Specifications; Appendix A. Troubleshooting - Orion StarShoot Pro V2.0 Instruction Manual

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7. Specifications

CCD Sensor:
Sony
®
Sensor format:
1.8"
Pixel array:
3032x2016 (6,112,512 total)
Pixel size:
7.8µm x 7.8µm
Exposure range:
0.002 seconds to 9.3 hours
A/D conversion:
16 bit
Binning
optional 2x2
Thermoelectric cooling:
30°C (54° F) below ambient temperature, sealed
dry air chamber to prevent CCD icing
Operating Power Range:
8VDC to 13.8VDC
Camera current draw:
Approximately 1A (at 12VDC)
USB connection:
2.0 High speed
IR-cut filter:
Yes
Optical window:
Fully coated with anti-reflection coatings
Weight:
28 oz.
Autoguider capability:
Yes
Mounting:
2" nosepiece or T-thread
Distance from optical
window to CCD chip:
10.7mm
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Changes of modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa-
tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver in connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial
ports.

appendix a. troubleshooting

Camera is not recognized when plugged into the
computer's uSB port or there is no uSB chime with a
"Found new Hardware Wizard".
Make sure your computer has a high-speed USB 2.0 port available.
The camera will not work if you are using USB 1.1. Normally Windows will
display a warning message when the camera is plugged into a USB 1.1
port, but the computer may also fail to recognize the camera entirely. Older
laptop computers can be upgraded to USB 2.0 with a PCMCIA card
Use the supplied USB cable first.
Extension USB cables (available from Orion) should work with the camera.
But adding length and another connection point between the computer
and camera can potentially cause problems. If you are using an extension
cable, limit the cable length to 10'. The total cable length including the
original cable should be 20' or less.
Make sure the camera is properly powered with a 12VDC power source.
The camera will only function when both the USB cable and power cable
are plugged in. The cooling fan should immediately start once the camera
is properly powered on and plugged into the computer.
the camera hardware and drivers installed, but a
message appeared indicating the device might not
work properly.
Make sure there are no other USB devices running when you install the Star-
Shoot Pro.
Try rebooting the computer and reinstalling the camera on a different USB
port.
Try operating the camera in MaxIm DL Essentials.
Sometimes the camera may function without problems after the install
error message.
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