Starlight Xpress SXV-M8C - Manual (Page 31)

Handbook for the SXV-M8C Issue 1 Jan 2005
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Some details of the camera and CCD characteristics
CCD type:
Sony ICX406AQ SuperHAD interline imager with RGBG Bayer
colour filter matrix.
CCD size:
Active area 7.225 x 5.375mm
CCD pixels: 2312 x 1720 pixel array. Each pixel is 3.125 x 3.125uM
Well depth: Full res. mode approx.10,000e.
Mean visual QE: Approx. 25% effective, 60% for pixels at peak response
Useful spectral response: 360nM – 1100nM
Readout noise: Approx. 5e RMS typical, 10e max.
Back focal distance: The CCD is approximately 17.5mm from the barrel front.
Camera size: 51mm diameter x 100mm long
Dear Observer,
Thank you for purchasing a Starlight Xpress CCD Imaging System. We are confident that you will gain
much satisfaction from this equipment, but please read carefully the accompanying instruction manual
to ensure that you achieve the best performance that is capable of providing.
As with most sophisticated equipment a certain amount of routine maintenance is necessary to keep the
equipment operating at its optimum performance. The maintenance has been kept to a minimum, and is
fully described in the manual.
In the unfortunate instance when the equipment does not perform as expected might we recommend
that you first study the fault finding information supplied. If this does not remedy the problem, then
contact Starlight Xpress for further advice. Our message board service on the Starlight Xpress web site
will often provide solutions to any problems.
The equipment is covered by a 12-month guarantee covering faulty design, material or workmanship in
addition to any statutory Consumer Rights of Purchasers.
CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE
1) The equipment shall only be used for normal purposes described in the standard operating
instructions, and within the relevant safety standards of the country where the equipment is used.
2) Repairs under guarantee will be free of charge providing proof of purchase is produced, and that the
equipment is returned to the Service Agent at the Purchaser’s expense and risk, and that the equipment
proves to be defective.
3) The guarantee shall not apply to equipment damaged by fire, accident, wear an tear, misuse,
unauthorised repairs, or modified in any way whatsoever, or damage suffered in transit to or from the
Purchaser.
4) The Purchaser’s sole and exclusive rights under this guarantee is for repair, or at our discretion the
replacement of the equipment or any part thereof, and no remedy to consequential loss or damage
whatsoever.
5) This guarantee shall not apply to components that have a naturally limited life.
6) Starlight Xpress’s decision in all matters is final, and any faulty component which has been replaced
will become the property of Starlight Xpress Ltd.