ZWO ASIAIR PLUS Astrophotography-Computer

ZWO ASIAIR PLUS is the latest version of a product that has proven to be in the development of professional astrophotography. This small controller fully replaces the computer space in the astrophotographic set, thus reducing to a minimum the amount of equipment and cables needed.

One of the most important changes compared to its predecessor is the replacement of the memory on the microSD card with an eMMC chip, which is characterized by much better stability and reliability. The second most important difference is the use of a dual-band WiFi module with an external antenna, guaranteeing a range of up to 20 meters, thanks to which the user can conveniently control the set while staying at home or your car, without being exposed to the effects of cold on autumn or winter nights.

The remaining differences, although apparently only cosmetic, significantly affect the comfort of use. Control diodes allow you to quickly check the operating status of the entire system, and the additional USB-C port facilitates data exchange between the controller and the computer.

In the latest model, the changes also affected purely mechanical issues. The aluminum casing made in CNC technology is 24% thinner than its predecessor, and the entire device is more than 13% lighter.

The most important features of the ZWO ASIAIR PLUS controller

• eMMC memory which improves the stability of work and facilitates system recovery

• ASIAIR OS with auto restore

• USB-C connector for fast data transfer between the ASIAIR PLUS controller and a laptop or PC

• 2.5 times faster performance than the ASIAIR PRO version

• dual-band WiFi module with external antenna

• Support for over a hundred models of Canon and Nikon SLR and mirrorless cameras

• Compatible with nearly four hundred models of equatorial mounts available on the market

• a more compact aluminum casing made in CNC technology

Technical specifications:

• type of built-in memory: eMMC

• size of the built-in memory: 32 GB

• free space for user files: 20 GB

• Average read speed: 85 MB / s

• Average write speed: 52 MB / s

• possibility of expanding the memory: USB memory, SSD disk

• Recommended external memory (USB): 512 GB

• maximum size of external memory (USB): 1 TB

• operating system: ASIAIR OS

• supported file systems: NTFS, FAT32, exFAT

• WiFi module: dual-band, 2.4 / 5 GHz

• WiFi range: 20 m

• WiFi antenna type: external

• interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 (2x), USB 3.0 (2x), USB-C (1x), 12 V DC power outputs (4x), DSLR shutter release cable (1x)

• supported memory cards: TransFlash (TF)

• control diodes: PWR (computer power indication), WiFi (wireless network status), SYS (I / O), power output indicators (4x)

• control of power outputs from the application level: yes

• computer power supply: 11 - 15 V, 2 - 5 A

• housing material: aluminum

• housing dimensions: 100 x 70 x 26.5 mm

Elements of the set:

• ZWO ASIAIR PLUS controller

• 2x power cable male / male plug (0.5 m)

• 2x power cable male / male plug (1 m)

• 1x power cable with a male / female plug (1.5 m)

• 1x USB 3.0 cable, USB-B plug (0.75 m)

• documentation

guarantee:

24 months