ZWO ASI662 Manual

ZWO ASI662 Manual

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ASI662 Manual

Revision 1.0
Aug, 2022
All materials related to this publication are subject to change without notice and its copyright
totally belongs to Suzhou ZWO CO.,LTD.
Please download the latest version from our Official website.
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  • Page 1: Asi662 Manual

    ASI662 Manual Revision 1.0 Aug, 2022 All materials related to this publication are subject to change without notice and its copyright totally belongs to Suzhou ZWO CO.,LTD. Please download the latest version from our Official website.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ASI662 Manual Table of Contents ASI662 Manual ..........................1 Instruction ..........................3 What’s in the box? ........................4 Camera technical specifications ....................5 QE graph & Read noise ......................6 No amp glow ..........................8 Getting to know your camera ....................9 6.1 External View ........................
  • Page 3: Instruction

    ZWO support site: https://support.astronomy-imaging-camera.com/ The ASI662MC is one of the latest color planetary cameras released by ZWO in 2022. Packed with Sony sensor IMX662, this camera has some very great highlights, including high sensitivity, super low readout noise and high fps.
  • Page 4: What's In The Box

    ASI662 Manual 2. What’s in the box? ASI662MC...
  • Page 5: Camera Technical Specifications

    ASI662 Manual 3. Camera technical specifications Sensor SONY IMX662AAQR-C Format 1/2.8” Diagonal 6.45mm Resolution 2.07 Mega Pixel, 1920*1080 Pixel size µ m Sensor size 5.568mm*3.132mm Max fps 107.6 Shutter Rolling shutter Exposure range 32µs-2000s Readout noise 0.8 ~ 6.9e (1.22e@19db gain)
  • Page 6: Qe Graph & Read Noise

    The following figure shows the QE curve of ASI662. According to our measurement, the QE peak of ASI662 is 91%. As you can see from the camera performance graph, the readout noise of ASI662 is very low. The built-in HCG mode can even more reduce readout noise at high gain and keep the same wide dynamic range for this camera as it does at low gain.
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  • Page 8: No Amp Glow

    ASI662 Manual 5. No amp glow ASI662 exhibits zero amp glow, no matter how long the exposure and how high the gain value is. Since it is implemented directly at the hardware level, it does not require software control.
  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Camera

    ASI662 Manual 6. Getting to know your camera 6.1 External View ① USB 3.0 & USB 2.0 Input ② ST4 Guide port ③ IR Protective window D21*1mm ④ 1/4” screw: allowing you mount the camera to tripod.
  • Page 10: Structural Dimension Diagram

    6.4 Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) The ASI662 camera records in 12bit ADC and 10bit ADC. You can image at a faster fps rate if you use 10bit ADC (high speed mode). You can also set an ROI if you want even faster fps rate.
  • Page 11: Binning

    ASI662 Manual 6.5 Binning ASI662 camera supports software bin2 mode and hardware bin2 mode. And the biggest benefit is a faster frame rate. If you don't care about speed, we suggest you use software binning. 7. How to use your camera There are many adapters available for this camera for connecting to your scope or lens.
  • Page 12: Notice For Use

    ASI662 Manual Notice for use Below are the requirements for camera storage and working temperature. Please don’t use your camera when the environment does not meet these requirements, otherwise the camera might get damaged. Working temperature -5° C ~50° C...
  • Page 13: Cleaning

    ASI662 Manual 8. Cleaning The camera is sealed and comes with an IR protect window to protect the sensor from dusts and humidity. To see the dusts, you just need to set up your telescope and point it to a bright place. A Barlow is required to see these dusts clearly.
  • Page 14: Warranty

    In the event that ZWO is the actual shipper, ZWO will be responsible for providing the relevant return or replacement service, however, if the Products are directly sold or transported to the User by an agent of ZWO, the agent will be responsible for providing the relevant return or replacement service.
  • Page 15: Servicing

    Products, and shall provide the corresponding valid certificates, such as pictures or videos, etc. For the Products that need to be replaced after being confirmed by ZWO in writing, the User shall return the Products with the complete package, together with all accessories, manuals, etc., to the address designated by ZWO.

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