Orion 52085 instruction manual Specifications, Appendix A. Troubleshooting

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7. Specifications

CCD Sensor:

Sony® SuperHADICX413AQ Color

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.

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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Contents Orion StarShoot Pro V2.0 Deep Space Color Imager Table of Contents System Requirements refer to Figure Parts ListGetting Started TelescopeSoftware Installation Software Driver InstallationPower MountTo install the camera driver on Windows Vista computer Camera Driver InstallationTo install the camera driver on a Windows XP computer Select Locate and install driver software recommendedGetting Started During Daylight Obtaining First ImagesScreen Stretch Window Histogram is a visualAstronomical Imaging FocusingFan and TEC Imaging Deep Sky Objects Camera Control windowSet the Mode in the Camera Control Window to Dark Raw Dark FramesFlat Fields Set the Mode in the Camera Control window to Light RawLight and Dark 2x2 Modes Dark Frame Calibration Select Setup Calibrate from the Process menuImage Processing Flat Field CalibrationCombining Deep Sky Images Filter Combine MethodsColor Balance Stretch Batch Process Recommended Processing SequenceSelect Using The StarShoot Pro as an Autoguider Computer to Mount ConnectionClick OK in the Ascom Telescope Chooser window Autoguider CalibrationCamera Control Window, click on the Guide tab Multiple Camera Control for Autoguiding Other Features of Maxim DL EssentialsEdit Menu Window Menu TipsView Menu Polar AlignmentChoosing a Site for Astro-imaging Using Focal Reducers and Barlow LensesUSB Extension Cable Care and Maintenance FiltersSpecifications Appendix A. TroubleshootingCamera lost its connection Images look very noisy overall26.27 Appendix B. Field of View Quick Reference Guide 2540mm Appendix C Summarized Procedure to Imaging Deep Sky Objects Camera Control Window, Subframe ResetProcess Calibrate Page One-Year Limited Warranty