Challenges

  • Allow for the remote resetting / power cycling of connected peripherals.
  • Supply a hub that can withstand nights with weather often below 0° F.

Benefits

  • Ensure reliable connections with remote observatory equipment.
  • Remotely reset to troubleshoot connected devices.

Solution

  • Deliver a reliable USB hub with port management capabilities to remotely reset connected devices and to dependably operate through nights with low temperatures.

Challenge

 

Charlie K., a passionate astronomer, manages a private observatory nestled in Rhode Island, United States. With a setup consisting of USB-based observatory equipment, Charlie sought a seamless solution for connecting and remotely managing USB connections.

The observatory’s essential components, such as cameras, sensors, and rotators, necessitated a robust and dependable connection infrastructure. Reliability and effective communication were paramount, particularly during frigid nights when temperatures plummeted below freezing point.

Solution

 

Looking for a reliable USB hub to fit his needs, Charlie came across Coolgear’s 7-Port Managed USB Hub. The 7 Port Managed USB Hub acts as a central hub, connecting and powering multiple peripherals critical to the observatory’s operations. These include a camera rotator, weather sensors, cameras, and a camera filter rotator. By consolidating these devices into a single hub, the observatory achieves streamlined connectivity and simplified control.

The remote reset functionality of the managed hub proved invaluable in the observatory by offering a chance to power cycle connected devices without manual interactions. Rather than physically visiting the observatory to address any issues or malfunctions, users can remotely reset the connected devices through the hub’s management software. This feature significantly reduces downtime, allowing for uninterrupted astronomy observations and data collection.

Rhode Island’s cold nights, frequently reaching temperatures below 0 degrees, highlight the importance of the hub’s ability to withstand extreme environments. The 7 Port Managed USB Hub excels in this regard, as it is designed to operate within a wide temperature range. Its robust construction ensures reliable performance, even in harsh weather conditions, safeguarding the integrity of the observatory’s operations throughout the year.

Industry: Hobbyists

Location: Rhode Island, U.S.A.

Benefits

By incorporating the 7 Port Managed USB Hub from Coolgear into their astronomy observatory, Charlie K. enhanced his observatory equipment’s efficiency and reliability. The hub’s capability to connect and control multiple peripherals, coupled with its remote reset functionality and resilience in cold environments, has significantly improved the observatory’s overall performance and data collection capabilities.

The Product

 

7 Port Managed USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub w/ 15KV ESD Surge Protection

Model No. CG-7PU3MGD

Industrial Grade | +7~24V DC Input | Surface Mountable | DIN Rail | 5 Gbps | Screw Lock
  • Advanced Protection: The 7-port USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub protects your device with advanced ESD protection. Built-in 15kV ESD surge protection offers you security and assurance that your connected devices will be protected.
  • Super Fast Speeds: This USB hub is 3.2 Gen 1 compliant, ensuring super-fast 5Gbps data transfer speeds. It supports super speed, high speed and full speed which enables it to be compatible with USB 2.0 / 1.1.
  • Port Management Software: Control each individual ports’ status, turn bus power on/off, and even reset the entire hub through the hub’s management software which supports Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems
  • Upstream: 1 USB port, Type B connector, Screw-lock type
  • Downstream: 7 USB ports, Type A connectors, Screw-lock type
Learn More
This entry was posted in . Bookmark the permalink.