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3.5 Power Consumption
Your Atik Titan was designed to have very low power consumption, drawing only 550mA
at 12V DC with the cooler running. It is possible to run the camera without cooling
using the USB power alone. The 2.1mm centre- positive DC input is compatible with a wide
range of 12V DC supplies.
WARNING: If you have purchased the optional mains power adaptor, please
note that it is for indoor or observatory use only. There is a risk of electric
shock if the adaptor is used in damp environments or outside. If in doubt do not
use the adaptor and consult a trained electrician.
3.6 USB Port
The Atik Titan uses a USB 2.0 high-speed interface, allowing for a full-frame download in
approximately 100ms when using the supplied Artemis Capture application. Artemis
Capture also provides a higher speed “preview” mode, which allows a full frame to be
downloaded in approximately 50ms.
3.7 Cooling
Your Atik Titan is equipped with a Peltier thermoelectric element which cools the camera
to approximately 20º C below ambient temperature. The cooler is only active when the
12V power is applied. After switching on the camera it is advisable to allow at least 2
minutes before taking images, in order to allow the temperature to stabilize.
4. Technical Information Summary
Titan
Image sensor
Sony ICX424
Resolution
659x494
Pixel size (um)
7,4x7,4
ADC
16 bit
Readout noise (Typ.)
7e
Cooling Delta
-20
Regulated cooler
No
Water assist
No
Maximum exposure
Unlimited
Minimum exposure
0,001s
Maximum Frame Rate
15 fps
PC Interface
USB2
Power requirements
12VDC, 0.55A
Backfocus distance
12mm
Thread on front
M42x0,75
Weight
350g
Mono or OSC
Either
