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Version 2.0 rev 24 Mar 2015
SECTION 2: PRODUCT OVERVIEW
This section provides an overview of the hardware and main features of the Clara. Further technical information is
outlined in the Appendix A of this manual.
2.1 f
Ront
v
iew
Figure 2: Clara Front View
2.1.1 CCd s
ensoR
The Clara features a high performance interline CCD Sensor. The sensor is 1392 x 1040 pixels (W xH) with a pixel size of
6.45 x 6.45 μm. A permanent vacuum, using the Andor “UltraVac” system enables deep cooling and elimination of dark
current.
2.1.2 C
ameRa
w
indow
A single camera window protects the sensor and is part of the UltraVac system- refer to the Appendix in this manual for
further information.
2.1.3 C-m
ount
The C-mount enables simple and effective mounting of the camera to a wide range of standard lenses and devices. A
further mount (¼ -20 UNC thread) is located on the baseplate of the Clara.
2.1.4 C
ooling
s
lots
The Clara has a thermo-electric cooled and is air-cooled. A fan allows heat to be drawn away from the CCD sensor and
into the surrounding air. It is therefore important that the cooling slots and fan are not obstructed.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
C-mount
Camera Window
CCD Sensor
Cooling slots
