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Re: [APML] 2 More ST-4 questions

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Subject: Re: [APML] 2 More ST-4 questions
From: Michael Barber <barber@sbig.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 09:03:12 -0700
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At 05:27 PM 4/26/03 -0700, you wrote:

>Ok, I'll take your word for it. Is it the unregulated cooler that
>causes it to not need a controlled shutdown?

We added a shut down routine to our software for cameras with larger CCDs
but the ST-4 has always been unregulated.  You can just pull the plug.  The
ST-4 will naturally warm up in a slow enough time constant.  We have never
seen a CCD damaged due to thermal shock.

Regards,
Michael Barber
SBIG

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References:
- Re: [APML] 2 More ST-4 questions
  - From: "David B. Toth" <ve3gyq@amsat.org>
- Re: [APML] 2 More ST-4 questions
  - From: Alan Voetsch <critter12952@yahoo.com>

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