For MSB Astroart 5.0 under Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000.
Copyright 1998-2012 MSB Software. All rights reserved.

Version 1.50 for FLI (Finger Lakes Instruments) CCD Cameras.

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At first install the FLI low level drivers, which are included in the software bundled with your camera.
After installing the FLI software (FLIGrab) verify that the CCD is correctly working and acquire some test images with it.

Copy the file: libfli.dll from the FLIGrab folder into the Astroart folder.

Start Astroart and click CCD Camera from the menu Plug-ins.
Click "Check CCD" then the Connect button; if the connection fails check all hardware connections; for parallel port cameras check the port address.

• Interface: Select if you are using a USB or parallel port device.
• Filter wheel: The FLI filter wheel is supported both on serial port and USB. For other wheels select "none".
• Temperature: Write here the desidered setpoint and click the "Set" button. If you want to display the temperature in real-time click the "Display" checkbox.
• Shutter opened on focus/guide: If selected the mechanical shutter won't be opened/closed during the focusing and guiding sessions.

2003/04/29: 1.00: The first release.
2004/06/05: 1.10: Filter wheel support.
2007/03/15: 1.20: New models supported.
2007/08/03: 1.30: Proline series supported.
2010/04/24: 1.40: Control of mechanical shutter.
2012/07/30: 1.50: Temperature is controllable by scripts.

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