BRESSER v042022a DeepSky Astro Camera Instruction Manual

BRESSER v042022a DeepSky Astro Camera

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WARRANTY

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Bresser GmbH
Gutenbergstr. 2
46414 Rhede
Germany
www.explorescientific.de
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Validity note

This documentation is valid for the products with the following article numbers: 0510500 0510510 0510520
Manual version: 0422
Manual designation: Manual_0510500-0510510-0510520_DeepSky-Astro- Camera_en_EXPSC_v042022a
Always provide information when requesting service.

About this Instruction Manual

NOTICE: These operating instructions are to be considered a component of the device.
Read the safety instructions and the operating manual careful y before using this device.
Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. When the device is sold or given to someone else, the instruction manual must be provided to the new owner/user of the product.

Intended use

• This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with impaired physical, sensory or mental abilities, or for lack of experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by or have received instructions from a person responsible for their safety on how to use this device.
• This device is for personal use only.
• The device was developed as an electronic accessory and may only be used to connect and operate the devices for private use described in this manual.

General safety instructions

DANGER: Risk of an electric shock!
This device contains electronic parts that are powered by a power source (AC adapter and/or batteries). Improper use of this product may result in electric shock. Electric shock can cause serious or fatal injuries. It is therefore imperative that you observe the following safety information.

• Check this device, cables and connections for damage before use.
• Never use the device with defective or damaged components (e.g. housing, cable, lamp, etc.).
• Do not expose the device to high temperatures. Use only the supplied AC adapter. Do not short-circuit the device or batteries or dispose of in fire! Excessive heat and improper handling can cause short circuits, fires and even explosions!
• Operate the device only in a completely dry environment and do not touch the device with wet or damp body parts.
• Place your device so that it can be disconnected from the power supply at any time. The power outlet should always be near your appliance and should be easily accessible, as the plug of the power cord serves as a disconnect device from the mains supply.
• To disconnect the unit from the mains, always pull the mains plug and never pull the cable!
• Disconnect the power supply by pulling the mains plug when the appliance is not in use, in case of a longer interruption of operation and before any maintenance and cleaning work.

DANGER:  Risk of blindness!
Never use this device to look directly at the sun or in the direct proximity of the sun. There is a risk of BLINDNESS!

NOTICE Danger of material damage!
Improper handling may result in damage to the unit and/or accessories. Therefore, use the device only in accordance with the following safety information.

• Do not disassemble the device! In the event of a defect, please contact your dealer. They will contact the Service Center and can arrange the return of this device for repair if necessary.
• For the normal operation as intended, only use the supplied cables and connect them as described in the manual.

NOTICE:

Risk of voltage damage!
Only use the included power adapter for power supply! The use of other unsuitable power sources or those not authorized by the manufacturer may result in damage to the camera and will void the warranty.

Risk of overheating!
Always keep the ventilation slits of the thermoelectric cooling system free! Covering these slits will reduce cooling performance and may cause overheating and damage to the camera.

Risk of material damage due to solar radiation!
Do not expose the camera sensor to direct sunlight. When photographing the sun, always use sun filters specially designed for this purpose. Unfiltered sunlight will cause damage to the camera within a very short time.

Danger of data loss!
Do not interrupt an ongoing data connection to a computer before all data has been transferred. This could lead to data loss for which the manufacturer is not liable.

Privacy Protection
Respect the privacy of your fellow human beings – do not look into flats with this device, for example!

Use of the maximum transmission speed rate
To use the full transmission speed rate, please use the included USB 3.0 connection cable and a corresponding computer interface.

Parts overview and scope of delivery

function light (USB connection estab- lished)
9| TEC function light (cooling system en- abled)| 10| FAN function light (fan enabled)
11| T2 adapter (50,8mm/2″ plug diameter)| 12| Connection thread
13| Mains power cable with Euro plug and C13 coupling| 14| Mains power adapter 12V/3A with power cable, DC barrel connector and C13 con- nection socket
15| Power cable extension with barrel con- nector coupling and DC barrel connector| 16| USB 3.0 connection cable (connection to computer)

Scope of delivery:
Camera (A); ); T2 adapter (B); power adapter (C); power cable (D); power cable extension (E); USB 3.0 connection cable (F); software CD; hardcase
Also required (not included):
Computer running Windows 8/10
NOTICE! This is not a stand-alone camera. A computer with Windows operating system and free USB 3.0 interface is required for operation.

Installing the software and drivers

1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer. Alternatively, you can download the software package from the product page and start the installation directly. The files are stored under the category ‘Software’. The link/QR code to the product page can be found on the second page of this manual.
2. Install the ‘EXPLORE Capture’ software. This will also install the camera drivers automatically.
3. Remove the rubber cover of the CMOS sensor on the camera and connect it to your telescope. The connection can be made directly via T2 thread (M42x0.75mm) or via 2″ (50.8mm) plug-in ad-apter. Always ensure that the camera is securely attached.
4. Connect the supplied AC adapter to the camera.
5. Connect the camera to the computer. Use the USB 3.0 connection cable and a corresponding free USB 3.0 interface on the computer for this purpose.
6. Start the EXPLORE Capture software after successful installation.
7. Select the connected camera in the EXPLORE Capture software menu.
8. The camera now continuously sends live images to the computer at the current exposure time.
9. Use the telescope viewfinder to adjust and focus on a bright star in the field of view of the camera. To obtain a faster frame rate and a higher camera sensitivity during focusing, switch to binning mode if necessary (see software menu “Digital Binning”).
10. After successful focusing, you can start recording images or video sequences.

Camera mounting on telescope

Using the internal USB HUB (USB 2.0)

The camera is equipped with an built-in USB HUB with 2x USB 2.0 sockets at the rear. This can be used to connect additional components (e.g. autoguider camera, motor focus etc.). Separate cable connections of the accessories to the computer are omitted.
NOTICE! The use of short cable connections is recommended to reduce the risk of ‘cable spa- ghetti’ and cable breakage.

Camera mounting with optional autoguider

NOTICE! This is not a stand-alone camera. A computer with Windows operating system is re-quired for both, photography and autoguiding.

Cleaning and maintenance

• Before cleaning the device, disconnect it from the power supply (remove plug or remove batteries)!
• Only clean the device externally using a dry cloth. Do not use cleaning solution to prevent damage to the electronic parts.

NOTICE! The following steps must be performed in a clean environment to prevent dust or other dirt from entering the camera.

1. If ice crystals form on the viewing window of the camera sensor when cooling is on, the moisture that has penetrated can be removed as follows:
2. Allow the camera to dry for at least 12 hours in a dry environment with a minimum of 20°C room temperature.
3. Remove the housing lock of the camera with a suitable screwdriver.
4. NOTICE! Do not open the oven door during the following procedure!
5. Place the camera in a household oven at 80°C (circulating air) for 5 hours. Then reduce the tem-perature to 50°C for another hour
6. Switch off the oven after heating and wait until the oven has returned to room temperature.
7. CAUTION! Risk of burns! Wear suitable protective gloves when removing the camera from the oven!
8. Remove the camera from the oven. Replace the housing lock and screw it in place.
9. NOTICE! Before fitting the housing lock, check that the small sealing ring is in perfect condi-tion and correctly seated. Tighten the screw plugs by hand only.
   The camera is now ready for use again.

Disposal

Dispose of the packaging materials properly, according to their type, such as paper or card-board. Contact your local waste-disposal service or environmental authority for information on the proper disposal.
Do not dispose of electronic devices in the household garbage!
According to the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip-ment and its transposition into national law, used electrical equipment must be collected sep-arately and recycled in an environmentally sound manner.

EC declaration of conformity

A “Declaration of conformity” in accordance with the applicable directives and correspond-ing standards has been prepared by Bresser GmbH. The full text of the EC declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: www.bresser.de/download/051050005105100510520/CE/051050005105100510520_CE.pdf

UKCA Declaration of Conformity

Bresser GmbH has issued a “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with applicable guidelines and corresponding standards. The full text of the UKCA declaration of conform-ity is available at the following internet address: www.bresser.de/download/051050005105100510520/UKCA/051050005105100510520_UKCA.pdf
Bresser UK Ltd. • Suite 3G, Eden House, Enterprise Way, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6HF, Great Britain

Warranty

The regular warranty period is 2 years and starts on the day of purchase. For full warranty terms and services, please visit www.bresser.de/warranty_terms.

Technical data

Camera type: ASTRO Camera 16.0MP ATR3CMOS16000KPA| Camera type: ASTRO Camera 1.7MP ATR3CMOS01700KPA| Camera type: ASTRO Camera 7.1MP ATR3CMOS07100KPA
Data output: Images and video| Data output: Images and video| Data output: Images and video
Image sensor: Panasonic NM34230PLI CMOS Color

Sensor

| Image sensor: SONY Exmor IMX432 CMOS Colour Sensor| Image sensor: SONY Exmor IMX428 CMOS Color Sensor
Adjustable resolution: 4648×3506 / 2304×1750 /

1536×1168

| Adjustable resolution: 1600×1100| Adjustable resolution: 3200×2200
Adjustable binning: 1×1 / 2×2 / 3×3| Adjustable binning: 1×1| Adjustable binning: 1×1 / 2×2
Frame rate per second (FPS): 22,5).| Frame rate per second (FPS): 94| Frame rate per second (FPS): 51
Physical sensor size in pixels: x| Physical sensor size in pixels: x| Physical sensor size in pixels: 3200 x 2200 / 1600 x 1100
Megapixels: 16 MP| Megapixels: 1.7 MP| Megapixels: 7.1 MP
Sensor size: 17.6 x 13.3 mm (4/3 in.)| Sensor size: 14.4 x 9.9 mm

(1.1 inch)

| Sensor size: 14.4 x 9.9 mm

(1.1 inch)

Pixel size: 3.8 µm x 3.8 µm| Pixel size: 9 µm x 9 µm| Pixel size: 4.5 µm x 4.5 µm
Bit depth: 12 bit| Bit depth: 12 bit| Bit depth: 12 bit
Flange focal length: 17.5 mm| Flange focal length: 17.5 mm| Flange focal length: 17.5 mm
Shutter type: Rolling shutter| Shutter type: Global Shutter| Shutter type: Global Shutter
Internal camera memory: DDR 3 RAM| Internal camera memory: DDR 3 RAM| Internal camera memory: DDR 3 RAM
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Thermoelectric cooling with fan: Yes, up to 40°C below ambient temperature| Thermoelectric cooling with fan: Yes, up to 40°C below ambient temperature| Thermoelectric cooling with fan: Yes, up to 40°C below ambient temperature
Adjustable exposure times: 150µs up to 60min| Adjustable exposure times: 150µs up to 60min| Adjustable exposure times: 150µs up to 60min
Operating temperature: -10 to

+50°C (30-80% RLH)

| Operating temperature: -10 to

+50°C (30-80% RLH)

| Operating temperature: -10 to

+50°C (30-80% RLH)

Cable length USB 3.0: 150cm| Cable length USB 3.0: 150cm| Cable length USB 3.0: 150cm
DC cable length power adapter: 200cm| DC cable length power adapter: 200cm| DC cable length power adapter: 200cm
CNC machined aluminium housing| CNC machined aluminium housing| CNC machined aluminium housing
Camera diameter: 80mm; length: 102mm| Camera diameter: 80mm; length: 102mm| Camera diameter: 80mm; length: 102mm
Camera weight: 0.53 kg| Camera weight: 0.53 kg| Camera weight: 0.53 kg
Camera connection diameter:

2.0 inch ( 50.8mm)

| Camera connection diameter:

2.0 inch ( 50.8mm)

| Camera connection diameter:

2.0 inch ( 50.8mm)

Camera connection thread: T2 (M42x0,75mm)| Camera connection thread: T2 (M42x0,75mm)| Camera connection thread: T2 (M42x0,75mm)
Filter thread: Yes, 2.0 inch in receptacle| Filter thread: Yes, 2.0 inch in receptacle| Filter thread: Yes, 2.0 inch in receptacle
Camera connection to PC: USB 3.0| Camera connection to PC: USB 3.0| Camera connection to PC: USB 3.0
Built-in USB hub with 2 x USB

2.0 sockets

| Built-in USB hub with 2 x USB

2.0 sockets

| Built-in USB hub with 2 x USB

2.0 sockets

Power supply: Power adapter 12 Volt 3.0 Ampere included| Power supply: Power adapter 12 Volt 3.0 Ampere included| Power supply: Power adapter 12 Volt 3.0 Ampere included
Software EXPLORE Capture included| Software EXPLORE Capture included| Software EXPLORE Capture included
Camera driver and ASCOM driver included| Camera driver and ASCOM driver included| Camera driver and ASCOM driver included
Operating system: WINDOWS 7, 8 and 10| Operating system: WINDOWS 7, 8 and 10| Operating system: WINDOWS 7, 8 and 10
PC requirements: CPU Intel Core2 2.8Ghz or higher / 2 GB Ram / USB 3.0| PC requirements: CPU Intel Core2 2.8Ghz or higher / 2 GB Ram / USB 3.0| PC requirements: CPU Intel Core2 2.8Ghz or higher / 2 GB Ram / USB 3.0

Field of view for different fo- cal lengths in arc minutes and degrees:| Field of view for different fo- cal lengths in arc minutes and degrees:| Field of view for different fo- cal lengths in arc minutes and degrees:

400 mm – 151´x 114´ (2.5 x 1.9

degrees)

| 400 mm – 124´x 85´ (2.1 x 1.4

degrees)

| 400 mm – 124´x 85´ (2.1 x 1.4

degrees)

500 mm – 121´x 91´ (2.0 x 1.5

degrees)

| 500 mm – 99´x 68´ (1.7 x 1.1

degrees)

| 500 mm – 99´x 68´ (1.7 x 1.1

degrees)

600 mm – 101´x 76´ (1.7 x 1.3

degrees)

| 600 mm – 82´x 56´ (1.4 x 0.9

degrees)

| 600 mm – 82´x 56´ (1.4 x 0.9

degrees)

700 mm – 86´x 65´ (1.4 x 1.1

degrees)

| 700 mm – 70´x 49´ (1.2 x 0.8

degrees)

| 700 mm – 70´x 49´ (1.2 x 0.8

degrees)

800 mm – 76´x 57´ (1.3 x 0.9

degrees)

| 800 mm – 62´x 43´ (1.0 x 0.7

degrees)

| 800 mm – 62´x 43´ (1.0 x 0.7

degrees)

900 mm – 67´x 51´ (1.1 x 1.9

degrees)

| 900 mm – 55´x 38´ (0.9 x 0.6

degrees)

| 900 mm – 55´x 38´ (0.9 x 0.6

degrees)

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1000 mm – 61´x 46´ (1.0 x 0.8

degrees)

| 1000 mm – 49´x 34´ (0.8 x 0.6

degrees)

| 1000 mm – 49´x 34´ (0.8 x 0.6

degrees)

1250 mm – 48´x 37´ (0.8 x 0.6

degrees)

| 1250 mm – 40´x 27´ (0.7 x 0.5

degrees)

| 1250 mm – 40´x 27´ (0.7 x 0.5

degrees)

1500 mm – 40´x 30´ (0.7 x 0.5

degrees)

| 1500 mm – 55´x 23´ (0.6 x 0.4

degrees)

| 1500 mm – 55´x 23´ (0.6 x 0.4

degrees)

1750 mm – 35´x 26´ (0.6 x 0.4

degrees)

| 1750 mm – 28´x 19´ (0.5 x 0.3

degrees)

| 1750 mm – 28´x 19´ (0.5 x 0.3

degrees)

2000 mm – 30´x 23´ (0.5 x 0.4

degrees)

| 2000 mm – 25´x 17´ (0.4 x 0.3

degrees)

| 2000 mm – 25´x 17´ (0.4 x 0.3

degrees)

Service

Please contact the service centre first for any questions regarding the product or claims, preferably by e-mail.
e-mail: service@bresseruk.com
Telephone*: +44 1342 837 098

BRESSER UK Ltd
Customer Support
Suite 3G, Eden House
Enterprise Way
Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6HF
United Kingdom
Number charged at local rates in the UK (the amount you will be charged per phone call will depend on the tariff of your phone provider); calls from abroad will involve higher costs.
Bresser GmbH Gutenbergstraße 2 46414 Rhede · Germany
www.explorescientific.de 

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