Finger Lakes Instrumentation

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1 Finger Lakes Instrumentation J. C. Smith, FLI IMG 6303 Cooled, Low-Noise CCD Cameras for Astronomy, Spectroscopy & Biological Applications Manufacturing p remium CCD cameras and accessories since 1995

2 Finger Lakes Instrumentation Introduction FLI produces cooled low-noise CCD cameras for astronomy, spectroscopy & biological applications. We have been manufacturing premium CCD cameras and accessories since Our goal is to produce the finest CCD cameras and accessories available at reasonable prices. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority. FLI Cameras Both the MaxCam and IMG cameras are designed to use several types of CCDs that include: Full frame front-illuminated, full frame back-illuminated, and interline sensors. (Depending upon the sensor size and type, various sensor defect classifications are available.) Regardless of which sensor is used, every FLI camera delivers uncompromised performance and image quality. Available Sensors: KODAK E2V Fairchild Imaging SITe The MaxCam imagers are small form-factor, cost effective imaging solutions that employ research grade sensors from Kodak and E2V. The IMG series utilize large array sensors (up to 16 megapixel) and state of the art electronics for low noise, high cooled operation. Back-Illuminated research grade sensors from SITE, E2V and Fairchild Imaging are available. Front-illuminated and interline sensors from Kodak are available. Advanced design, vigorous testing, unmatched cooling performance, high quality machined construction and superior electronics guarantee long life and excellent performance Monochrome and Colour Sensors Monochrome sensors are generally employed due to their wide spectral range (200nm-1100nm) and high quantum efficiencies (up to 93%). High quality colour images can be obtained in conjunction with the FLI s filter wheels and digital focusers. FLI also employs single shot colour sensors. M101: John C. Smith - IMG6303E & CFW-7 Sensor Cooling All FLI cameras incorporate fan-assisted 2 and 3 stage TEC cooling that reduces the temperature of the sensor up to 40 o C (MaxCam) and 60 o C (IMG) below ambient. While water-cooling is available on all cameras as standard, it is generally not required to reach the desired operating temperatures. Due to our camera s solid design and use of advanced thermal transfer compounds and implementation techniques, they do not suffer from

3 thermal runaway nor require special cooling techniques or precautionary measures. We are constantly searching for improvements in materials and thermal interfaces. Camera Windows All camera windows are multicoated to preserve the sensor s important quantum efficiency (an uncoated window will have a loss of ~ 4% per side, giving an average transmission of only 92.16%.) The average transmission of an FLI camera window is between 99% and 99.7%. Quartz, fused silica and custom ultra-high tolerance windows are available. Sensor Cover Slips Sensor cover slips introduce the double threat of internal reflections and reduced overall camera QE. The QE lost due to a cover slip is dependant upon the cover slip's material but ANY digital imaging system using a sensor with a cover slip will suffer QE losses that an identical imaging system without a cover slip will not. More significantly, a cover slip introduces aberrations into your image that software cannot remove. Sensors without cover slips are installed at our laboratory at no extra cost. IC434 & B33: Richard Crisp IMG1024S Sensor Coatings Sensor coatings to enhance the CCD s performance are available. Quantum Efficiency can rise dramatically to 93% under certain wavelengths to reveal additional detail and reduce exposure times resulting to images of exceptional quality. Options include Ultra-violet (UVAR), multi-band and broadband coatings. Software Control FLI cameras come complete with control software and support Windows and Linux. A Windows/Linux developers SDK is also available as are a series of libraries for interfacing FLI devices through MATLAB; a package with robust tools for mathematical computation, analysis, visualization, and algorithm development. Accessories FLI has earned an excellent reputation for its high quality accessories including the Precision Digital Focuser and Filter Wheels. FLI also supplies a range of scientific grade filters and adaptors. FIG 1: E2V CCD47-10 sensor Quantum Efficiency Ordering your Camera A large number of combinations of camera bodies, sensors, coatings and cover slips are available to build a camera that will best suit your requirements. Please visit for more information or contact us to discuss your application.

4 IMG Research Grade CCD Camera The IMG represents FLI s flagship imaging product and comes with a range of sensors from Kodak, E2V, SITe and Fairchild Imaging with resolutions of up to 16 Megapixels and Quantum Efficiencies (QE) of up to 93% at 600nm and a spectral range of 200nm to 1100nm. QE is the measure of how effective an imager is at producing an electronic charge from incoming light. This is particularly important for low light sources and faint objects. IMGX NGC 7923: Richard Crisp IMG6303E Special sensor coatings can be employed that will increase the sensor s QE at certain ranges to best suit customer applications. Midband, broadband and UV coatings are available from E2V. To further ensure the highest QE, all IMG camera Windows have 12 layers of Super Multicoating (6 layers per side) that produce an average transmission of 99.7%! (An uncoated window will have a loss of approximately 4% per side, giving an average transmission of only 92.16%) The IMG benefits from 2 or 3 stage TEC cooling that can decrease sensor temperature by o C below ambient. Along with superior electronics and implementation methods, our cameras are head and shoulders below the competition when it comes to noise. (Note: FLI cameras will reach and maintain low CCD temperatures without special cooling procedures or fear of thermal runaway.) All FLI cameras have water cooling provision. A network of small water channels are machined into each camera baseplate which allow water to flow directly under the Peltier cooler. While these passages do not effect normal camera operations, they are available if water-cooling is desired. Simply attach tubing to access ports, supply water flow and your CCD camera is water cooled! Each complete IMG and MaxCam imager comes with: Camera body with built in tripod mount Thermo-electrical cooling Stainless steel shutters o Field replaceable o Location outside of the sensor chamber - will never drop material onto your CCD! High quality scientific grade sensor Camera power supply USB interface & cable Multi-Platform camera control software included o Runs under Windows and Linux, System independent o JAVA GUI, MATALAB & Maxim DL/CCD support CD-ROM with images, installation instructions and software One Year Warranty on Parts and Labor

5 IMG Sensor Kodak, KAF-1001E Kodak, KAF- 1402E/ME Kodak, KAF E Kodak, KAF-4202 E2V CCD42-40 front/back illu. E2V CCD47-10 back illum. Kodak, KAF-4301E Kodak, KAF-6303E Active Pixels 1024 x x x x x x x x 2048 Peak Quantum Efficiency 73% 59% / 82% 68% 38% 93% 95% 72% 68% UV-IR Enhanced Sensor Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Monochrome ADC 16bit 16bit 16bit 16bit 16bit 16bit 16bit 16bit Spectral Range 300-1,100nm 250-1,100nm nm 400-1,100nm 350-1,100nm 200-1,100nm 350-1,100nm 400-1,100nm Pixel Size 24 x 24µm 6.8 x 6.8µm 9 x 9µm 9 x 9µm 13.5 x 13.5µm 13 x 13µm 24 x 24µm 9 x 9µm CCD Size 24.5x24.5mm 16.67x16.05mm 36.88x36.88mm 18.29x18.29mm 27.6x27.6mm 13.3x13.3mm 50.02x50.02mm 27.65x18.48mm Read Noise 20kHz (e rms) <20 electrons <15 electrons 15 electrons <15 electrons 3-6 electrons 2 electrons <9 electrons <20 electrons Dark 25 o C <30pA/cm2 <6pA/cm2 <10pA/cm2 <10pA/cm2 <30pA/cm2 <30pA/cm2 <15pA/cm2 <10pA/cm2 Full Well Capacity ke/pixel 45 ke/pixel 90 ke/pixel 85 ke/pixel 100 ke/pixel 100 ke/pixel 130 ke/pixel 85 ke/pixel Dynamic Range 83dB (typical) 69dB (typical) 73dB (typical) 70dB (typical) 20kHz: :1 20kHz: :1 79dB (typical) 70dB Architecture Full-Frame CCD Full-Frame CCD Full-Frame CCD Full-Frame CCD Full-Frame CCD Full-Frame CCD Full-Frame CCD Full-Frame CCD Cooling 2 Stage TEC 2 Stage TEC 2 Stage TEC 2 Stage TEC 2 Stage TEC 2 Stage TEC 2 Stage TEC 2 Stage TEC Water Cooling Provision Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Stainless Steel Shutter Leaf Shutter Leaf Shutter Special Shutter Leaf Shutter Leaf Shutter Leaf Shutter Special Shutter Leaf Shutter Shutter Speed seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds Interface USB USB USB USB USB USB USB USB Software Controls FLIGrab, etc. FLIGrab, etc. FLIGrab, etc. FLIGrab, etc. FLIGrab, etc. FLIGrab, etc. FLIGrab, etc. FLIGrab, etc. Maxim DL/CCD support Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Grade 1 sensor Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Grade 2 sensor Yes Yes Yes Yes - - Yes Yes Grade 3 sensor UV coating na na na na na na na Multiband coating na na na na free option free option na na Broadband coating na na na na free option free option na na

6 MAXCAM Scientific Grade Imager The MaxCam range employs the latest sensor technology from Kodak and E2V. Kodak sensors employ a microlens array and special MAR protective cover slip, this results to peak quantum efficiencies of 83%. Equally the E2V sensors offer a variety of coatings delivering highly efficient imagers over wide spectral ranges at peak quantum efficiencies of 93%. MAXCAM M42: Ron Wodaski CM10-ME All MaxCam and IMG cameras are compatible with all FLI accessories including the FLI CFW Colour Filter Wheels and the redesigned FLI Digital Focusers. The MaxCam benefits from 2 stage TEC cooling that will decrease sensor temperature by 40 o C. (Noise is reduced by half for every 6 o C of temperature drop.) Reducing noise is vital for low light imaging or detecting faint objects. FLI cameras attain specified temperature drops unlike competitors cameras that fall well below advertised specifications. All FLI cameras have water cooling available. A network of small water channels are machined into each MaxCam baseplate which allow water to flow directly under the Peltier cooler. While these passages do not effect normal camera operations, they are available if water-cooling is desired. Simply attach tubing to access ports, supply water flow and your MaxCam CCD camera is water cooled! Every MaxCam Kit comes complete with: Camera body with tripod mount USB interface USB cable (extenders available) 15 foot camera cable TEC cooling 35 to 40 degrees below ambient temperature) Stainless steel shutters o Field replaceable o Location outside of the sensor chamber - will never drop material onto your CCD! Scientific grade Kodak or E2V sensor Power supply Multi-Platform camera control software included o Runs under Windows and Linux o System independent, JAVA GUI available, MATLAB & Maxim DL/CCD support CD-ROM with images, installation instructions and software One Year Warranty on Parts and Labour

7 MAXACAM ME2 CM1 CM2 CM7 CM8 CM9 CM10 Sensor Kodak, KAF-0402ME E2V, CCD77 E2V, CCD47 Kodak, KAF- 0402E/ME Kodak, KAF- 1602E/1603ME Kodak, KAF-0261E Kodak, KAF- 3200E/ME Active Pixels 768 x x x x x x x 1472 Peak Quantum Efficiency 83% 93% 93% 73/83% 68/83% 67% 64/88% UV-IR Enhanced Sensor Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Monochrome ADC 16bit 16bit 16bit 16bit 16bit 16bit 16bit Spectral Range 400-1,100nm 350-1,100nm 200-1,100nm 400-1,000nm 400-1,000nm 400-1,000nm 250-1,100nm Pixel Size 9 x 9µm 24 x 24µm 13 x 13µm 9 x 9µm 9 x 9µm 20 x 20µm 6.8 x 6.8µm CCD Size 6.91 x 4.6mm 12.3 x 12.3mm 13.3 x 13.3mm 6.9 x 4.6mm 13.8x9.2/15.5x10mm 10.2 x 10.2mm x 0.26mm Read Noise 20kHz (e rms) 15 electrons 3 electrons 2 electrons 15 electrons 15 electrons Dark 25 o C <10pA/cm 2 <10pA/cm 2 <10pA/cm 2 <30pA/cm 2 <7pA/cm 2 Full Well Capacity 100 ke/pixel 300 ke/pixel 100 ke/pixel 100 ke/pixel 85/100 ke/pixel 500 ke/pixel (min) 45 ke/pixel (min) Dynamic Range 76 db : :1 76dB 74dB 83dB 77dB Architecture Full-Frame CCD Full-Frame CCD Full-Frame CCD Full-Frame CCD Full-Frame CCD Full-Frame CCD Full-Frame CCD Cooling (-40 o C) 2 stage TEC 2 stage TEC 2 stage TEC 2 stage TEC 2 stage TEC 2 stage TEC 2 stage TEC Water Cooling Provision Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Stainless Steel Shutter Leaf Shutter Leaf Shutter Leaf Shutter Leaf Shutter Leaf Shutter Leaf Shutter Leaf Shutter Shutter Speed seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds Interface USB USB USB USB USB USB USB Software Controls FLIGrab, etc. FLIGrab, etc. FLIGrab, etc. FLIGrab, etc. FLIGrab, etc. FLIGrab, etc. FLIGrab, etc. Maxim DL/CCD support Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Grade 1 sensor - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Grade 2 sensor Yes - - Yes Yes - Yes Grade 3 sensor UV coating option na Yes Yes na na na na Multiband coating na free option free option na na na na Broadband coating na free option free option na na na na

8 FLI Range of Accessories FLI provides a universal range of high quality accessories especially designed for modern CCD astronomy. These include the renowned FLI Digital Focusers and Filter Wheels, a range of research grade filters as well as adaptors to allow the use of FLI products with various optical instruments. The FLI PDF is a state-ofthe-art digital focuser with temperature compensated focusing. It has an 85mm aperture. The FLI DF-2 is a high quality digital focuser with a 50mm aperture specifically designed for modern CCD astronomy. The FLI Colour Filter Wheel (CFW-1) has 5 x 50mm filter positions. Also available with LRGB or UBVRI filters installed. The FLI Colour Filter Wheel (CFW-2) has 8 x 28mm filter positions. Also available with LRGB or UBVRI filters installed. The FLI Colour Filter Wheel (CFW-7) has 7 x 50mm filter positions. Also available with LRGB or UBVRI filters installed. The FLI Colour Filter Wheel (CFW-2) has 20x28mm filter positions. Also available with LRGB or UBVRI filters installed. FLI research grade filters are available in 28mm LRGB, 28mm UBVRI, 50mm LRGB and 50mm UBVRI. FLI manufactures and provides an extensive range of high quality adapters and accessories. Please refer to the FLI Offers Leaflet for the latest offers For more information on the FLI range of products and the various options not listed here please visit our website at or contact us to discus your requirements. FLI imagers can be ordered and built to customer specification or designed and built to satisfy specialist needs. Opticstar Ltd in the official and exclusive distributor of FLI products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. All camera and accessories prices include VAT at 17.5%. OPTICSTAR Opticstar Ltd, Vantage House, 26A Northenden Road, Sale, Cheshire M33 3BR, UK Telephone: +44(0) info@opticstar.com Web: Opticstar Ltd, all rights reserved 8