Atik 383L+ user manual
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1. cee ATIK Sap CAMERAS Atik 383L user manual Version 1 1 December 2010 6 Thermal StabiliZQtlOl socssooooooooooooooooeoeoooeooseosoeseoeoooeeeee see e een ene ronne ere ee 2 rer ter 2 nonan 7 Additional Technical Information sssessssensssssessiekssessnresbeesiatenessnsuenessiekssesissnebek sis erks 8 pokvare Development Kil esse I Declaration oi Con onii RT IT Disposal Eee 10 Warranty Page 2 u ATIK 888 CAMERAS 1 Introduction Thank you very much for your purchase of an Atik camera Atik cameras represent the most affordable way to capture high quality astronomical images whilst delivering superior performance and unparalleled ease of use Your Atik camera is the result of extensive research and development and it has been designed and built with the requirements of the most demanding astrophotographer in mind A wide range of accessories is also available in order to answer the needs of even the most ambitious astro imaging applications Your Atik camera incorporates state of the art design and materials and it will be your trusted astrophotography companion for a long time to come However modifcations to the camera and or accessories which are undertaken without the manufacturer s written permission will void the warranty Repairs servicing and upgrades are available through your local dealer or at http www atik cameras com Full details of the warranty are given at the end o2. epends on the outside temperature so higher environment temperatures will demand more time for the CCD to stabilize 7 Additional Technical Information Sensor Type Kodak KAF 8300 Horizontal Resolution 3362 pixels Vertical Resolution 2504 pixels Pixel Size 5 40um x 5 40um ADC 16 bit Readout Noise Typ Te Interface USB 2 0 Power 12v DC 2 5A Maximum Exposure Length Unlimited Minimum Exposure Length 2200ms Cooling Setpoint thermoelectric AT 38 C max Weight Approx 700g Distance from top of T thread to focal plane Approx 17mm Optical window thickness 2mm u ATIK 888 CAMERAS 8 Software Development Kit Due to the fact that our ever changing World is always finding new applications for Atik cameras a software development kit is available at http www atik cameras com This SDK is free of charge for now u ATIK EBB CAMERAS 9 Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity C 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 los
3. f this manual This manual will help you get the most out of your Atik camera please take the time to read it thoroughly and you will be ready to discover new worlds 2588 ATIK CAMERAS 2 Pack Contents The pack contains 1 Atik Cameras 383L 2 USB cable 3 Car lighter type power cable 4 CD ROM with Software and manuals 5 Quick start guide u ATIK 888 CAMERAS 3 Atik Cameras 383L 3 1 CCD The sensor inside your camera is a Kodak KAF 8300 The optical window used in front of the CCD is quartz with BBAR coatings on both sides ensuring that no reflection will appear in your image 3 2 Analog to Digital Converter ADC The Analog to Digital Converter ADC is a 16bit ADC This means that your Atik camera will allow you to record subtle levels of gray providing you with enhanced dynamic range when capturing an image 3 3 Shutter The 383L is fitted with a mechanical shutter but as is inevitable with shuttered cameras this imposes some constraints on the minimum advisable exposure length owing to the time it takes for the shutter to open and close A minimum exposure time of at least 200ms is recommended in order to minimize the effects of vignetting 3 4 Power Consumption Your Atik camera was electrically and electronically designed in order to have low power consumption so your autonomy is enhanced one step further Versatility is a very important feature since the centre positive DC input used by A
4. rvice 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
5. s 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 9 1 1 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 a u ATIK 888 CAMERAS 10 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 as 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 se
6. tik cameras can be plugged into almost any 12V 2 5A supply 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 atrained electrician u ATIK 888 CAMERAS 4 USB Port The Atik 383L uses a USB 2 0 high speed interface allowing for a full frame download in approximately 10 seconds A higher speed preview mode is also available providing roughly twice the speed 5 Changing desiccant The desiccant in your camera should last a long time but in the event it needs replacement you ll need to open the desiccant port using the provided plastic adapter and a screwdriver Just take the old desiccant out and put the new in closing the port After this procedure you should wait at least 24h before connecting the camera again 6 Thermal Stabilization Atik cameras are thermally stabilized in a way that your CCD will output the best result that it can deliver This information often appears with the indication AT x where x is the cooling capacity This means that the CCD s temperature will drop approximately x C below outside temperature This is a thermoelectric process and therefore in order to obtain the best results you should wait 2 to 5 minutes until thermal stabilization is achieved depending on model This fact also d
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