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- Page 1 Atik Apx60 Camera Manual Version 1 – February 2022...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction..................2 Further information.................2 What’s in the box..................2 Getting to know your camera Camera parts..................3 Sensor..................3 Optical window..................3 Analog to digital converter (ADC)............3 Power consumption................3 USB port....................4 Cooling..................4 Dark frames....................5 Binning....................5 Gain and offset..................5 Gain pre-sets..................5 Offset for advanced settings..............6 Power modes..................6 Replacing the desiccant.................7 Levelling plate adjustments..............8... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an Atik Apx60 camera. This manual will help you get the most out of your Atik Camera so please take the time to read it thoroughly and you’ll soon be ready to discover new worlds. -
Page 4: Getting To Know Your Camera
2 2.1mm centre-positive 12V DC input 3 USB 2/USB 3 Port Sensor The sensor in the Apx60 camera is a Sony IMX type CMOS sensor. Optical window The optical window is quartz with BBAR coatings on both sides to negate problems with reflections in your images. -
Page 5: Usb Port
USB port The Atik Apx60 can be used with either a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 cable. Your camera comes with USB 3.0 lead, any good quality USB 2.0 lead will work to give you the flexibility to choose whichever suits your set up and your imaging requirements best. -
Page 6: Dark Frames
Binning is a technique where groups of pixels are added together, with the result being a brighter image. The CMOS sensor in the Atik Apx60 only supports binning in software. This is where the pixel values are added together after image acquisition, as opposed to hardware binning where pixels are combined on the sensor. -
Page 7: Offset For Advanced Settings
Offset for advanced settings The offset is a voltage added to all pixels. It’s used to ensure the digitised pixel values remain above zero while maximising dynamic range. It can set between 0 - 65534, with the default setting as the low pre-set values. Power modes The Apx 60 has three different selectable power modes. -
Page 8: Replacing The Desiccant
Replacing the Desiccant Your camera includes a high-performance molecular sieve desiccant tablet which is used to avoid condensation inside the CMOS chamber. Although this desiccant will last a long time it may eventually need replacing or recharging, in which case please follow the instructions below: To replace the desiccant, open the desiccant port with the supplied plastic tool and a screwdriver and take out the used tablet. -
Page 9: Levelling Plate Adjustments
Levelling plate adjustment The front plate of the Apx60 has an M54 x 0.75 mm female thread to connect to telescopes and accessories. It is adjustable to allow the user to fine tune the camera to the optical system. The front plate has been pre-set during manufacture accurately to the level of the sensor and normally does not need adjustment. -
Page 10: Technical Specification
Apx60 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF Sensor Sony IMX455 CMOS sensor Pixel array (resolution) 9568 x 6380 px Pixel size 3.76 x 3.76 μm Sensor size 43.3mm diagonal (40.9mm x 31.1mm) Full well >51,000e- 16 bit Read noise 1.2e- low noise, 3.5e- high speed... -
Page 11: Declaration Of Conformity
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations which will accept the camera. For further information contact Atik Cameras Lda at the above address, or the shop from which the camera was bought. Servicing and Repairs... -
Page 12: 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.