Firmware, Driver Updates and Software Downloads |
NexRemote
Trial Download and Software Updates NEW!
Download PEC (periodic error correction) Tool
Hand Control Firmware Updates NEW!
MotorDrive Firmware Updates
VistaPix Drivers
Manuals and Other Downloads NEW!
NexRemote Trial Download and Updates
For more information about NexRemote software features and system requirements, please visit our NexRemote Software Section.
NexRemote Trial and Software Update Downloads |
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| NEW Version! NexRemote Install (Download for 30-Day Trial) |
1.6.11
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• Click Here |
NexRemoteInstall_1_6_11.exe
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Added Mount Model selection to display appropriate firmware
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Added SLT 4.10, NXS 4.10, GEM 4.10, and GT 4.03 firmware
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Fixed compatibility problem with some speech engines
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Fixed problem where NexGPS location would not be applied
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| Microsoft Speech Support (SAPI Install) |
5.1 |
• Microsoft Windows® 98 and newer. |
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Mike and Mary voices |
5.1 |
• Microsoft Windows® 98 and newer. |
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In order to utilize the NexRemote 30-Day trial, you will need an RS-232 cable (Celestron part number #93920) to connect your PC to your telescope or Celestron's programming cable (part number #93922) for those models that have PC Ports (CGE, GPS).
You can order either cable directly from your Celestron dealer or you can make one by utilizing the cable diagrams. Click here for the cable diagram (You will need an Adobe® Reader®).
Click on one of the links below to locate the dealer nearest you:
Please refer to this section for future NexRemote update announcements and downloads.
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PEC Tool NEW! PEC Tool is a "helper utility" for the PEC (Periodic Error Correction) feature. It allows you to record and playback PEC data. It also lets you backup, restore, average, and remove drift information from the playback data.
For more information, please read the detailed help file included with software.
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Requirements |
Download |
| Periodic Error Correction Tool |
1.0.14 |
• Microsoft Windows® 98SE and newer
• CPC, GPS, or CGE series mount
• GPS Series firmware 4.06 or later
• CGE series firmware 5.06 or later |
- fix compatibility problem with locales that use commas for a decimal point
- fix potential path problem that prevents an upload at the end of batch training
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Hand Control Firmware Updates
Hand control firmware updates can be downloaded and installed using our new HCupdate application.
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Requirements |
Download |
| Firmware Programmer |
1.1.12 |
• Microsoft Windows® 98SE and newer. |
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For assistance with performing a firmware update, simply download and install HCupdate and click on the Help button. Individual firmware versions and change history are available through HCupdate by clicking on the Download via the Web button.
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Hand Controls running version 4.00 firmware or later are user upgradable. (This does not include GT series Hand Controls with version 100.0 or later.) The firmware version can be determined by entering the Utilities menu and selecting Version: the top line of the display shows the current hand control firmware version.
Upgradable hand control firmware is available for the following mount types:
- NexStar GPS
- CPC Series
- 'i' Series
- Advanced-GT
- CGE Series
- GT Series
- SLT Series
Hand Control updates require a PC based computer with either a DB9 serial port or a USB port with a USB to DB9 serial adapter running Microsoft Windows 98SE or newer.
An RS-232 Cable (part #93920) must be made or purchased to connect between the mount and computer. |
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To obtain RS-232 Cable, click on one of the links below to locate the dealer nearest you:
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Motor Control Firmware Updates
Motor control firmware updates can be downloaded and installed using our new MCupdate application.
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Requirements |
Download |
| Firmware Programmer |
2.1.15 |
• Microsoft Windows® 98SE and newer. |
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For assistance with performing a firmware update, simply download and install MCupdate and click on the Help button.
Note: If you are not experiencing problems, then there is no need to perform an upgrade. Many of the fixes address issues that only occur under very specific conditions and may not appear during regular use of the telescope.
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| Motor Control updates require a PC based computer with either a DB9 serial port or a USB port with a USB to DB9 serial adapter running Microsoft Windows 98SE or newer.
A Programming Cable (part #93922) must be made or purchased to connect between the mount and computer. Advanced Series models also require the use of an Auxilliary Port Accessory Kit (part #93965) to give programming access to the mount.
For more information on connecting to a telescope to perform an upgrade, please install and run MCupdate and click on the Help button. |
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To obtain a Programming Cable or Auxiliary Port Accessory Kit, click on one of the links below to locate the dealer nearest you:
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| Cable Diagram |
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| VistaPix Drivers |
Other Downloads |
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Requirements |
Download |
72204 (8 x 22),
72206 (8 x 30),
72210 (8 x 32),
72212 (8 x 32),
72200, 72201, 72203
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• Microsoft Windows® 98 and newer. |
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72208 (10 x 25),
72202
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• Microsoft Windows® XP. |
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72208 (10 x 25),
72202 |
• Microsoft Windows® 2000. |
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72208 (10 x 25),
72202 |
• Microsoft Windows® Me. |
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72208 (10 x 25),
72202 |
• Microsoft Windows® 98 Second Edition. |
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72208 (10 x 25),
72202 |
• Microsoft Windows® 98. |
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