CFS Family Focuser Controllers

Astro-Smart’s Computerized Focus-Smart Focuser Controller System  for any telescope.

(Model: CFS-PRO or CFS-R)

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Typical Configuration for the CFS-PRO or CFS-R are shown below to be used with a generic telescope focuser as standalone unit or from remote computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The CFS-PRO, CFS-R can be setup with your home observatory or field setup for trouble-free operation controlled standalone or by the user supplied computer interface.

The Computerized Focus Smart Controller Pro(Model: CFS-PRO or CFS-R) are a economical yet superior Automation solution made available to the amateur or professional Astronomer. The Computerized Focus Smart Controller Pro (Model: CFS-PRO or CFS-R) are designed to be used with most make or model focuser motor or with various supplied stepper motor drives provided by Astro-Smart for your observatory or field setup that includes a Standalone intelligent PC Software Platform in addition to a ASCOM driver tested on Maxim DL, Sequence Generator Pro, FocusMax, StarryNight, Nebulosity and Sky X. Can be used as a lower cost replacement controller for Technical Innovations Robo Focuser, Feathertouch, Moonlite, JMI and Pegasus in addition to our Astro-Smart focusers.

 

The Computerized Focus Smart Controller Pro(Model: CFS-PRO or CFS-R) by Asto-Smart shown below are the product break out features.

 

The Computerized Focus Smart Controller Pro(Model: CFS-PRO) by Asto-Smart shown below is the product summary of innovative and unique features:

1. Worry Free Warranty Program For Life Of Product Sale.
2. Standalone Controllable and USB Computerized Focuser Control Software Solution GUI.
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Wireless remote control interface options available for telescope or observatory.

The CFS-PRO, CFS-R interface supports Wireless interface backhauls. Blutooth,

WIFI, ISM

4. ASCOM Driver Support Tested With MAXIM_DL, FocusMax, StarryNight,

Sequence Generator Pro, Nebulosity and Sky X

5. Data Logging Capability with Parameter Setting Flash Storage And Retrieval.
6. Temperature Focus Compensation Function with temperature resolution to 0.025 degC.
7. Focuser Step Modes: Full, Half, 1/4,1/8,1/16 and 1/32
8. Various Stepper Motor Support including Astro-Smart,

Techincal Innovations Robo Motor, Feather Touch, JMI, Pegasus and 

MoonLite for 2.5”, 3” or 3.5” focusers.(Vertical Load Capacity upto 35 lbs Nominal.)

9. Various Stepper Motor Speeds Supported. Slow, Medium and Fast.

 

10. 8 Line OLED Display  On CFS-PRO ONLY

 

11. Manual Control of Focus Using IN and OUT buttons with LED activation Indicators

 On CFS-PRO ONLY

12. Free Firmware Updates For Life Of Product Sale.
13. Input Requirements: 12VDC – 2Amps.
14. Overvoltage, Overcurrent and  Reverse current Protection.
15. High quality design employs multi-layer PCB form factor and only the best quality

components with conformal coatings for outdoor use.

16. Price point set below development cost for such a system while providing more features
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Dimensions (5.2″Length x 3″ Width x 1.9″ Height)
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Generic L Bracket Telescope Mounting Plate By Astro-Smart. Custom Dimensions and

 Custom Bracket Types such as Pulley Systems Available upon request.

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The Computerized Focus Smart Controller Pro(Model: CFS-PRO) by Asto-Smart shown below is the standard software GUI interface with Logging and ASCOM support.

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The Computerized CFS-Pro Focus Smart System Controller Pro 

The CFS-Pro package contents are listed below:

1. CFS-PRO or CFS-R Controller Wtih USB interface Cable.

2. 12VDC 2Amp AC/DC Power Supply.

3. Web GUI interface, ASCOM Driver for 3rd party applications, Videos, and Tutorials.

Optional Accessories:

Another convenient accessory add-on that Astro-Smart offers is  various Stepper Motor Assemblies, Brackets and Couplers for your focus smart product and telescope focuser setup. Please, email me directly for questions regarding your particular focuser connection setup requirements. A Generic focuser bracket is provided with your purchase. But, any special brackets can be made as well upon request. All motors come with bracket and coupler. Your telescope focuser shaft diameter is required when ordering for proper coupler. M1 stepper motor option. (5 lb nominal imaging load capacity, programmable step range 400 to 12800/ revolution). M2 stepper motor option. (10 lb nominal imaging load capacity, programmable step range 200 to 6400/ revolution) .M3 stepper motor option(20 lb nominal imaging load capacity, programmable step range 1028 to 32896/revolution. M4 stepper motor option(30 lb nominal imaging load capacity, programmable step range 5370 to 171840/revolution).

Another convenient accessory add-on that Astro-Smart offers is a RF Bluetooth, WIFI or ISM Wireless interface specifically designed for the CFS-Pro, CFS-R family controller. For dedicated wireless communication distances less than (200 feet)Bluetooth, (300 feet) WIFI and (650 feet) ISM to your computer, the embedded Wireless upgrade option is right for you. You just connect with your wireless capable PC or use supplied wireless adapter and enjoy a wireless connection that’s wire free unit separation. This add on gives the user ability for simultaneous use of supplied standard serial/USB port interface plus the addition of the Wireless assigned serial port which can run two remote software applications at once if desired.

Another convenient accessory add-on that Astro-Smart offers is the USB-3/2 7 Port Astro-Hub optional add on interface specifically designed for the CFS-Pro, CFS-R family controller. For dedicated communication distances less than 50 feet with USB-3 equipment and 80 feet for USB-2 equipment to your computer. The Astro-Hub can be used with your  CFS-Pro, CFS-R family controller  and other telescope equipment such as cameras, focusers, mount, etc to your computer or other backhaul interface (ie ethernet or wireless options)(USB-3/2-Astro-Hub)