This camera is ideal for mid-focal length telescopes from 0.2m to over 0.4m in size.
The SBIG Aluma AC2020BSI features a high performance 2048x2048 sCMOS image sensor with 6.5μm pixels, 13.3mm on a side. It has a peak quantum efficiency (QE) of >91% for outstanding sensitivity. VIS-NIR or UV-VIS window options are available.
- Design & Drawing
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Features
- Monochrome advanced scientific CMOS sensor
- Electromechanical dark shutter
- Sub-zero thermoelectric cooling
- USB 3.0 interface and USB 2.0 compatible for longer cables
- High dynamic range - Dual gain ADC
- Auxiliary control port
- DL Imaging drivers and multi-platform SDK
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Specifications
Exposure
0.001-3600 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
Full Frame Download
0.1 sec
Weight
3.5 lbs / 1.6 kG
Filter Size
50mm Square
Read Noise (typ)
1.2 e- in 2-CMS Readout Mode, 1.6 e- Regular Mode
Temperature Regulation
Yes
Computer Interface
USB 3.0
Power
12 VDC 8A
Cooling Delta
~ 40 °C typical, water cooling option included
Adaptive Optics Option
AO-X with StarChaser SC-3
A/D Converter
Dual 12 bit with HDR capability
Dark Current e-/p/s
0.16 e-/p/sec @ -20C
Full Well Capacity
55,000 e-
Sensor Size
13.3 mm x 13.3 mm
Imaging / Pixel Array
2048 x 2048
Shutter
Rolling electronic, Mechanical dark shutter
Self-Guiding in Front of Filters
Yes with StarChaser
Pixel Size
6.5 um
Total Pixels
4 million
Filter Wheel Option
FW7-STX
OAG Option
StarChaser
Imaging Sensor
Gpixel GSENSE2020BSI
Chamber Window
VIS-NIR, UV-VIS
ALUMA AC Series
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ALUMA AC SERIES |
DESCRIPTION |
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AC4040-C2 |
Class 2 Large Format Scientific CMOS camera |
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AC4040-FW7-PACK (C2) |
Aluma AC4040 Class 2 camera with FW7-STX |
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AC4040-ULTIMATE (C2) |
Aluma AC4040 Class 2 camera with FW7-STX, AO-X, SC-3, adapter cable, filters |
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AC-4040-C1 |
Class 1 Large Format Scientific CMOS camera |
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AC4040-C1-FW7-PACK |
Aluma AC4040 Class 1 camera with FW7-STX |
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AC-4040-C1-ULTIMATE-SC |
Aluma AC4040 Class 1 camera with FW7-STX, AO-X, SC-3, adapter cable, filters |
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AC-4040-BSI |
Back-illuminated Scientific CMOS Large Format camera, VIS-NIR or UV-VIS |
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AC4040-BSI-FW7-PACK |
Aluma AC4040 BSI camera with FW7-STX |
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AC-4040-BSI-ULTIMATE-SC |
Aluma AC4040 BSI camera with FW7-STX, AO-X, SC-3, adapter cable, filters |
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AC-2020BSI |
AC2020 Back-illuminated Scientific CMOS camera, VIS-NIR or UV-VIS |