ALTA F SERIES PART NUMBERING SYSTEM. 151 N. Sunrise Ave. Ste 902 Roseville CA USA tel fax

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1 PART NUMBERING SYSTEM 151 N. Sunrise Ave. Ste 902 Roseville CA USA tel fax

2 PART NUMBERING SYSTEM FOR CAMERAS The Alta part numbering system is rather complex, due to the fact it supports a wide variety of CCDs in several different housings, each with default configurations and a variety of alterable options. This brief guide is intended to help clarify some of the choices that are available to Apogee customers, so that they may understand their implications and be confident that they have chosen the right camera to suit their needs from the start. Apogee sales staff is always happy to answer any questions that may arise during this process and assist in any way they can to ensure customer satisfaction. D02F-MG43D-U04710-MB1F HOUSING D02 16-bit DIGITAZATION F = Up to 8 MHz HEAT TRANSFER F = Fan CCD GRADE (as defined by manufacturer) 1 = Grade 1 SHUTTER MG43 = 43mm Shutter CCD TYPE MB = Midband INNER CHAMBER WINDOW D = Double INTERFACE U = USB 2.0 CCD = e2v CCD47-10 For OEM sales contact: Graham Taft Office: (916) x 213 Mobile: (916) gtaft@ccd.com For General & Scientific sales contact: Timothy Puckett (916) tpuckett@ccd.com For International sales contact: John Glueck (916) jglueck@ccd.com 151 N. Sunrise Ave. Ste 902 Roseville CA USA tel fax

3 ALTA ASCENT F SERIES Camera Performance HOUSING OPTIONS D01: This housing is designed to accomodate smaller CCDs (18mm diagonal or less). It has a C-thread (1 ) and the CCD is at C-mount back focal distance (17.5mm or 0.69 behind the front plate, including compensation for optical offset of the chamber windows). If you plan to use a C-mount lens or mount the camera on a microscope this housing is a good choice. In order to mount a Nikon F-mount lens, Canon EOS or Canon FD lens, an additional external flange is required. The standard shutter for this housing is 25mm. This housing is designed to accomodate medium sized CCDs (about 18mm - 40mm diagonal). It has a 2 24-TPI thread. A 2 slip-fit, also called prime focus or barrel mount, adapter threads directly into this housing. Nikon and Canon adapters will also thread directly into this housing. This housing is not designed to work with C-mounts, but the D03 housing (see below) is made to accomodate the same range of CCD sizes and is compatible with C-mounts. The standard shutter for this housing is 43mm. Also available in a wide angle version (D13), contact sales staff for more information. D02: D03: This housing is designed to accomodate the same medium sized range of CCDs as the D02 (about 18mm - 40mm diagonal). It uses the same heatsink as the D02, but the housing removes the internal electromechanical shutter in order to achieve the correct back focal distance to use with a C-mount. D05: D06: This housing is the low profile version of the D01. The back focal distance is reduced from 0.69 (C-mount) to approximately 0.45 (11.4mm). In order to achieve the smaller back focal distance this housing does not accomodate an internal electromechanical shutter. This housing is the low profile version of the D02. The back focal distance is reduced from about 1 to approximately 0.55 (14mm). In order to achieve the smaller back focal distance this housing does not accomodate an internal electromechanical shutter. This housing is designed to accomodate larger sensors (40mm - 52mm diagonal). This housing has a TPI thread. The back focal distance is similiar to the D02 (about 1 or 25.4mm). An adapter flange is required for Nikon or Canon lens adapters. The standard shutter for this housing is 63mm. D07: D09: This housing is designed to accomodate a large range of CCDs based on customer demand and offers high cooling. This housing has a TPI thread. The back focal distance is about 1.3 (about 34.5mm). An adapter flange is required for Nikon and Canon lens adapters. The standard shutter for this housing is 63mm. This housing is designed to accomodate very large sensors, like the Kodak KAF-4300 (49mm x 49mm) and the KAF (49mm x 37mm). The optical back focal distance is about 1.2 (31mm). The standard shutter for this housing is 90mm. D10: D11: This housing is the low profile version of the D07. The back focal distance is reduced from about 1 to approximately 0.6 (15.24mm). In order to achieve the smaller back focal distance this housing does not accomodate an internal electromechanical shutter. D12: This housing is the low profile version of the D10. The back focal distance is reduced from about 1.3 to approximately 0.7 with a 3.25 (82.55mm) square opening. In order to achieve the smaller back focal distance this housing does not accomodate an internal electromechanical shutter.

4 HEAT DISSIPATION The two options for heat dissipation are fans, represented by the letter F, or liquid circulation, represented by the letter L. The standard method is fan cooled. The fan speed is programmable using the software in either high, medium, low or off modes. Liquid circulation if not intended to provide extra cooling, so much as it is designed to provide a means to dissipate heat away from the camera, such as outside of a closed box or away from a telescope. The temperature of the water must be above the environmental dew point. SHUTTERS For each designated housing there is a default shutter configuration, either it has a shutter or does not come equipped with one, as is the case with the low profile housings. The housings that do come with an electromechanical shutter installed give the customer the option to remove it, if it is not needed or wanted. The shutter can be installed later, so long as the housing is made to accomodate one. Shutters are the only electromechanical element of the camera and therefore one of the few things that can wear out over time and may need replacing. They have an open time and a close time and a recommended minimum dwell time (when fully open). The closer they are operated to the minimum recommended shutter time, the more non-linear the results and the more pronounced the shadowed of the shutter (veining) in the images. Cameras with full frame sensors must either have an electromechanical shutter or be used in complete darkness with another method of gating the exposure. Cameras with interline transfer sensors do not require an electromechnical shutter, but may benefit from one due to leakage in the storage diode masks during readout because the masks are not 100% opaque. If the exposure time is very short compared to the readout time, the leakage in the masks may be an issue. Shutter abbreviations: NOSH = no shutter MG43 = 43mm Shutter VS25 = 25mm Shutter WINDOWS INTERFACE MG63 = 63mm Shutter CS90 = 90mm Shutter The standard window configuration on for all Alta systems is D, a double window on the inner chamber. The windows are fused silica with broadband anti-reflection coating on both sides. Also offered is a single wedge window for monochromatic imaging. Contact one of our sales staff for more information about custom window options. Window abbreviations: S = Single D = Double W = Wedge C = Custom At this time, Apogee only offers USB2, represented by the letter U. If there are concerns about the maximum cable length of 5 meters, extra hubs and cables can be purchased. We also offer Icron Ranger extenders which support USB cameras at distances from 100 meters (Cat5 cable) to 10km (fiberoptic cables).

5 CCDS Apogee assigns each CCD a 5-digit code. For the majority of the CCD configurations this number is based on the manufacturer s part number. In some cases, like the Kodak KAF-1001E and the KAF-0261E, Apogee uses an alpha code to differentiate between the two available amplifiers on the CCD, low noise or high dynamic range. Below is a complete list of the CCDs Apogee offers in the Alta line of cameras at this time. If you are interested in a CCD not listed below, please contact one of Apogee s sales staff about the possibility of integrating it into one of our systems. CCD Code Manufacturer CCD Model Kodak KAF ME Hamamatsu S Hamamatsu S Hamamatsu S Hamamatsu S Hamamatsu S Hamamatsu S Kodak KAF ME Kodak KAI e2v CCD Fairchild CCD Kodak KAF ME Kodak KAI e2v CCD Kodak KAF Kodak KAF e2v CCD Kodak KAF E e2v CCD Kodak KAF Kodak KAF Kodak KAI Kodak KAF E Kodak KAF e2v CCD Kodak KAF A1001 Kodak KAF E, Low noise output amplifier A0261 Kodak KAF E, Low noise output amplifier B1001 Kodak KAF E, High dynamic range output amplifier B0261 Kodak KAF E, High dynamic range output amplifier

6 CCD TYPE The abbreviations below are used to help differentiate between the various types of CCDs each model is available in. For example, Apogee carries the e2v CCD47-10 back-illuminated, which comes in midband, broadband, ultraviolet and deep depletion models. Other CCDs, such as the e2v CCD30-11, are sold with either back-illuminated variants, like the 47-10, or front-illuminated (open electrode). In some cases, the abbreviations are used to differentiate between monochrome and color versions of CCDs. The quantum efficiency of each CCD varies between types. CCD GRADE CCD type abbreviations: MN = Monochrome non-microlensed CM = Color microlensed MB = Midband BB = Broadband UV = Ultraviolet OE = Open electrode DD = Deep depletion CCD grades are defined by the manufacturers of the CCDs in the specification sheets for the sensor models. The grades set limits on the number of cosmetic defects, cluster defects and point defects for each sensor. What each manufacturer defines as a defect varies between manufacturers and varies from CCD to CCD. In the past, many CCDs were available in multiple grades, such as grade 0 (no defects), grade 1 and grade 2. Now, most CCDs are available in a single grade, which may have a legacy number or standard grade. If the CCD does not have a manufacturer supplied name for the grade of the sensor, Apogee calls it standard, or S. In the event of an upgrade however, a C would appear in this section of the part number, indicating that the CCD was customer supplied, because the current CCD would be moved from the old housing to a new one. Customers are welcome to supply their own CCDs if they have one they would like to use. Common CCD grade abbreviations: S = Standard 0 = Grade 0 (e2v only) C = Customer supplied X = Engineering grade 1 = Grade 1 2 = Grade 2 ANALOG ELECTRONICS With the recent release of the Alta F Series, F is the default for electronics. The new Alta F Series electronics offer faster readout speeds at 16-bit digitazation to 8MHz. COMMON NON-STANDARD CONFIGURATIONS F4000 D03F-NOSHD-U04022-MMSF D02 base with D01 C-mount lid; no shutter. F2000 D06F-NOSHD-U02020-MMSF D02 base with low profile 2 aperature lid; no shutter. F4000 D06F-NOSHD-U04022-MMSF D02 base with low profile 2 aperature lid; no shutter. F1 D05F-NOSHD-U00402-MM1F D01 base with low profile lid; no shutter. 151 N. Sunrise Ave. Ste 902 Roseville CA USA tel fax

7 STANDARD CONFIGURATIONS Alta Model Part Number Alta Model Part Number F39000 D10F-CS90S-U39000-MM1F F39000C D10F-CS90S-U39000-CM1F F16M D07F-MG63D-U16803-MMSF F16-1 D07F-MG63D-U16801-MN1F F16-2 D07F-MG63D-U16801-MN2F F9000 D07F-MG63D-U09000-MMSF F9000X D07F-MG63D-U09000-MMSX F8300 D02F-MG43D-U08300-MMSF F9 D02F-MG43D-U06303-MN2F F43 D10F-CS90S-U04301-MNSF F D10F-CS90S-U04320-MN1F F D10F-CS90S-U04320-MN2F F3041F D02F-MG43D-U03041-MNSF F32 D01F-VS25D-U03200-MM2F F2 D01F-VS25D-U01603-MM2F F6-1 Low Noise D02F-MG43D-UA1001-MN1F F6-1 High DR D02F-MG43D-UB1001-MN1F F6-2 Low Noise D02F-MG43D-UA1001-MN2F F6-2 High DR D02F-MG43D-UB1001-MN2F F1 D01F-VS25D-U00402-MM1F F260 Low Noise D01F-VS25D-UA0261-MN1F F260 High DR D01F-VS25D-UB0261-MN1F F30-OE D02F-MG43D-U03011-OE1F F230 D07F-MG63D-U23042-MB1F F3041-MB D07-MG63D-U03041-MB1F F3041-UV D07F-MG63D-U03041-UV1F F42 D02F-MG43D-U04240-MB1F F42-UV D02F-MG43D-U04240-UV1F F47-MB D02F-MG43D-U04710-MB1F F47-BB D02F-MG43D-U04710-BB1F F47-UV D02F-MG43D-U04710-UV1F F77 D02F-MG43D-U07700-MB1F F30-MB D02F-MG43D-U03011-MB1F F30-UV D02F-MG43D-U03011-UV1F F1109 D02F-MG43D-U01109-UV1F F1108 D02F-MG43D-U01108-UV1F F1107 D02F-MG43D-U01107-UV1F F1009 D02F-MG43D-U01009-UV1F F1008 D02F-MG43D-U01008-UV1F F1007 D02F-MG43D-U01007-UV1F F D07F-MG63D-U16000-MM1F F D07F-MG63D-U16000-MM2F F16000C-1 D07F-MG63D-U16000-CM1F F16000C-2 D07F-MG63D-U16000-CM2F F4000 D02F-MG43D-U04022-MMSF F4000C D02F-MG43D-U04022-CMSF F2000 D01F-VS25D-U02020-MMSF F2000C D01F-VS25D-U02020-CMSF STANDARD CONFIGURATIONS - HIGH COOLING Alta Model Part Number Alta Model Part Number F16M-HC D09F-MG63D-U16803-MMSF F16-1-HC D09F-MG63D-U16801-MM1F F16-2-HC D09F-MG63D-U16801-MM2F F9000-HC D09F-MG63D-U09000-MMSF F8300-HC D09F-MG63D-U08300-MMSF F9-HC D09F-MG63D-U06303-MN2F F6-1-HC Low Noise D09F-MG63D-UA1001-MM1F F6-1-HC High DR D09F-MG63D-UB1001-MM1F F6-2-HC Low Noise D09F-MG63D-UA1001-MM2F F6-2-HC High DR D09F-MG63D-UB1001-MM2F F30-OE-HC D09F-MG63D-U03011-OE1F F HC D09F-MG63D-U16000-MM1F F HC D09F-MG63D-U16000-MM2F F3041-HC D09F-MG63D-U03041-MB1F F3041-UV-HC D09F-MG63D-U03041-UV1F F230-HC D09F-MG63D-U23042-MB1F F42-HC D09F-MG63D-U04240-MB1F F42-UV-HC D09F-MG63D-U04240-UV1F F47-MB-HC D09F-MG63D-U04710-MB1F F47-BB-HC D09F-MG63D-U04710-BB1F F47-UV-HC D09F-MG63D-U04710-UV1F F77-HC D09F-MG63D-U07700-MB1F F30-MB-HC D09F-MG63D-U03011-MB1F F30-UV-HC D09F-MG63D-U03011-UV1F F1109-HC D09F-MG63D-U01109-UV1F F1108-HC D09F-MG63D-U01108-UV1F F1107-HC D09F-MG63D-U01107-UV1F F1009-HC D09F-MG63D-U01009-UV1F F1008-HC D09F-MG63D-U01008-UV1F F1007-HC D09F-MG63D-U01007-UV1F

8 FULL PART NUMBER BREAKDOWN D02F-MG43D-U04710-MB1F D01 D03 D06 D09 D11 HOUSINGS: D13 D02 D05 D07 D10 D12 HEAT TRANSFER F = Fan L = Liquid Circulation 16-bit DIGITAZATION F = Up to 8 MHz CCD GRADE (as defined by manufacturer) S = Standard 0 = Grade 0 (e2v only) 1 = Grade 1 2 = Grade 2 X = Engineering Grade SHUTTER VS25 = 25mm Shutter MG43 = 43mm Shutter MG63 = 63mm Shutter CS90 = 90mm Shutter NOSH = No Shutter INNER CHAMBER WINDOW S = Single D = Double W = Wedge C = Custom INTERFACE U = USB 2.0 CCD = Kodak KAF-0402ME (F1) = Hamamatsu S (F1007) = Hamamatsu S (F1008) = Hamamatsu S (F1009) = Hamamatsu S (F1107) = Hamamatsu S (F1108) = Hamamatsu S (F1109) = Kodak KAF-1603 (F2) = Kodak KAI-2020 (F2000) = e2v CC30-11 (F30) = Fairchild 3041 (F3041) = Kodak KAF-3200ME (F3200) = Kodak KAI-4022 (F4000) = e2v CCD42-40 (F42) = Kodak KAF-4301 (F43) CCD TYPE MM = Monochrome, Microlensed CM = Color, Microlensed MN = Monochrome, Non- Microlensed MB = Midband BB = Broadband UV = UV Enhanced OE = Open Electrode (e2v only) DD = Deep Depletion = Kodak KAF-4320 (F4320) = e2v CCD47-10 (F47) = Kodak KAF-6303E (F9) = e2v CCD77-00 (F77) = Kodak KAF-8300 (F8300) = Kodak KAF-9000 (F9000) = Kodak KAI (F16000) = Kodak KAF-16801E (F16) = Kodak KAF (F16M) = e2v CCD (F230) = Kodak KAF (F39000) A1001 = Kodak KAF-1001E, Low Noise (F6) A0261 = Kodak KAF-0261E, Low Noise (F260) B1001 = Kodak KAF-1001E, High DR (F6HDR) B0261 = Kodak KAF-0261E, High DR (F260HDR) 151 N. Sunrise Ave. Ste 902 Roseville CA USA tel fax