{"product_id":"lunatico-astronomia-starling-shared-observatory-controller","title":"Lunatico Astronomia Starling Shared Observatory Controller","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLunatico Astronomia Starling Shared Observatory Controller\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStarling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eis designed as a near\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eplug-and-play\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eroof control solution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eprofessional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esemi-professional shared observatories\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econsolidates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e roof control, safety monitoring and automation into a single controller, simplifying deployment and operation in multi-user environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-e-type=\"section\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-id=\"2178d85\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2178d85 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-e-type=\"column\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-id=\"1c84d7c\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c84d7c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4394872\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4394872 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eSentinel and Client Roles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-e-type=\"section\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-id=\"39cf85d\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-39cf85d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-e-type=\"column\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-id=\"b80bb71\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b80bb71\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"c3f0088\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3f0088 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eSentinel (Observatory Manager)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6fd79ef\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fd79ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObservatory manager\u003c\/strong\u003e with full control over the infrastructure and safety conditions. The Sentinel supervises the system and can take over control when required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-e-type=\"column\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-id=\"d463d25\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d463d25\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"a16abdc\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a16abdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eClients (Observatory Users)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6c43576\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c43576 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorised observatory users\u003c\/strong\u003e who interact with the system under a common access model, enabling coordinated and conflict-free operation in shared observatories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-e-type=\"section\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-id=\"81bb5e1\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-81bb5e1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-e-type=\"column\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-id=\"ddb5b0d\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ddb5b0d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"13d7a75\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13d7a75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess permissions depend on the user role, not on the device used: Sentinel and Clients can access Starling from desktop, tablet or mobile devices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-e-type=\"section\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-id=\"dc3fc48\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dc3fc48 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-e-type=\"column\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-id=\"0f08070\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0f08070\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"83cec8a\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83cec8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eSupported Roof Systems\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lunaticoastro.com\/caterpillar-dome-controller\/\" class=\"eael-feature-list-icon fl-icon-0\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fas fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"eael-feature-list.default\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"e8ac2fd\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8ac2fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"-icon-position-left -tablet-icon-position-left -mobile-icon-position-left\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-layout-mobile=\"vertical\" data-layout-tablet=\"vertical\" class=\"eael-feature-list-items circle stacked  eael-feature-list-vertical\" id=\"eael-feature-list-e8ac2fd\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"eael-feature-list-item elementor-repeater-item-424c15c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eael-feature-list-content-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"eael-feature-list-title\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lunaticoastro.com\/caterpillar-dome-controller\/\"\u003eAutomated roofs using Caterpillar SSR\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eael-feature-list-content\"\u003eFully integrated support for automated roofs using Lunatico’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaterpillar SSR controller\u003c\/b\u003e, providing seamless and reliable roof operation within shared observatory environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"eael-feature-list-item elementor-repeater-item-5db23ef\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eael-feature-list-content-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"eael-feature-list-title\"\u003eAutomated roofs using third-party motorisation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eael-feature-list-content\"\u003eCompatibility with roofs automated using third-party motorisation systems, such as garage door motors, allowing Starling to be integrated into existing observatory installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"eael-feature-list-item elementor-repeater-item-91689b6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eael-feature-list-content-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"eael-feature-list-title\"\u003eRoofs driven by three-phase motors with VFD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eael-feature-list-content\"\u003eSupport for roofs powered by three-phase motors controlled via a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), enabling Starling to manage industrial-grade roof systems safely and efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"eael-feature-list-item elementor-repeater-item-0053625\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eael-feature-list-content-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"eael-feature-list-title\"\u003eRoof flaps (auxiliary side hatch\/panel) driven by linear actuators\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eael-feature-list-content\"\u003eStarling can control roof flaps (auxiliary side hatch\/panel) as long as they are moved by linear actuators, enabling automated sequences alongside roof operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-e-type=\"section\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-id=\"f7c400c\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f7c400c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-e-type=\"column\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-id=\"797a334\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-797a334\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"a456c85\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a456c85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll roof control functions are consolidated in Starling: motion control, safety inputs, and automated operation sequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61b1edcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"61b1edcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eHighlights of the Starling Shared Observatory Controller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cba9493 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cba9493\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to enable several\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eclients\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(users) to seamlessly interact with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshared observatory\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esafeguards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor the owner of the roof (the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esentinel\u003c\/em\u003e) to be able to take over where necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful and versatile\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econtroller for observatory equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e: roof, alarm, lights, dehumidifier, and much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith functionalities to allow clients to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einteract with the roof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas if they were the only ones sending commands to it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsures\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASCOM compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso clients can continue to use their preferred astronomy software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith different\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eaccess levels\u003c\/strong\u003e: comprehensive control panel for the sentinel and public control panel for clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal manual control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(no PC required). Starling allows physical buttons or switches to be connected for manual operation — ideal for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emaintenance tasks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor quick on-site control without powering up a computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}' data-e-type=\"column\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-id=\"2f130f3e\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f130f3e\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6a4b65d5\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a4b65d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eWith the Starling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"8091e22\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8091e22 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esentinel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eopen and close\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003econtrol any device connected\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition to the fixed outputs for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eservice light, alarm\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edehumidifier\u003c\/em\u003e, Starling provides 3 free relay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eview and monitor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erequests\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emonitor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esafety conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lunaticoastro.com\/aag-cloud-watcher\"\u003eCloudwatcher\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor other safety devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eoverride safety conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand operate manually (open\/close the roof or trigger outputs when required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emonitor a number of other conditions through\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esensors\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the status of the roof, power fail, emergency…\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\"}' data-e-type=\"column\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-id=\"ae52add\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ae52add\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"3b59e291\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b59e291 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eopen and close\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe observatory roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emonitor the roof position in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“single-user” way\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring third-party automation software behaves correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einteract with the roof via\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethird party software\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Sequence Generator Pro (SGP), Voyager, ACP Observatory Control Software, N.I.N.A. and more) through\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASCOM\u003c\/strong\u003e, or via the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epublic control panel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor via\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPI\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echeck the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estatus of devices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econnected to Starling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emonitor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eobservatory conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincluding safety status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA simple API enables \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eeasy integration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with existing applications and custom web dashboards (for example, an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eobservatory status page\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), while offering the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eversatility, robustness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ereliability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e required for professional and semi-professional installations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-e-type=\"column\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-id=\"bb4c111\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb4c111\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"829efcd\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-829efcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"649\"\u003eLocal manual control (no PC required)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"691\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarling supports local manual control using \u003cstrong\u003ephysical buttons or switches\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling essential actions without a PC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"691\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is especially useful during maintenance, allowing an operator to \u003cstrong data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"877\"\u003eopen\/close the roof\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"935\" data-start=\"902\"\u003eturn the service light on\/off\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-end=\"971\" data-start=\"940\"\u003eactivate configured outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e directly on site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"691\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"691\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelay Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 independently controlled relays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 input channels for external sensors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNoise Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnhanced protection against electrical noise and interference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect Ethernet network connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V DC (supports up to 24V DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard 5.5mm × 2.1mm DC jack (center positive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e145 × 60 × 245 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN rail compatible (DIN rail sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned for simple and straightforward installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"d55bb50\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d55bb50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eHardware I\/O Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"cd24545\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd24545 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe connection label provides an \u003cstrong\u003eat-a-glance overview\u003c\/strong\u003e of all \u003cstrong\u003esensor inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003erelay outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e, making installation straightforward and reducing setup errors in real observatory environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-e-type=\"column\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-id=\"37be807\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-37be807\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"37d77a3\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37d77a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInputs (IN)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"598\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"600\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoof open switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"641\" data-start=\"619\"\u003e\n\u003cp 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelay outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"835\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"891\" data-start=\"837\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 pre-assigned relays for typical observatory loads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"894\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"894\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"896\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDehumidifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"922\" data-start=\"913\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"922\" data-start=\"915\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlarm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"925\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"927\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eService \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"925\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen roof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"894\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"925\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClose roof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"986\" data-start=\"948\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"986\" data-start=\"950\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 free relays for custom functions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1033\" data-start=\"987\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1033\" data-start=\"989\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 of them can be assigned to control \u003cstrong data-end=\"1033\" data-start=\"1019\"\u003eroof flaps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"691\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"691\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLunatico Astronomia Starling Shared Observatory Controller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/astronomyplus.com\/pages\/lunatico-warranty\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLunatico's Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca 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