QHYCCD QHY9 User Manual
QHY-9
Mono
Cooled astronomical CCD Camera
User’s guide
QHY-9 Users guide Ver 1.0
Contents:
i) Introduction ………………………………………………….……Page 3
1) Camera Interface connections…………………………………………Page 3
2) Accessories…………………………………………………………….Page 5
3) Driver Installation……………………………………………………...Page 8
4) Cable connection sequence…………………………………………….Page 8
5) DC 201 input voltage requirement…………………………...………..Page 8
6) How to avoid moisture in high humidity………………………………Page 9
7) Connection with QHY Filter wheel…………………………………....Page 9
8) Software Operation Guide……………………………………………..Page 10
9) Camera disassembly and CCD cleaning……………………………….Page 11
10) Camera Specifications………………………………………………….Page 13
11) QHY-9 Drawings……………………………………………………….Page 14
i)
QHY9 CCD Camera User Manual
Thank you for purchasing a QHY product.
Please take the time to read the user’s guide
so you can familiarize yourself with the camera
and its functions so you can get the most out of
your new purchase.
1) Camera Interface connections
1) Filter wheel interface socket (For optional QHY filter wheel)
2) USB connector (Use USB 2.0 Cables only. If over 3 Meters in length please use a USB Hub)
3) 9-PIN connector for external power supply via QHYCCD supplied 9-pin cable and DC201
4) M42/0.75 thread mount, 3mm Depth Standard Telescope thread. When using a T ring not
supplied by QHYCCD, please check if its thread depth exceeds 3mm, as it may protrude inside the
camera and damage the shutter when longer than 3mm.
5) Color wheel communication LED. (Flash’s when communicating with host)
6) Status indication LED. (On when camera is idle)
7) Air socket port. M5 Europe standard (Used for Gas purging)
8) Air socket port. M5 Europe standard (Used for Gas purging)
2) Accessories
1) M42 (male) to M54 (male) adapter
Mounts camera to optional filter wheel
2) Optional M42 (male) to M42 (female) optic window (AR+AR or IR+AR)
Helps avoid the CCD chamber sealing glass from condensation when humidity is RH>65%
3) Special 9-pin power cable, 2.5 meter length
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