Are you looking for a high-performance astrophotography computer? Look no further! I'm offering a PrimaLuceLab Advanced Astrophotography Computer in perfect condition—used only a few times in the field. This powerful system was originally purchased for a secondary setup but is surplus to my needs now.
Included with the sale are the following additional items to enhance your astrophotography experience:
--> Eagle 4 Pro (RRP $3500)
--> ECCO2 Environmental Controller (RRP $329)
--> 2 x EAGLE CABLE WITH 5.5 - 2.1 CONNECTORS (RRP $65)
--> ECCO2 Probe (RRP $45) [/B]
This device is ready to deliver exceptional results for your imaging needs along with the additional accessories. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this top-tier equipment at a great price!
Price: $2,000 (inc shipping) Condition: Excellent
Location: North Manly, NSW
Postage: Inc Shipping or local pickup in Manly or Barangaroo
Feel free to reach out for more details or photos! Loaded with the latest drivers too and plug converted to Anderson.
Details from the Primalucelab Website:
EAGLE4 is the most advanced all-in-one computer for telescopes and astrophotography. Discover the next level of remote control and power, now with GPS, EYE sky quality sensor and DARK mode.
Inside the unique PLUS aluminum housing, the EAGLE4 includes a powerful Windows 10 Enterprise computer with fast SSD storage, eight USB ports, an advanced power distribution system for all of your imaging accessories with seven power out ports, a special WiFi system to wirelessly control your telescope, GPS sensor with high gain antenna to automatically detect your position and time, EYE sensor to monitor sky quality in the area your telescope is pointed, DARK mode to disable all of the LEDs on the EAGLE and much more!
Replace your standard laptop or desktop computer with the EAGLE and you will spend less time setting up your equipment and more time imaging! Since it includes a Windows 10 computer, EAGLE allows you to use your preferred devices and software from any manufacturer without limitation, while also offering many advantages and features you can’t find in a standard computer. PrimaLuceLab’s engineers designed the EAGLE all-in-one solution to be used with any telescope. By connecting data and power cables to the EAGLE, when the telescope will move all the cables will move accordingly, preventing detachments and providing the best solution for your cables management. All you need is a single power cable from your battery or AC adapter to your EAGLE!
EAGLE4 control unit for telescopes and astrophotography - main features:
Windows 10 Enterprise computer lets you install your preferred devices and software
8 USB ports: 4 high speed USB 3.0 ports plus 4 USB 2.0 ports with remote ON/OFF capability
4 x 12V power out ports with remote ON/OFF control to power your mount, camera and other 12V accessories
3x variable 0-12V power out ports for dew heaters
GPS sensor with high gain antenna to automatically detect latitude, longitude, elevation, date and time
EYE sensor to monitor sky quality where the telescope is pointed (field of view: 5 degrees)
DARK mode to turn off all the LED lights
Powerful and fast WiFi 802.11ac with dual band (2.4 and 5 GHz) connection
Power level monitoring of every device powered through the 12v power out ports of the EAGLE
EAGLE Manager interface to easily control all the EAGLE’s features
PLUS aluminum case, allowing you to easily attach the EAGLE to any telescope
Weight: 1270 gr.
Compatible with any astrophotography device: built in computer with Windows 10 Enterprise.
Don’t let others decide for you what devices to use and how to make astrophotography! You are the telescope operator and you decide what devices and software you use. By including a powerful Windows 10 Enterprise computer (that is 100% compatible with any software and driver created for Windows 10 64 bit), the EAGLE will work with all the devices (that come with Windows 10 64 bit drivers) and Windows 10 software. Windows 10 Enterprise operating system is lighter-weight and more stable than traditional PCs with Windows 10 Home or other OEM versions that come preinstalled with useless bloatware. The included high capacity SSD drive (faster and more durable over time over traditional spinning disks) allows you to save your data on the SSD drive in the EAGLE (or you can connect a 3.0 USB flash drive to one of the high speed USB 3.0 ports).
Compatible with any telescope: connect it to your telescope, any type.
Thanks to the special PLUS case, you can connect the EAGLE to any type of telescope: refractors, Schmidt-Cassegrains, Ritchey-Chretiens, Newtonians, and others. Thanks to the many threaded holes on the EAGLE’s chassis and the availability of various PLUS systems accessories (support rings, dovetail bars, dovetail clamps), connecting the EAGLE to your telescope is easy. By using EAGLE instead of a laptop or desktop computer, your telescope will have less cables and shorter runs that will move in unison with your telescope (this drastically reduces the potential for cable snagging or detaching while your telescope tracks the stars across the sky). The EAGLE also has lower power consumption, reducing the battery capacity needed to power your complete telescope all night long. The electronic internal components were designed for field use in extended temperature ranges. This way you can rely on it all night long, in higher humidity conditions since the small amount of internal heat generated by the processor slightly warms the chassis of the EAGLE, helping to prevent dew from forming on body or EYE lens.
8 USB ports - four fast USB 3.0 ports and four USB 2.0 ports that can be remotely turned ON/OFF.
Advanced power bridge with 7 power out ports - power devices directly through the EAGLE.
The EAGLE has a separate 12V power input that can run on up to 16 amps. From there, using a special internal board, power is distributed to seven power out ports - four 12V power out ports are designed to power your camera, mount, focuser, or other 12v devices. These ports are equipped with safety screw-type connections to prevent unwanted detachment of the cables and we have made special power cables (optional) for different devices. The three 0-12V variable power out ports are designed to power dew heaters without the need of an external controller. Control of these ports can be easily automated by adding the optional ECCO environmental module for EAGLE. A dedicated chip on EAGLE’s power board protects the electronics (both on the EAGLE and connected devices) from any overcurrents by temporarily disconnecting power in no more than 1ms in case of electrical problems - a lot faster than traditional fuses. Power is automatically re-activated once the problem has been resolved. Additionally, a special microcontroller allows you to adjust (+- 1A) the maximum current limit of the 12V ports. This way, if you want to connect a device to a 3A max port and that device has a maximum power consumption of 4A, you can increase the port limit to 4A.
GPS sensor with high gain antenna - to automatically detect latitude, longitude, elevation, date and time.
EAGLE EYE to monitor sky quality only where the telescope is pointed.
DARK mode to turn off all the LED lights.
EAGLE Manager interface to easily control all the EAGLE’s features.
EAGLE comes with special "EAGLE Manager" software that starts automatically and provides an easy and intuitive interface, allowing you to:
Enable/Disable every 12V power out port: this way you can keep all your devices connected (for example, mount, camera, filter wheel, etc.) and activate them remotely when you turn on the entire system. Each port shows the current consumption that can also be monitored over time.
Check for GPS data: elevation, latitude, longitude, date, time and number of connected satellites
Check for EYE sky quality: select the sensor facing toward the sky and check for sky quality value
Set the power out voltage of the 3 x 0-12V power out ports: increase or decrease the power to dew heaters connected to EAGLE. Each port shows the current consumption that can also be monitored over time.
Activate DARK mode: this turns off all the LED lights.
Connect or disconnect devices connected to the four USB 2.0 ports: this feature is convenient in case of temporary crash of an autoguider or planetary camera, which can then be reset without the need to go to the telescope and disconnect/reconnect a cable.
Check power consumption and battery lifetime: if you power your EAGLE with a battery, a dedicated menu allows you to set the Ampere capacity of your battery and charge percentage when EAGLE is powered on, enabling you to monitor its expected lifetime.
Set WiFi connectivity: to access EAGLE in Access Point mode for field use (use your smartphone, tablet or external computer by connecting directly to EAGLE without the need of a WiFi router) or HOST mode for connecting to your existing network such as your home WiFi.
Set your automatic power routines: you can define port status “After power on” and “Before shut down” for the devices connected to the EAGLE. This way, for example, you can automatically turn on all your devices after you start the EAGLE and turn them all off when you shut down the EAGLE.
Powerful and fast WiFi 802.11ac with dual band (2.4 and 5 GHz) connection to remotely control your telescope from any device.
To operate EAGLE, you don't need a keyboard and mouse - You can control the EAGLE through a free dedicated app, available on any smartphone, tablet or personal computer running Windows, MacOS, iOS or Android. Turn the EAGLE on, then enable your device's WiFi connection and select the WiFi network provided by the EAGLE. Launch the remote control app and you will have EAGLE desktop on your screen with access to all your astrophotography software. If you like, you can also configure the EAGLE to connect to a pre-existing WiFi or wired/ethernet network allowing remote access via the internet - perfect for remote observatories! Since the EAGLE doesn't use VNC or other software for remote control, it's faster and more stable. For your safety each EAGLE device creates a unique WiFi network, from any other EAGLE that might be nearby. To avoid any other issues at a star party, every EAGLE also has a unique access password known only by you. And if you prefer a wired connection, the EAGLE has also a gigabit Ethernet port so you can control it also through a wired network, which can be very useful in large observatories!
Optional ECCO environmental computerized controller for automatic dew heater control based on dew point.
By adding ECCO, (Environmental Computerized COntroller) to your EAGLE, you can automatically and continuously monitor the dew point (the temperature below which moisture condenses) by sensing the temperature and humidity of the air around your telescope and the temperature of your lenses. ECCO will then automatically vary the voltage to the appropriate EAGLE’s ports where your dew heaters bands are connected, keeping dew from forming on your optics. All of this with an automatic and easy to use device that you just have to connect to one of the EAGLE USB ports. That’s why we call it ECCO: in Italian, it means "There you go”!
Specifications
Capacity
Input voltage12
Output voltage12
Software
Windows 10 Enterprise
Special features
User programmableyes
Updateable via web
yes
Controllable via PC
yes
General
MaterialAluminium
Colourred
SeriesEAGLE
Weight (g)1300
