Alta U9000X Specifications   Printer friendly PDF Alta U9000X Specifications The Alta U9000X uses a very large format 9-megapixel full frame sensor with anti-blooming gates, ideal for applications requiring large field of view, such as astrophotography, sky surveys, and radiology. 3056 x 3056 array, 12 x12 micron pixels 5 MHz 12-bit and 1.8 MHz 16-bit digitization 32Mbyte camera memory USB 2.0 interface: no plug in cards or external controllers Programmable, intelligent cooling to 40C below ambient Binning up to 10 Horizontal x 3056 Vertical Subarray readout and fast sequencing modes Precision time delayed integration (TDI) readout Programmable fan speed for low / zero vibration Two serial port outputs for control of peripheral devices General purpose programmable I/O port External triggering and strobe controls ActiveX drivers included with every system (other software sold separately) Field upgradeable firmware Self-test capability with data simulators Fused silica windows Runs from single 12V supply with input voltage monitor Compact enclosure Programmable status indicators MaxIm DL/CCD and CCDSoft software packages are offered at special prices when purchased at the same time as a camera system. CCD Specifications CCD KAF-09000 Array Size (pixels) 3056 x 3056 Pixel size 12 x 12 microns Imaging area 36.7 x 36.7 mm (1345 mm2) Imaging diagonal 51.9 mm Linear Full Well (typ.) 110,000 e- Dynamic Range 84 dB QE @ 400 nm 37% Peak QE (550 nm) 64% Anti-blooming >300X Fill factor (microlensed) 93% Camera System Performance PC Interface USB 2.0 Max. Cable Length 5 meters between hubs; 5 hubs maximum (max. total of 30m) Digital resolution 12 bits at 5 MHz to 16 bits at 1.8 MHz System Noise (typical) 2 counts at 5 MHz; 10e- at 1.8 MHz Pixel Binning 1x1 to 10 x 3058 on-chip Exposure Time 30 milliseconds to 183 minutes (2.56 microsecond increments) Image Sequencing 1-65535 image sequences under software control Frame Sizes Full frame, subframe, focus mode Cooling (typical) Thermoelectric cooler with forced air. Maximum cooling 40° C below ambient temperature Dark Current (typical) 0.3 e-/pixel/sec (-20° C) Temperature Stability ±0.1° C Camera Head Size D7. Aluminum, hard black anodized. 7" x 7" x 2.55" (17.8 x 17.8 x 6.48 cm). Weight: 4.2 lb. (1.9 kg). Mounting 5.125" bolt circle. Optional Nikon or Canon lens mount. Back focal distance 1.142” (2.90 cm) [optical] Operating Environment Temperature: -22° to 27°C. Relative humidity: 10 to 90% noncondensing Cable Length Standard: 15 ft. (4.5m) Power 40W maximum power with shutter open and cooling maximum. Power supplied by AC/DC “brick” supply with international AC input plug. Alternate 12V input for user’s source. Shutter Melles Griot 63mm Remote Triggering LVTTL input to camera allows exposure start within 25 microseconds of rising edge of trigger CCD Sensitivity ** All special prices are 100% prepaid, direct sales only. For non-USA customers, please consult your local dealer or Apogee if there is no representative in your area.