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Description
The ST-10XME is the highest resolution CCD cameras in the "ST" series from SBIG. The body is identical to the ST-7XME, ST-8XME, ST-9XE, and ST- 2000XM models with some slight modifications to accommodate the larger detector. The ST-10XME contains an enhanced KAF-3200ME imaging detector from Kodak. The only difference between the CCDs is the addition of a micro lens layer over the pixels of the KAF-3200ME CCD for increased sensitivity.
These 3.2 megapixel CCDs have a Full Frame Resolution of 2184 x 1472 pixels at 6.8 microns making them the ultimate cameras for wide field apochromatic refractors. The active imaging area is 17% greater than the ST-8XME and the arrays contain approximately twice as many pixels. The imaging camera includes an electro-mechanical shutter, 16 bit analog to digital (A/D) converter, regulated temperature control, and built-in TC-237H, guiding CCD with all of the electronics integrated into the CCD head. Communication to the PC is through the USB port at up to 425,000 pixels per second.
The Kodak Digital Science TM KAF-3200E Image Sensor is a high density, 3.2 million pixel, full-frame Blue Plus image sensor. It joins the family of Kodak Blue Plus sensors with improved quantum efficiency across the visible spectrum. Ultra-low dark current of less than 1e-/pixel/second at 0o C (typical) allows moderate cooling for applications involving extended exposures. With an improved liquid cooling design, the ST-10XME cameras will reach approximately 45-degree C below ambient temperature for best performance even in hot climates.
The KAF-3200ME is the same CCD as the KAF- 3200E with the exception of the addition of micro lenses over the pixels. This has the effect of increasing the effective quantum efficiency of the CCD. Although the ST-10XME camera is a perfect match to high quality refractors in high resolution mode, with 3.2 million pixels the ST-10XME is easily adapted to a variety of focal lengths. The various binning modes of 6.8, 13.6 and 20.4 micron pixels allow you to match the focal length of a wide range of telescopes and lenses to this imaging camera.
The ST-10XME camera utilizes SBIG's high speed analog and digital electronics with a USB interface to the PC. This interface is up to 14 times faster than the older parallel interface, and even using USB 1.1 is about as fast as competitors' cameras using USB 2.0. The full frame download rate for the ST-10XME is approximately 8.7 seconds. For finding and centering objects and for focusing, various binning or partial frame modes may be selected to significantly shorten the download time. For instance, in focus mode with a 20 x 20 pixel box the download time is about 0.5 seconds per frame.
Features
Rugged camera body with high speed analog and digital electronics
High QE Class 1 KAF-3200ME imaging CCD with no column defects
Built-in TC-237H CCD autoguider with 2.7X the area and 10X the sensitivity of an ST-4
High speed USB interface (425,000 pixels/sec).
Remote Guide Head Port
I2C bi-directional expansion port
Standard accessory / telescope port
User rechargeable desiccant plug
Shutter
2" Nosepiece
Cooling Fan - on/off controlled by software
Heat exchanger design with water cooling capability
Tripod mount 1/4-20 threaded side plate
Adjustable t-thread ring
15 foot USB cable (third party USB extenders available for up to 500 meters!)
Telescope interface cable (for autoguiding)
Universal Power supply
SBIG's CCDOPS version 5 camera control software
Software Bisque's CCDSoftV5 camera control and image processing software
Software Bisque's TheSky version 5, level II
Custom design Pelican carrying case with pre-cut foam for your camera and accessories
Demo CD-ROM with sample images and software
Specifications
CCD Kodak KAF-3200ME + TI TC-237
Pixel Array 2184 x 1472 pixels
CCD Size 14.9 x 10 mm
Total Pixels 3.2 million
Pixel Size 6.8 x 6.8 microns square
Full Well Capacity ~77,000 e-
Dark Current 0.5e-/pixel/sec at 0 degrees C.
Antiblooming N/a
Shutter Electromechanical
Exposure 0.12 to 3600 seconds, 10ms resolution
Correlated Double Sampling Yes
A/D Converter 16 bits
A/D Gain 1.3e-/ADU
Read Noise 8.8eý RMS
Binning Modes 1 x 1, 2 x 2, 3 x 3
Pixel Digitization Rate Up to 420.000 pixels per second
Full Frame Download ~8.7 seconds
Cooling - standard Single Stage Thermoelectric, Active Fan, Water Assist -45 C from Ambient Typical with water, -35 C w/air only
Temperature Regulation ý0.1ýC
Power 5VDC at 1.5 amps, '+/-12VDC at 0.5 amps, power supply included
Computer Interface USB 1.1
Computer Compatibility Microsoft Windows 98/Microsoft Windows 2000/Microsoft Windows ME/Microsoft Windows XP Apple Mac OS-X
Guiding Dual CCD Self-Guiding with built-in TC-237 CC
Optical Head 5 inches diameter x 3 inches 12.5 cm diameter x 7.5 deep
CPU All electronics integrated into Optical Head, No CPU
Mounting T-Thread, 2" nosepieces included
Backfocus 0.92 inches / 2.3 cm
Column defects allowed None
High Speed USB Interface Yes
Internal Shutter for Auto. Dark Frames Yes
Internal ROM for CFW8A control Yes
Regulated Thermoelectric Cooling Yes
Universal Power Supply Yes
Weight Approx. 2 pounds/0.9kg
Warranty SBIG warranty
Item Includes
SBIG ST-10XME Camera
USB Cable
Adjustable T-Thread Interface Block
2" Nosepiece with T-Thread Base
CCDOPS Ver.5 Software on CD-ROM
CCDOPS Ver.5 Manual on CD-ROM
Camera Operating Manual
TheSky V.5, Level II Software on CD-ROM
SBIG Warranty
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