Configuring ASCOM Safety Monitor in N.I.N.A.
This guide will walk you through the installation and configuration of the Generic ASCOM Safety Monitor in N.I.N.A.. Before proceeding, please ensure you have mapped the roof status file network location to your PC.
If you haven’t done this yet, follow the guide below:
🔗 Guide: Mapping the Roof Status File Network Location
https://support.starfront.space/knowledge-base/article/guide-mapping-the-roof-status-file-network-location
🎥 Prefer a video walkthrough? Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/IuKyqPP03cc
Step-by-Step: Install & Configure Safety Monitor
1. Download and Install the Safety Monitor
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Download the Generic ASCOM File Safety Monitor from the following link:
https://www.dehilster.info/astronomy/ascom_generic_file_safetymonitor.php -
Install the downloaded software.
2. Open N.I.N.A. and Configure the Safety Monitor
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Launch N.I.N.A.
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Go to the Equipment tab, then click on Safety Monitor
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In the Driver dropdown, select:
➤ Generic File Driver (ASCOM) -
Click the gear icon next to the dropdown to open the driver settings.
3. Configure SAFE Condition
Fill in the fields as follows:
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Event:
Safe -
File to monitor:
Navigate to your building’s mapped roof status file, e.g.:Z:\roof\building-6\RoofStatusFile.txt -
Trigger preamble:
Roof Status: -
Unsafe Delay [minutes]:
0 -
Monitor interval [minutes]:
1 -
Trigger:
OPEN
Click Apply.
4. Configure UNSAFE Condition
Fill in the fields as follows:
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Event:
Unsafe -
File to monitor:
Use the same path as above, e.g.:Z:\roof\building-6\RoofStatusFile.txt -
Trigger preamble:
Roof Status: -
Unsafe Delay [minutes]:
0 -
Monitor interval [minutes]:
1 -
Trigger:
CLOSED
Click Apply, then OK to close the settings.
5. Connect the Safety Monitor
Click the Connect button in N.I.N.A.’s Safety Monitor section to activate monitoring.
If you have any issues, please reach out to our support team or submit a ticket via the customer portal.