load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety \u0026amp; protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in protection is designed to safeguard mounts and accessories used in demanding outdoor imaging setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection against \u003cstrong\u003ereverse power\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection against \u003cstrong\u003eover-voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eunder-voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection against \u003cstrong\u003eovercurrent\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection against \u003cstrong\u003ebackflow current\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection against \u003cstrong\u003esurge\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eshort circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection against \u003cstrong\u003eelectrostatic\u003c\/strong\u003e discharge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStartup inrush-current protection\u003c\/strong\u003e to help avoid damage at power-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese protections are also referenced in Proxisky’s product information and community announcements for the Saddle Hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOperating environment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-35°C to +45°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 99%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical use cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooled camera + guide camera + focuser + filter wheel setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaner cable routing for harmonic\/strain-wave mounts and compact imaging rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReducing snag risk when tracking near the meridian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping USB and 12V distribution close to the payload for easier troubleshooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work with ZWO AM5 \/ AM3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Proxisky lists compatibility with \u003cstrong\u003eZWO AM5\/AM3\u003c\/strong\u003e when the correct adapter is selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need an adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor non-Proxisky mounts, an adapter is typically required. Proxisky lists multiple adapter options depending on your mount model. If your setup is a Proxisky mount family variant, choose the matching version\/colour and the correct adapter option where applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the port counts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput includes \u003cstrong\u003e6× DC 5.5×2.1mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus \u003cstrong\u003e2× USB 3. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Proxisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55398673023352,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/proxisky-robotic-mount-control-unit-ports.jpg?v=1766148053"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/collections\/proxisky-hub-power-data.oembed","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}