Atik Titan User Manual Version 1.
Table of contents 1 Introduction.................................................................................................................3 1.1 Further information..............................................................................................3 2 Pack Contents..............................................................................................................4 3 Getting to know your camera......................................................................................5 3.
1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an Atik Titan, the most versatile camera available for astro-imaging today. 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: please take the time to read it thoroughly, and you will be ready to discover new worlds. Atik cameras provide exceptional value for money, superior performance and unrivalled ease of use.
2 Pack Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
3 Getting to know your camera 3.1 Camera Parts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ST-4 compatible autoguider port 2.1mm centre-positive 12V DC input USB port Cooling outlet 1.25” nosepiece with T2 (M42 x 0.75mm pitch) thread Cooling inlets 3.2 Sensor The sensor inside your camera is a Sony ICX424 (the full technical data sheet is available at http://www.atik-cameras.com/external/ICX424AL.pdf). 3.3 Optical Window The 2mm-thick optical window is BK7 glass with BBAR coatings on both sides to minimize unwanted reflections.
3.5 Power Consumption Your Atik Titan was designed to have very low power consumption, drawing only 550mA at 12V DC with the cooler running. It is possible to run the camera without cooling using the USB power alone. The 2.1mm centrepositive DC input is compatible with a wide range of 12V DC supplies. WARNING: If you have purchased the optional mains power adaptor, please note that it is for indoor or observatory use only.
4 Technical Information Summary Sensor Type Horizontal Resolution Vertical Resolution Pixel Size ADC Readout Noise (Typ.) Interface Power Maximum Exposure Length Minimum Exposure Length Cooling Weight Distance from top of T-thread to CCD Window thickness Autoguider port pinout Sony ICX424 659 pixels 494 pixels 7.40μm x 7.40μm 16 bit 6eUSB 2.0 12v DC 0.55A Unlimited 1ms Thermoelectric, ΔT = -20°C Approx.
5 Planetary (high-speed) Imaging The Atik Titan can take up to 15 frames per second and store them in uncompressed 16-bit format on a standard hard disk drive.
6 Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity. This product carries the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directive. CE Marking is the responsibility of: Perseu, SA R. Dr. Agostinho Neto, 1D 2690-576 Sta Iria da Azoia Portugal Critical Applications. This product is not designed for any “critical applications”.
7 Warranty The equipment is guaranteed against defective design, manufacture or materials for a period of one year from the date of purchase. 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.
