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Lunatico Astronomia CloudWatcher (Hydreon Rain Sensor Version)

Lunatico Astronomia CloudWatcher (Hydreon Rain Sensor Version)

Starting Price: $404.00
Price as Configured: $404.00
Brand: Lunatico Astronomia / SKU: LA-BCW001-xx-HSHY
The Lunático Astronomía AAG CloudWatcher cloud detector is a high accuracy, low-cost system to give you full information about sky conditions. This includes the Hydreon RG-9 rain sensor adapted for the CloudWatcher system.
Cable Length (meters) (Required)
Relative Humidity & Atmospheric Pressure Sensor (Required)
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LA-BCAUSE2 - Lunatico Astronomia USB to Serial Converter
LA-BCAUSE2 - Lunatico Astronomia USB to Serial Converter
About This Product
Converts the USB signal to the RS232 serial port standard.

Compatible with AAG Cloudwatcher and most RS232 devices.

Technical specs:

Supports RS232 Serial interface
Compliant with USB 2.0 standard
Data transfer rates 1 Mbps and more
Support remote wake-up and power management
Can be used for PDA, modems and mor
Chipset: FTDI / FT23RL
Suitable for Windows 10, 8.1, 8.7, Vista, XP, Linux and Mac OS X

This converter is not necessary in case ordering AAG CloudWatcher and SOLO together!
 $22.00 each
LA-BCW00S - Lunatico Astronomia CloudWatcher Solo
LA-BCW00S - Lunatico Astronomia CloudWatcher Solo
About This Product
CloudWatcher “Solo”, designed by Lunático to make the most of the AAG CloudWarcher. It is a tiny computer customized to control your CloudWatcher 7 days x 24 hours, with the following highlights:
  • very low power requirements, less than 2W, ideal for remote observatories
  • integrated web server, so you can check your observatory’s weather from any part of the world
  • constant monitoring implies longer life for the AAG CloudWatcher
  • takes power from your current AAG CloudWatcher power supply
IMPORTANT: The “Solo” must be installed, indoors, it is not designed to withstand the harsh conditions the AAG CloudWatcher does
$304.00 each
LA-BCWANE - Lunatico Astronomia Anemometer
LA-BCWANE - Lunatico Astronomia Anemometer
About This Product

Heavy-duty wind sensor featuring superior mechanical resistance and great flexibility, for AAG CloudWatcher. The bearings are made of stainless steel and lubricated with instrument oil. Supports wind speeds up to 200 km/h. The anemometer includes:

  • Wind sensor
  • Weather-proof connector, IP68, for CloudWatcher
  • Cable with two lengths available:
      • 30 cm. (optimal to use with the CloudWatcher mounting bracket) or
      • 2 m
ANEMOMETER WITH INTERNAL HEATING SYSTEM for adverse cold weather conditions.

Wind sensor with internal heating system. Designed to work from 20 °C below zero with weather conditions of snow and ice.
Cable with two lengths available.
15V 2A power supply is needed (not included)
$185.00 each
LA-BCAFU17 - Lunatico Astronomia 15V DC - 1A Compact Power Supply
LA-BCAFU17 - Lunatico Astronomia 15V DC - 1A Compact Power Supply
About This Product

15 V DC – 1000 mA power supply with jack. Perfect to power the AAG CloudWatcher and many other devices. Very high efficiency & low energy consumption

  • Supply voltage: 100 ~ 240VAC/50~60Hz
  • Europlug is standard, USA/Canada adapter is supplied for free
  • Short-circuit protection
  • Operating temperature: 0 C– +40 C
  • Output voltage: 15VDC
  • Max. output current: 1A
  • Cable length: 145mm
  • Connector: 2.1 x 5.5mm
  • Dimensions: 60.5×35.5×25.5mm
  • Weight: 50gr
$19.00 each
LA-BCAFU21 - Lunatico Astronomia 15V DC - 2A Compact Power Supply
LA-BCAFU21 - Lunatico Astronomia 15V DC - 2A Compact Power Supply
About This Product

15V DC – 2A Switching Power Supply for AAG CloudWatcher and many other devices.

Fixed output charger 15V 2A. Jack measure: 5.5X2.1mm

  • Input voltage: 100-240V-50 / 60Hz
  • Input: 1.5A 24W
  • Output: 15V 2A
  • Europlug is standard, USA/Canada is supplied at no additional cost
  • Maximum stand-by consumption: 0.5W
  • Efficiency: 78%
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 93x48x33mm
  • Weight: 160g
  • Working temperature: 0°C-40°C
  • TUV Certification
  • Security according to the following standards: IEC60065, EN60065, UL60065, G88898, CA, CE EN60065, 3000VAC CE, EMC-ENSS022 / ENSS024 / GB9254-1998 (CISPR 22)
$23.00 each
LA-AMCAAG01 - Lunatico Astronomia CloudWatcher Mounting Bracket
LA-AMCAAG01 - Lunatico Astronomia CloudWatcher Mounting Bracket
About This Product
Made of stainless steel, it allows the safe and easy installation of the AAG CloudWatcher cloud detector and anemometer. This is the wall version.
$21.00 each
LA-AMCAAG02 - Lunatico Astronomia CloudWatcher Mounting Bracket (Pole Version)
LA-AMCAAG02 - Lunatico Astronomia CloudWatcher Mounting Bracket (Pole Version)
About This Product
Made of stainless steel, it allows the safe and easy installation of the AAG CloudWatcher cloud detector and anemometer. This is the pole version which includes the wall bracket.
$30.00 each
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Price as Configured: $404.00

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A custom box with a special exterior finish that includes:
  • Clouds sensor
  • Rain sensor – two versions: this standard model or the Hydreon RG-9 model
  • Light sensor
  • Temperature sensor
  • Relative Humidity & Atmospheric Pressure sensor (option)
  • Anemometer (optional add-on)
  • Long weather-proof cable (several lengths) with IP68 connector
  • Relay for observatory opening/closing
Looking at each in detail:

► The AAG CloudWatcher box. All the data collected by the AAG sensors and the anemometer are reflected in the computer through their corresponding graphics. These allow a comprehensive and easily understandable measurement of atmospheric conditions:

Clouds sensor

Through an infrared sensor of the AAG CloudWatcher measures the temperature of the sky, and an electronic thermometer measures the internal temperature. Both data are then related by a powerful formula used to determine the existence of clouds. The measuring result is easily read on the graphic “Cloud”.

Unlike other detectors, the AAG CloudWatcher allows the user to set the parameters for measurement, and thus adjust the detection of clouds for each place.

 

 Rain sensor

CloudWatcher uses a variable capacitor to determine the existence of rain. In addition, the capacitor incorporates an internal resistance for heating the element, drying it, which allows a constant reliable reading.

 
Light sensor


From 2022 and 2023 the CloudWatcher incorporates a new extremely sensitive light sensor capable of not only distinguishing day and night, but also measuring the brightness of the background sky in “MPSA” (magnitudes per square arc second).

Temperature sensor


Responsible for measuring the ambient temperature.

Relative Humidity, Atmospheric pressure sensor and Temperature sensor (RH & AP version)
Anemometer (optional)

Shows the wind speed.

 

►The AAG cable connects the CloudWatcher instrument to a PC and it is available in four lengths: 3m, 5m, 7m, or 10m (or no cable option)



It has a special weather-proof connector, IP68, which allows the easy and comfortable installation of the unit. The cable can be routed conveniently through a conduit, the thicker part of it is only 19mm in diameter.

IP68 Weipu connectors for power cable and anemometer
IP68 Weipu connectors for power cable and anemometer

► Relay (1) for observatory opening/closing, can withstand a voltage of 220 V. It is not a security cable so it is advised to connect it to low voltage devices (12 or 24V).