FW8-STL - 8-Position 50mm Filter Wheel for STL Series

The new filter wheel is a simple replacement cover for the camera. It holds eight 50mm drop-in filters (or 48mm threaded filter cells). It picks up the existing connector and bolt pattern in the main body and is controlled through the I2C port. A short jumper cable to the I2C port is the only external cabling required. All power and commands come from the camera and can be controlled remotely via software without any other external cable running to the computer or power supply. The FW8-STL also has its own ROM and electronics so the camera does not have to be returned to SBIG for re-programming to control the different filter wheels. Once the camera drivers are updated by free download from SBIG's website, the user can simply remove the existing cover and replace it with the new one.

Features

• Holds up to eight 50mm drop in filters, or 48mm threaded filter cells, or any combination.
• Thin design - adds only about 0.35" backfocus to current design.
• Internal ROM for easy installation in the field.
• Mates to STL camera body with existing bolt pattern for rigid integrated mechanical interface.
• Uses existing connector and I2C port for power and commands.  No additional cable to computer or power supply is required.
• Compatible with new large format AO-L adaptive optics accessory for STL cameras.