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Kendrick Power Panels

#208-IPP-D Imaging Power Panel for DSLR cameras Chosen by Sky & Telescope as a
"HOT NEW PRODUCT for 2014"!

Designed for astrophotographers, the Imaging Power Panels address two serious issues facing astrophotographers:

  1. Cable management.
  2. Having an electrical panel for all your astrophotography devices at one location on your scope or mount.
Pictured at right is a system for a Canon DSLR camera. The pictured system shows the #208-IPP-D-7 Imaging Power Panel for DSLR cameras, a #208-IPP-CBL-AC-6 6' Power Hookup Cable and an optional 208-DSLR-C2 Battery Adapter for a Canon DSLR.

The Imaging Power Panel is not a battery. It is a lightweight (compared to a battery) connector panel that connects, via a 6', 9' or 12' power cable, to your battery on the ground. Consequently, it can be mounted on a telescope tube, dovetail bar, mount, pier or wherever it is beneficial for you to allow for efficient cable management.

With this panel, you can connect, for example, your camera (CCD or DSLR), Kendrick dew control system, your mount and all your USB driven devices in one central location. If mounted on your telescope tube assembly for example, all your cables (except for the one going to your battery and the USB cable to your computer) are now routed from the devices on our telescope to the Imaging Power Panel. You then have only two cables coming away from your scope and mount, the power cable to your battery and the USB cable to your computer. All the other cables will now move with your telescope and not get tangled.

IPP power pole option New Option! What's better than cigarette lighter plugs? Anderson Power Poles!

We now offer a new version with:

  • 4 X Anderson Power Pole Plugs
  • *2 X Cigarette lighter plug (ideal for powering your laptop from a DC laptop power supply)
  • *Optional Inverter Upgrades (15V/18V/24V/48V) use XLR connector
  • Optional DSLR Camera Power Supply
  • *Replaces 1 of the cigarette lighter plugs with an XLR connector

Anderson Power Poles are small, light, and can handle much higher current (30 Amp compared to 7 Amp max. cigarette lighter plugs. And best of all, they aren't going to be "cranky" and pop-out like those pesky cigarette lighter plugs.


 

Which Power Panel Is Best For You? Compare Models:
Power Panel Model Comparison Chart (PDF)

It's easy to convert your existing cords to the new Anderson plugs and we have great support staff who will help you learn how to do it! Anderson Connectors are clever "gender-less" connectors which allows you to mate plugs to make extension cords. We offer pre-welded (glued) pairs of plugs complete with 30 Amp contacts. Each pair can be "snap-locked" to other pairs to making a nifty wiring harness!
We also sell the Anderson Plugs as "un-welded". This allows you to make "extension cords".
Anderson Plug Kit

#208-PS25A power supply. NEW! >>Imaging Power Panels can be powered from a 12 vdc battery or with 110-240 VAC with the purchase of our #208-PS25A Power Supply. This special AC-DC Power Supply features 3 types of connectors: 1) Anderson 2) Banana Plug 3) Cigarette Lighter Plug. 25 Amps is enough power for just about any device you would ever consider connecting to a telescope. This is a very high-end power supply using low noise cooling fans. These are popular power supplies for medical diagnostic equipment and are very well suited for astronomy applications.

Order 208-PS25A for 110/120 North American Plug OR 208-PS25A-UK for 220/240 UK "type G" Plug OR 208-PS25A-EU for 220/240 EU "type F" Plug.

Suggested cable hook-up: 208-PS25A-CORD is a special 12' Cord that connects the 25 Amp Power Supply to any of our Imaging Power Panels, LINX Panels, or ePack. You will find this special cable listed below in the "Power Cables" section. #208-PS25A 240/120vac to 12 vdc, 25A power supply.

SKUDescriptionPrice 
208-IPP-C-3.0 12v Imaging Power Panel. Includes active 7 port USB 3.0 hub. PLEASE NOTE: Requires power hook-up cable. CAN $560.00
208-IPP-D-3.0 12v Imaging Power Panel. Includes active 7 port USB 3.0 hub and 8 volt DSLR Power Supply. PLEASE NOTE: Requires power hook-up cable and DSLR DC Power Adapter. CAN $620.00
208-IPP-DAC-3.0 12v Imaging Power Panel with Anderson Connectors. Includes active 7 port USB 3.0 hub and 8 volt DSLR Power Supply. PLEASE NOTE: Requires power hook-up cable and DSLR DC Power Adapter. CAN $640.00
208-IPP-CAC-3.0 12v Imaging Power Panel with Anderson Connectors. Includes active 7 port USB 3.0 hub. PLEASE NOTE: Requires power hook-up cable. CAN $590.00
208-IPP-ACKIT Anderson Power Pole Pre-Welded Plug Kit with 30 Amp Contacts CAN $9.00
208-IPP-AC-UF Anderson Power Pole Non-Welded Plug Kit with 30 Amp Contacts CAN $8.00

Dew Heater Option - We are now offering a built in USB hub heater to keep the hub free from dew and frost.

SKUDescriptionPrice 
208-IPP-HTR-3 Built in heater option for 208-IPP-C-3.0/CAC-3.0 and 208-IPP-D-3.0/DAC-3.0 CAN $59.00

 

General Information
An additional benefit of these power panels is that you now have a top quality connector interface for your astrophotography rig that can connect and disconnect to a battery or power supply of your choice! If one night you prefer to connect to a 10 amp 12 vdc battery, you can. If you want to take the Imaging Power Panel to a one week star party and connect it to a 100 amp battery, you can. There are no limitations. If your battery dies, you do not have to throw out Imaging Power Panel. You simply reconnect it to a new battery!

The Imaging Power Panels, depending on the type of equipment you use, come with:

  • 8 volt power supply for DSLR cameras or 12 volt supply for CCD cameras.
  • DC battery adapter and 2 meter (6') cable for Canon and Nikon DSLRs. Owner must choose appropriate length cable for our list when purchasing.
  • Active 7 port USB Hub. Hub is Full Speed V2.0 for #208-IPP-C & #208-IPP-D and V3.0 for #208-IPP-C-3.0 & #208-IPP-D-3.0.
  • 2 or 3 cigarette lighter sockets (depending on whether you have a DSLR or CCD camera). DSLR versions have one port converted to an 8 vdc power supply and that port becomes a DC barrel connector.
  • 6', 9' or 12' power cables (From Imaging Power Panel to battery). (owner must choose for our list when purchasing)
  • If required, one port at 15 VDC (for Astro Physics GoTo Mounts), 18 VDC (for Losmandy Gemini mounts), 24 volts (for Takahashi GoTo mounts) or 48 volts (for Paramounts).

The Imaging Power Panels come in several configurations and may also be customized, with certain limitations, to your needs. We can use other connectors so if you prefer the use of a connector other than the standard cigarette lighter sockets, let us know. If we can accommodate you, we will. If you are interested in a custom panel, you will need to contact us to discuss your needs.

Versions and Options

Our full-featured "Imaging Power Panels" are highly customizable and offer:

  • ALL models feature a very high-end Powered 7-Port USB 3.0 Hub and we offer several USB Cable lengths to connect to your computer.
  • Several plug types that include Cigarette Lighter Plugs, Anderson Power Poles, or a combination of both.
  • 8V DSLR Power Supply with its own dedicated "barrel connector". Just add one of our DSLR Battery Adapters and you can now power your DSLR Camera.
  • Step-UP Inverters that can power mounts that require meore than 12V. Available voltages are: 15V, 18V, 24V, 48V.
  • Freedom from AC Adapters. CCD cameras, motorized focusers, USB Hubs, Mounts, etc. often come with one of those AC Adapters and that means you have 1 more cord that can be eaten by a hungry mount. When configured with the Inverter Options, you can eliminate AC Adapters altogether and all of your asto gear can be powered from your main 12V power source. Power sources can include AC-DC Power Supply OR 12V Portable Power Pack (battery).
  • Ordering TIPS:

    Start by selecting a base Imaging Power Panel.For example:

  • The "D" versions have the 8V DSLR Power Supply with a dedicated power output port. For example, "208-IPP-D-3.0" has 4 cigarette lighter plugs PLUS the the 8V DSLR Power Supply.
  • The "AC" versions have Anderson Power Poles AND Cigarette Lighter Plugs. For example "208-IPP-DAC-3.0" has 2 cigarette lighter plugs PLUS 4 Anderson Power Poles AND the DSLR Power Supply
    • 208-IPP-D-3.0 which has a built in 7 port active USB 3.0 Hub, an 8 vdc DSLR power Supply and 4 cigarete lighter sockets.
    • 208-IPP-C-3.0 which has a built in 7 port active USB 3.0 Hub and 4 cigarette lighter sockets.
    • You can specify the following features: one output with 15, 18, 24 or 48 volt inverter. One of the 12 volt cigarette lighter sockets will be converted to this voltage and will have an XLR connector instead of a cigarette lighter socket.

    208-IPP-D-3.0 Imaging Power Panel
    208-IPP-D-3.0 imaging power panel with optional 15 volt inverter package. Also shown are the optional USB Port Dust Covers.
    IPP power pole option
    NEW!!! Anderson Power Pole options

    Specifications & Feature List:

    • 4 power outputs. (excluding USB ports)
    • Cigarette lighter sockets for 12 volt outputs. 8 volt DSLR power outlet is a threaded 5.5mm x 2.5 locking barrel DC Power connector.
    • 12 vdc input only.
    • USB hub amperage: 3.5 amps total, .49 amp per port.
    • Reverse polarity protection (LINX models do NOT have this feature).
    • The #208-IPP-D-3.0 and 208-IPP-DAC-3.0 has an 8 vdc power supply built in.
    • If ordered, a 15 volt or 18 volt inverter will built into your unit. It puts out smooth 15 or 18 volts and is unaffected by voltage cycling due to varying power demands.
    • Circuit breakers on all outputs (1 x 10 amp, 1 x 7 amp, 2 x 5 amp) DSLR version has an extra 2 amp circuit breaker). No need to carry spare fuses.
    • USB hub has its own internal fusing and is not on a circuit breaker.
    • All ports (including USB hub) have ON/OFF switch with LED power on indication.
    • Platic dust covers for all USB ports except USB-B.
    • Plastic insert caps on Cigarette Lighter sockets to keep dirt out when not in use.
    • Heavy duty plastic case.
    • Plastic tabs on the case at each end to aid mounting to a surface of your choice.
    • Very durable.
    • Weight (approximate):
      • #208-IPP-D-3.0 & #208-IPP-C-3.0: 2.8 lbs, 1.3 Kg
    • Dimensions:
      • #208-IPP-D-3.0 & #208-IPP-C-3.0: 11.3.75" x 6.125" x 3.75" (290mm x 155mm x 95mm)

    Connection to Power Source
    Power hook-up cables are purchased separately and are required to connect the Imaging Power Panel to a power source.

    We offer three lengths of power hook-up cables, 6', 9' and 12'. Choose your cable termination from alligator clips, ring terminals, spade terminals or bare wire.

    Purchasing, what do I need?

    1. Determine which version of the Imaging Power Panel you will need. DSLR or CCD?.
    2. Determine length of Power supply cable you will need. This is the power cable from your power source to the Imaging Power Panel. See "Power Cables (To Battery or Power Supply)" below.
    3. Do you need the 15, 18, 24 or 48 volt inverter? See "Inverter Upgrade" below.
    4. For Canon and Nikon DSLR owners, Choose appropriate DC power battery adapter. See the camera chart below to determine which DC adapter to choose and the see "DSLR Camera Battery Adapters" below that.

     

    Power Cables

    Power Cables
    208-IPP-CBL-AC6
    208-IPP-CBL-AC9
    208-IPP-CBL-AC12
    Power Cables
    208-IPP-CBL-RT6
    208-IPP-CBL-RT9
    208-IPP-CBL-RT12
    Power Cables
    208-IPP-CBL-BW6
    208-IPP-CBL-BW9
    208-IPP-CBL-BW12
    Power Cables
    208-PS25A-CORD

    SKUDescriptionPrice 
    208-IPP-CBL-AC12 A 12 ft long power hook-up cable to Kendrick Imaging Power Panels. Terminates in 25A Alligator clips CAN $52.00
    208-IPP-CBL-AC6 A 6 ft long power hook-up cable to Kendrick Imaging Power Panels. Terminates in 25A Alligator clips CAN $48.00
    208-IPP-CBL-AC9 A 9 ft long power hook-up cable to Kendrick Imaging Power Panels. Terminates in 25A Alligator clips CAN $51.00
    208-IPP-CBL-BW12 A 12 ft long power hook-up cable to Kendrick Imaging Power Panels. Terminates in bare wires CAN $49.00
    208-IPP-CBL-BW6 A 6 ft long power hook-up cable to Kendrick Imaging Power Panels. Terminates in bare wires CAN $35.00
    208-IPP-CBL-BW9 A 9 ft long power hook-up cable to Kendrick Imaging Power Panels. Terminates in bare wires CAN $37.00
    208-IPP-CBL-RT12 A 12 ft long power hook-up cable to Kendrick Imaging Power Panels. Terminates in 1/4" Ring Terminals CAN $51.00
    208-IPP-CBL-RT6 A 6 ft long power hook-up cable to Kendrick Imaging Power Panels. Terminates in 1/4" Ring Terminals CAN $47.00
    208-IPP-CBL-RT9 A 9 ft long power hook-up cable to Kendrick Imaging Power Panels. Terminates in 1/4" Ring Terminals CAN $48.00
    208-PS25A-CORD Special 12' Cord for 25 Amp Power Supply - Connects to Power Panels and ePack CAN $68.00

     

    Inverter Upgrade

    SKUDescriptionPrice 
    208-IPP-INV-15 Optional 15 volt inverter package for Astro Physics GoTo Mounts. CAN $163.00
    208-IPP-INV-18 Optional 18 volt inverter package for Losmandy Gemini GoTo Mounts. CAN $163.00
    208-IPP-INV-24 Optional 24 volt inverter package for Takahashi GoTo Mounts. CAN $163.00
    208-IPP-INV 48 Optional 48 volt inverter package for Paramount GoTo Mounts CAN $197.00

    Telescope Power Cables for Inverter Upgrade: A variety of Telescope Power Cords are available. Cables have the special XLR connector that plugs into the Power Panel. Choose

     

    DSLR Camera DC Battery Adapters

    50% OFF - Until Supplies Last

    The price table below shows the regular price. The 50% discount will show on the item when added to your shopping cart.

    Known Compatibility Issues We have reports that camera manufactures are now imbedding chips to force you to buy genuine brand name accessories. We are told that it is Camera Firmware (not hardware) that is the issue. So far, we know of only 2 models that are affected: NIKON D5600 and D850

    Guide for Camera to Kendrick DC Battery Adapter. These adapters connect to the DSLR power supplies of the Imaging Power Panels, Linx-D Panel, Micro-D Dew Controller, and the new DigiFire FX and FX-Pro Dew Controllers. NOTE: Older DigiFire 8 & 12 models use a slightly different cord (see below)
    Make of cameraModel of CameraPurchase this DC Adapter
    Canon5D, 10D, 20D, 20DA, 30D, 40D, 50D, Digital Rebel208-DSLR-C-1
    Canon450D, 500D, 1000D, Rebel XS, Rebel XSi, 450D, T1i208-DSLR-C-2
    Canon1100D, T3208-DSLR-C-3
    Canon T2i, T3i, T4i, T5i, 550D, 600D, 650D, 700D 208-DSLR-C-4
    Canon6D, 7D, 7D Mark II, 60D, 60Da, 70D, 5D Mark II, 5D, Mark III208-DSLR-C-5
    Canon750D, 760D, 77D, Rebel T6i, T6s, T7i208-DSLR-C-6
    Nikon D500, D600, D610, D750 D800, D800E, D810/A, D7000, D7100, D7200, D7500, Nikon 1 V1208-DSLR-N-EL15
    Nikon D3100, D3200, D5100, D5200, D5300, Coolpix P7000, P7100 & P7700 & P7800208-DSLR-N-EP5A

    Guide for Camera to Kendrick DC Battery Adapter. Older DigiFire 8 and 12 Dew Controller ONLY
    Make of cameraModel of CameraPurchase this DC Adapter
    Canon5D, 10D, 20D, 20DA, 30D, 40D, 50D, Digital Rebel208-DSLR-C-1D
    Canon450D, 500D, 1000D, Rebel XS, Rebel XSi, 450D, T1i208-DSLR-C-2D
    Canon1100D, T3208-DSLR-C-3D
    Canon T2i, T3i, T4i, T5i, 550D, 600D, 650D, 700D 208-DSLR-C-4D
    Canon6D, 7D, 7D Mark II, 60D, 60Da, 70D, 5D Mark II, 5D, Mark III208-DSLR-C-5D
    Canon750D, 760D, 77D, Rebel T6i, T6s, T7i208-DSLR-C-6D
    Nikon D500, D600, D610, D750 D800, D800E, D810/A, D7000, D7100, D7200, D7500, Nikon 1 V1208-DSLR-NEL15D
    Nikon D3100, D3200, D5100, D5200, D5300, Coolpix P7000, P7100 & P7700 & P7800208-DSLR-NEP5AD

    SKUDescriptionPrice 
    208-DSLR-C-1 Battery adapter and 6 ft cable for Canon 5D, 10D, 20D, 20DA, 30D 40D, 50D, Digital Rebel CAN $36.00
    208-DSLR-C-2 Battery adapter and 6 ft cable for Canon 450D, 500D, 1000D, Rebel XS, Rebel XSi, 450D, T1i CAN $36.00
    208-DSLR-C-3 Battery adapter and 6 ft cable for Canon 1100D, T3 CAN $36.00
    208-DSLR-C-4 Battery adapter and 6 ft cable for Canon T2i, T3i, T4i, T5i, 550D, 600D, 650D, 700D CAN $36.00
    208-DSLR-C-5 Battery adapter and 6 ft cable for Canon 6D, 7D, 7D Mark II, 60D, 60Da, 70D, 5D Mark II, 5D, Mark III CAN $36.00
    208-DSLR-C-6 Battery adapter and 6 ft cable for Canon 750D, 760D, 77D, Rebel T6i, T6s, T7i CAN $69.00
    208-DSLR-N-EL15 Battery adapter and 6 ft cable for Nikon D500, D600, D610, D750 D800, D800E, D810/A, D7000, D7100, D7200, D7500, Nikon 1 V1 CAN $69.00
    208-DSLR-N-EP5A Battery Adapter and 6 ft cable for Nikon D3100, D3200, D5100, D5200, D5300, Coolpix P7000, P7100 & P7700 & P7800 CAN $69.00
    208-DSLR-C-1D DigiFire 8 & 12 ONLY: Battery adapter and 6 ft cable for Canon 5D, 10D, 20D, 20DA, 30D 40D, 50D, Digital Rebel CAN $45.00
    208-DSLR-C-2D DifiFire 8 & 12 ONLY: Battery adapter and 6 ft cable for Canon 450D, 500D, 1000D, Rebel XS, Rebel XSi, 450D, T1i CAN $45.00
    208-DSLR-C-3D DigiFire 8 & 12 ONLY: Battery adapter and 6 ft cable for Canon 1100D, T3 CAN $45.00
    208-DSLR-C-4D DigiFire 8 & 12 ONLY: Battery adapter and 6 ft cable for Canon T2i, T3i, T4i, T5i, 550D, 600D, 650D, 700D CAN $45.00
    208-DSLR-C-5D DigiFire 8 & 12 ONLY: Battery adapter and 6 ft cable for Canon 6D, 7D, 7D Mark II, 60D, 60Da, 70D, 5D Mark II, 5D, Mark III CAN $45.00
    208-DSLR-C-6D DigiFire 8 & 12 ONLY: Battery adapter and 6 ft cable for Canon 750D, 760D, 77D, Rebel T6i, T6s, T7i CAN $78.00
    208-DSLR-NEL15D DigiFire 8 & 12 ONLY: Battery adapter and 6 ft cable for Nikon D500, D600, D610, D750 D800, D800E, D810/A, D7000, D7100, D7200, D7500, Nikon 1 V1 CAN $78.00
    208-DSLR-NEP5AD DigiFire 8 & 12 ONLY: Battery adapter and 6 ft cable for Nikon D3100, D3200, D5100, D5200, D5300, Coolpix P7000, P7100 & P7700 & P7800 CAN $78.00

     

    NOTE: Our DSLR Camera Battery Adapters are common to all Controller Models that have the DSLR Power Supply. For Micro-D Controllers, the "barrel plug" is longer than needed (the threaded locking ring won't engage), but it works just the same and offers the benefit of using the adapter on any of our controllers with a DSLR Power Supply. DigiFire 8 & 12 have a slightly different DC output connector so please chose the “DigiFire 8 & 12 ONLY” version.  
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