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UPS - Resto del mundo | UPS - Rest of the World |
Thursday, 5 February - Thursday, 12 February |
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UPS - Resto del mundo
UPS - Rest of the World
Estimated delivery:
Thursday, 5 February - Thursday, 12 February
Controller for Shared Observatories STARLING SIN DIN Rail Mounting Clip
* GIVEN ITS PRODUCTION CASUISTRY, THE DELIVERY TIME IS 21 DAYS FROM ORDER CONFIRMATION
Consolidates roof control, safety monitoring and automation into a single controller, simplifying commissioning and operation in multi-user environments.
Sentinel and Client Functions |
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| Sentinel (Observatory Manager) Observatory Managerwith full control over infrastructure and security conditions. Sentinel monitors the system and can take control when necessary. |
Clients (Observatory Users) Authorized observatory users interact with the system under a common access model, allowing coordinated and conflict-free operation in shared observatories. |
| Access permissions depend on the role of the user, not the device used: Sentinel and Clients can access Starling from desktops, tablets or mobile devices. |
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Supported rooftop systems |
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| Automated roofs with Caterpillar SSR Fully integrated support for automated roofs with Lunaticoastro's Caterpillar SSR controller, providing smooth and reliable roof operation in shared observatory environments. |
Automated roofs with third-party motorization Support for automated roofs using third-party motorization systems, such as garage door motors, allowing Starling to be integrated into existing observatory installations. |
| Three-phase motor-driven roofs with VFD Support for three-phase motor-driven roofs controlled by a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), allowing Starling to manage industrial-grade roof systems safely and efficiently. |
Roof flaps driven by linear actuators Starling can control roof flaps whenever they are moved by linear actuators, allowing automated sequences along with roof operation. |
All roof control functions are consolidated in Starling: motion control, safety inputs and automated operating sequences.
Starling key points (shared observatories)
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Mobile optimized control panel.no app needed!
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| ASCOM DRIVER | Public control panel | REST API / Web integration | INDILib coming soon |
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A simple API allows easy integration with existing applications and custom web panels (e.g. an observatory status page), while offering the versatility, robustness and reliability required for professional and semi-professional installations.
Local manual control (without PC)
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Overview of connections (hardware)
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Inputs (IN)
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Relay outputs 5 pre-assigned relays for typical observatory loads:
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Technical specifications:
Manages 8 relays
8 sensor inputs
Highly protected against electrical noise
Direct network connection (Ethernet)
Power supply: 12 V DC (up to 24 V is supported), requires less than 1 A, standard connector 5.5 / 2.1 mm, positive in the middle
Size: 135 × 50 × 244 mm (enclosure only) / 148 × 55 × 244 mm (mounted)
Easy DIN-rail installation (optional)
Starling uses a Sentinel + Client model. Sentinel monitors security conditions and user requests, while Clients operate the roof and monitor the status of the observatory within a controlled workflow.
Clients can operate the roof via third-party software through ASCOM, from the public control panel or via the API.
Starling can be used with popular observatory automation software such as Sequence Generator Pro (SGP), Voyager, ACP Observatory Control Software, N.I.N.A. and more (via ASCOM).
Starling supports several roof automation approaches, including:
Caterpillar SSR automated roofs
Automated roofs with third-party motorization (e.g., garage door motors)
Roofs driven by 3-phase motors with VFD's
Roof gates / auxiliary panels driven by linear actuators (roof flaps)
Yes, Starling offers a simple API to integrate with existing applications and custom panels (e.g. an observatory status page).
STARLING Shared Observatory Controller SIN DIN Rail Mounting Clip
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