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DeepSky Astro Camera Series
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Contents
1 Imprint .............................................................................................................................................................4
2 Validity note ....................................................................................................................................................4
3 About this Instruction Manual.......................................................................................................................4
4 Intended use ...................................................................................................................................................4
5 General safety instructions ...........................................................................................................................5
6 General safety instructions ...........................................................................................................................5
7 Parts overview and scope of delivery ..........................................................................................................8
8 Parts overview and scope of delivery ..........................................................................................................9
9 Installing the software and drivers .............................................................................................................10
10 Installing the software and drivers .............................................................................................................10
11 Camera mounting on telescope ..................................................................................................................11
12 Camera mounting on telescope ..................................................................................................................11
13 Using the internal USB HUB (USB 2.0).......................................................................................................12
14 Camera mounting as an autoguider ...........................................................................................................12
15 Camera mounting with optional autoguider ..............................................................................................14
16 Optimizing the camera settings for long exposures.................................................................................15
17 Cleaning and maintenance ..........................................................................................................................15
18 Disposal.........................................................................................................................................................16
19 EC declaration of conformity ......................................................................................................................16
20 UKCA Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................................16
21 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................16
22 Technical data...............................................................................................................................................16
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1 Imprint
Bresser GmbH
Gutenbergstr. 2
46414 Rhede
Germany
www.explorescientific.de
For any warranty claims or service inquiries, please refer to the information on "Warranty" and "Ser-
vice" in this documentation. We ask for your understanding that unsolicited returns cannot be pro-
cessed.
Errors and technical changes excepted.
© 2022 Bresser GmbH
All rights reserved.
The reproduction of this documentation - even in extracts - in any form (e.g. photocopy, print, etc.) as
well as the use and distribution by means of electronic systems (e.g. image file, website, etc.) without
the prior written permission of the manufacturer is prohibited.
The designations and brand names of the respective companies used in this documentation are gen-
erally protected by trade, trademark and/or patent law in Germany, the European Union and/or other
countries.
2 Validity note
This documentation is valid for the products with the following article numbers:
0510500 0510510 0510520
Manual version: 0222
Manual designation:
Manual_0510500-0510510-0510530_DeepSky-Astro-Camera_en_EXPSC_v022022a
Always provide information when requesting service.
3 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 carefully 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.
4 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 oper-
ate the devices for private use described in this manual.
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5 General safety instructions
DANGER
Danger of suffocation!
Improper use of this product may result in suffocation, especially for children. It is therefore imperative
that you observe the following safety information.
• Keep packaging materials (plastic bags, rubber bands, etc.) away from children! There is a danger
of choking!
• Keep cables, tapes and similar materials away from children! They could accidentally strangle and
suffocate themselves with them!
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 con-
tact the Service Center and can arrange the return of this device for repair if necessary.
• Check this device, cables and connections for damage before use.
• Never attempt to operate a damaged device, or a device with damaged electrical parts! Damaged
parts must be replaced immediately by an authorized service agent.
• For the normal operation as intended, only use the supplied cables and connect them as de-
scribed in the manual.
NOTICE
Danger of data loss!
Do not interrupt an on-going data connection to a computer before all data has been transferred. This
could lead to data loss for which the manufacturer is not liable.
NOTICE
Privacy Protection
Respect the privacy of your fellow human beings - do not look into flats with this device, for example!
6 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 batter-
ies). 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.
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• 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 con-
tact 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 de-
scribed 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 war-
ranty.
NOTICE
Risk of overheating!
Always keep the ventilation slits of the thermoelectric cooling system free! Covering these slits will re-
duce cooling performance and may cause overheating and damage to the camera.
NOTICE
Risk of material damage due to solar radiation!
Do not expose the camera sensor to direct sunlight. When photographing the sun, always use sun fil-
ters specially designed for this purpose. Unfiltered sunlight will cause damage to the camera within a
very short time.
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NOTICE
Danger of data loss!
Do not interrupt an on-going data connection to a computer before all data has been transferred. This
could lead to data loss for which the manufacturer is not liable.
NOTICE
Privacy Protection
Respect the privacy of your fellow human beings - do not look into flats with this device, for example!
NOTICE
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 cor-
responding computer interface.
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7 Parts overview and scope of delivery
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Illustration1: All parts of the Astro camera with rear view (connection area)
1 Camera housing 2 Ventilation slits
3 Holding thread 4 USB 2.0 socket (2x USB HUB)
5 USB 3.0 socket (1x) 6 Connection socket for DC barrel con-
nector
7 PWR function light (power supply of the
camera established)
8 SYS 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)
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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.
8 Parts overview and scope of delivery
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Illustration2: All parts of the Astro camera
1 Camera body 2 Mounting thread (T2/M42x0,75mm)
3 Camera connection: 4 Ventilation slits
5 Function indicator light 6 USB 3.0 port
7 ST4 port 8 Plug-in adaptor 1 ¼"
9 Connection thread 10 USB 3.0 connection cable
11 DC connection cable 12 Software CD
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Scope of delivery
Astro camera (A); 1 ¼" plug-in adaptor (B); USB cable (C); ST4 cable (D); software CD (E)
9 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.
Illustration3: EXPLORE Capture: Select camera
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.
10 Installing the software and drivers
1. Insert the CD-ROM included in the scope of delivery into the CD drive of your computer. Alternat-
ively, you can download the software package from the product page and start the installation dir-
ectly. The files are stored under the heading 'Software'. You will find the link/QR code to the
product page on the second page of these operating instructions.
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 the plug-in adapter. Al-
ways make sure that the camera is securely mounted.
4. Connect the camera to an available USB port on your computer using the supplied USB cable.
5. Start the EXPLORE Capture software after successful installation.
6. Select the connected camera in the EXPLORE Capture software menu.
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