Pegasus Astro Forum

Does the ASI2600MC Pro work when connecting to the Pocket Powerbox Advanced USB3 'only' port? My equipment is as follows:

- ASI2600MC Pro - USB2/3?
- FocusCube2 - USB2
- Auto-Guider - USB2
- Falcon Rotator - USB2

If the ASI2600MC Pro can not work with the USB3 only port, the Pocket Powerbox Advanced will not work for me.

Jim W

Most ASI cameras require USB2 enumeration before switching to USB3. In short they are not USB3 native cameras.
I am not sure if your camera will work. It is better to ask ZWO if the camera supports native USB3 communication.

Thanks for the reply Evans.

I did ask ZWO for the USB port details and they said its "USB3" on their Forum site and the support e-mail. No other details and they didn't provide USB2 or 3 enumeration details. I can't risk the purchase of any Pegasus 'Power Box' products until I know. I may post on CN.

I do not expect ZWO to know what they sell. They do not design their cameras

Hi,

I have both the PPB Advance and the 2600MC. Will try tonight if that works and post here.

Clear skies
Torsten

It will work in all USB ports except port1

Sorry, I was too busy yesterday. I can confirm now, the 2600 MC works on Port 1. I need to do more tests, but I found the camera was working right away. After rebooting it was still there. I disconnected the camera from the PPBA, after reconnection the camera did not show up. This was repeatable. To get the camera back, I needed to disconnect the PPBA. After reconnection the camera showed up again.

Clear skies
Torsten