For MSB Astroart 4.0/5.9 under Windows^TM 8, 7, Vista, XP.
Copyright 1998-2014 MSB Software. All rights reserved.

Version 2.40 for Apogee^TM CCD cameras.

This driver is copyrighted freeware. This means that the driver can be freely used with Astroart software, but it cannot be sold or used as a separate product. This driver should be used only with Astroart, by the owner of the software license.
This driver and its documentation are provided "AS IS". It's not guaranteed that they will work properly on all PCs and all CCD cameras and related hardware. This driver and its documentation are provided without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including the fitness for every purpose. In no event shall MSB software be liable to you for any special, consequential, indirect, or similar damages, including any lost profits or lost data arising out of the use or inability to use this product even if MSB software has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no case shall the MSB software liability exceed the purchase price for the product. MSB Software will help to solve the most common problems related to the setup of this driver and the host PC, but it's not guaranteed that this driver is able to work on all systems.
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To install this plug-in copy the file d_alta.dll and g_alta.dll into the Astroart directory, then follow this procedure:

• Install the Apogee drivers, if you didn't do it yet. This will install all the required DLLs into Windows. Check your CCD camera with the software bundled with the camera.
• If it doesn't work at the first try, turn off and on the PC and the camera and try again.

Start Astroart and click CCD Camera from the menu Tools / Plug-ins, then click "Setup".
Click "Connect". If the camera and the driver is correctly installed the dialog window will close, if not, an error will be shown. To reset completely the camera follow this procedure: turn off the camera, turn off the PC, turn on the camera, then turn on the PC.

• Connection: Select USB or Ethernet. In the latter case, set the correct IP address of the camera.
  
• Fan speed: An high speed could improve the temperature delta but may also cause vibrations.
  
• Dynamic: Select here the range for all images: 16 or 12 bits. 16 bit is always recommended.
  
• Fast digitization: Improves download speed, but increases readout noise.
  
• Mirrored CCD geometry: Select this option on older cameras if you download blank images.
  
• Temperature: Write the desidered temperature and click "Set".
  
• Dialogs: Click the buttons to display the Apogee Dialog Windows.
  

2014/06/04: 2.40 New cameras supported, option for fast download.
2010/04/24: 2.30 Support for Apogee filter wheels.
2007/07/04: 2.10 Apogee Dialog Windows, fixed a binning bug on new cameras.
2005/06/10: 2.00 New cameras supported.
2004/07/26: 1.00 The first release. USB and Ethernet interface.


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