{"product_id":"rb-focus-excalibur-lite-motorized-flat-panel","title":"RB Focus eXcalibur Lite Motorized Flat Panel","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectroluminescent (EL) flat field panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in sizes from 80 mm to 355 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASCOM Cover Calibrator compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB and Bluetooth connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon fiber, aluminum and engineering plastics; 145 g (varies with panel size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 12V DC operation via a 2.1 mm jack\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\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\u003eRB Focus eXcalibur Lite Motorized Flat Panel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RB Focus eXcalibur Lite automates your calibration workflow with a lightweight electroluminescent panel available in sizes from 80 mm to 355 mm. This system operates on standard 12V DC power via a 2.1 mm center-positive jack and weighs 145 g (the weight varies with the panel size ordered).\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\u003eAutomated Calibration: An Electroluminescent Panel from 80mm to 355mm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eXcalibur Lite takes flat frames automatically or on demand with a robotic panel. Its electroluminescent panel is the light source for the flats that correct vignetting and dust shadows. It is built from carbon fiber, aluminum and engineering plastics, weighs 145 g (varying with the size ordered), and comes in sizes for dew shields or tube openings from 80 mm to 355 mm.\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\u003eFlexible Control: ASCOM, USB, and Bluetooth Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eXcalibur Lite follows the ASCOM Cover Calibrator standard, so any capture program that supports it can take flats automatically or on demand; RB Focus names N.I.N.A. 2.0, Voyager and SGP. Connect it to a computer through its Micro USB port, or wirelessly through Bluetooth and BLE. RB Focus has also announced an RB Focus Virtual Pad mobile app for iOS and Android.\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\"\u003eWhat software can I use to control the RB Focus eXcalibur Lite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny capture program that supports the ASCOM Cover Calibrator standard. RB Focus names N.I.N.A. 2.0, Voyager and Sequence Generator Pro (SGP).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I power the eXcalibur Lite at a remote imaging site?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt runs on 12V DC through a 2.1 mm center-positive DC jack, so any 12V source with that output works, such as a 12V battery or an RB Focus power box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I control the eXcalibur Lite without a Windows PC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt supports Bluetooth and BLE as well as USB, and RB Focus says it designed the device with cross-platform tools in mind for users who do not use Windows. RB Focus has announced the RB Focus Virtual Pad mobile app for iOS and Android; check with us for its availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I automate flats for my different filters with the eXcalibur Lite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn software like N.I.N.A. or SGP, you can configure your flat-frame sequence to automatically switch filters using your filter wheel. The software will then command the eXcalibur Lite to turn on, take the required number of exposures for each filter, and then turn off, all without manual intervention. You set the appropriate exposure time for each filter to achieve the target ADU (Analog-to-Digital Unit) value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the main advantage of the eXcalibur Lite panel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary advantage is its integration into automated imaging routines via the \u003cstrong\u003eASCOM Cover Calibrator standard\u003c\/strong\u003e. This, combined with its lightweight \u003cstrong\u003ecarbon fiber construction (~145 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e and flexible \u003cstrong\u003eUSB and Bluetooth connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e, allows you to capture flat frames at the beginning or end of your session without being physically present at the telescope.\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\u003ePanel type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectroluminescent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon fiber, aluminum and engineering plastics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.1 mm DC jack (center positive), Micro USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth and BLE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASCOM Cover Calibrator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e145 g (varies with the panel size ordered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 to 355 mm\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\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eRB Focus eXcalibur switch module\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eRB Focus flat field panel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/rb-focus-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRB Focus 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RB Focus","offers":[{"title":"80 mm","offer_id":67881970073885,"sku":"RB-EXCALLITE-80","price":281.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110 mm","offer_id":67881970106653,"sku":"RB-EXCALLITE-110","price":297.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"145 mm","offer_id":67881970139421,"sku":"RB-EXCALLITE-145","price":314.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175 mm","offer_id":67881970172189,"sku":"RB-EXCALLITE-175","price":347.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180 mm","offer_id":67881970204957,"sku":"RB-EXCALLITE-180","price":347.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"235 mm","offer_id":67881970237725,"sku":"RB-EXCALLITE-235","price":380.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"270 mm","offer_id":67881970270493,"sku":"RB-EXCALLITE-270","price":396.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"310 mm","offer_id":67881970303261,"sku":"RB-EXCALLITE-310","price":446.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330 mm","offer_id":67881970336029,"sku":"RB-EXCALLITE-330","price":479.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"355 mm","offer_id":67881970368797,"sku":"RB-EXCALLITE-355","price":561.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/78d234_63be48173bc6484db45b592c2343e8db_mv2.png?v=1793070900","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/rb-focus-excalibur-lite-motorized-flat-panel","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}