The SkyRoof system is a hardware based PC control designed for roll-off roof observatories.
The system consists of a microprocessor controlled relay board, desktop software,
an ASCOM driver and magnetic sensors. SkyRoof will interface with most roof control
motor systems.* SkyRoof can process standard one-line weather data files (i.e. “Clarity”,
“Weather Data”, etc.) generated by most weather monitoring systems (including SkyAlert)
and issue weather alerts and roof closure commands based on weather conditions. With
the included SkyRoof ASCOM driver, SkyRoof can interface with most imaging automation
software to facilitate roof closure based on automation software settings and commands.
The system also includes automatic dew heater control and user adjustable weather
alerts and actions along with optional text message and email alerts.
*For proper operation, SkyRoof requires a magnetic sensor set to provide current
roof position logic to the controller. Magnetic sensor sets are manufactured with
custom cable lengths for your observatory.
Be sure to specify cable length when ordering.
Directly compatible with standard motor roof controllers and BYO motor systems with
LBB.
See here for details regarding gate opener systems.
