Atik ACIS 12.3 (IMX 304 Mono) Camera

Atik ACIS 12.3 camera (IMX 304 Mono)

Wide variety of working modes:

The Atik ACIS series offers three different working modes:

• PowerSave Mode: allows the highest quality images to be taken.
• Normal Mode: the camera operates with its default settings to enable normal images
• Fast Mode: takes advantage of the built-in DDR memory to return a constant flow of images. Fast Mode increases the frame rate of the ACIS 7.1 series to 30FPS. This can be increased to 175 FPS by using subframes and reach 300 FPS when used with Dusk.

An ideal OEM solution

The ACIS has been built from the Atik design philosophy to provide the flexibility demanded by our customers and provide the ideal solution in those applications where low light imaging is needed. Recommended applications include:

• Gel documentation (imaging) systems
• Chemiluminescence
• Electroluminescence
• Fluorescence microscopy

Atik Signature Software

ACIS is natively compatible with our Infinity live stacking software to provide astrophotographers with incredible views of the night sky in a near real-time environment. Our on-the-fly image processing system will get you up to speed quickly, minimizing the learning curve that many people experience. Moreover, advanced software features ensure you are always in control as you explore and analyze the night sky.

• Instant continuous stacking
• Flexible histogram control, including auto-stretch functions
• Instant upload to YouTube
• Interactive session replay
• Focus assist and monitoring tools
• Saves in FIT, PNG, JPG and TIFF formats

The ACIS is also fully compatible with our renowned Artemis Capture and Dusk Imaging software giving you full control over your images. We also supply a full ASCOM driver so you can use it with your favorite astronomical imaging software. When used with Dusk, the ACIS can not only be used as a cooled deep sky imaging camera, but can also be used for high speed planetary imaging with speeds up to 300 frames per second using the ROI function.

Amp Glow

The ACIS benefits from a built-in 256 MB DDR3 image buffer to help eliminate amp glow and other artifacts caused by data transfer over USB2, also avoiding problems with dropped frames. This offers a fast and seamless imaging experience, either taking advantage of the flexibility and low cable weight of USB2, or the fast speeds of USB3.

Our experience of working with demanding scientific applications has given us advanced know-how of sealing techniques. This knowledge allows us to create a condensation-free environment, so your desiccant lasts much longer between recharges. We use the same fused quartz cover glass as our Atik 4 series chambers to prevent condensation from forming on the outside of the glass when the chamber cools down. This additional level of performance and reliability means less time spent servicing your equipment and more time creating images with it.

Technical Specifications

• Image Sensor: Sony IMX304 CMOS

• Sensor Type: Monochrome
• Megapixels: 12.29
• Resolution: 4096x3008
• Pixel size: 3.45 µm x 3.45 µm
• ADC: 12 bits
• Read noise (Typ.): 3e-at low gain
• Delta cooling: -35 ° C
• Regulated cooler: yes
• Water cooling: no
• Shutter type: global shutter
• Max. exposure: unlimited
• Min. exposure length: 0.001s
• Gain factor: variable
• Total well capacity: ~ 11,000e-
• PC interface: USB3.0 full speed
• Power supply: 12VDC, 2A
• Backfocus: 12.5 mm ± 0.5
• Front thread: M42 x 0.75
• Weight: 530 g

Atik ACIS 12.3 camera (IMX 304 Mono)