Perseus
Optec Perseus software and drivers.Perseus 4-Port Instrument Selector
Developed as an ASCOM Local Server, the new Perseus driver is based upon the ASCOM Switch interface with custom actions for higher level clients. Package includes interface client for naming and selecting each port, scripting capability, and documentation for implementing ASCOM switch interface. Version 3 software is compatible with Perseus 4-port Instruments Selectors having Generation 3 and Generation 2 firmware version V1.10 and above.
- Latest Release: 3.1.1
- Release Date: 2023/08/29
- Documentation
| Name | Requirements | Download | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perseus ASCOM Driver | Windows 10+ with ASCOM Platform 6.6 SP1 and above | Download |
~Archived Downloads~
| Version | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1.1 | 2023/08/29 | Fixed issue if no COM ports are attached |
| 3.1.0 | 2022/04/19 | Fixed timeout issue with G1 Perseus moves |
| Telescope and Focuser connections and offsets are now optional | ||
| 3.0.6 | 2021/05/11 | Fixed check for updates issue |
| Updated to .Net 4.8 | ||
| More backend improvements | ||
| 3.0.5 | 2021/03/18 | Improved error handling for Perseus G1 |
| Improved handling for setup with some drivers | ||
| Updated to new ASCOM Interfaces | ||
| Backend improvements | ||
| 3.0.4 | 2019/06/10 | Removed dead menu options |
| Added exit option | ||
| Added missing focuser connect button | ||
| 3.0.3 | 2018/07/19 | Added Static IP functions for Generation 3 |
| Added automatic connection option –ac for the commander software | ||
| Improved setup dialog to show connection options on the main form | ||
| General improvements and bug fixes | ||
| 3.0.1 | 2017/11/09 | Fixed an issue that stopped the driver from working with Perseus Gen 2s with firmware older then V2. |
| Fixed an issue where the Firmware Update Tool would not display firmware version when using a hardware serial port | ||
| 3.0.0 | 2017/07/28 | Initial release with support for the new Generation 3 Perseus |
| Several UI improvements | ||
| Improved stability |
Perseus Firmware
Firmware for the Generation 3 Perseus Instrument Selector
- Latest Release: 3.0.3
- Release Date: 2018/07/25
- Documentation
~Archived Downloads~
| Version | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0.3 | 2018/07/25 | Added Static IP functions |
| 3.0.2 | 2017/11/21 | Improved Torque Curves |
| Fixed build issue that caused larger firmware tables | ||
| 3.0.1 | 2017/08/10 | Added Ethernet stack fix to improve stability |
| 3.0.0 | 2017/07/28 | Initial release |