dew formation STL6303E and FW8-STL filters

Discussion in 'Legacy Models - Community Support' started by Erik Bryssinck, Dec 2, 2022.

  1. Erik Bryssinck

    Erik Bryssinck Standard User

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    Hello.

    I have been using me SBIG STL6303E camera + FW8-STL for more than 10 years. In recent years I experience dew formation, (in humid weather) on the filters and outside window of the CCD chamber (dessicant is OK). The dew forms only on the filter in front of the CCD chip. Is there a window heater internally the camera ? If yes, it may be faulty ? Can I test it somehow ?
    For now, I solve it somewhat by giving the CCD about 10 degrees (or more) less cooling. This is of course at the expense of noise.
    Does anyone have experience with this and possible solution ?

    Thanking in advance !

    Erik.
     
  2. Doug

    Doug Staff Member

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    Did you turn on the window heater? It's a software setting...
     

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