Handbook for the TRIUS PRO-694C Issue 1 September 2020
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The ports are sealed by M4 stainless set-screws and soft plugs, which may be
removed to provide access to the chamber gas fill. You will need to make some kind
of nozzle to fit the gas ports, but simply tapering the end of the standard 4 mm
plastic gas tubing that is used with small welding bottles, will probably be sufficient.
To recharge the chamber, first remove both gas plugs and then insert the tapered
end of the argon cylinder tube into one port. Gently turn on the argon supply for
about 10 seconds and then refit the plug into the output port. The filling tube may
then be extracted and the second port re-sealed.
N.B. DO NOT leave the camera switched on for long periods between uses. The cold
CCD will collect ice by slow diffusion through any small leaks and this will become
corrosive water on the cooler and CCD pins when the power is removed. If
substantial amounts of moisture are seen, dismantle the camera and dry it
thoroughly.
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Alternative Software
Although we hope that you will be satisfied with our ‘SXV_hmf_usb’ software, other
companies are offering alternative programs with more powerful processing
functions. One of these is programs is ‘AstroArt’ by MSB software. You can purchase
AstroArt from many dealers Worldwide and more information may be obtained from
their web site at
‘Maxim DL’ is another popular choice and you can find out more by visiting
‘Nebulosity 3’ also works very well with the SX-694C.
http://www.stark-labs.com/nebulosity.html
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