casting service “Night Skies Network” (NSN). Visit www.nightskiesnetwork.com for details.
Mounting options
As well as being a portable device, the SSASC can be permanently installed on buildings with additional accessories. (Mounting options sold separately by Orion)
Extension cables
The included 50 foot dual Power/Video cable can be further extended with an additional cable (sold separately by Orion)
Replacement Dome Cover
Replacement dome covers are also available for the SSASC (sold separately by Orion).
Typical Camera Settings
For best daytime images
WHITE BAL. | ATW |
ALC/AES | ALC (SHUTTER 1/10000 to 1/100) |
AGC | OFF |
SENSE UP | OFF |
For best nighttime images | |
WHITE BAL. | AWB/ATW |
ALC/AES | ALC (SHUTTER OFF) |
AGC | ON |
SENSE UP | ON (x2 to x256) |
For best dual day/night images | |
WHITE BAL. | AWB/ATW |
ALC/AES | ALC (SHUTTER OFF) |
AGC | ON |
SENSE UP | ON (x2 to x256) |
Try several different settings to get a feel of how the camera controls work and affect the resultant image on the computer screen. The WHITE BAL, SHUTTER speed (ALC) and SENSE UP controls are the ones you will use the most.
Specifications
Sensor: | Mintron Color sensor |
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TV System: | NTSC/PAL Composite Video out (BNC/RCA) |
Sensor size: | 1/2” |
Number of pixels: | 0.4 megapixel resolution |
| NTSC – 768 x 494 (effective) 811 x 508 (total) |
| PAL – 752 x 582 (effective) 795 x 596 (total) |
Pixel size: | 8.4µm x 9.8µm |
Video frame rate: | NTSC: 30 frames/second; PAL: 25 frames/second |
A/D conversion: | 8 bit |
IR filter: | Yes |
Operation Temperature: | |
Power Supply: | DC12V 150mA |
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