Apertura Armored USB Hub with 5A Power Supply
A Shield For Your Astro Accessories!
While modern astrophotography equipment is knocking down the barriers to excellent hobbyist astrophotography images, it has created a new dilemma - how to safely and reliably connect it all! Enter the Apertura Armored USB Hub - leading the charge to eliminate yet another roadblock and cement itself as the connection control center solution for all your precision equipment.
In a sea of generic options that are more at home on a desk rather than out after dusk, Apertura has built this from the ground up to be anything but. Designed specifically for astrophotographers, the Armored USB Hub doesn't just connect your devices to your PC with Plug and Play Windows, Mac, and Linux compatibility - but protects them too. Built to guard against short circuits and power supplies concerns, this hub helps shield your sensitive equipment from other device failures and dangerous voltages. A CNC 6061 anodized aluminum case keeps the armored core of this hub safe - which has been engineered with an operating range from bitter cold to blistering heat to ensure this hub is not the weak point in your armor!
Engineered for Astrophotographers, by Astrophotographers
Designed by astrophotographers who understand just how sensitive (and often expensive) your equipment is, Apertura engineered - and thoroughly tested - this hub to provide a solid layer of protection to your setup. These protections are more than just marketing points for the box; read on to see just how this hub shields and effortlessly integrates into your setup!
Input Power Protection
When you're using a powered USB hub with your precision equipment, you need to have safeguards in place. With over and undervoltage protections that work to keep the USB ports in the 5V operating range, the Armored USB Hub helps shield your equipment from brief accidental uses of the wrong power supply. This also shields your equipment against power supply faults or reversed polarities that may occur when using 3rd party portable or AC power supplies, or even just from accidents such as cable snags when using the included high quality Apertura 5A power supply.
Safe & Speedy USB Connections
To shield your sensitive electronics, Apertura has engineered the Armored USB Hub with protection both from your power source and connected devices. Each USB port supports the fast USB 3.0 (backwards compatible with USB 2.0) standard and is capable of supplying 5V with up to 2.6A of current for higher draw devices - but try to draw more than that and it’s shields up! In an instant this hub will work to shut down any port that tries to draw too much power and keep the rest of your connected gear safe from an equipment malfunction. The best part? All other equipment remains connected to your PC, meaning your rig might be down but it won’t be out!
Engineered for Extremes
While other options are designed for a life inside, Apertura built this hub to be used out under the night sky! Engineered to operate from -4° F up to 158° F, the Armored USB Hub will keep your equipment connected in Northern winters or Southern summers. With a CNC aluminum case this hub not only looks striking, but also will hold up to use out in the field.
Plug-and-Play Simplicity
Designed with a frictionless experience in mind, there’s no need for drivers or software suites needed here! With plug-and-play support for Windows, Mac, and Linux straight out of the box, you can say good-bye to bloated installers. Simply power up and plug in to expand your USB connections!
Designed for Industry Standards
Apertura has designed this hub to work with the hardware and power supplies that you likely already have! From the 5.5x2.1 mm 12V power input, to the Synta-style bracket designed to work with most findershoes on the market today, this hub supports the astronomy industry standards to make integration easy. For more mounting options, Apertura has also added ¼”x20 mounting holes to the bottom of the case to allow for more unique attachments, such as through a dovetail bar/ top rail.
Quality Control and Support You Can Count On
As astrophotographers, Apertura knows just how vital it is to ensure your equipment doesn’t slow you down. That’s why all Armored USB Hubs are guaranteed to have passed a rigorous quality control check for protections and full functionality before making their way to you. Peace of mind doesn’t stop there though - as this hub comes with USA support for an extra safeguard in case things go wrong.
Power: Solved
Included in this package is a high quality 12V, 5A, AC power adapter to reliably supply the Armored USB Hub with the power it needs! Designed to provide consistent performance even under maximum load, this power supply will keep your hub running smoothly. A threaded extension cable allows you to safely and securely increase this supply’s reach to almost 8 feet, comfortably covering most setup needs.
Astronomy Hub: Your one-stop-shop for Astrophotography Knowledge!
Our Gear Experts have compiled a wealth of information to help expand your astrophotography knowledge! Below you’ll find links to articles, videos and "how-to" guides. Just one more reason that our Astronomy Hub is a one-stop-shop for all your astronomy and astrophotography needs!
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