Brand and Model: | MX5C Single-Shot True Color CCD Camera |
Price ($USD): | $1125.00 |
Pixel Size (microns): | 9.8 |
Resolution: | 500x290 |
Computer Interface: | Parallel |
Attributes: | Autoguider |
Electric Power: | 12vdc/115/240vac |
Weight (lbs.): | 200g |
Description: | CCD type: Sony ICX055BK SuperHAD secondary colour matrix CCD with ultra low dark current and vertical anti-blooming.
CCD pixel data: Pixel size: 9.8 x 12.6uM, Image format: 500 x 290 pixels.
CCD size: Imaging area: 4.9mm (horizontal) x 3.6mm (vertical).
Spectral response: Basic peak response at 520nM (Green), 50% at 400nM (Violet) and 670nM (Near infra-red). See colour filter response curves above.
Readout noise: Approx. 15 electrons RMS.
Full-well capacity: Approx. 120,000 e-.
Anti-blooming: Overload margin greater than 800x
Dark current: Dark frame saturation time greater than 150 hours. Less than 1 electron/ second/ pixel.
A-D converter: 12 bit, 10uS conversion time, serial output.
Computer interface: 8 bit unidirectional parallel port with bi-directional status lines (Standard Centronics interface). 25 pin 'D' style plug for LPT1, 2 or 3, via a 5 metre x 6mm diameter cable.
Image download time: Typically 20 seconds with a 66MHz 486 PC, 8 seconds when using a port accelerator module.
Power requirements: 115VAC / 240VAC @ 12VA, or 12VDC @ 700 milliamps max.
Cooling system: Regulated constant-current cooling supply built-in. Single-stage thermoelectric cooler to give a CCD temperature of approximately -30C below ambient.
Size: 50 x 100mm black anodised aluminium barrel with M42 thread at CCD window end and 15 way 'D' style input plug at rear.
Weight: 200g.
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