TOUPTEK TR585C DSO Cooled Cameras User Manual

: September 23, 2024
: TOUPTEK

Table of Contents

TR585C DSO Cooled Cameras
Specifications
ATR585C Camera
- Product Usage Instructions
1. Setting Up the ATR585C Camera
2. Software Installation
3. Capturing Images
4. Post-Processing
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can the ATR585C camera be used for planetary
Q: What is the operating temperature range of the ATR585C

TR585C DSO Cooled Cameras

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Specifications

ATR585C Camera

Sensor: Sony IMX585 back illuminated sensor
Resolution: 8.3 mega pixels (3840 x 2160)
Pixel Size: 2.9m x 2.9m
Image Area: 11.2mm x 6.3mm
ADC: 12-bit
Memory: 512 Mbyte
G Sensitivity: 5970mv with 1/30s
Temperature Regulation: Precise
Max Frame Rate (USB 3.0): 24 FPS @ 3840 x 2160
Max Frame Rate (USB 2.0): 1.9 FPS @ 3840 x 2160
SNR Max: 46 dB
Dynamic Range: 86.5 dB (HDR Mode)
Operating Temperature: -35C below ambient under short exposure
/ -45C under long exposure time (> 1s)

Product Usage Instructions

1. Setting Up the ATR585C Camera

Before using the ATR585C camera, ensure it is properly connected
to your computer via USB.

2. Software Installation

Install the provided software package to control the camera
settings and capture images.

3. Capturing Images

Launch the software and adjust settings such as exposure time,
gain, and resolution before capturing images.

4. Post-Processing

After capturing images, use image editing software to enhance
and process your astrophotography results.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the ATR585C camera be used for planetary

photography?

A: Yes, the ATR585C camera can be used for planetary photo
shooting in addition to deep sky astrophotography.

Q: What is the operating temperature range of the ATR585C

camera?

A: The camera can operate at temperatures as low as -35C below
ambient under short exposure and -45C under long exposure time
(>1s).

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ATR585C(ATR3CMOS08300KPA) User Manual
ATR585C User Manual
Version 1.1 Apr 2024
All materials related to this publication are subject to change without notice and its copyright totally belongs to ToupTek Photonics. Please download the latest version from touptek-astro.com.

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Contents
ATR585C User Manual …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1
1 Description and Features…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1
2 ATR585C Specifications and Performance ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1
2.1 Camera Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 2.2 Sony IMX585 Sensitivity ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 2.3 12bit ADC and ROI ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 2.4 DDR3 Buffer…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 2.5 Binning ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 2.6 Conversion Gain Switch …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 2.7 Power and Cooling System for Precise Temperature Regulation………………………………………………………….. 2 2.8 Zero Amp-Glow …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 2.9 Camera Performance Analysis…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
3 Product Package and Connections ………………………………………………………………………………………………………11
3.1 Packing List ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 3.2 Camera Dimension and Its Mount ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 3.3 Camera Outline and Interface ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 3.4 Camera Mechanical Connection with Adapter …………………………………………………………………………………. 13 3.5 Camera Mechanical Connection with Lens ……………………………………………………………………………………… 14 3.6 Camera Electric Connection with Accessories …………………………………………………………………………………. 15
4 ATR585C and Its Software ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17
4.1 Application Installation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17 4.1.1 User-friendly UI Design …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17 4.1.2 Professional Camera Control Panel…………………………………………………………………………………………. 18 4.1.3 Practical Functions with Good Results …………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 4.1.4 Powerful Compatibility ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 4.1.5 Hardware Requirement…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19
4.2 ATR585C and Dshow …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20 4.3 ATR585C and the 3rd Party Software ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
4.3.1 Support Software …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20 4.3.2 N.I.N.A …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20 4.3.3 INDI …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20 4.3.4 ASCOM Platform…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20 4.3.5 PHD Guiding ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20 4.3.6 Nebulosity …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20 4.3.7 MetaGuide ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20 4.3.8 MAXIMDL ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21 4.3.9 AstroArt………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21 4.3.10 FireCapture ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21 4.3.11 SharpCAP …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21 4.3.12 Registax ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21 4.3.13 AstroStack …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21 4.3.14 DeepSky Stacker ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21
5 Service ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
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1 Description and Features
The ATR585C(ATR3CMOS08300KPA) camera is designed specifically for astrophotography. It is mainly used for deep sky photo shooting, since the camera has cooled CMOS sensor, ultra-low readout noise and zero amp-glow. It can be also used for planetary photo shooting. Its extraordinary performance and extensive usage will give you great astrophotography experience. The features of ATR585C are listed below:
IMX 585 Color CMOS Sensor Resolution: 3840 x 2160 2.9m Square Pixel 1/1.2-inch Optical Format 12-bit ADC 512 Mbyte Memory Precise Temperature Regulation G Sensitivity: 5970mv with 1/30s Zero Amp-Glow Low Noise: 0.46 to 5.18e Support High Frame Rate Mode (24 FPS at all Pixel Readout 12 bit) SNR Max: 46 dB Dynamic Range: 85.6 dB (HDR) -35C below ambient under short exposure / -45C under long exposure time (> 1s)
1 IMX585
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2 ATR585C Specifications and Performance

2.1 Camera Specifications

Table 1 ATR585C Technique Specifications.

Sensor

Sony IMX585 back illuminated sensor

Diagonal

12.85 mm

Image Resolution

8.3 mega pixels (3840*2160)

Pixel Size

2.9m 2.9m

Image Area

11.2mm 6.3mm

12bit

8bit

Max FPS at Resolution (USB 3.0)

24 FPS @ 3840*2160

47 FPS @ 3840*2160

70 FPS @ 1920*1080

14bit

8bit

Max FPS at Resolution (USB 2.0)

1.9 FPS @ 3840*2160

3.8 FPS @ 3840*2160

3.9 FPS @ 1920*1080

7.9 FPS @ 1920*1080

Shutter Type

Rolling shutter

Exposure Time

0.1ms 3600s

Gain

1x 100x

SNR

46 dB

Dynamic Range

86.5 dB (HDR Mode)

Read Noise

0.65 0.46 e-

QE Peak

91%

Full Well

40ke-

ADC

12bit (16bit @ HDR)

DDR3 Buffer

512MB (4Gb)

Connection Port

USB3.0/USB2.0

Camera Adaptor

M42 0.75mm

Protect Windows

IR-cut filter/AR-window

Spectral Range

380-690nm (with IR-cut filter)

Capture/Control SDK

Windows/Linux/macOS/Android Multiple Platform SDK (Native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, Twain, etc.);

Recording System

Still picture and movie

Camera Dimensions

Diameter 80mm * height 107.1mm

Camera Weight

0.577kg

Back Focus Distance

17.5mm

Cooling:

Two stage TEC

Effective Cooling Temp:

-35C below ambient under short exposure/ -45C under long exposure(> 1s)

Supported OS

Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11(32 & 64 bit) OS x (Mac OS X)

Linux

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2.2 Sony IMX585 Sensitivity
The sensor G Sensitivity of ATR585C is 5970mv with 1/30s. Its spectral sensitivity is shown in Figure .

Figure 2 IMX585 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristic
2.3 12bit ADC and ROI
ATR585C has built in 12bit ADC. It also has 12bit output mode for hardware binning and smaller resolution. The camera also supports hardware ROI, and the smaller the ROI size is, the higher the frame rate is.
Table 2 shows the frame rate of ATR585C in 12/8bit mode, USB3.0 / USB2.0 data transfer interface at different resolutions: When HDR mode is enabled, frame rate is reduced to half.
Table 2 ATR585C Frame Rate at Different Resolution/Data Bit/Data Transfer (USB3.0/ USB2.0)

FPS Resolution

Bit & Interface

12bit ADC

8bit ADC

USB3.0 USB2.0 USB 3.0 USB 2.0

3840 * 2160

24

1.9

47

3.8

1920*1080

70

3.9

70

7.9

2.4 DDR3 Buffer
The ATR585C camera has a 512MB (4Gb) DDR3 buffer, which helps maintain the stability of data transmission, and effectively reduce the amp-glow caused, because image data can be temporarily buffered without being sent hastily to the receiver.
2.5 Binning
ATR585C supports digital binning from 11 to 88 in either stacking or averaging method, and hardware binning from 11 to 22 in averaging method. Hardware pixel binning is much faster than software binning.
2.6 Conversion Gain Switch
ATR585C support HCG LCG and HDR mode switch.
2.7 Power and Cooling System for Precise Temperature Regulation
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The cooling system of ATR585C is two-stage Thermoelectric Cooling (TEC) with controllable electric fan assisting heat dissipation. The TEC system is controlled by PID algorithm, which allows the TEC to be precisely regulated towards the target temperature with 0.1C deviation. The working temperature can be regulated to specific number, and effective temperature drop can be -45C from ambient temperature. Such efficient cooling system guarantees quality of the camera image.
2.8 Zero Amp-Glow
ATR585C has been carefully designed and is able to achieve zero amp-glow photo shooting. Figure and Figure show the different cameras at 20C and 5-minute exposure time with and without amp-glow. By comparison, the image captured by ATR585C shows zero amp-glow.

Figure 3 Amp-glow

Figure 4 Zero amp-glow

2.9 Camera Performance Analysis
Camera performance can be evaluated with e-/ADU, Read Noise, Full Well and Dynamic Range.
e-/ADU: The sensors found in cameras used for vision applications have pixels that convert incoming photons into electrons. Gain on a CCD /CMOS camera represents the conversion factor from electrons (e-) into digital counts, or Analog-Digital Units (ADUs). Gain is expressed as the number of electrons that get converted into a digital number, or electrons per ADU (e-/ADU).
Read Noise: Read Noise is created within the camera electronics during the readout process as the electrons are subjected to the analog to digital conversion, amplification and processing steps that enable an image to be produced. Read Noise is the most important reference to measure the performance of a camera. Lower read noise usually means better SNR and better quality of image.
Full Well: The electrons are held in each pixel and are converted into electrical charge which can be measured to show the amount of light that has fallen on each pixel. The maximum electrical charge possible is termed “full well capacity”. Under the same conditions such as noise and A/D converter quality, the greater full well capacity a sensor has, the wider dynamic range the sensor has. As there is a limit to the depth to which pixels can be made, the full well capacity is often proportional to the frontal area of the light gathering element of the pixel.
Dynamic Range: Dynamic Range is the ratio between the maximum output signal level and the noise floor at minimum signal amplification (noise floor which is the RMS (root mean square) noise level in a black image). The noise floor of the camera contains sensor readout noise, camera processing noise and the dark current shot noise. Dynamic range represents the camera’s ability to display/reproduce the brightest and darkest portions of the image and how many variations in between. This is technically intra-scene dynamic range. Within one image there may be a portion that is in complete black and a portion that is completely saturated.

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ATR585C(ATR3CMOS08300KPA) User Manual For the ATR series camera, the Gain Value is in xxx% mode. Here xxx is used as the x axis (Gain Value) for the description of the camera performance
() = 20 10[( )/100] ( ) = 100 × 10( ()/20
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All following data were acquired in SharpCap with ASCOM driver:
Camera setting used for HCG performance analysis is shown below: Full resolution RAW 12-bit mode Temperature: -10C
Figure shows the curves of the camera analysis data in Table 3
Figure 5 e/ADU, Read Noise, Full Well and Dynamic Range for ATR585C 5

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The camera analysis data is shown in Table 3: Table 3 Camera Analysis Data

Sensor Analysis Data

Gain Value

100

177

316

562

1000

1778

3162

5623 10000 15000

Rel Gain (dB)

0

5.12

10.23

15

20.09

25.22

29.91

34.96 39.95

43.07

e-/ADU

1.01

0.56

0.31

0.18

0.1

0.06

0.03

0.02

0.01

Read Noise (e-)

0.55

0.65

0.6

0.53

0.51

0.46

0.47

0.49

0.48

0.5

Full Well (ke-)

4.1

2.3

1.3

0.7

0.4

0.23

0.13

0.07

0.04

0.03

Dynamic Range (stop)

12

11.97

11.27

10.47

9.69

8.86

8.05

7.26

6.37

5.79

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Camera setting used for LCG performance analysis is shown below:
Full resolution RAW 12-bit mode Temperature: -10C Figure 6 shows the curves of the camera analysis data in Table 4

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Figure 6 e/ADU, Read Noise, Full Well and Dynamic Range for ATR585C 7

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The camera analysis data is shown in Table 4: Table 4 Camera Analysis Data

Sensor Analysis Data

Gain Value

100

177

316

562

1000

1778

3162

5623

10000

15000

Rel Gain (dB)

0.00

4.82

9.95

14.78

19.87

24.96

29.81

34.87

39.96

43.53

e-/ADU

9.64

5.54

3.06

1.76

0.98

0.54

0.31

0.17

0.1

0.06

Read Noise (e-)

5.18

3.01

2.78

2.51

2.2

2.14

2.17

2.18

2.22

Full Well (ke-)

40

23

13

7.2

4.0

2.2

1.3

0.7

0.4

0.3

Dynamic Range (stop)

12

11.28

10.79

10.02

9.33

8.5

7.79

7.01

8

Camera setting used for HDR performance analysis is shown below:
Full resolution RAW 16-bit mode Temperature: -10C Figure shows the curves of the camera analysis data in

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The camera analysis data is shown in Table 5: Table 5

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Figure 7 e/ADU, Read Noise, Full Well and Dynamic Range for ATR585C 10

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The camera analysis data is shown in Table 5: Table 5 Camera Analysis Data

Sensor Analysis Data

Gain Value

100

177

316

562

1000

1778

3162

5623

10000 15000

Rel Gain (dB)

0

4.74

9.87

14.63

19.69

24.79

29.58

34.67

39.71

43.15

e-/ADU

0.2

0.12

0.06

0.04

0.02

0.01

Read Noise (e-)

0.69

0.63

0.61

0.57

0.66

0.78

0.77

0.82

0.92

Full Well (ke-)

13

7.5

4.1

2.4

1.3

0.7

0.4

0.2

0.13

0.09

Dynamic Range (stop)

14.52

13.82

13.11

12.32

11.45

10.38

9.52

8.43

7.27

6.67

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3 Product Package and Connections
3.1 Packing List

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Figure 8 Packing Information of ATR585C Table 6 ATR585C Packing List

Standard Package

A

Carton L:50cm W:30cm H:30cm (20pcs, 12~17Kg/ carton, 0.045m3), not shown in the photo

B

3-A safety equipment case: L:28cm W:23cm H:15cm (1pcs, 3.9Kg/ box); carton size: L:28.2cm W:16.7cm H:25.5cm (TBD), not shown in the photo

C

ATR series camera (M42x0.75 Mount+2″ adapter)

D

Power adapter: input: AC 100~240V 50Hz/60Hz, output: DC 12V 3.3A

E

Power cable

F

High-Speed USB3.0 A male to B male gold-plated connectors cable /1.5m

G

M48-M42 extender 0mm

H

M42M-M42F extender 21mm (TBD)

I

M48F – M42M extender 16.5mm (TBD)

J

M42M adapter 12.5mm

K

Cover

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3.2 Camera Dimension and Its Mount

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Item Diameter Height
Mount

Figure 9 Dimension and Mount of ATR585C Table 6 Dimension and Mount of ATR585C
Specification 80mm 107.1mm M42Fx0.75mm

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3.3 Camera Outline and Interface

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Figure 10 Camera Outline and Interface.

Table 7 Camera Outline and Interface List

Item

Specification

1

Protective window, AR window for mono camera, IR-cut filter for color camera

2

M42F 0.75 thread

3

Thermal outlet or radiator

4

LED indicators: 1) Power LED. 2) System LED. 3)TEC LED. 4)Fan LED

5

DC 12V 3A power port, 5.5 2.1mm

6

Air inlet

7

USB 3.0/ USB 2.0 port

8

USB 2.0 HUB

3.4 Camera Mechanical Connection with Adapter
ATR585C can be connected to a telescope with proper adapter, or the camera lens. The most common adapters are already included in the package, but we also provide some specific adaptors based on the requirement.
The female flange to the sensor is 17.5mm. ATR585C comes with M42x0.75 mount and can connect to telescope with the M42x0.75 thread in a direct way. ATR585C can also connect to the telescope who use 1.25″ or 2″ eyepieces by M42M-1.25″

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or M42M-2″ adapter. Figure shows the connection of the camera and the adapter. After the adapter is screwed to the camera, the camera can insert into the telescope’s eyepiece tube. Table 8 list the details of the camera and adapter parameters.

Item Back Focal Distance M42M-1.25″ Adapter M42M-2″ Adapter

Figure 2 The Connection of the ATR Camera and Adapter Table 8 Camera and Its Adapter Connections
Specification 17.50mm M48M-1.25″ adapter for 1.25″ telescope M42M-2″ adapter for 2″ telescope

3.5 Camera Mechanical Connection with Lens
Figure shows the connections of the ATR camera and the lens.Table 9 list the connection’s parameters.

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Figure 3 Nikon F/Canon EF Lens with ATR Camera Table 9 Camera and Lens Connection

Item

Specification

1

Nikon F-M42 adapter (TBD)

2

EOS EF-M42 adapter

3

Nikon F-mount lens

4

Canon EF-mount lens

5

ATR camera with M42Fx0.75 mount

3.6 Camera Electric Connection with Accessories
On the back side of ATR585C, there are 3 connection ports: DC 12V/3A power port, USB3.0/ USB2.0 port and USB-HUB.
Due to the significantly larger power cunsumption of IMX585, ATR585C (including the cooling system) is now booted up only by 12V/3A power supply. USB3.0 no longer workds as a power source but only as a data communication method. The USB-HUB provides connection with other devices, which allows user to avoid the mess of cable management. Once another device is connected through the USB-HUB, it will be connected to PC device through the USB3.0/USB2.0 port.

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Item USB3.0/USb2.0 Port USB HUB for Accessories
Power Port

Figure 4 Camera Electric Connection Table 10 Camera Electric Connection Details
Specification To computer with USB3.0/USB2.0 cable To filter wheel with USB2.0 cable To guiding camera with USB 2.0 cable DC12V/3A

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4 ATR585C and Its Software
4.1 Application Installation
For software, customers are welcomed to go to our software website: https ://touptek-astro.com/downloads/, to download the latest ToupSky. The ATR can also be used with ASCOM, DirectShow SDK. If the third-party software is compatible with these SDK, customers can also download the software driver from our website and install the drivers into the third-party software. ToupSky is ToupTek astronomy camera’s Windows application. ToupSky is a professional software integrated with camera control, image capture & process, image browse, and analysis functions. ToupSky is born with the following features:
Windows: x86: XP SP3 or above; CPU supports SSE2 instruction set or above x64: Win7 or above
Features Full control of the camera Trigger mode and video mode support (raw format or RGB format) Automatic capture and quick record function Multi- language support Hardware ROI and digital binning function Extensive image processing functions, like image stitching, live stacking, flat field correction, dark field correction, etc.
Supported Camera: All ToupTek astronomy cameras
4.1.1 User-friendly UI Design
Well-arranged menus and toolbars ensure quick operating; The unique design of 3 sidebars — Camera, Folders, Undo/Redo are orderly classified Convenient operating method (Double click or right-click context menu) as much as possible; Detailed help manual;
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Figure 5 ToupSky and Its Video Window

Figure 6 ToupSky and Its Browse Window

4.1.2 Professional Camera Control Panel

Capture & Resolution

Set the live and snap resolution and snap the image or record video;

Exposure & Gain

Auto exposure (exposure target preset) and manual exposure (exposure time can be inputted manually); Up to 5 times gain;

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Color Balance Color Adjustment Frame Rate Flip Sampling Bit Depth
ROI
Dark Field Correction Cooling Parameters

Advanced single-click intelligent white balance setting, temperature and tint can be manually adjusted;
Hue, saturation, brightness, contrast, gamma initialization adjustment;
Adjustment of frame rate available for different computer configurations;
Check the “horizontal” or “vertical” option to correct the sample direction;
Bin mode can obtain low noise video stream; Skip mode obtains sharper and smoother video stream. Support video stream histogram extension, Negative and positive switching, Gray calibration, Clarity factor for focusing etc.
Switch between 8 bits and 12 bits. 8 bits is the basic Windows image format. 12 bits will have higher image quality but moderate FPS.
ROI, Region of interest. This function can set the ROI on the video window. When the ROI group was expanded, a dotted rectangle with “Handles” will appear around the video window that will let you alter the ROI. Use mouse button to adjust the ROI size. If ROI is ok, click Apply will set the video to ROI size, Defaults will return to the original size.
To Enable the Dark Field Correction, one should capture the dark field image first. After the images are captured, the Enable button will be clickable. Checking the Enable button will enable the Dark Field correction. Unchecking it will disable the Dark Field Correction.
Set the TE-Cooling target temperature and set the fan On/Off;
Load, save, overwrite, import, export self-defined parameters of camera control panel (including calibration information, exposure and color setting information);

4.1.3 Practical Functions with Good Results

Video functions

Various professional functions: Video broadcast; Time lapse capture; Video record; Video stream grid; Image stitch; Video scale bar, date etc.

Image Processing and Control and adjust image by denoise, sharpen, color toning deinterlace, all kinds of filtering algorithm and mathematical

Enhancement

morphology algorithm, range, binary, pseudo color, surface plot and line profile ital..

Image Stacking

Image stacking adopts advanced image matching technology. With the recorded video, regardless of shifting, rotation, scaling, the high-fidelity image can be stacked to decrease the image noise.

Figure 7 Image Stacking

4.1.4 Powerful Compatibility

Video Interface

Support Twain, DirectShow, SDK PackageNative C++C#/VB.NET

Operating System

Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (32 & 64 bit), Mac OSX, Linux

Language Support

Unlimited language support, currently available in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Russian, German, French, Polish and Turkish

4.1.5 Hardware Requirement

CPU: Intel Core 2 2.8GHz or higher

PC Requirements

Memory:2GB or more

USB port: USB3.0/USB2.0 port

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Display:17″ or larger CD-ROM

4.2 ATR585C and Dshow

ToupTekDshowAstroSetup (Click the left blue link to download)

DshowAstro is an interface driver providing Dshow standard support for ToupTek USB astronomy camera

Supported OS: Windows:
x86: XP SP3 or above; CPU supports SSE2 instruction set or above x64: Win7 or above Supported Camera:
All ToupTek astronomy cameras

4.3 ATR585C and the 3rd Party Software

4.3.1 Support Software

No.

Software

Version

WDM

ASCOM

1

PHD Guiding

2.3.0(2014)

2

Nebulosity

3.2.2(2014)

×

3

MaxIm DL

5.23(2013)

×

4

SharpCap

2.1(2014)

×

5

MetaGuide

5.2.0(2014)

6

FireCapture

2.4.05(2014)

7

Astroart

5.0(2014)

×

Native

4.3.2 N.I.N.A
Powerful open source astronomy equipment management system for deep sky photo shooting, free.
4.3.3 INDI
A popular third-party driver software for astronomy devices, often used on Linux and MacOS.
4.3.4 ASCOM Platform
All AstroCam telescope camera drivers request to install ASCOM platform, free.
http://www.ascom-standards.org/index.htm
You can download the ASCOM package from : http://ascom- standards.org/Downloads/Index.htm
4.3.5 PHD Guiding
A popular free guide software: http://openphdguiding.org/
ToupTek’s telescope camera support Native/ASCOM/WDM driver to run the video.
4.3.6 Nebulosity
A popular cooled camera control/image process software directly supported via ASCOM.
4.3.7 MetaGuide
Autoguiding software with novel method to avoid the atmospheric agitation. The latest version support GCMOS01200KPB and the guide port: http://www.astrogeeks.com/Bliss/MetaGuide/

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4.3.8 MAXIMDL
Famous full functional CCD Control/Image Process software. Popular used in US.
4.3.9 AstroArt
Famous full functional CCD Control/Image Process software. Popular used in Europe.
4.3.10 FireCapture
Great free planetary capture software. Support part of AstroCam series telescope camera.
4.3.11 SharpCAP
A nice free planetary capture software support WDM cameras includes AstroCam series telescope camera.
4.3.12 Registax
A popular free planetary stacking and processing software.
4.3.13 AstroStack
A planetary stacking and process software.
4.3.14 DeepSky Stacker
A free deep sky image stack and process software.
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ATR585C(ATR3CMOS08300KPA) User Manual
5 Service
For software upgrades, please refer to “Download” on our official website: https://touptek-astro.com// For customers who purchase the cameras from local dealer, please contact your dealer for more inquiry. For technical support, please contact e-mail address: astro@touptek.com.
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