Installation of full version of PEMPro V3 supplied with some Astro-Physics mounts

IMPORTANT: There are two requirements required to use the full functionality of PEMPro V3 upgrade.

 

1. Your mount must have a GTOCP4 controller, or a GTOCP3 with Version "V" or later firmware. If you have a GTOCP3 with earlier firmware you can order it from Astro-Physics for about $35.

 

2. You must connect PEMPro V3 once to your Astro-Physics mount with GTOCP4 or GTOCP3 with "V" or later firmware. This will unlock PEMPro and allow it to connect to any mount, including earlier versions of Astro-Physics mounts. You will need to do this once on every computer where you use the V3 license you will receive.

Preparations Before Running PEMPro V3

1.The PEMPro V3 installer should check for the Microsoft .Net Framework 4.5.2 but if not already installed you will need to install it. At the time of this writing you can download it from here:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=42643

 

2. Install ASCOM Platform 6.3 or later. You can download from here: https://www.ascom-standards.org

 

3. Install the AP V2 ASCOM driver (https://www.gralak.com/apdriver).

 

4. APCC Standard or Pro is not required, but can be installed.

 

5. If you have a GTOCP3 make sure that you have version "V" firmware or later. To determine that connect to your mount with the AP V2 ASCOM driver. The firmware version is show in the driver window.

 

6. Install one of the support cameras or camera control programs

 

7. Connect to your camera with your normal camera control application to make sure the camera works by taking a quick snapshot image.

 

Requesting a PEMPro V3 License key

You can find details at this link:

 

https://www.siriusimaging.com/ApPEMProUpgrade/