Introducing AstroMC... Master of observatory integration and remote control
AstroMC is a product family of hardware and software components that makes life easy for the serious observer. The AstroMC Hub is available in Serial or USB capable packages as well as a Serial board level product, that are all attractively priced. Among the many capabilities are:
· Remote Power Control-- Turn on/off Low Voltage equipment power, Line Voltage equipment power and (through ASCOM) RoboFocus Line Voltage power accessory. (RoboFocus is a product of Technical Innovations)
· Remote Roll-off-Roof Control-- Control your roll-off roof including a fully compliant ASCOM Dome driver. Full integration with ACP and ACP Scheduler. Scripting can can initiate a cover open/close. (ACP and ACP Scheduler are products of DC3 Dreams, SP)
· Automatic Fogging Control-- Measures humidity, observatory inside temperature and dew point, using this data to automatically control activation of dew management and dew removal equipment. No more fogging. Boltwood II is not required.
· Prime Power Safety Monitor-- Senses prime power failure and initiates safe shutdown. Via an ACP Shutdown script, the user may customize the shutdown steps to suit site specific requirements and needs.
· Remote Aperture Dust/Pollen Cover-- Cover and uncover telescope apertures (for dust protection and dark frames where there is no sensor shutter). Integration with ACP and ACP Scheduler via the ASCOM Dome Class and the ACP Scope Class. Keeps your scope free of dust and pollen... coming soon.
· Scope AtPark detector-- Having confirmation of your scope at the park position is essential to remote astronomy. This low cost unit will detect that your scope is safely parked and will inhibit dome or cover movement until both the "software" and the detector agree.... coming soon.
· Low Cost Weather Sensor-- Low cost AstroMC sky temperature and cloud sensor and precipitation sensor. Continuous monitoring of weather condidtions. Fully integrated with ACP and ACP Scheduler via ASCOM Weather interface... coming soon.
· ASCOM Compliant-- Full integration of AstroMC weather sensors and Boltwood I/II or Extech RH401 via the ASCOM Weather Class. Roll-off-Roof ASCOM driver included.
· Open Integration-- Support for a custom MasterControl Class that follows ASCOM standards and can be accessed by third party programs.
If you can't be there, AstroMC is your integration and observatory safety choice.
· Remote Power Control-- Turn on/off Low Voltage equipment power, Line Voltage equipment power and (through ASCOM) RoboFocus Line Voltage power accessory. (RoboFocus is a product of Technical Innovations)
· Remote Roll-off-Roof Control-- Control your roll-off roof including a fully compliant ASCOM Dome driver. Full integration with ACP and ACP Scheduler. Scripting can can initiate a cover open/close. (ACP and ACP Scheduler are products of DC3 Dreams, SP)
· Automatic Fogging Control-- Measures humidity, observatory inside temperature and dew point, using this data to automatically control activation of dew management and dew removal equipment. No more fogging. Boltwood II is not required.
· Prime Power Safety Monitor-- Senses prime power failure and initiates safe shutdown. Via an ACP Shutdown script, the user may customize the shutdown steps to suit site specific requirements and needs.
· Remote Aperture Dust/Pollen Cover-- Cover and uncover telescope apertures (for dust protection and dark frames where there is no sensor shutter). Integration with ACP and ACP Scheduler via the ASCOM Dome Class and the ACP Scope Class. Keeps your scope free of dust and pollen... coming soon.
· Scope AtPark detector-- Having confirmation of your scope at the park position is essential to remote astronomy. This low cost unit will detect that your scope is safely parked and will inhibit dome or cover movement until both the "software" and the detector agree.... coming soon.
· Low Cost Weather Sensor-- Low cost AstroMC sky temperature and cloud sensor and precipitation sensor. Continuous monitoring of weather condidtions. Fully integrated with ACP and ACP Scheduler via ASCOM Weather interface... coming soon.
· ASCOM Compliant-- Full integration of AstroMC weather sensors and Boltwood I/II or Extech RH401 via the ASCOM Weather Class. Roll-off-Roof ASCOM driver included.
· Open Integration-- Support for a custom MasterControl Class that follows ASCOM standards and can be accessed by third party programs.
If you can't be there, AstroMC is your integration and observatory safety choice.