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I think my ASI2600MC just died : ( ASIGetExpStatus failed

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Hello,

This was a bit of a coincidence.
I just completed a 21-hour project and decided to upgrade to the latest SM/KStars.

Upgraded. All devices were recognized. I set up optical trains and was ready to shoot tonight.
However, ASI2600 wouldn't capture and time out with an "ASIGetExpStatus failed. Restarting exposure..." message.
ASI120MM was working fine.

Changed cables. Reverted back to previous version. Tried with another RPI.
Tried with everything disconnected but the camera.
No.. still didn't work.

I guess it's dead. After 18 months of flawless operation.

It's still under warranty. Already contacted the vendor.

Sorry. Just wanted to share my pain...
-- Max S
ZWO AM5. RST-135. AZ-GTI. HEQ5. iOptron SkyTracker.
TPO RC6. FRA400. Rokinon 135 and other lenses.
ZWO ASI2600MC. D5500 modified with UVIR clip-in filter.
ZWO ASI120MM Mini x 2. ZWO 30F4 guider. Orion 50mm guider.
ZWO EAF x 3.
1 year 6 months ago #86879

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Sorry to hear about that! Hopefully you'll get a replacement soon!
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Thanks, Jasem!
I had big imaging plans for October : (
Need to get a back-up camera for cases like this...

Just checked the camera with ASIStudio under Windows.
Nope... Didn't work.
-- Max S
ZWO AM5. RST-135. AZ-GTI. HEQ5. iOptron SkyTracker.
TPO RC6. FRA400. Rokinon 135 and other lenses.
ZWO ASI2600MC. D5500 modified with UVIR clip-in filter.
ZWO ASI120MM Mini x 2. ZWO 30F4 guider. Orion 50mm guider.
ZWO EAF x 3.
1 year 6 months ago #86881

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After exactly one month since I shipped the camera to ZWO USA service center I got it back today.
The camera seems to be working.
No feedback on what was the problem and how it was fixed was provided.
Shipping both ways was free.
All in all not too bad.
-- Max S
ZWO AM5. RST-135. AZ-GTI. HEQ5. iOptron SkyTracker.
TPO RC6. FRA400. Rokinon 135 and other lenses.
ZWO ASI2600MC. D5500 modified with UVIR clip-in filter.
ZWO ASI120MM Mini x 2. ZWO 30F4 guider. Orion 50mm guider.
ZWO EAF x 3.
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