Resolved Camera is not working

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  1. Pablo Weigandt

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    My aluma was working properly and suddenly the computer did not detect it or recognize it any more!
     
    Pablo Weigandt, Sep 10, 2019
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  2. Doug

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    Let's start with the basics:

    Check that all cables are plugged in correctly - power cable, extension cable, USB cable
    Cycle power to the camera.
    Power - LED turns on? Fans on?
    Are you using a USB hub? Bad USB cable?
    Computer end - USB connector okay? Try a different one?
    Does it show up in the Device Manager?
     
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  3. Pablo Weigandt

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    Power LED turns on. Fans on too. Does not showbup in the Divece Manager.
     
    Pablo Weigandt, Sep 10, 2019
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  4. Doug

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    Try a different cable.

    Try a different port on the PC.

    Is it installed in a permanent observatory, or in portable operation?

    If it is a WiFi model, can you connect to it that way?

    What is the camera serial number?
     
    Doug, Sep 10, 2019
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  5. Pablo Weigandt

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    ll send youthe SN ASAP. Can you show me exactly with a picture where is the reset button ( or hole)?
     
    Pablo Weigandt, Sep 11, 2019
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  6. Doug

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    Reset only affects the WiFi interface. It has no effect on USB.
     
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  7. Pablo Weigandt

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    Anyway tell me please where is the reset button.
     
    Pablo Weigandt, Sep 11, 2019
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    It is a small hole adjacent to the black plastic WiFi antenna cover and the microSD Card slot.
     
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  9. Pablo Weigandt

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    We have another Aluma. Using this other camera everything works fine (same cables, same computer). When we change the camera the computer detects an "unknown device". We also try all ports.
     
    Pablo Weigandt, Sep 12, 2019
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  10. Doug

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    Okay then it sounds like the camera’s USB port got damaged or lost its configuration somehow.

    I’ll ask @Tim if he has any other ideas, and if not he will issue an RMA.
     
    Doug, Sep 12, 2019
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  11. Tim

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    Unfortunately it sounds like it will need to come in for inspection. Please submit the following form and we will send you the details to return it.

    http://diffractionlimited.com/request-rma
     
    Tim, Sep 12, 2019
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  12. Pablo Weigandt

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    Any news?
     
    Pablo Weigandt, Sep 17, 2019
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    Tim, Sep 18, 2019
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  14. Pablo Weigandt

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    Sorry, I didn't see your message. We will proceed with the RMA as soon as possible.
     
    Pablo Weigandt, Sep 18, 2019
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  15. Pablo Weigandt

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    We already proceeded with the RMA.
     
    Pablo Weigandt, Sep 20, 2019
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    PM sent
     
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  17. Pablo Weigandt

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    Ok. I also need to add a phone number.
     
    Pablo Weigandt, Sep 20, 2019
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  18. Pablo Weigandt

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    We receive our cameras.
    The Maxim DL (version 6.21) unexpectedly shuts down when trying to connect to the camera (Aluma 8300 firmware 21)
     
    Pablo Weigandt, Jan 17, 2021
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  19. Pablo Weigandt

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    HELP
     
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  20. Pablo Weigandt

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    I purchased a Maxim DL upgrade [Order #15381] (January 18, 2021)
     
    Pablo Weigandt, Jan 18, 2021
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