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3.2  Mounting options 

 
There are two possibilities connecting the camera to a telescope. The M42 “T-
thread” adapter in the front, which is compatible with any T threaded device 
(like reducers or flatteners), or with the supplied T to 2” 
adapter, which can be used on any 2” focuser. Smaller 
1.25” adapters are not recommended, because they 
might vignette with faster telescopes, and the 
attachment will be weaker.

 

 
There are 1/4” tripod threaded holes on each side of 
the camera. These can be used to mount the camera 
on a tripod, or as cable fixing points. 

3.3  Sensor 

 

The sensors available in the Atik One cameras are listed below: 
 

 

 

Black and White 

Atik One 6.0 

SONY ICX694/5AL 

Atik One 9.0 

SONY ICX814/5AL 

 
 

As these CCD typically have few hot pixels and relatively low dark current, 
dark frames are unnecessary in many cases. The low noise, which stands at 
an amazing 5 electrons RMS typical, allows the camera to image very faint 
objects. 
 

3.4  Optical Window 

 
The optical window used in front of the CCD is a 2mm  BK7 with BBAR 
coatings on both sides to minimize reflection artifacts in your images. 

3.5  Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) 

 

The Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) has a 16-bit dynamic range. This 
means that your Atik camera will allow you to record subtle levels of gray, 
providing you with detail in both the faint and bright parts of an image. 

Summary of Contents for One

Page 1: ...1 Atik One User Manual Version 1 0 March 2014 ...

Page 2: ...rts 5 3 2Mounting options 5 3 3Sensor 6 3 4Optical Window 6 3 5Analog to Digital Converter ADC 6 3 6Power Consumption 6 3 7Cooling 7 4Changing the filters 7 4 1Method 1 7 4 2Method 2 8 5Technical Information Summary 12 6Declaration of Conformity 13 6 1Disposal of the camera 13 7Servicing 14 8Warranty 14 ...

Page 3: ...t with the requirements of the most demanding astro imager in mind Your Atik camera incorporates state of the art design and materials and it will be your trusted astro photography companion for a long time to come 1 1 Further information For installation instructions and other useful information please refer to the Quick start guide which was shipped with the camera Information on the software is...

Page 4: ...4 2 Pack Contents This pack includes 1 Atik One camera 2 USB cable 3 Car lighter type power cable 4 Quick start Guide 5 CD with software and manuals 6 M42 2 adapter 7 1 5 and 2mm Allen keys ...

Page 5: ...mputer DC in For powering the camera 2 1mm center positive The USB hub is capable of powering a USB 2 0 class device like a small guider camera so that cables are kept to a minimum Aux power can be used to power a 12V DC device like a guide camera or a focuser rotator so that you can have only 2 cables for your entire system WARNING Make sure that the total current drawn on the Aux port does not e...

Page 6: ... available in the Atik One cameras are listed below Black and White Atik One 6 0 SONY ICX694 5AL Atik One 9 0 SONY ICX814 5AL As these CCD typically have few hot pixels and relatively low dark current dark frames are unnecessary in many cases The low noise which stands at an amazing 5 electrons RMS typical allows the camera to image very faint objects 3 4 Optical Window The optical window used in ...

Page 7: ...em ensuring the CCD is kept at the desired temperature throughout the observing session The efficient cooling means that dark frames are not necessary in most situations allowing you to spend more time imaging and less time taking calibration frames but if very long exposures are to be used and high precision data is required dark frame libraries will be easy to maintain The Atik One features a CC...

Page 8: ...place the filter on tool as shown Insert tool in the opening and gently tighten the filter It may help to catch the first thread if you unscrew first On Artemis Capture wheel control move to filter 2 and repeat the previous step Repeat for all filters ...

Page 9: ... Method 2 On a clean table unscrew the 4 front screws Place the camera sideways and gently separate the wheel module Turn down the wheel module onto the table Lock the motor with the supplied 1 5mm Allen key ...

Page 10: ...10 Unscrew the central holding screw Take the washer off Take the disk off Remove the bearing by turning disk upside down Parts should look as above ...

Page 11: ...ower left If needed use a pen tip to lower the blade Gently push down the disk while rotating to the right You should feel the force of the spring below Place the top bearing in place and the washer as well Tighten back the screw and make sure the wheel rotates well rotating to the right Hold the motor and take the allen key out Release the motor ...

Page 12: ...0x2200 pixels 3380x2704 pixels Pixel Size 4 54x4 54μm 3 69x3 69μm ADC 16 bit 16 bit Readout Noise typical 5 e 5 e Interface USB 2 0 USB 2 0 Power 12V DC 2A 12V DC 2A Maximum Exposure Unlimited Unlimited Minimum Exposure 1 1000s 1 1000s Cooling Thermoelectric Thermoelectric Delta T 38ºC Delta T 38ºC Weight Approx 990g Approx 990g Backfocus no adapter 24mm 24mm Backfocus T thread 28mm 28mm ...

Page 13: ...r focal length is Pixel Size μm Focal Distance mm 206 3 angular resolution arcseconds pixel Focal Length Atik One 6 0 Atik One 9 0 250 3 75 3 04 300 3 12 2 54 350 2 68 2 17 400 2 34 1 90 450 2 08 1 69 500 1 87 1 52 550 1 70 1 38 600 1 56 1 27 650 1 44 1 17 700 1 34 1 09 750 1 25 1 01 800 1 17 0 95 850 1 10 0 90 900 1 04 0 85 ...

Page 14: ... failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage This product is not a toy This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures 6 1 Disposal of the camera When no longer required do not dispose of this electronic device with general household waste To mi...

Page 15: ...amage that occurred as a result of abuse or misuse abnormal service or handling damage which may have been caused either directly or indirectly by another product or if the equipment has been altered or modified in any way or if the damage was caused by repairs or service provided or attempted by anyone other than Atik Cameras This warranty does not include or provide for incidental or consequenti...

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