Usage with CCDs:
Lacerta FBC can be used with CCD cameras, in that case an appropriate
software must control your CCD exposures, controlling its shutter and
filterwheel to enable running flatfield sequences, and at the same time
controlling the FBC box. Currently APT (Astrophotography Tool) has
FBC control implemented. Connect FBC via the USB port and use the
controls provided by APT.
Firmware Update mode:
To upload a new firmware into FBC, connect it to a PC and use the
LACERTA FBC
V1 Firmware updater
. To enter firmware update mode,
press and hold the mirror lockup button for some seconds, while
powering it on. After a few seconds, the PWR LED lights up and flashes.
This signals the device is in Upgrade mode and can start receiving the
new firmware. Open the Firmware updater folder and doubleclick on the
Lacerta_FBC_updater.exe then choose the FBC firmware .hex file and
start the upload. The LEDs will go off as the data are received. After
updating, remove the power cord and restart the FBC normally.