Frost started to appear over CMOS

benklerk

After months of it working perfectly, frost started to form over the sensor. This is the upgraded version of the 071. So its the 071 Pro.

I thought the new Pro version was meant to stop this from happening?

Sam@ZWO

sorry to see this happen, but desiccant cannot avoid dew happen forever

you can follow here and redry the desiccant tablets inside the camera chamber

https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/manuals/How%20to%20clean%20ASI%20camera%20and%20redry%20the%20desiccant.pdf

benklerk

Hi Sam

I don't have a microwave but an oven. How long do I cook them for and at what temperature?

Support@ZWO

1-2min will be enough.

glutch

What setting do I use on the microwave? Full or defrost or some other setting? I tried the 2 minutes and the tabs started to smell after 1. I removed them at that time. Looked a little scorched as well. They were hot though.

Support@ZWO

median for 2min will be fine. I should write it in our manual.