iOptron iCAM462C Planetary Camera User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- iOptron
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iOptron Planetary Camera Manual iCAM462C
Product #3372
Product #3372
Ver. 1.00 2021.12
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Product Description
iCAM462C camera uses a Sony IMX462 color sensor. The imaging area is 1/2.8″,
with 2.9um pixel size, 2.1MP resolution (1944*1096) and diagonal of 6.5mm.
iCAM462C camera has a very high sensitivity. It is an idea camera for
planetary imaging. The camera has a very low readout noise. The testing
results indicated that the readout noise is as low as 0.73e at a gain of 350
and around 0.7e at a gain of 400. The camera has a unique DPS (Dead Pixel
Suppression) technology to eliminate the any abnormal/dead pixel by analyzing
camera dark frames. The camera has a unique HCG mode, which will automatically
turn on when the camera gain setting is 80. The HCG mode can greatly reduce
the readout noise and retain the same high dynamic range as it at low gain.
Due to its unique QE response, the sensitivity reaches the peak at 800-850nm.
An IR850 or CH4 filter can be used with the camera for infrared imaging.
When the camera is connected to the USB3.0 interface and full-resolution
preview is used, it can reach 136 fps in RAW8 mode (10bit ADC). During image
recording, the actual recording speed is affected by the hard drive writing
speed. It is recommended to use a high-quality solid-state drive to record
data to realize the full benefit of the USB3.0 data speed. The ST-4 guiding
port allows one to connect the camera to a mount GUIDE port for ST-4
autoguiding.
Package Contents
- iCAM462C Camera
- USB 3.0 cable
- ST-4 guiding cable
Online Contents
- This Manual
- Camera driver
- ASCOM driver
System Requirement
- Windows 7/8/10 is supported
- Linux and Mac OS will be supported soon.
Driver Installation
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Download iCAM/PlayerOne camera driver. Save in a folder or desktop.
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DO NOT connect the camera to the computer yet. Double click on downloaded driver to enter installation page.
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Check License Agreement and click Install.
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Check Always Trust Software from PlayerOne and click Install.
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Click Install Finished when it is down.
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Now connect the camera to a computer using included USB 3.0 cable. Check iCAM status in
Device Manager under Imaging devices.
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Open your Image Capture Software, such as SharpCap. Click on Cameras pull down manual to select the camera, such as iCAM462C.
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Remove camera cover and adjust exposure, you should see the change of brightness. This indicates the camera is working properly.
Camera Characterization
Specifications:
| Image Sensor | Sony IMX462 CMOS (color) |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | 1/2.8” (5.6X3.2mm) |
| Max. Resolution | 1944 X 1096 (2.1MP) |
| Pixel Size | 2.9µm |
| Frame Rate | 136 fps (10 bit) |
| Shutter | Rolling shutter |
| Exposure Range | 32µs ~2000s |
| Readout Noise | 2.6e~0.7e |
| QE Peak | ~80% |
| Full Well | 12K e |
| ADC | 12 bit |
| HCG Mode | Supported |
| Optical Window | AR coated glass |
| Data Port | USB3.0/USB2.0 |
| Guide Port | ST-4 compatible |
| Telescope Adapter | 1.25” |
| Warranty | One year limited |