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PowerTank Lithium
PowerTank Lithium
PowerTank Lithium
PowerTank Lithium
PowerTank Lithium
PowerTank Lithium
PowerTank Lithium
PowerTank Lithium
PowerTank Lithium
PowerTank Lithium
PowerTank Lithium
PowerTank Lithium
PowerTank Lithium
PowerTank Lithium
PowerTank Lithium
PowerTank Lithium

PowerTank Lithium

$184.95

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Item #: 18771 / 18771-CGL
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Style: AC Adapter - 2 Amp PowerTank, 12v Power Supply PowerTank Glow 5000 PowerTank Lithium Pro PowerTank Lithium AC Adapter – 5 Amp Car Battery Adapter (for all NexStars) PowerTank Lithium LT PowerTank 17

Warranty: 2 Years
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  • Portable power pack for your computerized Celestron telescope using Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) chemistry
  • Powers your telescope for up to 10 hours
  • Smaller, lighter, safer, and easier to maintain than lithium-ion and sealed lead acid designs
  • Up to 2000 charge cycles – four times more than lithium-ion and 7 times more than sealed lead-acid designs
  • Un-recharged shelf life of up to 10 years – 3 times better than lithium-ion and 10 times better than sealed lead-acid designs
  • Environmentally friendly – Does not use toxic heavy metals
  • Battery shuts off automatically when insufficient current flow is detected to prevent you from inadvertently draining your battery

Overview

  • Portable power pack for your computerized Celestron telescope using Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) chemistry
  • Powers your telescope for up to 10 hours
  • Smaller, lighter, safer, and easier to maintain than lithium-ion and sealed lead acid designs
  • Up to 2000 charge cycles – four times more than lithium-ion and 7 times more than sealed lead-acid designs
  • Un-recharged shelf life of up to 10 years – 3 times better than lithium-ion and 10 times better than sealed lead-acid designs
  • Environmentally friendly – Does not use toxic heavy metals
  • Battery shuts off automatically when insufficient current flow is detected to prevent you from inadvertently draining your battery

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Description

The PowerTank Lithium keeps the charge going for the astronomer on the go. The Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery chemistry has significant advantages over other battery chemistries.

- The LiFePO4 has an un-recharged shelf life of 10 years compared to 3 years for the Lithium Iron and 6-9 months for a Sealed Lead-Acid battery.

- The battery performance of the PowerTank Lithium phosphate degrades at a much slower pace than other chemistries.

- The LiFePO4 can be charged and discharged 2000 times compared to only 500 for a Lithium Iron battery and 300 for sealed lead-acid designs.

- The batteries will last as long as the telescope you use it with!

- The LiFePO4 uses phosphates instead of environmentally hazardous elements like cobalt or lead commonly found in other rechargeable batteries.

- Can withstand higher temperatures than lithium-iron designs and will not be a fire danger if accidentally punctured.

This combined with its rugged design make it the perfect outdoor power supply.

Keep your telescopes, smartphones, tablets, GPS systems, cameras and other USB-powered devices as active as you are with PowerTank Lithium—the ideal outdoor portable-charging solution for your electronic gear.

 

PowerTank Lithium Compatibility List

Will power any computerized mount

Compatible
Advanced VX Astro Fi
NexStar Evolution NexStar GT 
NexStar SLT NexStar SE Series
LCM series SkyProdigy

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PowerTank Lithium Compatibility List

Will power any computerized mount

Compatible
Advanced VX Astro Fi
NexStar Evolution NexStar GT
NexStar SLT NexStar SE Series
LCM series SkyProdigy

Specifications

General
Battery Capacity: 84.4 Wh
Charging Input: 16VDC @ 2000mA
Charge Time (from flat): 4 hours
Telescope Power Port: 12VDC @ 3000mA, Tip positive
Car Battery Adapter Port: None
USB Charging Port 1 Output: 5VDC @ 1000mA
USB Charging Port 2 Output: 5VDC @ 2100mA
Auto Shutoff Threshold Current: (12V Port) - Less than 250mA for a long period of time
Operating Temperature: -4°F - 140°F (-20°C - 60°C)
Light Panel: Red or White with two brightness settings for each color
Weather Proof/Dust Proof: IP-65 rating
Telescope Power Cord: 6.5 ft (2 m) with connector for Celestron telescopes
Strap: 2" wide hook and loop strap for attachment to tripod leg and a 10" hanging strap
Product Dimensions: 190.5mm x 76.2mm (7.5" x 3")
Product Weight: 2.25 lbs (1.02 kg)
Included Items: Battery pack | AC mains charger | Power cord for Celestron telescopes | Strap for attaching to tripod | Strap for hanging

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PowerTank Lithium – Auto Shutoff Feature

A:

PowerTank Lithium batteries come with a safety feature that prevents them from slowly discharging if they are left unattended for long periods of time.

Q:

My Celestron PowerTank is taking longer to charge and to show a fully charged light. Why?

A:

PowerTanks use a lead-acid battery technology. These batteries start out new at 100% capacity in amp-hours. PowerTanks come in 7 amp-hour and 17 amp-hour capacities.

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