SkySwitch PRO

SkySwitch PRO

Remote control for 10Micron mounts

Available for V2 and V3 controllers

SkySwitch PRO lets you remotely switch your 10Micron mount on and off from anywhere. It also extends your setup with observatory-grade environmental and GPS data, monitoring weather conditions for atmospheric refraction calculations and synchronizing the mount with accurate UTC time and geolocation.

Remote Power Control

A safe power pulse to switch the mount on and off.

Weather Data

used by the 10Micron mount to calculate atmospheric refraction

GPS Integration

Provides GPS location and time data for mount setup and operation

USB Interface

Direct USB interface for local communication with the SkySwitch controller

10Micron V3 Compatibile

Designed specifically for integration with 10Micron V3 systems

SkySwitch PRO is more than a remote power switch for 10Micron mounts. It is an integrated support system available in versions for both V2 and V3 controllers, designed for remote observatories and unattended operation. Mount status monitoring depends on the controller generation. With 10Micron V3 controllers, SkySwitch PRO can provide direct online mount status monitoring through the dedicated controller interface. With V2 controllers, status monitoring is performed indirectly through the ASCOM driver connection: if the mount is powered and communicating correctly, the ASCOM driver reports a valid connection state.

In addition to remote ON/OFF control, SkySwitch PRO extends observatory functionality with two capabilities that are particularly important in the 10Micron ecosystem: atmospheric refraction support and GPS-based synchronization.

Its built-in environmental sensor provides temperature, pressure, and humidity data that can be used by the 10Micron system for atmospheric refraction calculations. This matters because changing atmospheric conditions slightly shift the apparent position of celestial objects, and accurate environmental data helps the mount maintain more precise pointing and tracking under real observing conditions. In other words, SkySwitch PRO does not only display weather data — it provides operational information that supports more accurate mount performance.

SkySwitch PRO also integrates a high-sensitivity GPS receiver to provide accurate location, altitude, and UTC time data. This information is used by the companion software to synchronize the 10Micron mount through the ASCOM interface, without requiring a direct GPS connection to the mount. The synchronization process includes advanced validation logic, helping protect the user from sending unverified or unstable GPS, altitude, or time data to the mount.

By combining GPS-based synchronization, environmental sensing, remote ON/OFF control, and controller-aware status monitoring in one compact device, SkySwitch PRO helps users make better use of the advanced capabilities built into 10Micron mounts. SkySwitch PRO is available in dedicated hardware versions for 10Micron V2 and V3 controllers, allowing users to choose the correct version for their mount connection type.

Designed for serious remote observatories

SkySwitch PRO combines mount control, environmental data, and hardware connectivity in one compact device built specifically for 10Micron systems

All-in-One Observatory Integration

Integrated weather monitoring and precision GPS in one compact device. No need to buy separate modules — simpler installation, lower cost, and fewer points of failure

Atmospheric Refraction Data for 10Micron

SkySwitch PRO provides environmental data to the mount for internal atmospheric refraction correction, helping you take full advantage of 10Micron’s pointing model capabilities

High-Sensitivity GPS module

A high-sensitivity GPS receiver provides accurate location, altitude, and UTC time data, enabling GPS-based mount synchronization through the SkySwitch PRO companion software and the ASCOM interface.

Ultra-Low Power Consumption

Designed for extremely low power consumption and powered directly from USB, eliminating the need for a separate power supply and reducing cable clutter

Full V3 Compatibility

Built specifically for the new 10Micron V3 controller standard, ensuring compatibility with the latest generation of 10Micron mount systems