#19694 - Gemini Focusing Rotator Control Hub

$350.00

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Gemini Control Hub

Replacement control hub for the Gemini Focusing Rotator.

Functional Specifications:
  • Stepper Motor Control: bipolar and unipolar stepper motors,
  • Resolution: 999,999 step range per focuser (defaults to 65,535),
  • PC Connectivity: USB/Serial, Ethernet, or optional 802.11 WiFi,
  • Hand Control port: 2-button with Digital Read-Out with rotary knob,
  • WiFi Connection: Optional 802.11b/g compatible,
  • Second Stepper: Included daughter board for rotator,
  • Input Power: 12VDC univeral power supply (110 to 230VAC input),
  • Alternative Power: Field battery voltage (13.8VDC) with optional automotive cigarette lighter plug,
  • Software Drivers: Alpaca, ASCOM local server, X2 native drivers for TheSky X
Physical Specifications:
  • Length: 5.1" (130mm)
  • Width: 3.2" (81mm)
  • Height: 1.0" (27mm)
  • Weight: 10 oz (285 g)
  • Mounting Holes: Four 4-40 x 1/8" depth (reverse side)
  • Case Material: 6061 aluminum, anodized black.
Gemini Port Connections:
  • Focuser: RJ45 socket for standard Cat-5e/Cat-6 to Gemini Focuser port,
  • Rotator: RJ45 socket for standard Cat-5e/Cat-6 to Gemini Rotator port,
  • Power: 12VDC input, 2.1 x 5.5mm plug, center pin positive,
  • Network: Standard RJ45 Ethernet socket,
  • Hand Controller: RJ22 socket for standard telephone handset cord,
  • Serial: RJ12 socket for Optec USB/Serial cable (included).
  • Gemini Control Hub,
  • Optec USB/Serial communications cable, 6-ft. length,
  • CAT-5e/CAT-6 Ethernet cable, 6-ft. length,
  • 12VDC 1.25A power supply - 110-240VAC input,
  • UL/CSA compliant wall plug cord,

ASCOM and Alpaca driver and Gemini Commander software:

https://www.optecinc.com/downloads/rotators/gemini/


INDI drivers available:

https://indilib.org/focusers/optec-gemini-focusing-rotater.html