Firmware for 6000 series includes built-in flasher utility. Click download and then click 'run' in the File Download window, click 'Run' in the Security Window, plug in the instrument (unit must be off), click 'Update' in the Flasher Window. NOTE: Appropriate USB driver (above) must be installed before attempting this update. Go to Device Manager (right click on My Computer, choose Manage and then find Device Manager in the left panel), or right click on Start Menu for Windows 10 and select Device Manager 3. Download Proline laptop and netbook drivers or install DriverPack Solution for automatic driver update. Device ID For system admins For translators. HP BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Firmware, Ethernet plus 4/8Gb 20-port and 8Gb 24-port FC Edition Component v4.20(b) HP Smart Update Manager v6.4.1 Version:2014.02.0(B) (25 Apr 2014). Proline Notebook Network Driver free download - Driver Easy, Bluetooth Driver Ver.5.0.1.1500.zip, WLan Driver 802.11n Rel. 4.80.28.7.zip, and many more programs.
FLI Software Installation Kit (except for Kepler)
The FLI Software Installation Kit installs FLI's applications, USB device drivers, and ASCOM driver for the focuser products. The Kepler ASCOM drivers below include support for CCD cameras and filter wheels. You will need to remove any previous FLI software before installing this package.
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 32-bit
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 64-bit
CenterLine Filter Wheels
After installing one of the kits above, download the following updated FLIFilter application. Run the version of FLIFilter in the CenterLine zip file.
FLIFilter for CenterLine Filter Wheels
Development (except for Kepler)
Finger Lakes Instrumentation's device interface software is open source, making it easier for our customers to directly interface FLI's devices. The SDK is supported on the following operating syste5ms: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.x/10, Linux and Apple OSX. FLI's SDK is open source, please note the license agreement located in a comment block at the top of each file.
SDK Documentation
Example Code
SDK Download (1.104)
Windows Binaries (2.0.4)
Linux Kernel Module (1.3.2)
Linux Kernel Module (1.5, for kernel 4.18)
We highly recommend Windows 10 64-bit for Kepler. We do not recommend Windows 7, especially the 32-bit version.
If you are using a CFW filter wheel with a Kepler camera, please also install the Software Kit above.
If you are using the QSFP fiber interface, please also install the PCIe driver below.
FLI Pilot Software V1.2.59 for Kepler Cameras: Windows 7/8/10 32-bit (5.4 Mb): Download
FLI Pilot Software V1.2.59 for Kepler Cameras: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit (6.0 Mb): Download
PCIe QSFP driver: Download
Kepler Camera Manual (Draft; Website)
Kepler Camera Manual (15 July 2019; 10 Mb pdf): Download
Kepler Camera Firmware Updater v.1.14 (4.8 Mb): Download
KL400 Firmware RevE (1.4 Mb) (Requires Firmware Updater): Download
KL4040 Firmware v.20 (2.8 Mb) (Requires Firmware Updater): Download
Kepler Camera ASCOM driver v.6.2.7531 (14 August 2020) (Requires Microsoft VC++ below) (2 Mb): Download
Kepler Camera ASCOM driver Manual (1 Mb pdf): Download
Kepler Camera Windows SDK Version 1.12.28 (5.5 Mb): Download
Kepler KL4040 Basic Example Code (79 Mb): Download
Kepler Camera Linux Version 1.12.28 for Centos7: Download
Kepler Camera Linux Version 1.12.28 for Ubuntu: Download
Kepler LabVIEW Tools (1.9 Mb): Download
LabVIEW Tools requires MS VC++: MS-VC++
Kepler LabVIEW Manual (1.1 Mb): Download
Kepler MatLab driver (30 Mb): Download
TheSkyX by Software Bisque
Plug-in support for TheSkyX is distributed in the software installation for TheSkyX and/or TheSkyX daily build. Windows users will still need to download the FLI Software Installation Kit (above) for device driver installation.
MaxIM Read Me First!
(Updated 04/29/09) - This PDF lists the steps for proper installation of FLI cameras for use in MaxIM DL. - Download
FLI MaxIM DL/CCD Plug-In
(Updated 2/24/2013) - Unzip these files into the MaxIM DL/CCD directory for the latest Plug-In (1.2.3) with support for speed changing and RBI elimination. - Download
TheSkyX by Software Bisque
Plug-in support for TheSkyX is distributed in the software installation for TheSkyX and/or TheSkyX daily build. Windows users will still need to download the FLI Software Installation Kit (above) for device driver installation.
INDI Support
INDI is a cross-platform system designed for automation and control of astronomical instruments. INDI drivers are available for FLI CCD cameras & filter wheels. INDI supports autoguiding & autofocus and runs on multiple clients such as KStars, and Sky Charts. Read more about INDI and download the latest version directly from the INDI web site (link).
Labview Support
FLI's SDK (available in the right pane) works natively with LabVIEW. If you need further support, including training and integration, contact Sixclear sixclear.com. Sixclear provides ready-to-use support for all of FLI's products.
In the event that your FLI product needs service please open and briefly complete the appropriate RMA form (see below). Once this is completed please e-mail to FLI here or fax this form to 585-624-9879. If you have any questions or trouble with the RMA form please contact FLI here or 585-624-3760.
RMA Forms
For Lima products, click here
Examples: MicroLine, ProLine, Hyperion, Standard Filter Wheels, PDF and DF-2 Focusers
For Binghamton products, click here
Download Proline Port Devices Driver Ed
Download Proline Port Devices Driver Bits
Examples: Atlas Focuser, High Speed Filter Wheels, and CenterLine Color Filter Wheel