User manual SBIG CFW-10

[. . . ] For SBIG Parallel Port based cameras or for cameras from other manufacturers power is obtained from a separate 12V DC power source and control is through a Serial Port (RS-232). Finally, the CFW-10 is available in two versions: Windowed and Windowless. The Windowed version is for use with an SBIG ST-7/8/9/10/2000 series camera and attaches to the camera by replacing the front cover. The Windowless version attaches to the camera by replacing the T-Thread D-Block on SBIG camera or through a T-Thread based coupler. Opening the CFW-10 To open the CFW-10 remove the nine 4-40 x 3/16 Black Button-Head Cap Screws from the Telescope Side using the supplied 1/16 inch Hex Tool. [. . . ] Plug the CFW-10's dangling cable into the camera's I2C-AUX port and tighten the thumb screw retainers. The RS-232 connector is not used in this configuration. Remove the T-Thread D-Block from the camera's original cover and attach it to the Telescope Side of the CFW-10 using the four 4-10 x 3/8 inch Flat Head screws that held it in place on the camera. At this point the Camera is ready for use. However the desiccant will need 4 to 24 hours to fully dry the chamber back out so that the CCD doesn't frost. When you apply power to the camera the CFW-10 should rotate to the home position. You can use CCDOps to control the CFW-10 by selecting "CFW-10" in the Setup command in the Filter menu. You can also customize the names of your filters. Attaching the Windowless Version to an SBIG Camera The windowless version of the CFW-10 attaches to the SBIG ST-7/8/9/10/2000 series of cameras by replacing the T-Thread D-Block as described below. Open the CFW-10 as described above to gain access to the mounting holes. Remove the T-Thread D-Block from the camera's original cover and set the flat head screws aside. Attach the CFW-10 to the camera's face plate using the four supplied 4-40 x 3/16 inch Button Head Cap Screws. Attach the T-Thread D-Block to the Telescope Side of the CFW-10 using the four 4-10 x 3/8 inch Flat Head screws that held it in place on the camera. Connect the CFW-10's RS-232 port to your computer's serial port using the supplied cable. Connect the CFW-10's Power Jack to a 12 VDC source. US customers are supplied with a 12V DC at 2 Amp Wall Transformer. If you provide your own source of 12V the mating connector is the locking model Switchcraft S760K and the connector is wired Center Positive. When powered up, the CFW-10 will rotate to the home position, stopping at Filter 1. [. . . ] The answer is: By using the RC-7 adapter which came with your camera. If you're also using an AO-7 then you need to split the AO/CFW/SCOPE connector using our DRC ribbon splitter cable or the more advanced Telescope Port Splitter accessory. Custom software developers can learn about how to control the CFW-10 and download a CFW-10 Developers kit from our Software Developers web page accessible from our home page <www. SBIG may develop new accessories that attach to the I2C AUX OUT connector, such as a new model AO-7. [. . . ]