CCD Array Sensor

  • 2/3" progressive scan
  • 1300 x 1030 pixels
  • Scan area: 8.7 mm x 6.9 mm
  • RGB color mosaic mask: Bayer type, with microlenses to increase light sensitivity
  • IR filter in front and sealed sensor to prevent dust problems
Cooling

  • Peltier element and fan to cool CCD
  • Sealed gas-filled sensor unit to prevent condensation problems
Casing
  • High-quality cast aluminum with ergonomic design
  • 3/8" and 1/4" mounts on the bottom in line with the optical axis for a photographic or repro tripod
  • Dimension approx. 157 x 92 x 123 mm (HxWxD)
  • Weight approx. 800 g
Digitization
  • 3 x 14 bit RGB, dynamic range: typically > 2048:1
Available capture modes and resolutions
1-shot 1300x1030 px Color interpretation through software
4-shot 1300x1030 px Color capture with microscanning
16-shot 2600x2060 px Color capture and resolution enhancement with microscanning
36-shot 3900x3090 px Color capture and optimum resolution enhancement with microscanning
Adapter options
  • C-mount 1 " X 1/32"
  • Lametar 2.8/25 mm (Jenoptik L.O.S.)
  • Apo-Rodagon-N 2.8/50 mm (Rodenstock)
  • Microscopy: TV adapter for interfacing with microscope
Data transfer
  • Via FireWire: 400 Mbit/sec, Cable length: 4.5 m
Loupe function with choice of resolution and virtually immediate online image for frame selection, parameter control, and focusing
Resolution Online image Frames/sec Binning factor
1300 x 1030 pixels color 5 1
650 x 515 pixels b/w 10 2
433 x 343 pixels color 13 3
325 x 257 pixels b/w 16 4
260 x 206 pixels color 18 5
External interfaces
  • Power and data: FireWire IEEE1394 connector
  • Flash trigger out: Standard flash trigger jack
  • Trigger out for external controls (shutters, lighting, for example, to prevent fluorescence specimens from fading)
  • Two additional jacks to access external signals
Hardware and software requirements

Pentium III 450MHz min, 256 MB RAM (512 better), 500 MB HD, Windows NT 4.0 (SP 5 or 6) or Windows 98se, 400 Mbit FireWire. Card recommendation on request

Exposure metering
  • Allows for selection of the proper exposure time from the very first image on even in the case of extended exposure for low-light applications
Software
  • Twain plug-in for Win 98/NT
  • Development kit upon request
Exposure time

  • 1/4000 second to several minutes
Approvals
  • TUV, CE, UL, FCC

Academic Imaging Associates

P.O. Box 192, 172 Carlen Street
Manchester Center, VT 05255
V 802.362.3169 F 802.362.0760
Academic Imaging Associates

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