SBIG STX Series Astronomical CCD Camera Manuals

SBIG STX Series Astronomical CCD Camera Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for SBIG STX Series Astronomical CCD Camera. We have 1 SBIG STX Series Astronomical CCD Camera manual available for free PDF download: Operating Manual

SBIG STX Series Operating Manual

SBIG STX Series Operating Manual (30 pages)

Brand: SBIG | Category: Security Camera | Size: 9.93 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Camera Hardware

5
- Introduction and Overview
  5
- Unpacking the Camera
  5
  - Standard Items
    6
  - Optional Items
    7
- Parts and Assembly
  8
- Connectors
  9
  - [A] Tracking CCD Focus Adjustment
    9
  - [B] Remote Guide Head Port
    9
  - [C] USB Port
    9
  - [D] SCOPE Port
    10
  - [E] I2C-AUX Port
    10
  - [F] Ethernet
    10
  - [G] Power
    10
  - [H] Water in / out
    10
- Attaching the Camera to a Telescope
  11
- Connecting the Relay Cable
  11
- Attaching the Remote Head
  11
- Connecting Water Hoses
  12
- Extending the USB Cable
  12
- Opening the Front Cover - Regenerating the Desiccant Plug
  13
- Gas Purging
  14
- Indicator Lights
  14
- Opening the Back Cover - Changing the Fuse
  15
- Using a Relay Adapter Box with the STX
  15
- Camera Resolution
  17
- Camera Field of View
  18
- Focal Length, Resolution and Field of View
  19
Camera Software

20
- Installing Software
  20
  - Installing Ccdops
    20
  - Installing the SBIG Drivers
    20
  - Linking the Drivers
    21
- Using the Camera
  22
  - Establishing a Link with Ccdops
    22
  - Camera Setup
    22
  - Taking Sample Dark Frames
    22
  - Further Investigations
    23
- Specific Activities
  23
  - Ethernet Configuration
    23
  - Web Browser
    23
  - Making the Autoguiding Connection
    23
- Third Party Software
  24
  - Ccdsoft
    24
  - Maximdl
    24
- Support and Developer Resources
  24
Appendix A - Adjustments and Maintenance

25
- Firmware Updates
  25
- Internal Tracker Focus
  25
- Desiccant Regeneration
  25
- Cleaning the CCD and the Window
  26
Appendix B - Capturing a Good Flat Field

27
- B-1. Technique
  27
Appendix C - Camera Specifications

28
Appendix D - Connector and Cables

29
- Power Jack
  29
- Scope Port
  29
- I2C/AUX Port
  29

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