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FocusStar Pro - Automated Telescope Focusing
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Data Sheets (.pdf)
FocusStar Pro Datasheet

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FocusStar Pro Manual

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Cercis Astro 25 Rt. 31 South, Ste. C 2030, Pennington, NJ  08534  TL:  609-737-5120  FX:  609-564-0546  EMAIL:  info@cercisastro.com
The FocusStar Pro Controller -a digital telescope focuser - includes a controller with a backlit graphic LCD for status and control menus display, dual stepper motor ouputs, and optional temperature sensor.  It can be used standalone - or computer controlled via a USB interface, and stores up to 9 user-assigned-text presets and temperature information in its non-volatile memory.

FocusStar Pro includes a full-function Windows Vista or XP control program with ASCOM drivers.  The motor is mounted to the telescope with a bracket (chose to fit the telescope type).

FocusStar Pro controller is supplied with software CD,  AC power  transformer  (US 120 VAC (A624N) or Euro plug 230 VAC (A625N) or  DC auto plug (A616), USB cable (A637), and one motor (A640).  Mounting bracket sold separately.  Options are:  second motor (for second telescope or autoguider), temperature sensor(s) or com link, or  AC switching (100-240 VAC) transformer or DC plug, or telescope brackets. 
Compatibility

FocusStar Pro 2.01


Operating System
  Microsoft Vista
  Windows XP

System Requirements
 
(recommended minimum)

Memory:  256 Mb

Speed: 500 MHz

Graphics:
24 bit high color
Telescope Focuser Mounting Brackets
  • Takahashi FS-102 refractor
  • Takahashi FS-130 refractor
  • Takahashi 180 ED astrograph
  • William Optics Megrez 90 refractor
  • Celestron C9.25 Schmidt Cassegrain
  • Orion 100mm Achromatic Refractor
  •  Hardin Optical Star-Hoc 8" reflector

FocusStar Pro Controller
FocusStar Pro Windows Software
  Dual Focus Motor Controller (main and auxiliary)
  Full control of FocusStar from computer
  Control Focus Position via Membrane
  Keypad w/ audible feedback
  Control focus position via Software
  Backlit graphic display of position, status, 
  temperature & menus
  Absolute or Relative Moves are Possible
  Up to 9 Focus Preset Positions
   (user-assigned 10-character text, i.e. 7MM)
each motor
  Manage keypad presets &
  unlimited additional software presets
  Add/Edit/Delete presets, Configure Temperature
  Compensation and Focuser Parameters
  Manage all aspects of temperature 
  compensation features
  Accurate temperature compensation (using optional
  thermistor sensor input
- D time or D temperature)
  Separate ASCOM Interface
  for main & Auxiliary Motors.
  USB computer interface -
  no USB-to-serial converters or parallel cards
  Setup all Focuser Parameters including
  limits, step size, home position, etc.
  Small, sturdy ABS plastic case. 
  Standard 12V car battery power requirements.
  Update Controller Firmware using
  FocusStar software
Windows, C++, Visual Basic, Vista & XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
FocusStar Pro Software/Hardware

FocusStar Pro software includes individual ASCOM drivers for both main and auxiliary FocusStar motors - allowing for direct control via many programming languages (C++, Visual Basic*, etc.).  FocusStar Pro is fully compatible with many third-party software applications, such as FocusMax for automated focusing.
Standalone
or PC Controlled

Up to 9 User-
Assigned Presets

Dual Focus
Motor Control

Built-In Temperature
Compensation

Windows Control
Program with
ASCOM Drivers

Custom Telescope
Focuser Brackets


See FocusStar Pro Interface, FocusStar Pro Screen Shots,
and FocusStar Pro Ordering for more details.
Mounting Bracket Avaliability

Cercis Astro plans to provide mounting brackets for a wide
variety of telescope focusers.

If your telescope bracket is currently not avaliable please
see FocusStar Pro Ordering for
more information on Brackets
DslrStar
  DslrStar
  Interface
  Screen Shots 1 & 2
  Ordering Information

DslrLite
  DslrLite
  Interface

FocusStar Pro
  Interface
  Screen Shots
  Ordering Information
 FEATURES
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Model 420 FocusStar Pro -

incl Controller, A640 Motor, A644-1T1 cable, A637 USB & A625N w/ US Plug + Software CD
A640 Motor + A644-1T1
cable & A637 USB
 A625N w/ US Plug  (Software CD not shown)
A641 & A641A Brackets
 A642
Bracket
FocusStar - Model 410

Click link for information on Cercis Astro Model 410 FocusStar