CentralDS CDS Cooled Z6 User manual

CDS COOLED Z6 USER GUIDE
CDS Cooled Z6
User Guide
Version1.05
August2019
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Contents
*ThankyouforpurchasingaCentralDSproduct.
CDS Cooled Z6 1
User Guide 1
Version 1.05 1
August 2019 1
Introduction 3
Informations 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
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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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Packagecontents
Pleasecheckfollowingdevicesandaccessoriesareallincludedinthepackage.
Ifanythingismissing,pleasecontactCentralDSorthedealerthatyoupurchasedfrom.
1. CDS Cooled Z6body
2. FRM72/BaseAdapter(M72x0.75mmpitchMaleThread)
3. CM2C/Drop-InFiltersystem+CanonEFMount,or(CM2N/Drop-InFiltersystem+NikonFMount)
4. DFH48/48mm(2”)FilterHolder(*52mmFilterthreadincluded)
5. FR1/FieldRotator(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 will not be
responsible for any inconvenience or loss due to failure of storing images to XQD Memory Card or
defectiveimagesstoredinthecard.
Youcanusethiscameraforpersonaluseanywhereintheworld.
Handlingprecaution
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•This camera is a high precision device. Please do not drop and avoid any physical impact against
camera.
•Ifyoudropthecamerainwater,wipeoffanywaterdropletsfromthecamerawithadryclothand
contactCentralDS([email protected])
•Donotleavethecameraunderthedirectsunlight.Hightemperaturecandamagethecamera.
•Donotdisassemblethecamera.
•Do not touch Parallelism Alignment Screws (3 pieces of M4 headless screws) on the beneath of
FRM72.
•If the Parallelism Alignment Screws were adjusted by
personnelnotauthorizedbyCentralDS,thewarrantywillbe
voided.
•Pleaseuseadustblowertoremovedustsonthefilter.
•Do not disassemble the filter. If the airtight sealing is
damaged,dewcanforminsidethecamera.
•If the camera is disassembled by personnel not
authorized by CentralDS, the warranty will be
voided.
•Thiscameraisnotwaterproof.Donotleavethe
camera attached to a telescope with [ cooling
systemoff]forlongtime.Dew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.
•Store the camera in a sealed container with desiccants (i.e. Silica gel) or cool, dry, well ventilated
location.
•Imagesensordust–CentralDStestseachcamerawithtestexposurestochecktheimagesensoris
dust free before shipping. However about 2 – 4 % of the customer reported dusts on the image
sensor. If you see marks on your image due to the dusts on the image sensor, please contact
CentralDSforservicing.Donotdisassemblethecameratocleanthedusts.
•Cautionwiththecoolingsystemactivated–theTECcoolingsystemfortheimagesensorisdesigned
to emit substantial amounts of heat to outside. This does not cause any problem on the camera
operationbutaminorburncanbecausedifskiniscontactedwiththecoolingsystemforextended
periodtime.
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Nomenclature
Taking Pictures
Youcanoperatethecamerawiththefollowinginstruction.
UsingwithTelescope
1. AttachfirmlythecameratoTelescopeusingFR1+ECR48orECR54.
2. InsertaFilterinDrop-InFilterHolder.(**veryimportant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 to
maximumcooledtemperature.
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8. Using[Liveview]modeofcamerafindthesubjectandadjustthefocus.
9. Taketheshots.
*CoolingModuleofCDSCooledZ6hasnoON/OFFswitch.WhenyouconnecttheDCpowertocooling
module,TECcoolingbecomeONatthesametime.
*CDSCooledZ6hasnoTemperaturecontroller.WhencoolinggetreachtostableconditiontheCMOS
temperaturewillbeit’smaximumcoolingstate.
*Back Focus Distance of CDS Cooled Z6 is 44mm(CM2C: for Canon Mount) /46.5mm(CM2N: for
NikonMount),ThesearesametoCanonEF-mountorNikonF-mount,andadjustedattheconditionof
2mmthicknessglassfilterinstalledatthedrop-infilterholder.Ifyoutaketheshotswiththecameralens,
incaseofnofilterindrop-infilterholder,infinityfocusingerrorwillbeoccurred.Werecommendtoinstall
afilter(2~3mmthickness)intodrop-infilterholderalways.
(Recommendedfilters:HoyaMCClear,BaaderUV/IRcut,IDASLPSP2etc)
*IncaseofBaader2”filters,youcanuseonlyLowProfileFilterCell(LPFC)products.
*TECcoolingmodule ismore efficient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season.
*ThecameratemperatureshowinginBackyardNikonorotherAstroimagingprogramsisnottheactual
sensor temperature but the temperature at the temperature sensor installed on the PCB circuit board
placedbehindtheimagesensor.
**ThetemperaturevaluedisplayedatDTH-1isfromthetemperatureoncoldfingerandit’sneartoreal
CMOStemperatureandthetemperaturethatAstroimagingprogramsisdisplaying(fromcamera’sexif
data)isabout3-7Chigherthanthisvalue.
*Ifthecameraisexposedtotheairoutsidewiththecoolingmoduleoffforextendedperiodoftime,the
cameracanbeinternallydamagedduetoproblemssuchasshortcircuitscausedbycondensation.
*Ifyouhavetoleavethecameraoutsideforextendedperiodoftime,coverthecamera
withthedewshieldcoverassoonasturningoffthecooler.
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Characteristics of the modification
•CDSCooledZ6ismodifiedversionsofNikon’sgeneralpurposeMirror-lesscameras.
SomeoforiginalfeaturesofNikoncamerawereremovedandnewfeaturessuchas
TEC cooling and Drop-In filter holder System are added for high quality
astrophotography.Followingsarethedifferencesmadebythemodification.
1. LowPassFilteroforiginalCMOSsensorwasremoved.
2. InCDSCooledZ6HoyaClearfilterinstalled,andimage
blurring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help
toremoveIRhaloorblurring.
3. With CDS Cooled Z6, you can take IR images by
mounting a visible light blocking / infrared transmitting
filtersuchasaHoyaR72filter.
4. Various2”imagingfiltersor52mmfilterscanbemountedintheDrop-Infilterholder(DFH48).
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5. Drop-InFiltersystemofCM2C/CM2Ndoesnothavethelenscommunicationelectriccontactpoints
sotheautofocus,lensinformationrecordingandpulsesignaltransferformotoroperationwhichare
based on the communication between the camera body and the lens are disabled even when a
Cameralensisused.
6. IncaseofDrop-InFiltersystemofCM2C/CM2Nyoualwayshavetofocuslensesmanually.Some
lenses need power from the body for manual focusing and you cannot focus these lenses even
manuallywhentheyaremountedonAstroZ6.
7. ElectricViewFinderisaliveasbeforemodification.
8. In mechanical shutter mode, Shutter speed control of CDS Cooled Z6 is not valid in sub-second
exposure,onlyvalidinBulbShuttermode.Butin[Silentphotography]modeON,youcantakephoto
inallshutterspeed.
SafetyoftheUserandtheCamera
Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury and
equipmentdamage.
1. Donotleavethepoweradapterandthepowercordnearanobjectemittingheat.Thiscancause
fireduetodeformationanddamageoftheinsulator.
2. Donotusethecameranearinflammable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shock.
7. Do not use the camera with medical equipments. The electromagnetic interference can cause
malfunctionofthemedicalequipments.
8. Topreventfireandelectricalshock,followthesafeguardsbelow:
•Alwaysinsertthepowerplugallthewayin.
•Donothandleapowerplugwithwethands.
•Donotexcessivelybendthecord.
•Donotputaheavyobjectonthepoweradapterandcord.
•Donotconnecttoomanypowerplugstothesamepoweroutlet.
•Donotuseacordwhoseinsulationhasbeendamaged.
•Ifthesurroundingnearthepoweroutletisdustyorhumid,thepoweroutletcanbeshort
circuited.Cleananddrythesurroundingbeforeusingtheequipment.
•Donotusethecamerainsideacarunderthehotsun,underthedirectsunlightornearaheat
source.Thecameracanbedamagedorcausesskinburns.
•Donotusepaintthinner,benzene,acetoneorotherorganicsolventstocleantheequipment.
Doingsomaycausefireorahealthhazard.
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CDS COOLED Z6 USER GUIDE
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.
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CDSCooledZ6systemChart
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