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Please read our ZWO EFW Software Manual to learn more about how 

to use it with various software and operating systems. 

https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/manuals/

 

Trouble shooting common problems with your EFW:

 

1.

 

My EFW tries to move but gets stuck and cannot arrive at the right position. 

 

1) 

Filter is too thick: Filters (not including the threads) must be less than 
7mm in thickness and threads must be 
less than 3mm in thickness. 

2) 

The M2 screw used to secure the filter 
is  too  long  and  causes  the  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 wrong position.

 

ZWO  EFW  uses  an  infrared  sensor  to  check  wheel  position.    If  the 

sensor malfunctions, you can usually resolve by recalibrating the EFW in 
the ASCOM driver. Simply click "

ReCalibrate

" in ASCOM driver interface. It 

can take up to 60 seconds to perform this action.     

   

 

3.

 

I use 7-position EFW, normally I had slots 1, 2, 3, 4 filled and slots 5, 6, 7 empty, 

but then I got the error below and the EFW stopped working. I checked the 

carousel. It was not too tight or loose. 

 

This is OK 

This is too long 

 

Содержание EFW

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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