Janusz st4 front panel introduction anyone who has learned to effectively use the st4 as an autoguider would agree that the documentation provided leaves much to be desired. Run the driver checker application and it will ask you about any st series cameras st 789102k you may plan on using. The sbig st2000xm and st2000xmi cameras are the same, except that the st2000xmi does not include the builtin tc237h tracking ccd and some of the accessories that are included with the sbig st2000xm camerasee the comparison table below. The model st7xexme, st8xe, st9xe, st10xexme, and st2000xmxcm are sbigs fifth generation ccd cameras and represent the state of the art in. St10xme and st10xmei high quantum efficiency ccd cameras. However, due to the size of the array, the internal filter wheel cannot be used. The sbig stf8300 monochrome camera is a secondgeneration camera using the popular kaf8300 ccd. Will the correct driver for use with sgp come with the sbig camera. The st 2000xcm also has the larger 657x495 pixel tc237h builtin guiding ccd instead of the tc211.
The images are very uniform and his photometry has been very good. The usb driver installation process must be completed by anyone installing an sbig usb camera for the first time on a particular computer. I am on a lookout for a astronomy ccd camera and really like the st2000 from sbig, preferably the mono version. The kaf8300 ccd is approximately 18 x 14mm and has a diagonal measurement of about 22 millimeters. Sbig discontinued products manuals and software the following are manuals and software for older legacy products, which are no longer maintained or updated.
The st2000xms abg chip has a higher sensitivity than the abg version of the st8e and is higher resolution with only a slightly smaller chip. The remote guide head rgh contains the same kai0340 monochrome ccd that is used in the selfguiding filter wheels for the stt and stxl series cameras, and duplicates the builtin guider in the stx. Before you attach the st8300 to your computer for the first time you must. Sbig sti singleshot color planet cam and autoguider. Santa barbara instrument group stxl series operating manual.
It was in direct response to customer inquiries that sbig developed the st2000xm. Matching a ccd camera to a particular telescope can be a factor as well. Sbig stf8300 monochrome camera, 3326 x 2504 pixels array. This manual covers use of the st9e with the 14inch celestron on the cahill. Here are my impressions of the new as of april 2000 sbig stv.
This agreement the agreement is a legal agreement between you and diffraction limited for this software product, including the software and associated media and printed documentation the product. Operating manual ccd camera models st7e, st8e and st9e. This manual describes the st7e, st8e and st9e ccd camera systems from santa barbara. Model st2000xm dual ccd selfguiding camera our customers have been invaluable sources of inspiration. It is the same ccd that we previously used as the main ccd in the st237 camera and stv cameraautoguider. The st4000xcm camera, on the other hand, has a second ccd built into the camera next to the imaging ccd. There are many options to consider when choosing a ccd camera, but usually there are a couple majors factors which can make the decision easier. The body is identical to the st7xme, st8xme, st9xme and st2000xm models with some slight modifications to accommodate the larger detector. Operating manual ccd camera models st 7e, st 8e and st 9e. Universal 90240vac power supply with remote onoff switch.
The st2000xm camera uses the high quality interline ccd from kodak, the kodak digital science kai2020m image sensor megapixel progressive scan interline ccd. I have lost several good runs due to over exposure so you have to be real careful. For current products, all downloads are now included on the individual product pages navigate to your product and click the downloads tab. I have been poking around on here trying to learn the ropes of this camera by reading as much as possible about it. Operating manual ccd camera models st7e, st8e, st9e, st10e and st1001e santa barbara instrument group 147a castilian drive. The body is identical to the st7xme, st8xme, st9xme and st2000xm.
Sbig ccd cameras and ccd accessories for sale at astronomics. This is the standard package no other available afaik, with the following items from the original packing list. Prior to 2006 the st series cameras had only an internal tracking ccd. Refer to the ccdops manual and this supplement for taking and processing. In 2006 we added the remote guide head capability to the st series and we call it the pro model. This manual describes how to get the most out of your sbig camera using.
Shot color cameras like the st2000xcm require special handling when it. Sbigs customers have been invaluable sources of inspiration and direction. Admittedly cost is one of the most important factors, but there can be a variety of cameras available within your price range. View and download santa barbara instrument group st8300m operating manual online. Maxim or other software that normally supports sbig cameras, please confirm with the. Includes power supply, an sbig port slitter, cables, a spare filter wheel cover plate, a cd of thesky version 5 demo never used, operating manual for camera and filter wheel, desiccant plug, a spare filter wheel with schuler ha, clear and 9nm sii filters installed. In may of 2004 sbig began including a custom pelican carrying and storage. St8xme and st8xmei the virtual telescope project 2. Remote guide head port for attaching an external guiding head. The st4000xcm camera is essentially the same as the st2000xcm. The model st7xe, st8xe, st9xe, st10xe, st10xme and st2000xm are sbigs fifth generation ccd cameras and represent the state of the art in ccd. The model st 7e, st 8e and st 9e are sbig s fourth generation ccd cameras and represent the state of the art in ccd camera systems with their low noise and advanced. This manual describes the st7xexme, st8xe, st9xe, st10xexme and st2000xmxcm ccd camera systems from santa barbara instrument group.
Model sti ccd camera operating manual wise observatory. Moreover, because the st2000xm has two ccds a guiding ccd as well as. Model st 2000xm dual ccd selfguiding camera our customers have been invaluable sources of inspiration. F12 range, and really for use only with the stseries cameras from sbig st7, st8, st9, st10, st402, st1603, st2000. The design and construction of an inexpensive ccd camera.
St10xme, st2000xm, and st2000xcm can autoguide and selfguide. Ccdh1 st237a sbig cpu with telescope ccd camera cables manual used 37. St10xme sbig with cfw9v2 filter wheel and astrodon gen ii filters 34. Integrated 5position and 8position filter wheels are available as well as a new integrated, low profile, wide field offaxis guiding accessory that, along with the sti. Maxim dl user manual ii maxim dl license agreement important. I was lucky enough to have a friend allow me to borrow his sbig camera that he has since upgraded to the much better model. The st9e is our main imaging ccd, with a default field of view of 12 it can take exposures of up to 56 minutes before the sky begins to saturate. Sporting the same lightweight body with the addition of a rechargeable desiccant plug, the interior electronics have been given a complete overhaul. Of course, it cost 10 times as much, so maybe its not a fair comparison.
The first section contains usb driver installation instructions. This manual describes the st7xe xme, st8xe, st9xe, st10xe xme and st2000xm xcm ccd camera systems from santa barbara instrument group. Sbig quality and support the new model st2000xm uses an high quality interline. It seems that there is the older kai2001m sensor and there is the newer kai2020m. The design and construction of an inexpensive ccd camera for astronomical imaging mr. Moreover, because the st2000xm has two ccds a guiding ccd as. St10xe and st10xme are large array, high resolution ccd cameras from sbig. A friend of mine is using one and he likes it very much.
The model st7e, st8e and st9e are sbigs fourth generation ccd cameras and represent the state of the art in ccd camera systems with their low noise and advanced. It has similar functionality to the st2000xm but has a much larger chip. Legacy cameras with serial or parallel port connection, may work only on windows xp. A builtin guider allows for improved tracking for some exposures. Mine arrives tomorrow and i am short of time to get it completely working, since im leaving for a dark. View, read and download owners manual for kenwood ccd2000, learn how to repair it, fix failures or solve other issues. Buy from a store you can trust we ship promptly, usually the same day. Operating manual for the pixel 255 advanced ccd camera model 95500. Jumping the gun, i want to say that the firmware is very nice and easy to use, but during initial setup of the stv, i had some frustrating moments. Sbig st4 star ccd tracker telescope imaging camera auto. Understanfing sbig st2000 ccdcmos astro camera imaging. Sbigs stf series is the supercharged cousin to the highly popular st 8300 series, and is a top level research grade ccd camera. The st4000xcm camera is essentially the same as the st2000xcm camera with the.
Sbig quality and support the new model st 2000xm uses an high quality interline. Sbig st7e ccd camera operated 20012008 my first ccd camera was a sbig st7e dual ccdself guiding camera purchased in september 2001. Recently discontinued models the original product pages for recently. Sbig st i manual ordinary phone cables, this one flips the order of the wires. Sbig stf8300 cooled monochrome ccd telescope camera opt. The body is identical to the st7xe, st8xe and st9xe models with some slight modifications to accommodate the larger detector. The nextgen 3inch ccd camera mounting plates fit onto the male optec3100 dovetail 3. There is no need to add in the additional cost of an interface. Polaroid operating manual ccd camera models st 7e, st 8e, st 9e, st 10e, st 1001e 61 pages summary of contents for santa barbara instrument group stxl series page 1 operating manual stxl advanced series ccd cameras santa barbara instrument group 150 castilian drive, suite 101 santa barbara, ca 93117 805 5717244. This manual describes the st 7e, st 8e and st 9e ccd camera systems from santa barbara. We include custom adapters in an imaging package, complete turnkey imaging solutions to customers, no matter the kind of scope, camera, reducer, guider, or rotator customers happen to choose. But there seems to be limited tutorials that i have found about the use of the. This manual describes the st7xe, st8xe, st9xe, st10xe, st10xme and st2000xm ccd camera systems from santa barbara instrument group. Instructions and tips for using the st4 autoguider by james j.
In may of 2004 sbig began including a custom pelican carrying and storage case with the st 2000xm and st 2000xcm models. Celestron international and santa barbara instrument group. Yes no st2000 stl4020 stl1 yes yes st402me cfw8a internal no no yes aol yes no no no notes. St10xme and st10xmei high quantum efficiency ccd cameras the model st10xme is the flagship of the st series of selfguiding ccd cameras from sbig. Now those casual imagers who wanted something bigger and better but not at such a high price as the st8 or st10 ccd systems have got what they asked for. Payment via paypal or cash on collection from leeds. It is a parallel version of the st7 series of mid size cameras and uses the kaf401e ccd and tc211 guide ccd. The st10xme camera utilizes sbigs newest high speed. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. The stf8300m monochrome and stf8300c color cameras are updated versions of the popular st8300 models based on kodaks kaf8300, 8. This improvement was the same as the upgraded autoguider installed on the larger st 8xe, st 9xe and st 10xe cameras. Since the st7e and st8e ccd detectors are pin to pin compatible, sbig designed the ccd head to accept either detector. The st1603me uses the kaf1603me ccd, the same sensor we use in the st8xme.
Software bisques thesky version 5, level ii, with manual on cdrom. St8xme and st8xmei enhanced qe ccd cameras the dual ccd st8xme and the single ccd st8xmei. St10e and st1001e are sbigs fourth generation ccd cameras and represent the state of the art in ccd camera systems with their low noise and advanced capabilities, including kodaks new blue enhanced e series of. It is also the same ccd used in the sti guider and planetary camera. The kodak digital science kai2020m is a highperformance multimegapixel image sensor designed for a wide range of scientific, medical imaging, and machine vision applications. Sbig st2000xm mono ccd camera sold expired classified. In other words, not only can it selfguide, it can do so without having to. Congratulations and thank you for buying the sbig st237 advanced ccd camera. As a result the model st7e is easily upgraded to the model st8e. This is a fine camera, and such a pleasant experience compared to the meade dsi and its obtuse software. Sbig s stf series is the supercharged cousin to the highly popular st 8300 series, and is a top level research grade ccd camera.
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