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Model: hitecastro-weather-deluxePart Number: weatherdeluxe
Hitec Weather deluxe is a fully featured cloud sensor with integrated ambient and rain sensor. Utilising an RS232 connection allows a much longer cable run than is possible with USB. The unit is designed to be located outdoors permanently so you never need to miss a clear sky again. Hitec Weather Deluxe comes with a comprehensive software suite containing advanced features not found on competing products. Just some of these features are listed below;
Comparison Table between Weather Deluxe and Weather USB
Weather Deluxe Weather USB
Cloud Sensor
Yes (100deg FOV)
Yes (10deg FOV)
Ambient Temp. Sensor
Yes
Cloud Sensor Field of View
100
10
Rain Sensor
No
Connection
Serial RS232 (USB with adaptor)
USB
Power Relay
Power Requirement
12V
USB self powered
Alerts
E-Mail, Screen
Screen.
Package
IP66 Rainproof
Not designed to be rainproof.
Max Cable Length
Tested to 150ft
15ft (USB standard) longer with active repeater.
ASCOM Safety Monitor Driver
Astronomical Calculator
HitecWeather provides a system in which all of the parameters which define the clarity (or otherwise) of the users sky can be determined using a method which HiTec have spent time learning to understand and develop. These parameters can be simply set in the software provided and thus allow the user to adapt to different prevailing conditions. By default Hitec Weather is loaded with parameters which have been found to work well from the United Kingdom. However overseas customers might need to adjust these to suit local climates. In short wherever you live and whatever your climate Hitec Weather will work for you with minimal effort. If desired, users can download recommended parameters automatically.
Product arrived within 48hrs of ordering - the usual efficient service from FLO.Setting up emial alerts was more complicated than expected but that was mainly due to security issues with Gmail programming, but with help from FLO this was all sorted within a couple of days.The weather Deluxe works exactly as expected, email alerts for when the sky has cleared and also when clouds have arrived or rain has started. My only niggle hence the 4 stars was the serial connection, which meant I needed a serial to USB adaptor for use with any modern PC. All in all a great buy and a happy customer.