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Driver installation

 

ZWO EFW are designed as a USB HID device (like a keyboard or mouse) 

so you only need to install the ASCOM driver for use.   

Download  and  install 

EFW ASCOM  driver

  from  our 

website

 

or  install 

from the CD-ROM that is included with your EFW. 

Important: Make sure 

you install the ASCOM platform first.

 

 

Most astro imaging software supports the ZWO EFW through ASCOM, 

such as Sharpcap, Firecapture, MDL, SkyX, SGP, APT, etc…You can also 
operate the EFW through the ASCOM dialog window. 

 

Summary of Contents for EFW

Page 1: ...ng a ZWO Electronic Filter Wheel EFW This manual will introduce you to your EFW and prepare you for the first use Please take the time to thoroughly read this Quick Start Guide and if you have any add...

Page 2: ...FW mini 5 position EFW 8 position 36mm EFW 7 position 2 EFW 5 position EFW 7 position Installation of Filters 1 25 2 size mounted filters Please note that filters must be less than 7mm in thickness no...

Page 3: ...ecure the filters in place Replace the back cover and tighten the screws Connecting ZWO EFW to Camera You can connect your camera to the EFW with a 1 25 nosepiece or simply thread it directly to the M...

Page 4: ...wnload and install EFW ASCOM driver from our website or install from the CD ROM that is included with your EFW Important Make sure you install the ASCOM platform first Most astro imaging software supp...

Page 5: ...e wheel to jam 3 The M42 thread of the scope or the camera is too long and protrudes into the filter wheel hitting the filter or wheel causing it to jam 2 My EFW spins but never stops or stops at the...

Page 6: ...will affect balance Thus we recommend you space the filters out and evenly distribute them In this case install them in slots 1 3 5 and 7 then the EFW will work again If this does not resolve your pr...

Page 7: ...Scan to visit our website SuZhou ZWO Co Ltd Tel 86 0512 65923102 Website https astronomy imaging camera com E mail info zwoptical com Facebook ZWO Astronomy Cameras Forum http zwoug org...

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