ASI678 Manual
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No amp glow
ASI678 exhibits zero amp glow, no matter how long the exposure and how high the gain value is.
Since it is implemented directly at the hardware level, it does not require software control.
Page 1: ...Revision 1 0 Aug 2022 All materials related to this publication are subject to change without notice and its copyright totally belongs to Suzhou ZWO CO LTD Please download the latest version from our...
Page 2: ...cifications 5 4 QE graph Read noise 6 5 No amp glow 8 6 Getting to know your camera 9 6 1 External View 9 6 2 Structural dimension diagram 10 6 3 Power consumption 10 6 4 Analog to Digital Converter A...
Page 3: ...camera com The ASI678MC is one of the latest color planetary cameras released by ZWO in 2022 Packed with Sony sensor IMX678 this camera has some very great highlights including super low readout noise...
Page 4: ...ASI678 Manual 4 2 What s in the box ASI678MC...
Page 5: ...size 2 0 m Sensor size 7 68mm 4 32mm Max fps 47 5 Shutter Rolling shutter Exposure range 32 s 2000s Readout noise 0 6 2 7e 1e 8db gain QE peak 83 Full well 11 27ke ADC 12bit USB interface USB 3 0 USB...
Page 6: ...rding to our measurement the QE peak of ASI678 is 83 As you can see from the camera performance graph the readout noise of ASI678 is very low The built in HCG mode can even more reduce readout noise a...
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Page 8: ...Manual 8 5 No amp glow ASI678 exhibits zero amp glow no matter how long the exposure and how high the gain value is Since it is implemented directly at the hardware level it does not require software...
Page 9: ...ASI678 Manual 9 6 Getting to know your camera 6 1 External View USB 3 0 USB 2 0 Input ST4 Guide port IR Protective window D21 1mm 1 4 screw allowing you mount the camera to tripod...
Page 10: ...te if you use 10bit ADC high speed mode You can also set an ROI if you want even faster fps rate Below are the maximum speeds of ASI678 running at different ADC modes Resolution USB3 0 USB2 0 12BIT AD...
Page 11: ...s a faster frame rate If you don t care about speed we suggest you use software binning 7 How to use your camera There are many adapters available for this camera for connecting to your scope or lens...
Page 12: ...therwise the camera might get damaged Working temperature 5 C 50 C Working humidity 20 80 Storage temperature 20 C 60 C Storage humidity 20 95 Do not use corrosive solutions to clean the camera so as...
Page 13: ...below if it s dirty The big dim spot on the image right side are the shadows of dust on the protect window The very small but very dark spot on the image at left are the shadows of the dusts on the se...
Page 14: ...ch transportation problem In the event that ZWO is the actual shipper ZWO will be responsible for providing the relevant return or replacement service however if the Products are directly sold or tran...
Page 15: ...r the return cost When returning the Products Users shall specify the actual reasons for the damage to the Products and shall provide the corresponding valid certificates such as pictures or videos et...
