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.
Sam Saeed – :
Can the ASIair Pro support cameras other than ASI such as SBIG or Lodestar?
How about other focusers such as Starlight express or Robofocus?
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Support@ZWO – :
ASIAIR Pro supports ASI cameras and Nikon and Canon DSLR for now.
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Bruno Fantuzzi – :
Hello. can i power asiair pro with a powerbank? what kind? What do you recommend?Thank you
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Support@ZWO – :
Please provide your powerbank spec.
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Steffen – :
When will the fancy Optec auto-focusers like the one they are selling for the new Radian Raptor 61 ( https://optcorp.com/products/radian-raptor-electronic-focuser-upgrade ) or the ones sold for the Stellarvue telescopes ( https://www.stellarvue.com/optec-thirdlynx-directsync-svx30-motor-for-3-sv-focusers/ ) be supported by the ASIAIR PRO?
Q1: Is this most likely to happen in: Days? Weeks? Months? Quarters? Years? Never?
The ASIAIR PRO hardware is obviously capable of controlling these focusers since the device can control them when the Stellarmate OS is installed on the SD card. ( https://www.stellarmate.com/products/stellarmate-os.html )
Can you please help me understand in general why the ASIAIR PRO doesn’t already support the most common 3rd party auto-focusers today, while it does support controlling the most common 3rd party go-to mounts?
Q2: Is the ASIAIR PRO’s support for 3rd party auto-focusers:
a) being excluded because it is considered “bad for the business”?
b) considered a “nice to have feature” by ZWO, but just not a high priority right now?
c) being held back for some other reason?
Thank you
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Support@ZWO – :
Hello
We are working hard to optimize the autofocus algorithm
The 3rd party would be considered in the future
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Bruno Fantuzzi – :
what type of power storage can i use with asiair pro?
Regards,
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Support@ZWO – :
we recommend a 12-15V 2-6A power supply. ASIAIR PRO uses 2A while working alone, and the power supply should be able to power all device that connects to ASIAIR PRO.
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Tesla – :
Hi,
I’ve used asiair pro for several sessions already and it worked great.
The only thing I still haven’t figured out is how to use the 4 arrow buttons to manually control the mount which is Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro,
After I’ve done all the setup (focus, PA etc.), I was able to use the GOTO function to slew to my target, however, if I want to adjust it using those 4 arrow keys, my mount didn’t move at all. My mount was connecting to asiair pro via a RJ45 to USB cable. Could you please advise?
Thanks!
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Support@ZWO – :
Please try to adjust speed to MAX below 4 arrow buttons.
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cy1080 (verified owner) – :
Hello
Can Asiair pro power the eq6r pro mount and the EAF at the same time?
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Support@ZWO – :
Yes, make sure power supply is 12V 5A.
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Godillon – :
Hi.
I would like to know if the Dovetail Groove for ASIAIR PRO is included in ALL asiair pro, for example those that are sold in stores.
Regards,
Godillon Martin.
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Support@ZWO – :
Choose option->ZWO-DOVE-AIR
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Drew (verified owner) – :
Is there an easy way to go back to the exact same custom coordonates on another night using an image or tool or process on the ASIAir Pro?
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Support@ZWO – :
You can add my favorites and fill in custom Name RA DEC.
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Philip Roebers – :
Hii,
Is the Skywatcher EQ5-Pro supported, if yes, how would you connect the ASIAIr to the mount?
Greetings
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Support@ZWO – :
You only need an EQMOD cable:
Mount:Hand Controller port->ASIAIR USB port.
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Olaf – :
Hi, do I have any chance to combine Asiair Pro and the azimut mount of Celestron Nexstar SLT?
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Support@ZWO – :
Yes, it is supported.
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Jeff Thomas – :
Is there any plan to update the asiair pro software and add multistar guiding to improve guiding accuracy. There is currently a build for Astroberry (EKOS) and PHD2, and this would be a great addition to the very intuitive asiair pro.
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Support@ZWO – :
We will consider it.
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ruben – :
Hy Kathrine
I just studied your reply, see below. But as a beginner I don’t know what do you mean with OTA?
I have a Nikon d5300 on a IOptron Skyquider. Do I get it right? I don’t need an extra (second) camera for Polar alignment?
When I buy ASIAIR PRO, then I have everything needed?
Best regards
Ruben
andrea – January 8, 2020:
Hi. Is IOptron IPolar supported for polar alignment?
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Katherine Tsai – January 8, 2020:
It does not.
And you will not need extra polar alignment tool, ASIAIR can do PA with OTA and main camera.
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Support@ZWO – :
Yes, you are right.
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Dale (verified owner) – :
Random question: How does the ASIAIR Pro hardware itself, get its software updates? As most of time, it doesnt have access to any internet. Does the app itself update, and then push that update to the hardware itself?
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Support@ZWO – :
Yes.
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Raj – :
Hi, is this working fine on Canon 200D? Thx
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Support@ZWO – :
Hello, we have received some feedback of 200D supported.
Appreciated for your update on it,thanks in advance.
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Pete – :
I am about to make a purchase decision, deciding between the ASIAIR PRO and the Stellarmate. My main camera and guide camera are ZWO cameras, but my focuser is the Celestron Autofocuser which is currently not supported by ASIAIR PRO. This is the biggest thing holding me back from purchasing it. So I am wondering if there is a possibility you might add focuser support for Celestron Auto-focuser? If not then that’s ok, but I will probably lean towards the Stellarmate since it can control my focuser. Thanks!
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Support@ZWO – :
Please purchase our ZWO EAF
https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/product/zwo-eaf
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Brett H – :
Can you tell me if the Canon R5 camera is supported? If not do you expect that it will be?
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Support@ZWO – :
Canon R5 is not on the support list. We will consider this.
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dubuc – :
Hello, i have an asiair pro and I have a suggestion concerning the nomination of filters can you give us the possibility to rename them as same on the application asistudio because when you don’t use normally filters it’s very difficult to find them.
Thanks , laurent
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Support@ZWO – :
We will convey this requirement to our R&D.
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Bernhard – :
Hello, recently I got problems with guiding my telescope of 460 mm focal length which weren´t there before. My mount is IOptron CEM60. During calibrating I receive a message that the star does not move enough and calibration stops. So guiding is impossible. What can be the reasons for that? Thanks for help.
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Support@ZWO – :
Please use our guide camera.
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Mahesh – :
I am interested in ASIAIR Pro. But when I looked at the polar alignment routine I realized that it needs a good view of North (Or South) celestial pole. But unfortunately, my attitude is low as 6.04N (Galle – Srilanka) so Polaris is completely out of sight. When I use the laptop I have alternatives such as Pempro or PHD2 drift align. So I would like to know whether ASIAIR Pro also has got any alternative ways of polar alignment for low latitude locations that do not need a view of the celestial pole. Otherwise, ASIAIR is not an option for me.
Thank you
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Support@ZWO – :
It is not for low latitude locations.
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Blair Govan – :
Looking at the Star Adventurer Pro for use with my camera and lens. Also want to auto guide the setup. Looking at the ASI Air Pro. Do you offer a kit setup to auto guide the Star Adventurer Pro?
If there is a alternative to the Star Adventurer 2i you might suggest.
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Support@ZWO – :
Please use our guide camera.
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