ALTO-3L motorization for GIOTTO 560 flat image generator

ALTO-3L motorization for GIOTTO 560 flat image generator

Description:
The ALTO-3L motorization is specifically designed for the GIOTTO 560 flat image generator. This innovative motor converts the generator into a remotely controlled motorized cap, allowing you to open and close your telescope remotely.

Designed to improve convenience and efficiency during calibration sessions, the ALTO-3L system connects via USB-C or Wi-Fi and operates on a 12V power supply with optimized cable management. It supports PLAY astrophotography software (EAGLE, Windows) and ASCOM CoverCalibrator for advanced control.

Three versions are available to suit different GIOTTO sizes, with the ALTO-3L version intended for telescopes larger than 320 mm, including the GIOTTO 560.

Technical specifications:

• Compatible with GIOTTO 560 flat image generator

• Versions available: ALTO-1, ALTO-2, ALTO-3 (ALTO-3L for GIOTTO 560)

• Remote control via mobile app or computer

• USB-C and built-in Wi-Fi connectivity

• 12V power supply with enhanced cable management

• Compatible with PLAY software (EAGLE, Windows) and ASCOM CoverCalibrator

• Includes cable locking clips for optimal organization

• Simple and robust installation

Additional information:

• Ideal solution for calibration automation

• Protects GIOTTO flat image generator

• Reduces manual intervention

• Durable and reliable design

ALTO-3L telescope cover motor for GIOTTO 560mm - main features:

• Designed to let you use use GIOTTO 560mm model as a remotely controlled motorized cap
• It natively runs off of a 12V power source to avoid the need for external power units
• USB and 12V power passthrough plugs to directly connect GIOTTO to ALTO and improve cables management
• Included Cable Locking Clips (CLC) to let cables rotate together with the ALTO arm and GIOTTO
• USB-C port to let you easily connect it to your EAGLE or Windows computer
• WiFi connectivity so you can wirelessly control it using your smartphone or tablet via the included Virtual HandPad
• Control with PLAY astrophotography software for EAGLE or Windows
• ASCOM driver to let you control it through third party softwares that support ASCOM CoverCalibrator
• Weight: 1.8 kg (4.0 lb)

 ALTO provides USB-C port and WiFi connectivity

ALTO integrated control electronics offers USB-C port to let you easily connect it to your EAGLE or standard Windows computer and control it with PLAY or third party astrophotography software that supports ASCOM CoverCalibrator. It also comes with WiFi connectivity so you can wirelessly control it using your smartphone or tablet via the included Virtual HandPad! In order to power ALTO, you don't need a separate power unit, since it natively runs off of a 12V power source so it's easy to power together with your astrophotography telescope.

ALTO with passthrough ports to connect GIOTTO and improve cable management

In order to connect ALTO and GIOTTO to your control computer, you do not have to connect USB and power cables to each device. Instead, ALTO offers USB and 12V power passthrough plugs to improve cables management. Connect short USB and power cables from GIOTTO directly to ALTO and then you will connect just a USB and a 12V power cable from ALTO to your computer; it will recognize GIOTTO and ALTO as separate devices in device manager. This way you will always be able to control them individually from your software.

ALTO-3L is designed for GIOTTO 560mm

In the bottom part of ALTO-3L body you can find different M6 threaded holes that allow you to attach the ALTO to your telescope by adding a custom adapter (not included with ALTO-3L). Note: since GIOTTO with ALTO can't seal the telescope front opening, we do not suggest to use GIOTTO with ALTO to record dark calibration frames; we suggest you to record a dark library instead.

ALTO is easy to use with PLAY software or ASCOM driver

You can control ALTO with PLAY astrophotography software that we designed not only to control PrimaLuceLab devices but also to let you do astrophotography in the easiest way. In fact PLAY comes also with a special wizard that allows you to easily calibrate the opening and closing position of ALTO and GIOTTO installed on your telescope. Then with a simple mouse click you will be able to remotely open or close your telescope. And if you want to use your preferred Windows astrophotography software, you can also control ALTO by using third party software that supports the ASCOM CoverCalibrator driver.

Use the Virtual HandPad to control ALTO even without a computer

You can also control ALTO without a computer by connecting your smartphone or tablet to ALTO’s WiFi network, then access the controls via the built-in Virtual HandPad. Here you can open or close your telescope cap without the need of a computer, like using your smartphone as an additional handpad! It will also allow you to save your preferred settings and recall them very easily.

In this table you can see the compatibility of different ALTO models with GIOTTO flat field generators. For example, ALTO-1 is compatible with GIOTTO120, GIOTTO150, GIOTTO185 and GIOTTO220 but not with larger models (that require ALTO-2 or ALTO-3).