Product Description
ASIAIR PRO is a smart WiFi device. It is equipped with a lightweight power management module, ample USB interfaces, and multiple dovetail mounting methods.
With the rich features of the ASIAIR App, the whole procedure from device integration to image capture runs particularly smooth.
ASIAIR PRO is the second generation of ZWO that has been continuously improved and newly designed since the first generation of ASIAIR was released in July 2018.
Outstanding Features
1. Excellent craftsmanship, strong tactile appeal
Superb craftsmanship with a strong tactile appeal ASIAIR PRO shell is made out of aluminum and processed by CNC tech. After the surface is anodized, it not only protects the shell well, but also has a comfortable feel. The size of the whole machine is 92 x 67 x 35 mm, making its size and weight excellent, which can be easily grasped by hand.
2. Unique look and easy installation
The slot/port position of ASIAIR PRO is nice and symmetrical, with M4 and 1/4 inch openings on the bottom and the side. With the use of the dovetail, the installation and removal become easy. The whole machine adopts bright vibrant Ferrari red tones, and the front is painted with laser star maps of the constellation Ursa Minor and Ursa Major, which is very beautiful.
3. Integrated power management, more storage space
ASIAIR PRO is equipped with a lightweight power management module. There are four DC 5.5 x 2.1 mm power outputs on the side of the body, one DSLR shutter release port, two USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports each. The power supply is stable and reliable, the interface is rich and diverse, and the wiring is easy and orderly. It also comes with 84 GB of free storage, so you can capture images freely.
Note:ASIAIR PRO’s or ASIAIR Plus’s USB power supply is not enough for ASI6200/ASI2600/ASI533//ASI071MC cameras to work normally, so please use an external 12V power supply, which can be connected to the ASIAIR PRO’s power management as well.
4. LED indicator, clearly indicates the working status
The LEDs will show the working status clearly. What’s more, it has the key operation warning tone, which makes the whole operation under control.
Note: You can enhance the WiFi signal of ASIAIR by using the ZWO WiFi extender.
App Functions
ASIAIR supports both iOS and Android systems.
1. Simple APP interface, as easy as 1, 2, 3.
2. Accurate focus: After the rough focus is completed, select one star, then accurate focusing can be done through curves such as brightness and HFD. Start from version v1.5.3, the autofocus can also be completed with ZWO EAF by remote control.
3. Polar Alignment: Based on the powerful plate-solving function, you can finish arc-second polar axis alignment only within few minutes.
4. Accurate GoTo: With the rich celestial object database, precise GoTo can be achieved after selecting the target.
5. Stable guiding: Independent and stable guiding can be achieved without the PC. You can choose single-star guiding or multi-star guiding as you wish.
6. Preview mode: You can see the image of the target directly under ‘Preview’.
7. Autorun: Set the target and configure the schedule, ASIAIR will execute the imaging sequence automatically.
8. Live Stacking: You can see the stacked image (lower noise with calibration frames) of the target directly while capturing.
Single-frame
Live stacking
Nonlinear stretch
9. Video mode: This mode allows you to capture videos in order to do planetary imaging. The video can be saved as an MP4 in your phone so that you can directly share it on the social network.
10. Plan mode: Capture multiple objects in one night unattended.
Supported DSLRS & MILCS
ASIAIR PRO is a smart WiFi device that allows you to control Mainstream DSLR cameras.
Note:
1. Some DSLR cameras have a 30-second exposure limit, which requires an external shutter release cable to ASIAIR PRO.
2. The items with an exclamation mark in the table above have not been verified by actual tests and will be continuously updated in the future.
Supported ASI cameras
All ASI Mini series cameras(ASI120MM Mini, ASI174MM Mini and ASI290MM Mini)
ASI120MC-S/MM-S, ASI385MC, ASI224MC, ASI178, ASI174, ASI290, ASI462
ASI1600, ASI294, ASI183, ASI071, ASI533, ASI2600, ASI6200, ASI2400
(It does not support ASI120MM/MC camera)
Supported Mount
We have also been working closely with major manufacturers to complete bringing in the match of iOptron, Vixen, Rainbow, Avalon, Explore Scientific and other models (including some new models). For now, the ASIAIR PRO is able to support hundreds of equatorial mounts from more than 20 manufacturers worldwide. For details, please refer to the “ASIAIR PRO User Manual”.
All mounts and cameras supported with the previous version (ASIAIR)can also work with ASIAIR PRO
note:
1. If your new Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro has the connection issue with ASIAIR or ASIAIR PRO, Please download this mount OS file to fix it.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MLd0TO7yzPsiqIzVpUVn743DaEnKzox9/view
2 iOptron new batch of G series mount, such as CEM40G/GEM45G/CEM70G etc. Having connection issue with ASIAIR or ASIAIR PRO, please connect the mount to the cooled camera USB hub then to the ASIAIR or ASIAIR PRO.
Attached Method
Please note, the dovetail is attached to the ASIAIR PRO body when you receive it ; )
ASIAIR vs ASIAIR PRO
What is in the box?
- DC male 1m cable x 2
- ASIAIR PRO body
- 64GB USB memory stick
- DC 1.5m male and female cable extension cable
- DC male 0.5 m cable x2
- Quick Start Guide
- USB-RS232 female covert cable
- USB 3.0 square port 0.75m data cable
Note:
Neither USB flash drive nor TF card is covered by Warranty Policy.
Dovetail Groove for ASIAIR PRO
The dovetail groove is designed for ASIAIR PRO to connect Vixen dovetail plate. It can help achieve more convenient and flexible installation methods compared to the original dovetail plate of ASIAIR PRO.
The way how to connect it to your ASIAIR PRO:
Connection tips:
1. Remove the original dovetail plate of ASIAIR PRO.
2. Fix the dovetail groove to ASIAIR PRO with the screws you just take off from the plate.
3. It’s recommended to put the bolt towards the box side as shown in the pictures above and not to block the USB ports and status indicators.
Kevin – :
Will the Canon 90D be supported in the near future ?
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ZWO.Moson – :
We will add more DSLRs in the support list in the new version V1.5.
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Tiago Ramos – :
Good afternoon can ASI Air Pro power my Canon 400D?
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ZWO.Moson – :
The output power of the ASIAIR PRO is 12V 3A max, if your Canon 400D requires this power, the ASIAIR PRO can power it.
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Dean Marsh – :
I tried searching through the message board and googling . I can not find a direct answer. Will the ASI Air Pro work with a Vixen SXD Mount ?
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ZWO.Moson – :
Sorry the ASIAIR PRO can not work with Vixen SXD Mount.
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Aloke Palsikar – :
Does ZWO ASI Air support Skywatcher EQ3-2 GOTO Mount ?
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ZWO.Moson – :
Yes, the ASIAIR PRO support Skywatcher EQ3-2 GOTO Mount.
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LeKampaku – :
I doesn’t want use an ipad or worst, an android (I want to preserve my privacy, really) and I can’t use an emulator because all of them are based on VirtualBox and I can’t install it because I must use another virtual engine for my work.
It means, since you don’t deliver a PC based version, I won’t buy an asiair pro The PC version could be published on Windows Store as you do it for Apple and Android
Regards
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ZWO.Moson – :
The ASIAIR PRO is a WIFI smart device which was designed for mobile phone. We suggest you use ASIStudio in computer if you want preserve your privacy. There is the link for your reference: https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/software-drivers
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Thomas Ammann – :
On 2 jan 2020 you wrote : ‘Sorry to tell you ASIAIR Pro does not support Sony DSLR yet but we will add it to the to do list.’
Is this fixed now ? Sony DSLR supported by ASIAIR Pro ?
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ZWO.Moson – :
Sorry we are still in testing.
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Alan – :
Is there a list of supported dslr cameras, for example which will allow dithering functionality. I have a Nikon d810, what will work and what doesn’t?
Thanks !
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ZWO.Moson – :
Sorry we don’t have the list, because the dither function depends on the mount rather than camera.
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Bohns – :
Hello.
I intend to use the ASIAir Pro with an EQ6-R Pro.
I own an EQ-Dir USB wire which I will use to connect my mount to the ASIAir Pro to replace the Synscan.
If I want to autoguide, shall I plug as well the ST4 wire between the guide camera and the mount, or is the EQ-Dir USB wire enough when the guide camera is connected to the ASIAir Pro via USB ?
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ZWO.Moson – :
You do not need plug the ST4 wire between the guide camera and the mount.
Yes, the the EQ-Dir USB wire is enough.
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mohd-almazmi (verified owner) – :
Hello Team, I recently bought celestron CGX-L mount and wanted to know how to connect ASIAIR Pro to the mount ? What type of cable i need to use ? Thanks
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ZWO.Moson – :
1. Mount->Nexstar hand controller USB mini B port-> ASIAIR USB port.
Choose serial port, baud rate 9600.
2. You can also connect via RJ-RS232 -> USB-RS232.
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Steve – :
Does the ASIAIR PRO support the ZWO ASI462MC colour planetary imager?
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ZWO.Moson – :
The next new version V1.5 will support ASI462MC. And it will be released in the near future.
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trevor coleman – :
hi, anychance of adding a trigger to the guiding software which would sned an alert to the phone if star lost for say ?20secs as could then work as a cloud alert ??
Also noticed sometimes the RA with dispaly as +24 hr when using the goto function , not hard to subtract 24 but does look odd- cheers
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ZWO.Moson – :
Thank you for your feedback, we will convey your feedback to our devs and they will consider this.
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Chris Martin – :
hi, I have the airpro, 30/f4 guide scope and a zwo 120mm s. To get focus, is all I have to do is screw the camera to the scope? Is there any back focus that I need to be aware of for it? Thnx
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ZWO.Moson – :
You can try pull out the ASI120MM-S a little to adjust the focus. And use different exposure time or use bin2, bin3 in ASIAIR app.
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Antony – :
Hi,
I have an ASIAIR Pro and it’s great, thank you for such a good product.
Using a direct USB connection to a Skywatcher AZEQ5 and selecting EQMod Mount as telescope the PEC+Sidereal tacking option available on the V4 handset is not visible.
If I buy a cable to pass through the handset selecting Skywatcher SynScan telecope will the PEC+Sidereal option be available through the ASIAIR GUI?
Regards
Antony
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ZWO.Moson – :
Hi Antony, we do not suggest you use PEC and SynScan, and could you please send us the pictures to show your problem, you can send an email to support.en.zwo.biz
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Grant McLauchlan – :
Hi, does the ASIAIR pro support canon DSLR eos 90D ?
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ZWO.Moson – :
Sorry the ASIAIR PRO currently does not support Canon 90D, we will add more DSLR into support list in the future.
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Tiago Ramos – :
Good afternoon ZWO Team, I would like to know if the ASI Air Pro can feed my mount iOptron GEM45, plus ZWO ASI 120 mini, plus a Canon 400D and two anti-humidity bands? Thanks
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ZWO.Moson – :
The mount iOptron GEM45 may require more power, we suggest you use an extra power supply for it.
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Frank the Tank – :
Does the ASIair Pro work with Astro-Physics mounts…including guiding? CP3 and CP4 chips?
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ZWO.Moson – :
Yes, the ASIAIR PRO supports Astro-Physics mounts. But you need a separate guiding part with ASIAIR PRO.
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stef wojtowycz – :
hi, what would be great if you add a collimation tool! this would be so much help!
thanks
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ZWO.Moson – :
Thanks for your feedback, we will convey your feedback to our devs, and they will consider this.
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Yamuruk – :
Hi, I have a DSLR Nikon d7100 and I can notice it is supported by the ASIAIR Pro. If I use an ASIAIR Pro and an Ipad, am I going to see the photos I am taking directly in my iPad? may I use the live view option directly in may iPad? do I need an additional cable apart of the shutter cable, for connecting my DSLR? The photos can be stored directly in the ASIAIR Pro card?
Than you.
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ZWO.Moson – :
1.Yes, you can see the photos in your iPad.
2.Yes, you can use live view in your iPad.
3.You do not need an additional shutter cable.
4.Yes, the photos can be stored directly in the ASIAIR PRO card.
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Stefan – :
Hi there, does the iPad need to remain connected after a light schedule has started?
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ZWO.Moson – :
No, it doesn’t.
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Matt Neal – :
Good afternoon, do you have any update on support for Nikon Z6 mirrorless. The ASIAIR Pro is great but at the moment I am still having to use my laptop for controlling my main camera.
[ASIAIR Pro, Meade LX85 mount, 120mm Guide scope, ZWO ASI120MM-S guide cam, Sigma 150-600mm lens, Nikon z6]
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ZWO.Moson – :
We will add this camera into support list in the next version.
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