SX 814 m vs. c selection

[umasscrew39]

I currently have my SX 814C on the scope. I do not see an option to choose between the 814m or 814c other than to check the VID/PID list and add the code. However, this is suppose to be for when you use 2 SX cameras at once. I am only going to do that when I connect the guide scope- which I have not started guided yet. So, how to I indicate I am only using the 814C and not the 814M?

[Dunmunro]

I don't think it matters for actual camera control but you can indicate the camera type in the File->preferences->observer tab to have it written to the image fits header.

AA7 will (IIRC) be able to recognize and debayer the 814C images when required as that info is provided by the internal camera firmware.

[umasscrew39]

oh, ok.....that one was easy - phew

[Dunmunro]

Here's the SX readme notes:

To install this plug-in copy the file d_sxvh.dll and this guide into the Astroart folder.
Remember that the Starlight-Xpress USB software and drivers must be installed as well, you may download them from the SX website.

SETUP

Start Astroart and click Camera from the menu Tools / Plug-ins, then click "Setup".
If the camera and the USB driver is correctly installed the dialog window will close, if not, an error will be shown. To reset completely the camera follow this procedure: turn off the camera, turn off the PC, turn on the camera, then turn on the PC.
Model: The camera model, for the Ultrastar just select "9".
CCD Range: Select here the range for all images: 16, 14 or 12 bits. 16 bit is always recommended.
Autoguide camera: Select this option if you wish to use the guide camera.
Full CCD Flush: Enabled by default. It can be disabled for faster exposure startup, this can be useful for fast sequences.
High precision timer: Enabled by default. It's useful to provide a precise exposure time for short exposures. It may not work on old PCs (before 2005).
Primary device: Select this option if you are using two identical Starlight cameras on the same PC. This option requires the option vid/pid below.
Check vid/pid: Select this option if you are using two SX cameras (different or identical). The list of vid/pid is available below.
Hardware timer: Select this option to use the SXV internal timer for extremely precise short exposures.
VID/PID list

Setting vid/pid is needed if you are using two SX cameras at the same time.

SXVR-H18 0128 SXVR-H16 0126
SXVR-H35 0135 SXVR-H36 0136
SXVR-H674 0174 SXVR-H674C 0374
SXVR-H694 0194 SXVR-H694C 0394
SXVR-H814 0198 SXVR-H814C 0398
SXVR-H825 0189 SXVR-H825C 0389
SXVR-H9 0119 (pre June 2004 cameras are 0100)
SXVR-H9C 0319 (pre June 2004 cameras are 0100)
SXVR-H9V 0219 SXVR-H5 0115
UltraStar 0525 SXV interface 0200
HISTORY

2018/07/31: 3.00 "Help" button and new documentation. Fixed a bug in "SetTemperature" from scripts.
2017/06/03: 2.92 - 2.93 Improved compatibility with the Camera Interface 6.2.
2015/04/09: 2.91 Added support for the Trius 825.
2014/01/11: 2.90 Added support for Trius cameras.
2012/07/31: 2.80 Added support for H674 and H694.
2011/11/25: 2.70 Hexview guider.
2011/03/30: 2.60 Fixed temperature in FITS header, support for SXV-H18 new firmware.
2010/07/10: 2.50 Added support for SXV-H18.
2009/12/28: 2.40 Temperature control for SXVR cameras.

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