{"product_id":"alto-3l-motor-for-giotto-560","title":"ALTO-3L MOTOR FOR GIOTTO 560","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePrima Luce Lab ALTO-3L\u003c\/strong\u003e is a motor designed for use with their \u003cstrong\u003eGIOTTO flat field generators\u003c\/strong\u003e as a motorized cap. This is an essential accessory for completely remotely-operated setups, allowing you to \u003cstrong\u003eautomate acquisition of flat calibration frames\u003c\/strong\u003e without having to be present at your telescope. The ALTO-1 is suitable for use with GIOTTO panels \u003cstrong\u003elarger than 430mm\u003c\/strong\u003e in size, such as the \u003cstrong\u003eGIOTTO 560\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/ALTO-3L-telescope-cover-motor-1.jpg?v=1748393008\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALTO motorized caps can be controlled either with \u003cstrong\u003ePrima Luce Lab's PLAY\u003c\/strong\u003e software or over \u003cstrong\u003eASCOM\u003c\/strong\u003e using the CoverCalibrator driver. The ALTO comes with a \u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C port\u003c\/strong\u003e for direct connection to your EAGLE or standard Windows PC. It can also be controlled via its \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in Wi-Fi\u003c\/strong\u003e using your smartphone or tablet with the Virtual HandPad. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALTO-3L main features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows you to use the GIOTTO 560\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e and larger \u003c\/span\u003ecustomized Giottos as a remotely controlled motorized cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatively runs off of a 12V power source to avoid the need for external power units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB and \u003cstrong\u003e5.5 x 2.5\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V power passthrough plugs to directly connect GIOTTO to ALTO and improve cable management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded Cable Locking Clips (CLC) to let cables rotate together with the ALTO arm and GIOTTO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C port to let you easily connect it to your EAGLE or Windows computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiFi connectivity so you can wirelessly control it using your smartphone or tablet via the included Virtual HandPad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl with PLAY astrophotography software for EAGLE or Windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASCOM driver to let you control it through third party software that support ASCOM CoverCalibrator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.8 kg (4.0 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/ALTO-3L-telescope-cover-motor-2.jpg?v=1748393009\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALTO allows you to \u003cstrong\u003eroute USB and power cables\u003c\/strong\u003e from the GIOTTO using \u003cstrong\u003epassthrough cables\u003c\/strong\u003e, so that you do not have to separately connect each device to your main system. Both the GIOTTO and ALTO will still be recognized as separate devices in Windows, meaning you will always be able to control them individually from your capture software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/ALTO-3-telescope-cover-motor-description2_800.jpg?v=1665542253\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALTO-3L is designed for use with GIOTTO flat field generators 560mm and larger in diameter. In order to connect it to your telescope, you can add the \u003cstrong\u003eoptional PLUS dual dovetail clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e for attachment to any Vixen or Losmandy style bar as shown in the above animation. This makes it easy to adjust the exact opening and closing position of the assembly to completely cover your telescope. If you do not want to add the optional clamp, the ALTO includes a series of \u003cstrong\u003ethreaded M6 holes for direct connection\u003c\/strong\u003e to a dovetail bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/ALTO-1-telescope-cover-motor-description6-PLAY-1-9_1000.png?v=1730252033\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALTO can be easily controlled with PLAY using its special flat wizard, allowing you to easily calibrate the opening and closing position of the assembly. In addition, you can control the ALTO with third party software that supports the ASCOM CoverCalibrator driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe below table shows which ALTO model is compatible with each GIOTTO:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/ALTO-compatibility-GIOTTO-2023.png?v=1748393009\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specificationTable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCompatible models\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGIOTTO 560,\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e custom larger sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWeight\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1800 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePower requirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12V DC with 5.5 x 2.5 plug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSKU\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePLLALTO3L\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/ALTO-3-telescope-cover-motor-description5.png?v=1665541025\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/ALTO-3L-telescope-cover-motor-3.png?v=1748393009\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eItems included\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eALTO-3 telescope cover motor\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-B cable to USB-C to connect ALTO to GIOTTO via passthrough plug (length 65 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12V cable to power ALTO through GIOTTO via passthrough plug (length 65 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eALTO quick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn order to use ALTO, you first need to download and install Prime Luce Lab's PLAY software \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.primalucelab.com\/info\/downloads.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eavailable here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 55.9146%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f1f1f1; padding: 5.5pt; width: 100%; height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/009-telescope-small.png?v=1580188157\" width=\"27\" height=\"27\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.primalucelab.com\/info\/user-manuals.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eALTO manual \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 14.6298px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5.5pt; width: 100%; height: 14.6298px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/009-telescope-small.png?v=1580188157\" width=\"27\" height=\"27\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.primalucelab.com\/info\/downloads.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePLAY software\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f1f1f1; padding: 5.5pt; width: 100%; height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/009-telescope-small.png?v=1580188157\" width=\"27\" height=\"27\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.primalucelab.com\/blog\/support-categories\/alto-en\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eALTO useful articles\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Testar Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46506039345377,"sku":"PLLALTO3L","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4935\/5059\/files\/ALTO-3L-telescope-cover-motor-for-giotto-560mm.jpg?v=1748393978","url":"https:\/\/www.testar.com.au\/products\/alto-3l-motor-for-giotto-560","provider":"Testar Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}