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Atik ACIS Camera Manual

Version 1 – February 2020

Advanced CMOS 

Imaging Systems

Summary of Contents for ACIS 12.3

Page 1: ...Atik ACIS Camera Manual Version 1 February 2020 Advanced CMOS Imaging Systems ...

Page 2: ...ital converter ADC 3 Power consumption 3 USB port 4 Cooling 4 Dark frames 5 Binning 5 Gain and offset 5 Gain presets 6 Offset for advanced settings 6 Additional settings in Artemis Capture 6 Replacing the desiccant 7 Technical specification 8 Declaration of conformity 9 Disposal of the camera 9 Servicing and repairs 9 Warranty 10 Contents ...

Page 3: ...r trusted imaging companion for a long time to come Further Information For easy installation instructions and useful information about how to take your first image please refer to the Quick Start Guide included with your camera Further information about our software can be found in our Documentation PDFs Start Menu Atik Cameras Documentation which are copied to your computer during the software i...

Page 4: ...gital converters Power Consumption Atik Cameras are designed to have low power consumption to improve performance in the field If you would like to run the camera from a 110 220V mains supply make sure it s of good quality with a 2 1mm type plug centre positive and capable of supplying a minimum of 2 5 amp WARNING Mains power adaptors are intended for indoor use only There is a risk of electric sh...

Page 5: ...ached when connecting the cable to a USB 3 0 port on your PC Cooling The Atik ACIS has a regulated cooling system meaning that the CMOS sensor can be kept at your desired temperature throughout an imaging session This also makes it easy to take dark frames at the same temperature as your light frames The cooling delta of the Atik ACIS is 35 C Please note that the cooling delta is how far below the...

Page 6: ... combined on the sensor Gain and Offset Your Atik ACIS allows you to change the gain and offset settings for the camera In very simple terms this is analogous to the volume control on a radio The greater the gain the easier it is to detect faint signals however less detail might be seen in the brighter ones The full well depth i e maximum signal of the Atik ACIS is around 20 000e which we map to a...

Page 7: ...es remain above zero while maximising dynamic range It can set between 0 and 511 with the default setting as the Low pre set values Additional Settings Pad Data The Atik ACIS sensor creates a 12 bit image however as images are usually stored as 16 bit images this means we have a choice as to which bits the image uses The Pad Data setting allow you to choose between these options With the checkbox ...

Page 8: ...used to avoid condensation inside the CMOS chamber Although this desiccant will last a long time it may eventually need replacing or recharging in which case please follow the instructions below To replace the desiccant open the desiccant port with the supplied plastic tool and a screwdriver and take out the used tablet To recharge the desiccant place the tablet in an electric oven at 200ºC for 2 ...

Page 9: ...limited Unlimited Unlimited Min exposure 0 001s 0 001s 0 001s Gain factor Variable Variable Variable Full well capacity 33 000e 20 000e 11 000e Thread on front M42 x 0 75 M42 x 0 75 M42 x 0 75 Weight Approximately 530g Approximately 530g Approximately 530g Dark current 0 62 e pix sec at 10 C 0 03 e pix sec at 10 C 0 027 e pix sec at 10 C Interface USB 3 0 USB 3 0 USB 3 0 Power 12VDC 2A Centre posi...

Page 10: ...ment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Disposal of the Camera When no longer required do not dispose of this electronic device with general household waste To minimise pollution and protect the environment the camera should be recycled Local recycling drop off points available under the Waste from Electrical and Electronic Eq...

Page 11: ...directly 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 consequential damages To exercise your rights under this warranty you must return the equipment to the dealer from whom it was purchased together ...

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