AstroMC Master Control Hub ---- (USB) More capability at a new lower price.
Product Description
Same capabilities as the AMC-100 but with a USB 1.1 interface. Features include:
· 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 included. Specify Windows XP, Vista
Note: For Roll off Roof control, you will need 2 Normally Open roof position switches such as our #1501 or #1502 Magnetic Proximity Switch.
· 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 included. Specify Windows XP, Vista
Note: For Roll off Roof control, you will need 2 Normally Open roof position switches such as our #1501 or #1502 Magnetic Proximity Switch.
Accessories
This microminiature device plugs into the AMC-100 series and provides inside ambient temperature, relative humidity and dew point data. This device is immediately recognized by the AMC-100 and the PC Computer Program; no setup is required. With this data, AstroMC can control your dew management equipment (e.g. OTA heater) and prevents fogging of your valuable optics. It also saves a night of robotic astrophotography! No more fogging! $67.40 | Prime Power power adapter for AMC-100(V)2 systems. This item only supports the Prime Power monitoring function and is not intended to drive the actual circuit board. $17.03 |