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Atik Series 3 User Manual
Version 1.3 – August 2011
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Summary of Contents for ATIK Cameras 3 Series

  • Page 1 Atik Series 3 User Manual Version 1.3 – August 2011 Page 1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Introduction ......................... 3 1.1 Further information ....................3 2 Pack Contents ......................4 3 Getting to know your camera ..................5 3.1 Camera Parts ......................5 3.2 Sensor ........................6 3.3 Optical Window ....................6 3.4 Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) ..............6 3.5 Power Consumption .....................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Atik camera: please take the time to read it thoroughly, and you will be ready to discover new worlds. Atik cameras provide exceptional value for money, superior performance and unrivalled ease of use. Our cameras are the result of extensive research and development, each one having been designed and built with the requirements of the most demanding astro-imager in mind.
  • Page 4: Pack Contents

    2 Pack Contents This pack includes: 1. Atik Series 3 camera 2. USB cable 3. Car lighter type power cable 4. CD with software and manuals 5. Quick start guide Page 4...
  • Page 5: Getting To Know Your Camera

    3 Getting to know your camera 3.1 Camera Parts 1. ST-4 compatible autoguider port 2. 2.1mm centre-positive 12V DC input 3. 1.25” nosepiece with T2 (M42 x 0.75mm pitch) thread 4. USB port Page 5...
  • Page 6: Sensor

    3.2 Sensor The sensors used in the Atik series 3 cameras are listed below: Black and White Colour Atik 314L SONY ICX285AL SONY ICX285AQ Atik 314E SONY ICX205AL SONY ICX205AQ Atik 320E SONY ICX274AL SONY ICX274AQ Due to the very clean nature of these CCDs, dark frames are unnecessary in most cases.
  • Page 7: Usb Port

    4. 3.8 Cooling Atik cameras are thermally stabilized to allow your CCD to output the best result that it can deliver: please see the table in section 4 for details specific to your camera model. 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.
  • Page 8: Technical Information Summary

    4 Technical Information Summary Atik 314L+ Atik 314E Atik320E Sensor Type Sony ICX285 Sony ICX205 Sony ICX274 Resolution 1392x1040 pixels 1392x1040 pixels 1620x1220 pixels Pixel Size 6.45x6.45μm 4.65x4.65μm 4.4x4.4μm 16 bit 16 bit 16 bit Readout Noise (typical) Interface Power 12V DC 0.8A 12V DC 0.55A 12V DC 0.8A...
  • Page 9: Declaration Of Conformity

    5 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.
  • Page 10: Warranty

    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.

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