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- Page 1 Atik Titan User Manual Version 1.3 – July 2015...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..........................3 Further information ......................3 2. Pack Contents ..........................4 3. Getting to know your camera ......................5 Camera Parts ........................5 3.2 Sensor ............................. 5 3.3 Optical Window ........................5 3.4 Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) ..................5 3.5 Power Consumption ....................... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an Atik Titan. This three-in-one camera is your perfect observing partner whether you want to do planetary imaging, deep-sky work or autoguiding. 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: Pack Contents
2. Pack Contents 1. Atik Titan 2. USB cable 3. Car lighter type power cable 4. CD with software and manuals 5. Quick start guide Page 4... -
Page 5: Getting To Know Your Camera
The 2mm-thick optical window is BK7 glass with BBAR coatings on both sides to minimize unwanted reflections. 3.4 Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) Your Atik Titan is equipped with a 16-bit ADC, allowing it to record subtle levels of grey which will provide you with enhanced dynamic range when capturing an image. Page 5... -
Page 6: Power Consumption
3.6 USB Port The Atik Titan uses a USB 2.0 high-speed interface, allowing for a full-frame download in approximately 100ms when using the supplied Artemis Capture application. Artemis Capture also provides a higher speed “preview” mode, which allows a full frame to be downloaded in approximately 50ms. -
Page 7: Planetary (High-Speed) Imaging
Autoguider port pinout 5. Planetary (high-speed) Imaging The Atik Titan can take up to 15 frames per second and store them in uncom- pressed 16- bit format on a standard hard disk drive. In order to do high-speed imaging using Capture, the following steps must be taken:- check the Pre checkbox in the Exposure dialog –... -
Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity
A major advantage of operating in high-speed imaging mode is that it allows you to capture moments of steady seeing, which can then be selected and stacked to produce far sharper images than could be achieved with longer exposure times. Registax is a freeware program which is designed to make this post-processing as easy as possible: please refer to the Registax website (http://www.astronomie.be/registax/index.html) for further details. -
Page 9: Disposal Of The Camera
6.1 Disposal of the camera When no longer required do not dispose of this electronic device with general household waste. To minimise pollution and protect the environment the camera should be recycled. Local recycling drop off points available under the Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations which will accept the camera. -
Page 10: 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.