ScopeDome Arduino Card 1.3

Main features

• Module designed to control the astronomical observatory (dome, roll-off, clamshell)
• Compatibility with the Arduino environment (Arduino Mega clone)
• Open Source communication protocol
• Control via Ethernet or USB
• Powered by an external power supply
• Two modules can be connected via Bluetooth in Master and Slave modes
• The Master module controls the dome’s rotation, the Slave module controls the dome’s shutter
• Emergency closing of the dome in case of e.g. power failure, rain, clouds, low UPS battery voltage

Please contact us for a quotation. Please be aware that prices subject to change due to fluctuation of Euro exchange rate.

Purchase options

• PCB without housing
• enclosed card with power supply, connectors and mounting plate
• please indicate whether the card should be programmed in Master or Slave mode (to control the dome or the shutter) – when buying two cards, we will program them in Master and Slave mode and pair a bluetooth connection between them

Specification

– driver compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10 (32 i 64 bit)
– buildin mini web serwer
– module compatible with Arduino Mega (AtMega2560-16)
– built-in Ethernet module (W5200)
– built-in BlueTooth HC-05 module
– built-in pressure gauge
– built-in thermometer
– module power supply: external 12V / 2A power supply
– 2 x inputs for communication with a PC: Ethernet and USB
– 7 x electromechanical relays 230V / 5A
– 2 x open collector 12V / 2A power outputs with PWM control
– 4 x OneWire inputs
– 2 x SPI inputs
– touch screen connector
– 7 x logic inputs
– 2 x analog inputs
– 230V AC power detection input
– network configuration: static IP address or DHCP
– control method: USB cable or Ethernet network
– default IP address: 192.168.1.120 (port 80)
– working temperature range: -10 ° C to 30 ° C
– dimensions: 113 x 114 x 20 mm
– weight: 230 g

The complete automation system of the observatory consists of:

a) dome rotation control part

• ScopeDome Arduino card – programmed for Master mode
• dome rotation motor
• rotary motor inverter
• dome position encoder
• home sensor
• rotary drive rack
  
• rotary cog wheel with shaft
• hygrometer
• thermometer for measuring the temperature of a rotary motor
• rotary motor heater
• card electronics heater
• power supply for the Arduino Card 12V / 2A

b) an observatory shutter or roof control part

• ScopeDome Arduino card – programmed for Slave mode
• shutter opening motor
• shutter opening motor inverter
• Open and Close shutter limit switch (2 pcs)
• shutter position encoder optional
• shutter drive rack
• shutter cog wheel with shaft
• thermometer for measuring the temperature of the shutter motor
• shutter motor heater
• card electronics heater
• Cloud and Rain Sensor
• thermometer to measure the outside temperature
• power supply for the Arduino Card 12V / 2A