Primaluce Lab ALTO-3L Telescope Cover Motor for GIOTTO 560 mm - ALTO3L

The Primaluce Lab ALTO-3L is a telescope cover motor designed to let you use  on the GIOTTO 560 mm as a controlled motorized cap. Now you can remotely open and close your telescope allowing you to use GIOTTO to record flat calibration frames without having to be at your telescope.

ALTO provides a USB-C port to connect to your EAGLE or standard Windows computer that you choose to control it with our PLAY astrophotography software, or via a third party astronomy software using the ASCOM CoverCalibrator driver. You can also control ALTO by connecting to its WiFi network from your smartphone or tablet and use the included Virtual HandPad.

The provided USB and 12V power passthrough plugs (to directly connect GIOTTO to ALTO) and the included Cable Locking Clips (CLC) allows you to improve cables management and simplify your telescope setup. ALTO natively runs off of a 12V power source to avoid the need for external power units.

Main Features:

• Designed to let you use GIOTTO 560 model as a remotely controlled motorized cap.
• Natively runs off of a 12V power source (sold separately) to avoid the need to external power units.
• USB & 12V power passthrough plugs directly connect GIOTTO to ALTO, improving cable management.
• USB-C port lets you easily connect the ALTO to your EAGLE or a Windows computer.
• WiFi connectivity allows you to wirelessly control the motorized cap with your smartphone or tablet via included Virtual HandPad.
• Control with PLAY astrophotography software for EAGLE or Windows.
• Control through third-party software that supports ASCOM CoverCalibration with included ASCOM driver.
• Weight:  1.8 kg (4 lb)

ALTO Provides USB-C Port & WiFi Connectivity

Alto integrated control electronics has a USB-C port on board 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 ALTO 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 its easy to power together with your telescope and other accessories.

ALTO with passthrough ports to connect GIOTTO) and improve cable management

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

ALTO-3L is Designed for the GIOTTO 550 mm

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

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.  On the HandPad, you can open or close your telescope caps without the need for a computer, like using your smartphone as an additional handmade.  It will also allow you to save your preferred settings and recall them very easily.

What's In the Box

• ALTO-3L telescope cover motor
• USB-B cable to USB-C to connect ALTO to GIOTTO via passthrough plug (length 120 cm, 47inches)
• 12V cable to power ALTO through GIOTTO via passthrough plug (length 120 cm, 47inches)
• Quick Guide