{"product_id":"boltwood-cloud-sensor-iii","title":"Boltwood Cloud Sensor III","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful Sensor Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe primary sensors used for determining safe\/unsafe observing conditions are cloud detection, rain detection, wind speed limits, and daylight. The user can also set limits on other parameters, including humidity, temperature, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boltwood Cloud Sensor III will trigger a contact closure (relay) output when it detects adverse conditions. When connected to an observatory roof controller such as the MaxDome II system, this will cause the observatory to close. Note that this will not park your telescope or other equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Perfect Software\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany users use software to operate the observatory in response to the weather conditions. Diffraction Limited makes Cyanogen Imaging® MaxIm DLTM software, that includes a flexible observatory shutdown capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect Anywhere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boltwood III can operate as a WiFi hotspot or connect directly to your wireless network. 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Always.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sensor operates from a 10.5V to 24V DC power source, making it compatible with 12V solar-charged battery systems. A universal AC adapter and extension cable comes standard to connect with available central power locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe sensor detects:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClouds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain Drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind Speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDew Point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarometric Pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaylight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"resp-accordion resp-tab-active\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab_item-1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab-specifications\" class=\"tab-content resp-tab-content resp-tab-content-active\" aria-labelledby=\"tab_item-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody 7.5” tall x 4” diameter (190 mm x 100 mm)\u003cbr\u003eOptional Anti-Bird Wires add 1” (25 mm) Mounting Bracket 2.5” from center axis (65 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Input Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10.5VDC to 24VDC, 1A Maximum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAC Adapter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100VAC to 250VAC, 50\/60 Hz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBarrel style, 2.5 mm ID, 5.5 mm OD, unpolarized Example: DigiKey CP3-1001-ND\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoof Close Connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBarrel style, 1.3 mm ID, 3.5 mm OD, unpolarized Example: DigiKey EP505B-ND\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoof Close Circuit Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12V, 1A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi Communications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIEEE802.11b\/g\/n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCenter Frequency Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2412 ~ 2484 MHz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAutomatic configuration based on network station\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DIFFRACTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013993623663,"sku":"BOLTWOOD","price":3520.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Boltwood-II-PLus__66931.jpg?v=1766567351","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/boltwood-cloud-sensor-iii","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}