Astro-Smart SMP-PRO-R2 Manuel utilisateur

User’s Manual Computerized Sky Master Pro

System (Model SMP-PRO-R2, SMP-R2)

SMP-R2-PRO(OLED)

SMP-R2

SMP-R2-PRO(LCD)

R2-Enclosure

SMP-R2-RF

 
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User’s Manual 
Astro-Smart 
Computerized Sky Master Pro (Model SMP-PRO-R2, SMP-R2) 
 
Contents 
A. Overview ..........................................................................................................................................3 
B. SMP Family Purchase Configurations.................................................................................................5 
C. Features ............................................................................................................................................9 
D. Contents of Box...............................................................................................................................10 
E. Hardware Installation and Operation Warnings ..................................................................................11 
F. Installation of the Sky Master Pro Windows Software ....................................................................... 12 
G. Quick Tour Of Your PC Control Remote User Interface Summary..................................................... 19 
H. GUI Interface Description Summary Using the Sky Master Pro Software. ..........................................24 
I. Configuration/Calibration of your Sky Master Pro Sensor Thresholds. ...............................................29 
J. Astro-Smart ASCOM Software Interface With (Sequence Generator Pro)...........................................36 
K. Other 3rd Party ASCOM And Boltwood File Software Interfaces( Sky Roof). .....................................39 
L. Blue Tooth Interface. .......................................................................................................................42 
M. RF Interface. ...................................................................................................................................45 
N. Specifications..................................................................................................................................45 
O. SMP Family Controllers Front Panel And Connector Diagram...........................................................46 
P. R2 Full Sensor Enclosure Front Panel And Connector Diagram ......................................................... 51 
Q. Accessories .....................................................................................................................................53 
R. Astro-Smart’s Product Goals: ...........................................................................................................57 
S. Warranty, Policies, Copyright Notice:...............................................................................................58 

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A. Overview

The Astro-Smart Sky Master Pro weather stations are a cost-effective solution for astronomers to:

Monitor and control based on the weather and sky conditions.

Incorporate weather and environmental information and imaging data

Trigger adjustments on sensors.

Rain Sensor heating option to aid in false alarms from dew of to warm up to remove snow.

3rd party interfaces to ASCOM and SW GUI software vendors. Sequence Generator Pro, Sky

Roof, Boltwood File Output and more.

Automate observatory activity such as closing a roof or shutter when raining

oAll models have two relay options, an integrated +5V output, or a separate 12V relay unit.

Either relay may be triggered to control an observatory dome, custom dome closure relay

or power utility. All units support an optional GPS sensor available from Astro-Smart.

All models have a Windows application to view, monitor and graph Sky Master Pro data, and an

ASCOM driver to integrate with ASCOM compliant astronomy applications.

All units come turn key with sky quality, clouds, brightness, rain/snow and barometer with

temperature, humidity and pressure. Other options include wind speed and direction anemometer,

wireless communication and GPS.

There are two available models: SMP-PRO-R2, SMP-R2.

The SMP-PRO-R2, SMP-R2 has a complete turnkey astronomical observatory weather station system

which includes sensors such as Cloud and Sky Quality Meter Sensor, Lux Sky Brightness Sensor, Rain

Sensor, Wind Speed and Direction Sensor, Barometric(Pressure, Temperature and Humidity) Sensor

that are housed in the R2 enclosure with one data/control cable from the R2 housing to the SMP-PRO-

R2, SMP-R2 . Additional options for the SMP-PRO-R2, SMP-R2 include GPS Sensor, Rain sensor

heating along with Relay output control to operate an Observatory Dome, Custom Dome Closure Relay

or Power Utility. Custom data/control lengths between SMP-PRO-R2, SMP-R2 and R2 enclosure

sensor cluster are available upon request. The SMP-PRO-R2, SMP-R2 can be setup with your home

observatory or telescope mount for trouble-free operation controlled by the user supplied computer

interface.

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The main difference between PRO and R family is the PRO family comes with a 8 line OLED or 4 line

LCD for standalone display of sensor and relay information along with remote control capabilities

where the R family has the same capabilities as the PRO family minus the display.

The new SMP-R2-RF product is a combined all in one controller and R2 sensor enclosure unit which

has no need for a control cable as it uses a RF link for control cable of distances upto 650 ft from a PC

or notebook controlled by Software GUI, ASCOM or 3rd party software package supporting boltwood

file output.

The imaging sensors such as the Sky Brightness Sensor is measured and displayed in LUX, while the

SQM Sky Quality meter sensor is used to determine if imaging, visual or technical work is appropriate.

The SQM features of the include a graphical reporting system on the software GUI which graphically

maps NELM(Naked Eye Limiting Magnitude) and MPSAS (Magnitude Per Square Arc Sec) over

a programmable measurement scale as low as 1 sample every 3 seconds. The Cloud Sensor is IR based

and informs the user whether cloud formations or clear conditions are present necessary for imaging or

visual work. The other sensors are self-explanatory and add to the overall SKY Master Product

Capability.

The relay option out has two options for the SMP-PRO, SMP-R family based on the needs of the user.

If the user already has a relay output for Dome control, option 1 includes a +5V output when relay

activated due to sensor readings using a 3.5mm audio jack output along with a LED output. If a relay is

required, option 2 provides a +12V relay 10Amp output using a +/- AR binding posts along with LED

output when activated. The basic configuration is to mount your sensor configuration to the location

desired on your observatory or telescope mount. Then, connect to your PC with the USB cable and

power supply provided and launch the GUI interface provided to read sensor readings and the user can

let the system control when the dome should close based on user rules or sensors equipped or can be

done manually by the user using the GUI interface.

Typical Configurations for the SMP-PRO-R2, SMP-R2 are shown below used with a generic

observatory with a role off roof or Dome control from remote computer with various sensors.

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B. SMP Family Purchase Configurations.

SMP-PRO-R2 (OLED)

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SMP-PRO-R2 (LCD)

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SMP-R2

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SMP-R2-RF

The Astro-Smart SMP family controllers are designed to be user friendly, serviceable, elegant and

reliable and include the following features shown below:

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C. Features

The Astro-Smart SMP family controllers has these innovative and unique features:

Worry Free Warranty Program For Life Of Product Sale.

Full Computerized Sky Master PRO System Solution With Standalone Controllable and or USB

Remote Control Software Solution GUI And ASCOM Environmental Observation Conditions

Driver. Tested with Sequence Generator Pro ASCOM Environmental Observing Conditions plug in.

Data Logging, Historical Data Graphing and Retrieval Capability with Parameter Setting Flash

Storage And Retrieval. Email Alarm Event capability, dynamic sampling and Boltwood output file

support. Tested with Diffraction Limited Clarity II, AAG SkyRoof .

Alarms and Relay Control Rule Sets for Sky and Atmospheric Conditions.

8 Line OLED Display or 4 Line LCD Display On SMP-PRO-R2

SQM Sky Quality Meter Sensor And LUX Sky Brightness Sensor to measure Star Magnitude Per

Arc Sec(MSPAS) and Naked Eye Star Magnitude(NELM). 0.2 mag/square arc sec accuracy. The

LUX sky brightness sensor has a reporting range of 0.0001 to 100K LUX.

IR Cloud Sensor to measure Cloud Sky Conditions.

Optional Wind Speed and Direction Sensor in meters/sec or MPH +/- 5% for speed and 16 division

scale wind direction accuracy for all measurements. 3.5mm jack style interface. 4 wind sensors to

choose from.

BAROMETER Pressure Sensor measurement in mbars or inch of Mercury, Temperature and

Humidity Sensor to measure Atmospheric Conditions. +/- 1% accuracy for all measurements.

10.

Rain Sensor and Rain Sensor Heating Option. User selectable rain Voltage trigger threshold.

11.

Optional GPS Sensor to measure precise location(Lat,Lon,#Satellites,Date,Time and Altitude) to 1

meter displaying Geo Location Data plus NEMA output option for 3rd party programs.

12.

Optional Relay Output Dome Roof Control or power utility with LED indicator. Option 1. +5V to

user relay on activation with 3.5mm jack style interface. Option 2. 120/240 VAC 10Amp or 12/24

VDC 10 Amp relay on activation with +/- AR terminal post style interface. User specified or standard

length of sensor cable available. Can couple relay activation with rain and IR cloud sensor or just

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rain sensor data. Tested with Interactive Astronomy SkyRoof, ASCOM Dome Hub and Boltwood

Saftey Monitor for Dome and Telescope mount control.

13.

Optional Wireless Remote control interface options available for telescope or observatory. The SMP-

PRO, SMP-R interface supports Wireless Bluetooth (<200ft) and ISM (<650ft) backhauls.

14.

Input Requirements: 12VDC –2Amps.

15.

Overvoltage, Overcurrent and Reverse current Protection.

16.

High quality design employs multi-layer PCB form factor and only the best quality components with

conformal coatings for outdoor use.

17.

Price point set below development cost for such a system while providing more features.

18.

Dimensions SMP Family Controller (5.2"Length x 3" Width x 1.9" Height)

19.

Dimensions R2 Full Sensor Fusion Enclosure (6"Length x 4.5" Width x 1.3" Height). This

enclosure houses all the sensors connected via communications cable to your SMP Family

Controller.

D. Contents of Box

1. SMP-PRO-R2, SMP-R2 indoor unit.

2. R2 Enclosure for all R2 variety purchases. Cable length needs to be specified from indoor

controller to R and R2 outdoor unit with turn key sensor package. SMP-R2-RF does not require

a data cable and comes with RF interface.

3. CD with SMP Family Controller GUI Software, ASCOM Drivers, User manual and video

tutorials.

4. One USB-B interface Cable.

5. 12VDC / 2 Amp AC/DC Power Supply.

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