{"product_id":"wanderer-cover-v4-ec-ir-motorized-flat-panel-dust-cover-with-ir-remote-controller-190-mm-wmfp4-190ir","title":"Wanderer Cover V4-EC IR Motorized Flat Panel \u0026 Dust Cover with IR Remote Controller - 190 mm - WMFP4-190IR","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e* In addition to ASCOM and INDI compatibility, WANDERER COVERS also supports control via ZWO ASIAIR PLUS and any device capable of supporting a DC switch!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe EC-IR version of the 190 mm Wanderer Astro Motorized Flat Panel \u0026amp; Cover is only different from the EC (non-IR) version in that it includes an infrared remote control.  This IR remote allows you to control your WandererCover without touching the motor box, and is perfect for field or ASIAIR use.  \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOnly a single 12V power cable is required—no need to connect a USB cable if not controlling it using ASCOM, simplifying your field setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe video below is a great primer on the motorized flat panel.  Just remember that if you buy the IR model, you will also get the remote controller, which is not shown on this video.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xmsGlOgpn-o?si=-fBlf46j3YEmXnRb\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWanderer Astro Motorized 190 mm Flat Panel \u0026amp; Cover Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exclusive cable management solution prevents damage to power cables during operation; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft cushioning pads protect your telescope from scratches, and the kit i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003encludes cable ties for universal installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eA built-in micro-encoder provides real-time, accurate feedback on the position of the cover, allowing users to remotely check the angle status without opening the monitoring camera. Repeat positioning accuracy of up to ±0.25 degrees ensures precise open\/close operations every time. Customizable opening\/closing at any angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eVersion 4 of the Wanderer EC-IR Flat Panel \u0026amp; Cover features a motor with over 50% increased load capacity, ensuring durability and preventing gear box failure. Designed to withstand low temperatures, it operates reliably even in winter conditions as low as -20°C! The life of WandererCover V4-EC exceeds 3,000 opening and closing cycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In humid areas, dew will occur on the flat panel at night. If the dew does not evaporate before the cover is closed, it will can make the inside of the telescope damp and possibly encourage mold growth, and of course no one wants that!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTo solve this potential problem, the V4-EC has built-in heating elements to keep the cover dry all night or quickly evaporate dew in the morning. The dew heater can be controlled in NINA advanced sequence using the plugin \"Device Actions and Commands\".  The \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Wanderer V4 EC Instruction Manual (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/WandererCoverV4_Series_User_Manual.pdf?v=1744054567\" target=\"_blank\"\u003euser manual\u003c\/a\u003e discusses this more fully.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThanks to the encoder, V4-EC provides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eautomatic detection of the open and closed position. While it is always best to get a visual on the position of your panel, especially when shutting down for the night, if your device is not nearby and manual setting is not possible, the WandererCover can automatically detect obstacles\u003cspan\u003e and set the open and closed position.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe ASCOM driver supports automatic or manual port selection and the connection of up to 6 devices simultaneously.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe dimming controller boosts PWM dimming frequency by 100%, effectively reducing the occurrence of banding and ensuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eno banding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during exposures of 0.1 seconds or longer. 255-level dimming meets the flat-field shooting needs, from color cameras to narrowband imaging. At maximum brightness, capturing 3nm narrowband only takes around 1 second!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in mind that the luminous panel diameter should be equal or greater than the outer diameter of the telescope's dew shield or optical tube, if no dew shield will be used.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/V4-EC_Flat_Panel_Size_Chart.jpg?v=1744055020\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/V4-EC-IR_WITB.jpg?v=1744055020\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wanderer Astro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41750527541361,"sku":"WAN-WMFP4-190IR","price":360.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/V4_EC-IR_Shows_Remote_b0dfe4d7-1826-40a1-983d-7aa03fc9cb2f.jpg?v=1776459238","url":"https:\/\/khanscope.com\/en-fr\/products\/wanderer-cover-v4-ec-ir-motorized-flat-panel-dust-cover-with-ir-remote-controller-190-mm-wmfp4-190ir","provider":"Khan Scope Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}