{"product_id":"sbig-maxdome-ii-observatory-dome-control-system","title":"Diffraction Limited MaxDome II Observatory Dome Control System","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSBIG MaxDome II Observatory Dome Control System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"classLeftCol\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MaxDome II dome controller provides flexible, fully integrated observatory dome control. Features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cbulletlist\"\u003eASCOM-Standard\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edome and telescope interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cbulletlist\"\u003eSupport for Automadome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cbulletlist\"\u003eSlave dome rotation to your telescope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cbulletlist\"\u003eRotation-only and full shutter-and-rotation systems available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cbulletlist\"\u003eSingle or dual shutter operation, with sequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cbulletlist\"\u003eWireless shutter control – no unreliable sliding contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cbulletlist\"\u003eDirect confirmation of shutter open\/closed state\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cbulletlist\"\u003eSafety interlocks automatically close dome upon loss of data from PC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cbulletlist\"\u003ePark-before-close option to avoid mechanical interferences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cbulletlist\"\u003eManual override controls for shutter and rotation control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cbulletlist\"\u003eAuxiliary auto-close inputs for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBoltwood Cloud Sensor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor other observatory protection hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cbulletlist\"\u003eEasily adapted to custom or commercial observatory domes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cbulletlist\"\u003eDirectly compatible with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSirius Observatories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cbulletlist\"\u003eDirectly drives 12VDC motors up to 5A. Can operate other motor types through external relays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cbulletlist\"\u003eField-upgradable firmware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full MaxDome installation includes two identical controller boards. The main board, which controls dome rotation, connects to the controlling PC. A second identical board, riding on the rotating dome and powered by a solar-charged battery (not included), operates the shutters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"230\" width=\"479\" alt=\"maxdomeii\" src=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/MaxDomeII.png\" class=\"wp-image-1191 size-full aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wireless inductive link provides constant communications between the two boards, allowing for full control and status monitoring. This eliminates the need for clumsy and trouble-prone electrical contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/maxdomeblock.jpg 610w, https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/maxdomeblock-600x260.jpg 600w\" height=\"264\" width=\"610\" alt=\"maxdomeblock\" src=\"https:\/\/diffractionlimited.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/maxdomeblock.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1416 size-full\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaxDome Block Diagram\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaxDome II Software\/Drivers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaxDome II Software\/Drivers and user manual are distributed on a USB stick included with the product.  They are also available by download via the Downloads tab on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManual \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.diffractionlimited.com\/help\/maxdome\/MaxDome.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eUser’s Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"classLeftCol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Diffraction Limited","offers":[{"title":"Rotation \u0026 Shutter Kit","offer_id":43895853940965,"sku":"SBG-MAXDOME-II-KIT-RS","price":1994.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rotation Kit Only","offer_id":43895853973733,"sku":"SBG-MAXDOME-II-KIT-R","price":1462.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Roll-Off Observatory Kit (Shutter Only)","offer_id":43895854006501,"sku":"SBG-MAXDOME-II-KIT-S","price":1329.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Upgrade Rotation Only (Rotation \u0026 Shutter)","offer_id":43895854039269,"sku":"SBG-MAXDOME-SC","price":797.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Upgrade Shutter Only (Rotation \u0026 Shutter)","offer_id":43895854072037,"sku":"SBG-MAXDOME-RC","price":930.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/diffraction-limited-maxdome-ii-observatory-dome-control-system-astronomy-plus_2c4e0a61-82c9-4fb2-8824-e4c7d69df338.jpg?v=1690483639","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/sbig-maxdome-ii-observatory-dome-control-system","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}