Software & Updates
Use the quick start guide to find the necessary software for your equipment
If you have a…
CDK12.5 thru CDK24 telescope
with any of these accessories:
EFA Kit, IRF90 Rotating Focuser, Hedrick Focuser, or Delta-T Dew Heater
OR
L-Series mount,
PW1000 or RC1000 Telescope System,
RC700 Telescope System
T600 Mount,
Series 5 Focuser or Rotator
CDK700 with EFA Kit and IRF90
A200 Mount orÂ
Mathis mount with SiTech controller
PlaneWave Mirror Cover System
PlaneWave Interface 4 (PWI4)
Control software for PlaneWave mounts, focusers, rotators, and OTA accessories
PlaneWave Interface 4 controls all PlaneWave hardware except the A200 mount and the mirror covers. The software includes an ASCOM Telescope driver for mount control, as well as optional ASCOM Rotator and Focuser drivers.
PWI 4 includes the AutoTuner utility, which allows you to optimize the direct-drive motors in the L-Series mounts for your exact payload. This video takes you through the tuning process that should be performed after installing your mount or changing the payload.
Version 4.1.4. Latest stable release – recommended for all users
Part 1 of 2. This star catalog is used by the PlateSolve routine in PWI 2 and PWI 4 to build automated pointing models. Part 2 must also be downloaded alongside Part 1. For the installer to function correctly, this file should be named “Setup_PlateSolve3_Catalog.exe”.
Part 2 of 2. Large file (2.0 GB). This file should be placed in the same directory as the Part 1 installer. For the installer to function correctly, this file should be named “Setup_PlateSolve3_Catalog-1.bin”. If you have trouble with this download, try the alternative download link.
PlaneWave Interface 3 (PWI3)
Control software for IRF90 / Hedrick Focuser and Delta-T accessories on CDK12.5 thru CDK24 Telescopes
PWI 3 controls the IRF90 and Hedrick Focuser accessories that connect via the Electronic Focuser Assembly (EFA), along with the Delta-T Heater on PlaneWave telescopes. Includes ASCOM Focuser and Rotator drivers. Compatible with most CDK12.5, CDK14, CDK17, CDK20, and CDK24 telescopes.
If you communicate with your EFA through a cable connected to a Celestron hand controller, please install PWI Focus instead. To upgrade from PWI Focus to PWI 3, please contact PlaneWave Instruments for information on a cable upgrade kit.
Version 3.5.7. Latest stable release
SiTech Interface (STI)
Control software for A200 and Mathis fork mounts
STI controls the PlaneWave A200 German Equatorial mount and Mathis fork mounts that use a Sidereal Technology control system. The installer includes an ASCOM Telescope driver to allow third-party programs to control the mount.
Version 1.4.3. Latest stable release
Installs the APM star catalog required for running PlateSolve to build a pointing model in STI.
This modified copy of SiTech.cfg provides a starting point for configuring an A200 mount in the Southern Hemisphere. See the included README file for more details.
Control software for CDK700 telescopes
PWI2 controls the mount, focusers, rotators, M3 mirror, and auxiliary hardware on PlaneWave CDK700 telescopes. ASCOM Telescope, Focuser, and Rotator drivers are included with the installer.
Version 2.2.0.38. Control software for CDK700Â serial numbers 005 and higher
Part 1 of 2. This star catalog is used by the PlateSolve routine in PWI 2 and PWI 4 to build automated pointing models. Part 2 must also be downloaded alongside Part 1. For the installer to function correctly, this file should be named “Setup_PlateSolve3_Catalog.exe”.
Part 2 of 2. Large file (2.0 GB). This file should be placed in the same directory as the Part 1 installer. For the installer to function correctly, this file should be named “Setup_PlateSolve3_Catalog-1.bin”. If you have trouble with this download, try the alternative download link.
Version 1.15.0. Control software for the PlaneWave Mirror Cover, with ASCOM driver included.
PWI Focus
Used for pre-2013 CDK telescopes that connect to the EFA via a Celestron hand controller.
PWI Focus is no longer supported. If you wish to upgrade to the latest supported version of the PWI control software, please contact PlaneWave Instruments about a PC Cable Upgrade Kit.
Version 1.0.20. PWI Focus is used on legacy systems where the PC connects to the EFA through a Celestron-branded hand controller.
Version 1.0.20. PWI Focus is used on legacy systems where the PC connects to the EFA through a Celestron-branded hand controller.
PlateSolve 2
Version 2.28. Standalone version of PlateSolve 2. Also download either the APM or UCAC3 star catalogs below to perform star matching.
Installs the APM star catalog required for running PlateSolve to build a pointing model in STI.
UCAC3 Catalog, formatted for PlateSolve2, compressed as a .zip file.
Delta-T Firmware Update
Update your Delta-T firmware to the latest version.
Delta-T Firmware Update (firmware 1.0.13219 and 2.1.16054)
EFA Firmware Update
Update your EFA box to the latest version.
EFA Firmware Update (firmware 1.06)
Hand Controller Update
Update your Celestron-branded hand controller to the latest version.
Hand Controller Update (firmware 1.02)