User`s guide

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Mounting kit stock number 17614 will adapt the Santa Barbara Instrument Group's Model
ST-4 CCD camera to the PFE-1. The 1¼" telescope mount of the ST-4 includes a small
cover window and O-ring seal. Mounting kit number 17614 includes a special spacer which
contains a replacement cover window and O-ring seal. The stainless steel camera mount
then attaches to this spacer and the PFE-1 attaches to the camera mount. Again, all
mounting screws and tools are included with the mounting kit. To gain additional field of
view, the eyepiece mount used on the PFE-1 is slightly shorter for the ST-4. Be sure to
specify mounting kit number 17614 when ordering a PFE-1 for use with the ST-4.
Mounting kit stock number 17615 will adapt the Santa Barbara Instrument Group's Model
ST-5 CCD camera to the PFE-1. Like the Lynxx-2000, the ST-5 uses the TC-255 CCD and
must also have a rectangular reticle mounted in the focusing eyepiece of the PFE-1.
Otherwise, mounting kit number 17615 is identical to number 17614 and installs in the same
manner.
Specify mounting kit number 17616 to adapt the PFE-1 to Meade's Pictor 416 camera. The
Pictor 416 uses a Kodak KAF-0400 CCD with a rectangular imaging area. This CCD
features 768 x 512 pixels and is 6.90 x 4.60mm in size. When this kit is ordered, the
rectangular reticle installed in the PFE-1 matches this shape and size. The stainless steel
mount simply screws into the camera head and replaces the existing 1¼" telescope adapter.
Owners of the Celestron/SBIG PixCel 255 camera should specify mounting kit number
17618. The PixCel adapter is unique in that it allows the CCD camera to be removed from
the PFE-1 much like a standard camera lens. Bot focus and rotational alignment are
maintained with camera removal and attachment. This feature allows the PixCel camera to
be easily used with both the PFE-1 and the MAXfield 0.33X telecompressor product.
Changing between the PFE-1 flip-mirror and the MAXfield telecompressor is as easy as
changing a 35mm camera lens.
With the proper CCD camera mounting kit, the PFE-1 flip-mirror/eyepiece assembly is then
attached to the camera. A dovetail mount on the camera side and four setscrews on the
PFE-1 side provide adjustment in the X and Y directions. Reticle alignments are easily done
on the Optec optical bench or at the telescope.
The CCD camera head completes the portion of the CCD photometer which is installed on
the telescope. Typically, a multiconductor cable will connect the CCD photometer head to
the host computer or control box. Refer to the user manual provided with your camera or
control software.
Optec will install the PFE-1 with any camera at no charge and will perform the reticle
alignment on an optical bench for initial purchases. Subsequent reticle alignments can be
performed for a nominal charge. The entire camera outfit including camera head, control box
or interface card, and software should be sent to Optec for installation. Consult the current
price list for additional cameras supported. Contact Optec for adapting the PFE-1 to any
cameras not shown on the current price list.