ATIK CAMERAS Atik One Monochrome CCD Camera Integrated Kit User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- ATIK CAMERAS
Table of Contents
- ATIK CAMERAS Atik One Monochrome CCD Camera Integrated Kit
- Introduction
- Further information
- Pack Contents
- Getting to know your camera
- Changing the filters
- Technical Information Summary
- Declaration of Conformity
- Servicing
- Warranty
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
ATIK CAMERAS Atik One Monochrome CCD Camera Integrated Kit
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of an Atik One camera. This manual will help
you get the most out of your Atik camera so please take the time to read it
thoroughly and you’ll soon be ready to discover new worlds.
Atik Cameras provide exceptional value for money, superior performance and
unparalleled ease of use. They are the result of extensive research and
development, each one having been designed and built with the requirements of
the most demanding astroimager in mind. Your Atik camera incorporates state-
of-the-art design and materials, and will be your trusted astrophotography
companion for a long time to come.
Further information
For installation instructions and other useful information please refer to the Quickstart guide which was shipped with the camera. Information on the software is given in the ArtemisCapture guide, a PDF file of which is copied to your computer hard drive by the software installer. Further information, including a number of ‘Getting Started’ tutorial videos, is available on our website at http://www.atik-cameras.com.
Pack Contents
- Atik One camera
- USB cable
- Car lighter type power cable
- Quickstart Guide
- CD with software and manuals
- M42-2” adapter
- 1.5 and 2mm Allen keys
Getting to know your camera
Camera Ports
- Aux Power – 2.1mm center positive socket, for external devices (Max 2A)
- USB hub – For connecting accessories like guiders, focusers, etc.
- USB port – For connecting to the computer.
- DC in – For powering the camera (2.1mm center positive)
The USB hub is capable of powering a USB 2.0 class device, like a small guider
camera, so that cables are kept to a minimum. Aux power can be used to power a
12V DC device, like a guide camera or a focuser/rotator, so that you can have
only 2 cables for your entire system.
WARNING: Make sure that the total current drawn on the Aux port does not
exceed 2 Amps!
Mounting options
There are two possibilities connecting the camera to a telescope. The M42 “T- thread” adapter in the front, which is compatible with any T threaded device (like reducers or flatteners), or with the supplied T to 2” adapter, which can be used on any 2” focuser. Smaller 1.25” adapters are not recommended, because they might vignette with faster telescopes, and the attachment will be weaker.
There are 1/4” tripod threaded holes on each side of the camera. These can be
used to mount the camera on a tripod, or as cable fixing points.
The sensors available in the Atik One cameras are listed below: As this CCD
typically have few hot pixels and relatively low dark current, dark frames are
unnecessary in many cases. The low noise, which stands at an amazing 5
electrons RMS typical, allows the camera to image very faint objects.
Optical Window
The optical window used in front of the CCD is a 2mm BK7 with BBAR coatings on both sides to minimize reflection artifacts in your images.
Analog to Digital Converter (ADC)
The Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) has a 16-bit dynamic range. This means that your Atik camera will allow you to record subtle levels of gray, providing you with detail in both the faint and bright parts of an image.
Power Consumption
Your Atik camera was designed to have low power consumption: please see the
table in section 5 for details specific to your camera model. The 2.1mm
center-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.
Cooling
All Atik One cameras have a robust, regulated cooling system, meaning that the
CCD is kept at the desired temperature throughout the imaging session. The
very low readout noise, combined with efficient cooling, means that dark
frames are not necessary in most situations, allowing you to spend more time
imaging and less time taking calibration frames. If very long exposures are to
be used or high precision data is required (exo-planet searches, for example),
dark frame libraries will be easy to maintain.
Please note that the cooling delta stated in the Technical Information Summary
is how far below the ambient temperature the camera can achieve, rather than a
total fixed amount of cooling.
After switching on the camera, it is advisable to allow at least 2 minutes
before taking images in order to allow the temperature to stablilize.
The Atik One features a CCD chamber that has been purged with high purity
Argon to eliminate moisture from the sensor and to optimize cooling.
Changing the filters
The Atik One features a 5 position, mechanically indexed filter wheel. The wheel was designed to be simple to use, and changing the filters can be done in one of 2 ways:
Method 1 Method
Technical Information Summary
| One 6.0| One 9.0
---|---|---
Image sensor| Sony ICX694/5| Sony ICX814/5
Resolution| 2750×2200| 3380×2704
Pixel size (um)| 4,54×4,54| 3,69×3,69
ADC| 16bit| 16bit
Readout noise (Typ.)| 5e| 5e
Cooling Delta| -38| -38
Regulated cooler| Yes| Yes
Water assist| No| No
Maximum exposure| Unlimited| Unlimited
Minimum exposure| 0,001s| 0,001s
Maximum Frame
Rate
| N/A| N/A
PC Interface| USB2| USB2
Power requirements| 12VDC, 2A| 12VDC, 2A
Backfocus distance| 27mm ±0.5| 27mm ±0.5
Thread on front| M42x0,75| M42x0,75
Weight| 900g| 900g
Mono or OSC| Mono| Mono
The following table gives the angular resolution per pixel with certain focal
distances. The formula to calculate any other focal length is:
(Pixel Size (μm) / Focal Distance (mm)) * 206.3 = angular resolution
(arcseconds/pixel)
Focal Length | Atik One 6.0 | Atik One 9.0 |
---|---|---|
250 | 3,75 | 3,04 |
300 | 3,12 | 2,54 |
350 | 2,68 | 2,17 |
400 | 2,34 | 1,90 |
450 | 2,08 | 1,69 |
500 | 1,87 | 1,52 |
550 | 1,70 | 1,38 |
600 | 1,56 | 1,27 |
650 | 1,44 | 1,17 |
700 | 1,34 | 1,09 |
750 | 1,25 | 1,01 |
800 | 1,17 | 0,95 |
850 | 1,10 | 0,90 |
900 | 1,04 | 0,85 |
Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity
This product carries the CE Mark in accordance with the related European
Directive.
CE Marking is the responsibility of:
Perseu, SA
R. Dr. Agostinho Neto, 1D
2690-576 Sta Iria da Azoia
Portugal
Critical Applications
This product is not designed for any “critical applications”. “Critical
applications” means life support systems, medical applications, connections to
medical devices, commercial transportations, nuclear facilities or systems or
any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons
or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
This product is not a toy. This is a class A product. In a domestic
environment, 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 Equipment (WEEE) regulations which will accept the camera. For further information contact Perseu SA at the above address, or the shop from which the camera was bought.
Servicing
Repairs, servicing and upgrades are available through your local dealer or by
emailing support@atik-cameras.com
Please note that modifications to the camera and/or accessories which are
undertaken without the manufacturer’s written permission will void the
warranty.
Warranty
The equipment is guaranteed against defective design, manufacture or materials
for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
This means that Atik Cameras will repair or replace the equipment at its sole
option, at no charge to the purchaser for parts or for labour, if the fault is
reported within the guarantee period, provided however that Atik Cameras is
able to duplicate the defect or problem at its facilities. This warranty does
not apply to damage that occurred as a result of abuse or misuse, abnormal
service or handling, damage which may have been caused either directly or
indirectly 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 with proof of purchase and a
clear description of the fault. If it’s not possible to return the equipment
to your dealer, you should contact Atik Cameras. Equipment returned to Atik
Cameras must be sent in appropriate packaging and at your expense (insurance
is recommended), together with proof of purchase, a return address and a clear
description of the fault.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
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