Santa Barbara Instrument Group ccd camera Specifications

Operating Manual STXL Advanced Series CCD Cameras Santa Barbara Instrument Group 150 Castilian Drive, Suite 101 Santa Barbara, CA 93117 (

operate reliably under full cooling power as the STL supply does not provide the required current for the STXL camera. If you wish to make a custom p

1.5. Attaching the camera to a telescope. Due to the size of the largest CCD supported by the STXL camera, typical t-threads and even a 2” nosepiece

1.8. Connecting water hoses STXL Series cameras are equipped with a heat exchanger that allows water circulation if conditions require additional co

1.10. Opening the Front Cover - Regenerating the Desiccant Plug The CCD is housed in a sealed chamber located inside the front cover of the camera.

voltage at the camera drops to 10.25V or less. At 10.25V or less, the camera will automatically shut down the TE cooling but otherwise continue to op

the jumpers are not on the top board, so it may be easier for this procedure to unplug the fan wiring harness from the digital board to get the wires

1.15. Camera Resolution Resolution comes in two flavors these days. In the commercial world of digital devices, the word resolution is often used

note that cameras with smaller pixels may be binned 2x2 or 3x3 to create larger pixels and expand the useful range of the camera. For example, an STX

36.8 = 4,979 divided by 30 = 166 arcminutes. The table above shows the calculated field of view in arcminutes for each of the several large format

2.0. CAMERA SOFTWARE This section gets you up and running right away with your STXL camera. First you’ll install the Application Software and Driv

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, Santa Barbara Instrument Group, a division of Aplegen, Inc., 150 Castilian Drive, Santa Barbara, CA

Download the latest Drivers from our web site then click the Update button a 2nd time. Your versions may be different than those shown.

2.2. Using the Camera This section gives you a quick introduction to using your Camera with CCDOps. Further information can be found in the CCDOps M

you’ll see numerous bright or Hot Pixels. You’ll probably see some Hot Pixels with tails below them. These are in every CCD camera and repeat from i

Making the Autoguiding Connection Like all SBIG cameras, the STXL has an Autoguider port that can be connected to your Telescope. Use the supplied 6-

Appendix A – Adjustments and Maintenance This section describes the various adjustments and maintenance issues with the STXL. Firmware Updates The STX

you need to capture images, reduce your cooling to the zero degree C range - the CCD dark current will still be quite low. Cleaning the CCD and the Wi

Appendix B - Capturing a Good Flat Field This appendix describes how to take a simple flat field. A good flat field is essential for displaying feat

Appendix C – Camera Specifications All STXL Cameras have the following specifications: Power Requirements Input Voltage 10.5 – 14 Volts DC with In

Appendix D – Connector and Cables Power Jack The Power Jack has the following pinouts: Pi n Functi on Sh el l Ear th/ Chassi s Gr ou n d 1,5,6 +12V

Appendix E – Mechanical Drawings and Backfocus Distances Adapter ring drawings and thread specifications 29

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0. CAMERA HARDWARE ... 5 1.

Backfocus: Camera without filter wheel. 30

Backfocus: Camera with Standard Filter Wheel. 31

Backfocus: Camera with Self-Guiding Filter Wheel 32

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Appendix A – Adjustments and Maintenance ... 24 Firmware Updates ...

1.0. CAMERA HARDWARE Congratulations and thank you for buying one of Santa Barbara Instrument Group's STXL Series CCD cameras. These large fo

Standard Equipment for STXL Series Cameras: STXL Camera Universal Power Supply Regional AC Cord and Plug Power Cable Extension 15’ USB Cable

Power Supply Extension Cable This cable extends the distance the power supply may be placed away from the camera. It is also much more flexible than

filter wheel for convenience when imaging through narrow band filters or anytime you wish to use an external guider. Canon EOS Lens Adapter This ada

1.4. Connectors Remote Guide Head Port This miniature connector is for attaching an optional remote guiding head or the FW8G-STXL Self-Guiding fi