Seletek PLATYPUS controller

Platypus,  the new Seletek designed for remote control.

All the features of the Seletek Armadillo plus network connection (ethernet) and a third peripheral port. It is the best controller to automate your observatory.

With the Platypus and Firefly, you will be able to:

• leave the computer (and the rest of equipment) off, and, from a remote location, turn them on.
• check and control your observatory's roll-of roof 
• if the main observatory computer hangs, Platypus can automatically reset it - or maybe close the roof and switch everything off

... apart from observatory automation (with the Firefly add-on), the Platypus has all the features of the Armadillo (incidentally, the Armadillo can also drive the Firefly, but always from a local USB connection), managing up to 3 devices: focusers, camera rotators, filter wheels, the Firefly... up to 3 at the same time. 

The Platypus can be accessed by local network and USB, and with concurrent connections: one or more computers via network and another via local USB.

And, in the coming months, you'll be able to control your Platypus + Firefly from a smartphone (iPhone or Android) - open your roof while you're commuting back home!

We can configure the internet address of the Platypus to suit your network, just let us know at the moment of placing the order.

Technical specifications:

• CPU: Atmel AT91SAM7X256
• Inputs: 6 analog-digital inputs + 5 digital inputs
• Outputs: 12 power digital outputs (up to 1A/port), 4 in each port
• 10 bit (0-1024) ADC
• PC connection through USB and Ethernet (internet)
• Size: 185 * 124 * 60 mm (including DB9 connectors)
• Power supply: 
  • 12 to 24 V dc (depending on the motor used), typically 12 V dc
  • RCA and standard 5.2 jack power connector
• The software supports any current Windows version (XP, Vista, 7, 32bit, 64bit)
• ASCOM compliant software
• Will work with FocusMax, MaximDL, CCDCommander, ACP, CCD AutoPilot...  and any ASCOM aware astronomy software

Seletek Platypus includes the following cables:

• USB 2.0 cable (controller to PC conection)
• Power supply cable for car lighter plug, 2m long (if you need other length, please let us know)

Click here to download Seletek, Armadillo and Platipus software.

Seletek has been designed and is manufactured in  Spain, U.E.

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