Introduces the features and functions of the research camera
This manual provides comprehensive operating instructions for the SBIG Research Model series of large format CCD cameras, specifically models STL-1001E, STL-1301E, STL-4020M, STL-6303E, and STL-11000M. It covers essential topics such as unpacking, assembly, connecting power and data cables to a computer or telescope, and establishing communications via USB drivers.
The document details advanced capabilities including internal self-guiding, remote guiding modes, color imaging, and various readout configurations like sub-frame and track-and-accumulate. It also includes sections on image processing techniques such as taking dark frames and flat fields, along with troubleshooting common problems and maintenance procedures for the CCD sensor and cooling systems.
| Interface Speed | up to 425,000 pixels / second |
|---|---|
| Guiding CCD Size | 656 x 495 at 7.4u |
| Cooling Design | two-stage cooling with water circulation capability built-in |
The cameras include Premier software, CCDSoftV5, TheSky, and CCDOPS version 5.
The system works with all 32-bit Windows OS including 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP.
You should try reorienting the antenna, increasing separation from the receiver, or connecting to a different circuit outlet.