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IKon-XL
SECTION 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW
This section provides an overview of the iKon-XL. Please note that iKon-XL configuration including housing, cooling
connectivity and mounting flange may vary for your specific model. Please refer to the additional information supplied for
details of any model specific differences.
Flexi-Cooling Model:
May be configured for air or liquid cooling. With liquid cooling it provides max. cooling of -80ºC
[75ºC] at a coolant temp of 10ºC [16ºC]. When set for air cooling, a maximum cooling of -60ºC may be achieved.
Deep Cooled Model:
The deep cooled model facilitates liquid cooling only, achieving a maximum cooling of -100ºC
[95ºC] at a coolant temp of 10ºC [16ºC].
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Figure 2: iKon-XL (Deep Cooled model shown)
Mounting Flange
The standard configuration of mounting flange has 8 x threaded holes for M5 bolts on 189 PCD. Refer to the additional
supplied information or specification sheet appropriate for your specific model.
Sensor
The iKon-XL features high resolution CCD sensors such as the CCD-230-84 or CCD-231-84 16.8 Megapixel CCD
sensors. Andor’s unique UltraVac
TM
vacuum technology has been applied to the iKon-XL. UltraVac provides a permanent
hermetically sealed enclosure for maximum QE and cooling performance over many years operation.
Camera Window
The standard iKon-XL features a Single AR coated UV grade silica window for optimum transmission. For more
information on camera windows please see
http://www.andor.com/learning-academy/camera-windows-optimizing-for-
different-spectral-regions
.
Shutter
A mechanical shutter is an option for the iKon-XL for e.g. dark-frame subtraction for flat-field correction of long exposure
images. Where applicable, the shutter is mounted onto the faceplate. This has been designed so that simple in-field
replacement of the shutter is possible.
Mounting
Flange
Sensor
Mounting post
locations
Camera
Window
