Does CCDAP3 have the ability to turn off the camera fan at the end of the night? I never really thought it was a good thing to leave it running for weeks at a time.

Rex

No it does not, Rex. Do you leave your camera powered 24/7? If so, try this script to be run at shutdown since it appears Maxim can control the fan.

Copy the lines between the "***" to notepad or a similar text editor (not Word):

***
dim camera
set camera = CreateObject("Maxim.CCDCamera")
camera.LinkEnabled = true
camera.FanEnabled = false
camera.DisableAutoShutdown = true
set camera = nothing
***

Save this file as something like "FanOff.vbs" See if this shuts off the fan. If it doesn't or throws an error, then Maxim can't control the fan and you will need to power off the camera at the end of each session. If it does, then continue reading

Now, if you do this AND you leave your camera on 24/7, you will need to run a similar script at startup to turn the fan on:

***
dim camera
set camera = CreateObject("Maxim.CCDCamera")
camera.LinkEnabled = true
camera.FanEnabled = true
camera.DisableAutoShutdown = true
set camera = nothing
***

Save this file as something like "FanOn.vbs" and check that it turns on the fan.

If all this works ok, then on the CCDAP Options page, box 1. Startup, navigate to where you saved FanOn.vbs so that it appears in the Run entry and be sure to check the Run box. Similarly, in box 3. Shutdown, navigate to where you saved FanOff.vbs so that it appears in this Run entry and be sure to check the Run box here.

If you already have startup or shutdown entries, you can of course merge the files.

John,

Thank you, I'll give it a try this week and touch base.

Rex

Hi John,

The script worked just fine. Thanks. One other thing, I'm using DDW with my 10' TI Prodome. CCDAP3 opens the dome and homes but disengages my slaving to the scope. What am I missing?

Thanks..Rex

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