Roll Off Roof Observatory Controller

Roll Off Roof Observatory Controller
$247.25
Brand : AstroMC
Manufacture : Foster Systems, LLC
Label : Foster Systems, LLC
Publisher : Foster Systems, LLC
Product Group : Photography
Product Type Name : CAMERA_OTHER_ACCESSORIES
Studio : Foster Systems, LLC
EAN : 0661799663700

Product Spesifications

  • 4 different styles of roll off, Hub, S/W
  • Full ASCOM software compliance for easy and flexible integration
  • Support for AstroAlert, Extech RH401, Boltwood I/II weather monitors. AstroAlert plugs into controller
  • With optional Temperature/Humidity/Dew Point plug-in, manages dew heaters
  • Scriptable controls supporting ACP, CCD Commander, and CCD Autopilot. Compatible with Sky 6/X

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Product Description

· Remotely turning on/off Low Voltage equipment power. Optional tie to Master Power function (All On/Off)

· Remotely turning on/off RoboFocus Power Accessory outlets. Optional tie to Master Power function.

· User configurable tie of Master Power function to ACP "Weather Connect" command for true remote/web based "All power On/Off" capability for positive control of equipment safety. Never again do you need worry about your equipment.

· Remotely controlling roll-off roof with support for the ASCOM Dome Class to assure complete ACP integration. ACP Scheduler or script can initiate a cover open/close. Support for ACP Unsafe Shutdown script. Never again worry about weather damage to your valuable investment.

· Optionally, measure humidity, observatory inside temperature and dew point, using this data to automatically control activation of dew management and dew removal equipment. Never again worry about when to activate dew removal heaters. It's automatic! Order our AMC-110 add-on kit.

· Complete integration of Boltwood I/II and Extech RH401 low cost IR temperature sensor.

· Full integration of weather sensors via the ASCOM Weather Class · Remotely initiate remote restart of computer and/or software components

· Support for an ASCOM compliant MasterControl Class that can be accessed by ACP or other programs. AstroMC is your Master Control Hub for the observatory.

· USB 1.1 interface support and PC desktop software included.

Note: For Roll off Roof control, you will need 2 Normally Open roof position switches such as our #1501 or #1502 Magnetic Proximity Switch. Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7. Packaging from Board only to box, RS-232 to USB. Requires 12 VDC power adapter sold separately at http://Foster Systems.com