
AstroMC makes life easy for the serious observer. Among the many capabilities are:
· Remote Power Control-- Turn on/off Low Voltage, Line Voltage and RoboFocus Line Voltage power accessory. (RoboFocus is a product of Technical Innovations) Link key power controls to Master Power control so that all power comes ON with a single action.
· ASCOM Power Integration – Master Power is turned ON whenever ACP Weather is Connected, and is turned OFF whenever ACP Weather is Disconnected. This allows the powerful ACP Web interface to operate without special modification. (ACP and ACP Scheduler are products of DC3 Dreams, SP)
· Remote Roll-off-Roof Control-- Control your roll-off roof including a fully compliant ASCOM Dome driver. Full integration with ACP and ACP Scheduler.
· Unsafe Loop-- Support for a loop of magnetic sensors and limit switches to assure your equipment is safe prior to motion of your cover or roof.
· New! PierTech support-- Support for raising and lowering your Pier-Tech pier. The cover opens and the pier lifts automatically. The cover won't close until the pier is automatically lowered.
· Boltwood I/II integration– see the weather via ASCOM compliant integration. Support for Boltwood 1-line file when used in a networked, group site setting.
· New! Support for Extech RH401 IR temperature sensor.
· No More Fogging! -- Measures humidity, observatory inside temperature and dew point, to automatically control activation of dew removal equipment.
· Never Lose Alignment! -- Senses prime power failure and via ACP, initiates safe shutdown.
· PC Dashboard – A complete picture of observatory status with key controls.
Coming Soon!
• AtPark Detector-- A highly accurate ultrasonic beam detects your scope, mount and pier from distances up to 8 feet. If not AtPark, the cover won't close! Up to 4 detectors can be integrated so that you can check multiple scopes, doors, cabinets.
• Remote Aperture Dust/Pollen cover-- tied to ASCOM Dome shutter
• Low Cost Sky Safety Sensor-- tied to ASCOM Unsafe signal. The AstroMC PC computer program interfaces with the Master Control Hub and gives observers an integrated dashboard of weather, power, observatory status and safety.