Photometrics SenSys, User Manual

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Chapter 4. Component Descriptions
The SenSys camera consists of the camera body and the shutter cover. The
camera body houses the CCD, CCD cooling system, and camera electronics. All
of the components inside the camera body are sensitive electronic components
and are not user accessible.
Opening the camera body voids the camera warranty . The
shutter, located behind the shutter cover, is a user-replaceable component.
SenSys Camera with F-mount Adapter and Nikon Lens
CCD
When you order a SenSys camera, you choose from a range of CCDs that differ
in size and grade. All SenSys CCDs are scientific-grade, grades with fewer
defects than commercial grades. Scientific-grade CCDs image with better
resolution, have low noise so they can detect weak signals, and are linear over
the dynamic range so you can accurately judge intensity differences between
objects.
MPP Some CCDs have the option of operating in Multi-Pinned Phase (MPP) mode.
MPP CCDs are built to have less thermally generated noise for a given exposure
time, a property useful when trying to detect weak signals.
Camera Body
Shutter Cover