Equipment: Current Operating Configuration
Remote
Network
Network Name: magnet
Linksys router: 192.168.0.1, Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0
DHCP Reservations:
mrm-h8-1260t=HP desktop = 192.168.0.178
House Radio = 192.168.0.168
Observatory Radio = 192.168.0.169
mrm-NUC8i5BEH = 192.168.0.170
Gemini II = 192.168.0.171
Network route: computer → Linksys router → Linksys router → POE adapter → WiFi radio
Computer
HP desktop:
"Ani"; hp-1360t
i7-3770 CPU; 64 bit, 8 cores, 3.40 GHz, 10 GB memory
OS: Ubuntu 20.4 LTS
Remote Operation:
Firefox, Skychart (Cartes du Ciel), CCDCiel, PHD2, Remmina
WiFi Radio
TP-Link CPE210 = 192.168.0.168
Operating Mode: AP Mode
Power: POE from Adapter
Data: Enet→ POE Adapter → WiFi Radio
POE Adapter
as supplied with TP-Link CPE 210
Input Power: 24V
Data In/Out: Enet cable from Linksys router
Data POE Out/In: Enet cable to House Radio
Observatory
Equipment Weight
C8 13.0
D-dovetail 7.5
Finder C9x50 1.5
Guide 60, f/4 2.0
QHY5LII 0.2
Baader Steeltrack II 2.3
Baader Steeldrive II with controller 1.7
ST-402M 1.3
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Total (lbs) 29.5
Power Requirements
WiFi Radio 24V, 10.5W max 0.9 A @ 12V 10.5 W
POE Adapter *
Enet Switch *
Intel NUC 19V, 4.7A max, 90W 7.5 A @ 12V 90 W
Elecrow Display 12V, 2.0A max, 24W 2.0 A @ 12V 24 W
SBIG-402 12V, 2.0A max, 24W 2.0
SteelDrive 12V, 5.0A max, 60W 5.0 A @ 12V 60 W
Gemini II 12V, 3.0A max, 36W 3.0 A@ 12V 36 W
QHY5L *
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Total (max) 20.4 A @ 12V 220.5 W
Network in Observatory
Enet Switch: to 1) POE adapter; 2) Intel NUC; 3) Gemini
WiFi Radio: 192.168.0.169 - by DHCP
mrm-NUC8i5BEH: IP=192.168.0.170 by DHCP
Gemini II: IP=192.168.0.171 by DHCP; UDP=11110
WiFi Radio
TP-Link CPE210 = 192.168.0.169
Operating Mode: Client Mode
IP Address: 192.168.0.169
Power: 24V over Enet from POE
Data POE In/Out: to POE Adapter POE connection
Radio Power Converter
SMAKN 12V→24V DC/DC converter
Power In: 12V on wire leads from input connector strip in power center
Power Out: 24V on wire leads from output connector strip in power center to POE Adapter
POE Adapter
Texas GPOE-1B
Power: 5.5x2.1mm plug with 24V, 8A max on cable from Radio Power Converter
Data In/Out: to Enet Switch
Data POE Out/In: to WiFi Radio
Observatory/Gemini Network
Gemini net IP = 192.168.0.111; Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
magnet net IP = 192,168.0.171 by DHCP
Intel NUC:
magnet net: 192.168.0.170 on wired profile #1
to Connect Gemini net: 192.168.0.171; pwd=admin
Computer
Intel NUC
Power: 5.5x2.5mm ID plug, 18AWG, 6.0' (DigiKey CP-xxxx-ND);
19V 4.75A max 90W;via cable from power center (7.5A @ 12V)
IP 192.160.0.170
Data:
Enet from Enet Switch
USB to input of USB hub on pedestal
OS: Ubuntu
Remote:
Indi Drivers, Indi Server
Direct:
Indi Drivers, Indi Server, Firefox, Skychart (Cartes du Ciel,) CCDCiel, PHD2
Display
Elecrow
Power: 5.5x2.1mm plug
12V 2A max 24W via cable from power center
Keyboard and Mouse
Keyboard: Logitech K345, 2x AAA battery
Mouse: Logitech M275, 1xAA battery
USB Hub
StarTech ST7200 USBM Input + 7-Ports
Power: 12V from power center
Includes: Terminus FE2.1 chip that translates the USB data
so the hub extends the USB cable length
Gemini II
Mainboard Firmware: Level5.21, buld March 12 2017
HC Firmware: V1.20, build March 12 2017
Power: 5.5x2.1 plug; 12V, 3A max, 36W from 12V power distribution on pedestal
Data:
1) USB-B to USB hub on pedestal
2) Ethernet: IP=192.168.0.171; UDP=11110
Enet connector to Enet Switch
user: admin; password: Enter
3) Hand Controller
Nikon D600
Power: internal battery
Data: to USB hub on pedestal
Control Software:
stand-alone: manual shutter release; local memory
Indi: CCDCiel via Indi Server
be sure to use dconf-editor to turn off
auto connect media per instructions at
GettingSetup_Journal: 20201230
SBIG 402
Power: 5.5x2.1 plug; 12V 2A 24W; from 12V power distribution on pedestal
Data: USB-B to USB hub on pedestal
Filter Position Numbers: 1=I, 2=V, 3=B, 4=Clear
QHY 5L II
Power: USB-B; 5V, ?A max, from USB Hub on pedestal
Data: USB-B to USB hub on pedestal
Baader-Planetarium SteelDriveII
Power: 5.5x2.1mm plug to 12V power distribution on pedestal
Data: USB-B to USB Hub on pedestal
Control: Cat7 to Cat7 on Focuser (Cat 6 works)