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CDS COOLED Z6  USER  GUIDE

Introduction

 

CDS Cooled Z6 is a cooled camera that modified Z6 of Nikon.We took out the image sensor from 
the inside of camera body and attached a TEC cooling module on to it and made it to a high 
performance Astronomical cooled camera.The image sensor can be cooled maximum -18

( ± 

2

) below ambient by the installed TEC cooling module.

 Informations of product 

Cool down the temperature of CMOS sensor 18 Celsius degree(±2

) from that of ambient air.

Absolutely high-Quality image in B-shutter use compared with usual unmodified DSLR

Realtime Monitoring of the cooling temperature by digital thermometer

Drop-in filter system

Use of high efficiency 

Thermo electric cooler 
module

Power: 12V, 1.0A DC

Low Pass Filter 

Removed.

Optimal design by 3D 

CAD modelling

Precision manufacturing 

by CNC machine

Perfect tuning of optical 

axis of CMOS sensor by 3 
point alignment

Permanent Anti-dew 

system applied.

Hoya MC Clear Filter

 

 

Installed
* Internal Silent cooling fan 
installed
* Live-view Focus function 
alive.

*Disabled function:Low 

Pass Filter, Mechanical shutter, Sensor Cleaning, Body to Lens     communication(AF, Aperture 
Control), Image Stabilization 

Net weight: 1,050g

Camera usages 

You will get used to this camera and understand the camera better while reading this manual and taking 

test images. Please read ‘Handling caution’ and ‘Safety of the user and the camera‘ thoroughly to prevent 

any accidents or damages to the camera. 

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Summary of Contents for CDS Cooled Z6

Page 1: ...CDS COOLED Z6 USER GUIDE CDS Cooled Z6 User Guide Version 1 05 August 2019 PAGE CENTRALDS 1 11 ...

Page 2: ...of product 3 Camera usages 3 Package contents 4 Camera operation and responsibility 4 Handling precaution 4 Nomenclature 6 Taking Pictures 6 You can operate the camera with the following instruction 6 Using with Telescope 6 Characteristics of the modification 8 Safety of the User and the Camera 9 Product Warranty 10 CDS Cooled Z6 system Chart 11 PAGE CENTRALDS 2 11 ...

Page 3: ...rop in filter system Use of high efficiency Thermo electric cooler module Power 12V 1 0A DC Low Pass Filter Removed Optimal design by 3D CAD modelling Precision manufacturing by CNC machine Perfect tuning of optical axis of CMOS sensor by 3 point alignment Permanent Anti dew system applied Hoya MC Clear Filter Installed Internal Silent cooling fan installed Live view Focus function alive Disabled ...

Page 4: ...r M72 x 0 75mm pitch Male Thread 6 ECR48 Adapter for Wide T thread M42 x 0 75mm Pitch Female Thread 7 ECR54 Adapter for Takahashi Telescope M54 x 0 75mm Pitch Male Thread 8 DTH 1 Digital Thermometer 9 CT18 Thermometer Cable 10 PSC2 USB power cable for 5V Input 3 5mm 1 4mm Barrel Camera operation and responsibility You can record the images to the storage XQD Memory Card of this camera CentralDS wi...

Page 5: ... can form on the surface of the camera and this can damage the camera If condensation forms on the camera do not use the camera If the camera is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room condensation may form on the camera and internal parts To prevent condensation first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to the warmer temperature before taking it out of the bag Stor...

Page 6: ...portant to maintain Back Focus Distance 3 Connect USB power cables PSC2 TEC Power In and temperature sensor cable CT18 4 Conect DC 5V to PSC2 USB Charger for smart Phone 5V Power Bank 5 Insert Li ion Battery EN EL15b to Z6 battery slot Power On Nikon Z6 Body 6 Check the working of Z6 camera body and cooling module 7 Check the cooling temperature Within 7 10minutes the temperature of CMOS will drop...

Page 7: ...when the ambient temperature is high but the efficiency is lower when the temperature is low in the winter This is due to the electricity consumption per temperature characteristics of the Peltier elements which is one of the most important parts in the TEC cooling module As a result the cooled image sensor temperature may not reach to max cooling temperature of product information in the winter s...

Page 8: ...lurring can occur due to chromatic aberration on IR lights recorded on the sensor so the image sharpness can suffer This is more pronounced in the images taken with refraction optics than reflection optics We recommend you to install in Drop In filter holder UV IR cut filter light pollution filter and deep sky filter at the same time while imaging Most Astronomical filters cut IR light and will he...

Page 9: ...e gas 3 If the internal parts of the camera are exposed after the camera is dropped or the camera housing is damaged do not connect the power to the camera due to danger of an electric shock 4 Do not disassemble the camera It can cause an electric shock 5 Keep the camera from the reach of small children 6 Do not use the equipment in dusty or humid places This is to prevent fire and electrical shoc...

Page 10: ...Product Warranty CentralDS Provides 1 year product warranty for customers who purchases brand new CDS Cooled Z6 In case of User supplied camera modification service CentralDS offers 60 days product warranty PAGE CENTRALDS 10 11 ...

Page 11: ...CDS COOLED Z6 USER GUIDE CDS Cooled Z6 system Chart PAGE CENTRALDS 11 11 ...

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