PrimaLuceLab EAGLE6 S – Onboard Computer for Astrophotography

PrimaLuceLab EAGLE6 S – Onboard Computer for Astrophotography

The EAGLE6 S combines a Windows 11 Enterprise computer, a power distribution unit, and tracking sensors in an aluminum enclosure weighing MORE THAN 1.2 kg. When mounted on the telescope, it consolidates connections from various pieces of equipment to minimize the number of cables running down to the control station.

This S version features a 13th-generation Intel Core i3 with six cores, 8 GB of 3,200 MHz DDR4 memory, and a 256 GB NVMe SSD. The processor is rated at a TDP of 15 W, a maximum Turbo frequency of 4.50 GHz, and 10 MB of cache. The TDP is a processor specification, not a guaranteed power consumption figure for the entire system. The RAM and SSD are industrial-grade components.

The connectivity options include ten USB ports: three USB 3.2 ports, two USB 4 ports (USB-C with Thunderbolt 4), and five USB 2.0 ports. Four of the USB 2.0 ports can be turned on or off remotely. The Thunderbolt 4 ports support speeds of up to 40 Gbit/s, particularly for connecting high-speed external storage. The transfer rate naturally depends on the device and interface being used.

Four controllable 12-V outputs power compatible devices; three adjustable outputs ranging from 0 to 12 V are intended for anti-fog heating elements. EAGLE Manager X combines control of these outputs with monitoring of the power consumption of devices connected to the 12 V outputs. The input power level is also monitored. The cables required for each device are selected based on their connectors.

The sensors serve several observational purposes. The GPS provides position, altitude, and time; EYE monitors sky brightness within a 5-degree field of view aligned with the telescope. The inclinometer measures elevation, and the motion detector alerts the user to unwanted movements, such as those caused by wind or a snagged cable. DARK mode turns off the LEDs. GHOST enables a wireless connection with compatible PrimaLuceLab devices instead of using their USB connection.

Wi-Fi 6E uses the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands. For remote installation, Lights-out Management features a dedicated Ethernet connection: it enables remote boot-up and monitoring of sensors and ports independently of the Windows system, even when the computer is turned off. The CTRL-IN and CTRL-OUT jacks provide access to Observatory Actions to trigger functions or control devices that support external contact input.

The package includes the EAGLE6 S, two Wi-Fi antennas, a GPS antenna, a 250-cm 12-V cable with a cigarette lighter plug, and the quick start guide. The hardware set includes four pieces of each of the following lengths: M6×6, M6×8, M6×10, M6×12, M6×18, M6×25, and M6×35. The clamps, bars, or brackets used to secure the computer should be selected based on the installation.

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