SBIG Aluma 814

Aluma series is the high performance camera with lightweight(2.2 lbs) and compact size(4.5″ x 4.5″ x 4″ with handles). The camera includes two-stage cooling, USB 2.0 and optional WiFi 802.11 b/g/n interfaces, ultra-reliable even-illumination shutter, and fast low-noise readout. It can be operated from a tablet or smartphone, or from a Windows, Macintosh, or Linux PC.

The Aluma series also supports a wide range of accessories, including the 8-position FW8S-Aluma filter wheel with micron-level filter positioning, StarChaser SC-2 off-axis guide camera, AO-8A Adaptive Optics accessory, and Remote Guide Head. It is available in two versions – standard version with USB and WiFi interface, and the lower-cost Aluma U series with only the USB interface.

Aluma 814 – Incredible Sensitivity

The ICX-814 CCD is one of the best optical sensors ever produced, with peak quantum efficiency over 75%, very broad spectral sensitivity, and extraordinary blue sensitivity. It also has very low read noise, large dynamic range, and extremely low dark current. This combination of high sensitivity and very low noise means you get cleaner, deeper images – faster.

Features
Wide variety of imaging sensors
Light weight, compact design
Centered optical axis for optimum instrument balance
Ultra reliable even-illumination (photometric) mechanical shutter
Support for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux
USB 2.0 and optional WiFi 802.11 b/g/n communications interfaces
Full frame image buffering eliminates readout artifacts and provides 100% reliable wireless download
2-Stage TE cooling with typical -50C from ambient
Twin variable speed fans with SmartCooling^TM technology
High accuracy temperature regulation
Built-in RBI Pre-flash (full frame front-illuminated sensors only)
External TTL trigger inputs and output
Included 110V / 220V power supply and optional 12VDC operation
User-rechargeable desiccant plug
Built-in 1/4-20 tripod mount
Support for high precision 8-position filter wheels
Support for external guide head, self-guiding filter wheels, and adaptive optics
Bulletproof firmware update capability – virtually impossible to “brick”

Specifications

OAG Option	StarChaser
Antiblooming	y
Sensor Size	12.48 mm x 9.98 mm
Pixel Size	3.69
Total Pixels	9 million pixels
Self-Guiding In Front of Filters	y
Imaging / Pixel Array	3388 x 2712
Imaging Sensor	ICX-814
Full Well Capacity	15,000 e-
Dark Current e-/p/s	0.025 e-/p/s typical
Filter Wheel Option	y
Shutter	Mechanical, Even-illumination
Power	12 VDC, 5A max
Remote Guide Head	y
Adaptive Optics Option	Y
Pixel Digitization Rate	8 MPix/sec
OS Compatibility	Windows 7, 8, 10 x86/x64, MacOS 10.14 "Mojave" x86 binaries, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS x64, Raspbian Buster armhf, Ubuntu MATE arm64
Computer Interface	USB 2.0, USB 2.0 / WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Exposure	0.001 sec minimum
Cooling Delta	~ 50 °C
Read Noise (typ)	4.5 e- typical
A/D Converter	16 bits
Weight	2.2 lbs
Filter Size	36mm / 1.25"
Full Frame Download	~1 sec via USB, ~ 8 sec via WiFi
Temperature Regulation	y
Peak QE	77%

SBIG ALUMA Series

ALUMA SERIES	DESCRIPTION
Aluma-694	Aluma 694 WiFi/USB camera
AL-694-SC-PACK	Aluma 694 with FW8S-Aluma filter wheel and StarChaser SC-2
AL-694-SC-PRO-PACK	Aluma 694 with FW8S-Aluma filter wheel, StarChaser SC-2, filters
Aluma-U694	Aluma 694 USB camera
AL-U694-SC-PACK	Aluma U694 with FW8S-Aluma filter wheel and StarChaser SC-2
AL-U694-SC-PRO-PACK	Aluma U694 with FW8S-Aluma filter wheel, StarChaser SC-2, filters

Aluma-814	Aluma 814 WiFi/USB camera
AL-814-SC-PACK	Aluma 814 with FW8S-Aluma filter wheel and StarChaser SC-2
AL-814-SC-PRO-PACK	Aluma 814 with FW8S-Aluma filter wheel, StarChaser SC-2, filters
Aluma-U814	Aluma 814 USB camera
AL-U814-SC-PACK	Aluma U814 with FW8S-Aluma filter wheel and StarChaser SC-2
AL-U814-SC-PRO-PACK	Aluma U814 with FW8S-Aluma filter wheel, StarChaser SC-2, filters

Aluma-47-10-M	Aluma 47-10 WiFi/USB back-illuminated Camera (Midband)
Aluma-U47-10-M	Aluma 47-10 USB back-illuminated Camera (Midband)
Aluma-47-10-B	Aluma 47-10 WiFi/USB back-illuminated Camera (Broadband)
Aluma-U47-10-B	Aluma 47-10 USB back-illuminated Camera (Broadband)
Aluma-47-10-UV	Aluma 47-10 WiFi/USB back-illuminated Camera (Enhanced UV)
Aluma-U47-10-UV	Aluma 47-10 USB back-illuminated Camera (Enhanced UV)

Aluma-77-00-M	Aluma 77-00 WiFi/USB back-illuminated Camera
Aluma-U77-00	Aluma 77-00 USB back-illuminated Camera

Features

Specifications