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The Imaging Source 1024 x 768 Monochrome FireWire Astro CCD Telescope Camera

Mfr. Part: DMK31AF03AS     SKU: ATIDMK31AF03

The Imaging Source 1024 x 768 Monochrome FireWire Astro CCD Telescope Camera
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The Imaging Source FireWire Monochrome Telescope Camera - Device Driver (IC WDM DCAM TIS) - Camera Control Software IC Capture.AS

Description

The astro CCD cameras DMK 31AF03 unifies three important characteristics for astrophotography: high resolution, fast refresh rate and a low price. Using the shipped software - IC Capture - you can save the captured images to lossless and uncompressed AVI files. The astro CCD camera DMK 31AF03.AS outputs a fast stream of uncompressed monochrome images. In order to transfer these to the host PC, a very fast bus is required. Hence, the camera is fitted with a FireWire connector.

The astro CCD cameras DMK 31AF03.AS is based on the CCD chip ICX204AL, manufactured by Sony. This monochrome CCD has a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels at 1/3" format. Even at long exposure times, its noise is minimal. Due to the high quality of the ICX204AL, the CCD chip is often used in industrial image processing applications. The image data produced by the CCD camera DMK 31AF03.AS is not compressed. Furthermore, the camera does not have any optical, nor electronic filters. Thus, the camera produces very true-to-life captures of the night sky.

Features

Camera Features:
Monochrome FireWire camera without IR cut filter
1/3" CCD, progressive scan
Resolution 1024 x 768
Max. 30 fps
Max exposure time 60 min
C/CS Mount
High resolution, fast refresh rate
Monochrome Sony CCD
No compression, no filter
Fast data transfer via FireWire
Sony ICX204AL Sensor Features:
Progressive scan allows individual readout of the image signals from all pixels.
High horizontal and vertical resolution (both approx. 768TV-lines) still image without a mechanical shutter.
Supports high frame rate readout mode (effective 256 lines output, 15MHz drive: 45 frame/s, 20MHz drive: 60 frame/s)
Square pixel
Horizontal drive frequency: Typ.: 15MHz, Max.: 20MHz
No voltage adjustments (reset gate and substrate bias are not adjusted.)
High resolution, high sensitivity, low dark current
Low smear, excellent anti-blooming characteristics
Continuous variable-speed shutter
Recommended range of exit pupil distance: -20 to -100mm

Specifications

Camera TypeMonochrome FireWire camera without IR cut filter
PurposeAstronomy FireWire CCD Imager for Telescope Astrophotography
ConnectionFireWire
SensorCCD
TypeProgressive scan
Format1/3"
Resolution1024 x 768 pixel
Dynamic Range8 bit
Exposure Time1/10000 s to 60 minutes
Gain0 dB to 36 dB
Fps @ Max Resolution30 fps
Video Formats @ Frame Rate1024 x 768, Y800 @ 30, 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps
Lens MountC/CS-mount
Sensor Image SizeDiagonal 6mm (Type 1/3)
Sensor Total Number Of Pixels1077 (H) x 788 (V) approx. 850K pixels
Sensor Number Of Effective Pixels1034 (H) x 779 (V) approx. 800K pixels
Sensor Number Of Active Pixels1024 (H) x 768 (V) approx. 790K pixels (diagonal 5.952mm)
Sensor Chip Size5.80mm (H) x 4.92mm (V)
Sensor Unit Cell Size4.65µm (H) x 4.65µm (V)
Sensor Optical BlackHorizontal (H) direction: Front 3 pixels, rear 40 pixels
Vertical (V) direction: Front 7 pixels, rear 2 pixels
Sensor Number Of Dummy BitsHorizontal 29
Vertical 1
Sensor Substrate MaterialSilicon
Supply Voltage8 V to 30 V via the FireWire cable
Current Consumptionapprox 200 mA @ 12 VDC
Max. Temperature (Operation)-5 °C to 45 °C
Max. Temperature (Storage)-20 °C to 60 °C
Max. Humidity (Operation)20 % to 80 %
Max. Humidity (Storage)20 % to 95 %
Dimensions (H x W x L)50.6 mm x 50.6 mm x 50 mm
Mass265 g