{"product_id":"wanderer-astro-wanderercover-v4-ec","title":"Wanderer Astro WandererCover V4-EC Motorized Flat Panel","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicro-Encoder Position Feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides real-time, accurate data on the cover's open\/close angle for remote confirmation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Torque Motor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Redesigned motor drive offers significantly increased load capacity for reliable, long-term operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Temperature Operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered to function reliably in winter conditions, tested for performance in freezing environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBanding-Free Flat Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e An upgraded dimming controller with increased PWM frequency eliminates banding in short-exposure flat frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASCOM Native Driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simplifies setup and allows simultaneous connection of multiple Wanderer Astro devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeven Available Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Models from 80mm to 240mm are available to fit a wide range of refractors, SCTs, and astrographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWandererCover V4-EC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in seven sizes from 80mm to 240mm, the WandererCover V4-EC provides a complete remote observatory solution for telescope protection and image calibration. It integrates a high-precision micro-encoder for real-time positional awareness, a redesigned high-torque motor for all-weather reliability, and an advanced electroluminescent panel for capturing flawless, banding-free flat fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEncoder-Controlled Automation: Know Your Cover's Exact Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor remote imaging, knowing your equipment's status is critical. The WandererCover V4-EC incorporates a built-in micro-encoder that provides real-time, accurate feedback on the cover's angle. This allows you to confirm the open or closed state of your telescope remotely through software, eliminating the need for a secondary monitoring camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system delivers high repeat positioning accuracy for precise, reliable open and close operations every cycle. While an automatic detection feature exists to find open\/close limits, manual calibration is always recommended for optimal setup and to ensure no interference with your optical tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRedesigned Motor Drive: All-Weather Operation and Durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA completely redesigned motor gives the V4-EC a significant increase in load capacity, ensuring the gearbox is protected from failure and can handle long-term, repeated use. This robust construction is essential for automated observatories that run night after night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire system is engineered to withstand low temperatures, operating reliably even in harsh winter conditions. Rigorous testing has confirmed a long operational lifespan, giving you confidence that your optical system is protected regardless of the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced EL Panel: Clean, Band-Free Flats for Narrowband Imaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern CMOS sensors and fast optical systems can reveal banding artifacts in flat frames caused by low-frequency PWM dimming. The WandererCover V4-EC solves this with a new dimming controller that boosts the PWM frequency, effectively eliminating banding in exposures even as short as a tenth of a second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith fine-grained dimming control, the panel's brightness can be set perfectly for any imaging need, from broadband color cameras to ultra-narrowband filters. At maximum brightness, it is capable of producing sufficient illumination for flat frames with 3nm narrowband filters in just a few seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing Your Size: Matching the WandererCover V4-EC from 80mm to 240mm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting the correct WandererCover is based on the outer diameter of your telescope's dew shield, not its aperture. To ensure full illumination and proper fit, measure the widest part of the front of your telescope and choose the WandererCover with a luminous diameter that is equal to or larger than your measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, if you have a 100mm refractor, but its dew shield has an outer diameter of 120mm, you must select the 125mm WandererCover V4-EC model. Taking this measurement ensures your flat fields will be evenly illuminated from edge to edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I choose the right size WandererCover V4-EC for my telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must measure the \u003cstrong\u003eouter diameter of your telescope's dew shield\u003c\/strong\u003e. The luminous diameter of the WandererCover V4-EC must be equal to or greater than this measurement. For example, a telescope with a 120mm dew shield outer diameter requires the 125mm model, even if the telescope's aperture is only 100mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan the WandererCover V4-EC operate in freezing temperatures?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The WandererCover V4-EC is specifically designed to withstand low temperatures and has been tested for reliable operation in winter conditions as low as -20°C. The robust motor and electronics ensure consistent performance for all-season remote observatories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat makes the WandererCover V4-EC's flat panel good for narrowband imaging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EL panel is exceptionally bright and features an advanced dimming controller with 255 adjustment levels. This allows it to produce enough light to create well-exposed flat frames in just a few seconds, even through very restrictive 3nm narrowband filters, saving valuable calibration time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eMy remote observatory has no camera pointing at the telescope; can I still confirm the WandererCover V4-EC is open?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is a primary benefit of the built-in micro-encoder. The ASCOM driver reports the precise angle of the cover, so you can have 100% software-based confirmation that the cover is fully open before an imaging run begins, or fully closed after it ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the WandererCover V4-EC prevent banding on a fast astrograph like a RASA or Hyperstar system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast systems require very short exposures for flat fields, which can expose banding artifacts from typical PWM-controlled panels. The WandererCover V4-EC uses a much higher PWM dimming frequency, which ensures a smooth, even light source and prevents banding on exposures of 0.1 seconds or longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I control multiple Wanderer Astro devices with the WandererCover V4-EC's driver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The new ASCOM driver supports automatic or manual port selection and can connect up to six Wanderer Astro devices simultaneously, simplifying cable management and software configuration in a complex imaging setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80mm, 100mm, 125mm, 150mm, 190mm, 225mm, 240mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Wanderer_Astro_WandererCover_V4_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wandererastro.com\/en\/h-col-106.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\" class=\"DAV-img-box\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"#0047a7\" d=\"M128 32C92.7 32 64 60.7 64 96l0 256 64 0 0-256 384 0 0 256 64 0 0-256c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64L128 32zM19.2 384C8.6 384 0 392.6 0 403.2C0 445.6 34.4 480 76.8 480l486.4 0c42.4 0 76.8-34.4 76.8-76.8c0-10.6-8.6-19.2-19.2-19.2L19.2 384z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Software\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/wanderer-astro-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWanderer Astro 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wanderer Astro","offers":[{"title":"80mm","offer_id":52940495585565,"sku":"WA-WMFP4-80","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm","offer_id":52940495618333,"sku":"WA-WMFP4-100","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"125mm","offer_id":52940495651101,"sku":"WA-WMFP4-125","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150mm","offer_id":52940495683869,"sku":"WA-WMFP4-150","price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"190mm","offer_id":52940495716637,"sku":"WA-WMFP4-190","price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"225mm","offer_id":52940495749405,"sku":"WA-WMFP4-225","price":409.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":52940495782173,"sku":"WA-WMFP4-240","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/WandererAstro-WandererCover-V4-EC-1_a82b8355-ae09-424e-bd4e-5bf8b92042f8.jpg?v=1789564305","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/wanderer-astro-wanderercover-v4-ec","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}