Parts And Assembly - SBIG STX Series Operating Manual

Nikon and Canon Lens Adapters
Adapter allows the use of Canon or Nikon 35mm camera lenses on Research Series
cameras for wide field imaging.

1.3. Parts and Assembly

The black anodized portion of the camera body contains the CCD chamber, electronics,
desiccant plug, gas purge valve, heat exchanger, fan and a power supply for 12VDC operation in
the field. The red front cover contains the shutter mechanism and mounting plate with 3 inch
threads. The front cover may be removed from the camera body without exposing the CCD
chamber to the air. The accessory plate is shimmed at the factory to provide a flat mounting
surface that is parallel to the CCD. Under normal use, it should not be removed. If it is
removed, please note the location of the shims around the screws holding the plate to the front
cover so that they may be replaced in the same configuration. The rear cover has rack handles,
fan and heat sink, plus ventilation slots for air circulation. Two water circulation fittings are
found on the side of the camera opposite the power and other electrical connections. Access to
the gas purge valve is inside the front cover, next to the desiccant plug, on the CCD chamber.
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