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   Started up in Pisa in the early ‘90s, DTA s.r.l. is the very first Italian company that designs, produces and markets its own line of professional cooled CCD cameras, customized devices, software and digital image systems.
Located in Cascina (PISA), DTA developed the first commercially available high performance CCD (HCCD) digital camera in 1994 and continues to provide innovative imaging solutions for scientists, researchers and manufacturers, thus complying with the needs of well-known Research and University Centers as well as private companies, both in Italy and abroad in a lot of scientific fields.

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Products list
■ CHROMA series
 
→ CHROMA CX3
→ CHROMA C3 Plus
→ CHROMA C4
■ DISCOVERY
■ Electra
■ HiRes series
 
→ HiRes IV
→ HiRes IV Plus
■ iCAM
CHROMA series
CHROMA series is characterized by high sensitivity, fast image downloading, reduced weight and dimensions. This includes the cameras: CHROMA CX 3, CHROMA C3 Plus and CHROMA C4 (just as PRELIMINARY).
All this kinds use Kodak KAF CCD sensors, displaying a wide range of resolutions and pixels dimensions. The sensors are front-illuminated, supported by an excellent Quantum Efficiency.
All of them (apart to those with the antiblooming option) can offer a 100% fill factor, allowing one to shoot marvellous images.
Among the main application fields: Biology, Astronomy, Plasma Physics, Semiconductor Physics.
Models
CHROMA CX3
CHROMA C3 Plus
CHROMA C4
Schemes
Sensor scheme updated 17/09/2004 Shutter scheme updated 26/01/2004
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CHROMA CX3                                                                           ↑Back (CHROMA series)
Every component is integrated in the aluminium head: CCD, electromechanical shutter, Peltier cooling system, electronics, a motorized filter wheel (optional). The camera is connected to the PC by means of a parallel port (alternatively, a fiber optic connection can be made).
Manual
version 1.5 updated 04/06/2004
Drawings
CHROMA CX3[PPT]
CHROMA CX3 with C-mount[ppt]
Schemes
Sensor scheme updated 17/09/2004 Shutter scheme 丒updated 26/01/2004
Specifications
MODEL CCD ARRAY
FORMAT
(HxV)		 PIXEL
(HxV)
um		 SIZE (HxV)
mm		 FWC
ke-		 DARK
CURRENT
e-/pix.s
@-5 亱C		 Qe @
450,550,650
nm		 FILL
FACTOR
%
CX260E KAF-0261E 512x512 20x20 10.2x10.2 500 12.5 35, 55, 58 100
CX400LE KAF-0401LE 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 20, 35, 42 70
CX400E
CX400ME		 KAF-0402E
KAF-0402ME		 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 35, 55, 68
55, 67, 82		 100
CX1600E
CX1600LE		 KAF-1602E
KAF-1602LE		 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100
50		 0.6
0.5		 40, 50, 60
20, 35, 42		 100
70
CX1600ME KAF-1603ME 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100 0.6 50, 67, 75 100
CX3200E
CX3200ME		 KAF-3200E
KAF-3200ME		 2184x1472 6.8x6.8 14.85x10.26 55 0.5 40, 52, 65
60, 75, 82		 100
CX5000C KAF-5101CE 2614x1966 6.8x6.8 17.8x13.4
40 0.5 31, 34, 31 68
CX6000E
CX6000LE		 KAF-6303E
KAF-6302LE		 3072x2048
3072x2034		 9x9 27.65x18.48 100
50		 0.5 40, 55, 64
9, 15, 13		 100
70
"C" stands for coloured sensor, "E" is the Enhanced (ITO) version.
The values concerning Quantum Efficiency, Ful -Well Capacity and Dark Current have to be considered as typical.
Readout speed Up to 2.2 Mpixel/s
Filter wheel 8 or 6 positions accordingto different models
A/D Converter 14 bit
Max total noise (Typ.) 10e-
Partial CCD Reading Programmable
Binning From 1x1 to 8x8 or arbitrary
Interface FDL-PCI
Mount 42x0.75 or C*
Spectral response 350-1000
Backfocus 26.8/17.5 mm
Cooling Single stage Peltier -40oC DT
Shutter Electromechanical
Exposure time From 0.01 to 9999 s
CCD temperature control 亇0.1 亱C
Settable gains 64
BIAS Control 9 bit
Optical window ** BK7 with 2 AR
Weight 1600 g
Dimensions 155x134x62 mm
Auxiliary port yes

* The C mount panel is a customization of the camera, so involve a little additional cost
** With double coating. On request, it can mount coating and/or double coating windows with non parallel faces and windows in Berillium with X-ray scintillator screen.
The standard system includes:

- assembled unit in light alloy with threaded 42x0.75 input;
- 32 bit FDL-PCI interface;
- 2.5 m PC parallel link cable;
- software for image grab and processing under Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP with PCI interface (included);
- 230V power supply;
- case, manual with test report and 24 months of warranty.
Options
FOL Serial fiber optic link (fiber :  30 m,  ST 62/125 mount).
Different lengths on demand
RGB RGB interference + Blank, dia. 25 mm
WEL 8-position integrated filter wheel (6-position for CX6000), filter: 25mm dia., 4 mm max thickness
NIK-C Adapter for Nikon lens
MIN-C Adapter for  42x1 mm lens
PAR 2.5 m standard parallel port link cable
M10 10 m parallel link cable for FDL-PCI
XTE 1/4" mounting post
TTC Adapter from 42x0.75 to C mount
CPA Front panel with C mount and backfocus (you can not fit the filter wheel)
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CHROMA C3 Plus                                                                      ↑Back (CHROMA series)
The CHROMA C3 Plus is an upgrade for the CHROMA CX 3: it has a better resolution due to 16 bit A/D Converter, a readout speed >= 1Mpixel/s and, more, it is equipped of three integrated peripherals:

1) two 32-bit generators able to yield impulses starting from 100 ns with internal time base, or from 20 ns with external time base;
2) a 32-bit time delay with a 100 ns step with an internal time base or 20 ns with external time base;

By means of these three devices, you can run an MCP, a LASER or other external devices, as well as synchronize them to the image acquisition.
Manual
version 1.5 updated 04/06/2004
Drawings
CHROMA C3P
CHROMA C3P with C-mount
Schemes
Sensor scheme updated 17/09/2004 Shutter scheme updated 26/01/2004
Specifications
MODEL CCD ARRAY
FORMAT
(HxV)		 PIXEL
(HxV)
um		 SIZE (HxV)
mm		 FWC
ke-		 DARK
CURRENT
e-/pix.s
@-5 亱C		 Qe @
450,550,650
nm		 FILL
FACTOR
%
C3P-260E KAF-0261E 512x512 20x20 10.2x10.2 500 12.5 35, 55, 58 100
C3P-400LE KAF-0401LE 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 20, 35, 42 70
C3P-400E
C3P-400ME		 KAF-0402E
KAF-0402ME		 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 35, 55, 68
55, 67, 82		 100
C3P-1600E
C3P-1600LE		 KAF-1602E
KAF-1602LE		 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100
50		 0.6
0.5		 40, 50, 60
20, 35, 42		 100
70
C3P-1600ME KAF-1603ME 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100 0.6 50, 67, 75 100
C3P-3200E
C3P-3200ME		 KAF-3200E
KAF-3200ME		 2184x1472 6.8x6.8 14.85x10.26 55 0.5 40, 52, 65
60, 75, 82		 100
C3P-5000C KAF-5101CE 2614x1966 6.8x6.8 17.8x13.4
40 0.5 31, 34, 31 68
C3P-6000E
C3P-6000LE		 KAF-6303E
KAF-6302LE		 3072x2048
3072x2034		 9x9 27.65x18.48 100
50		 0.5 40, 55, 64
9, 15, 13		 100
70
"C" stands for coloured sensor, "E" is the Enhanced (ITO) version.
The values concerning Quantum Efficiency, Ful -Well Capacity and Dark Current have to be considered as typical.
Readout speed >= 1 Mpixel/s
Filter wheel 8 or 6 positions according to different models
A/D Converter Settable: 12, 14, 16 bit
Max total noise (Typ.) 10e-
Partial CCD Reading Programmable
Binning From 1x1 to 8x8 or arbitrary
Interface FDL-PCI
Mount 42x0.75 or C*
Spectral response 350-1000
Backfocus 26.8/17.5 mm
Cooling Single stage Peltier -40oC DT
Shutter Electromechanical
Exposure time From 0.01 to 9999 s
CCD temperature control 亇0.1 亱C
Settable gains 64
BIAS Control 9 bit
Optical window ** BK7 with 2 AR
Weight 1600 g
Dimensions 155x134x62 mm
Auxiliary port yes

* The C mount panel is a customization of the camera, so involve a little additional cost
** With double coating. On request, it can mount coating and/or double coating windows with non parallel faces and windows in Berillium with X-ray scintillator screen.
The standard system includes:

- assembled unit in light alloy with threaded 42x0.75 input;
- 32 bit FDL-PCI interface;
- 2.5 m PC parallel link cable;
- software for image grab and processing under Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP with PCI interface (included);
- 230V power supply;
- case, manual with test report and 24 months of warranty.
Options
FOL Serial fiber optic link (fiber :  30 m,  ST 62/125 mount).
Different lengths on demand
RGB RGB interference + Blank, dia. 25 mm
WEL 8-position integrated filter wheel (6-position for CX6000), filter: 25mm dia., 4 mm max thickness
NIK-C Adapter for Nikon lens
MIN-C Adapter for  42x1 mm lens
PAR 2.5 m standard parallel port link cable
M10 10 m parallel link cable for FDL-PCI
XTE 1/4" mounting post
TTC Adapter from 42x0.75 to C mount
CPA Front panel with C mount and backfocus (you can not fit the filter wheel)
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 CHROMA C4                                                                            ↑Back (CHROMA series)
The CHROMA C4 is the new generation of CHROMA camera series. It maintains the general characteristic of CHROMA C3, such as the 16 A/D Converter, the three integrated peripherals, with a pulse and time delay generator from 20 nanoseconds to 86 seconds, the mechanical dimensions, but more, it is characterized by:

- Readout speed >= 1 Mpixel/s
- 8-channel analog input (12 bits)
- 8-bit programmable (both for the input and for the output) parallel port
- Double-stage Peltier cooling system (perfoming -50亱 C below ambient) 
Optional :
- 2 D/A outputs (12 bits)
- Integrated USB link
- Integrated electronical focusing
Drawings
CHROMA C4
Schemes
Sensor scheme updated 17/09/2004 Shutter scheme updated 26/01/2004
Specifications
MODEL CCD ARRAY
FORMAT
(HxV)		 PIXEL
(HxV)
um		 SIZE (HxV)
mm		 FWC
ke-		 DARK
CURRENT
e-/pix.s
@-5 亱C		 Qe @
450,550,650
nm		 FILL
FACTOR
%
C4-260E KAF-0261E 512x512 20x20 10.2x10.2 500 12.5 35, 55, 58 100
C4-00LE KAF-0401LE 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 20, 35, 42 70
C4-400E
C4-400ME		 KAF-0402E
KAF-0402ME		 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 35, 55, 68
55, 67, 82		 100
C4-1600E
C4-1600LE		 KAF-1602E
KAF-1602LE		 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100
50		 0.6
0.5		 40, 50, 60
20, 35, 42		 100
70
C4-1600ME KAF-1603ME 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100 0.6 50, 67, 75 100
C4-3200E
C4-3200ME		 KAF-3200E
KAF-3200ME		 2184x1472 6.8x6.8 14.85x10.26 55 0.5 40, 52, 65
60, 75, 82		 100
C4-5000C KAF-5101CE 2614x1966 6.8x6.8 17.8x13.4
40 0.5 31, 34, 31 68
C4-6000E
C4-6000LE		 KAF-6303E
KAF-6302LE		 3072x2048
3072x2034		 9x9 27.65x18.48 100
50		 0.5 40, 55, 64
9, 15, 13		 100
70
"C" stands for coloured sensor, "E" is the Enhanced (ITO) version.
The values concerning Quantum Efficiency, Ful -Well Capacity and Dark Current have to be considered as typical.
Readout speed > 1 Mpixel/s
Filter wheel 8 or 6 positions accordingto different models
A/D Converter Settable: 12, 14, 16 bit
Max total noise (Typ.) 10e-
Partial CCD Reading Programmable
Binning From 1x1 to 8x8 or arbitrary
Interface FDL-PCI
Mount 32x0.75 (on request, it can also mount 42x0.75 or C)
Spectral response 350-1000
Backfocus 26.8/17.5 mm
Cooling Double stage Peltier -50oC DT
Shutter Electromechanical
Exposure time From 0.01 to 9999 s
CCD temperature control 亇0.1 亱C
Settable gains 64
BIAS Control 9 bit
Optical window ** BK7 with 2 AR
Weight 1600 g
Dimensions 157x134x96.5 mm
Auxiliary port yes

* With double coating. On request, it can mount coating and/or double coating windows with non parallel faces and windows in Berillium with X-ray scintillator screen.
The standard system includes:

- assembled unit in light alloy with threaded 42x0.75 input;
- 32 bit FDL-PCI interface;
- 2.5 m PC parallel link cable;
- software for image grab and processing under Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP with PCI interface (included);
- 230V power supply;
- case, manual with test report and 24 months of warranty.
Options
FOL Serial fiber optic link (fiber :  30 m,  ST 62/125 mount).
Different lengths on demand
RGB RGB interference + Blank, dia. 25 mm
WEL 8-position integrated filter wheel (6-position for CX6000), filter: 25mm dia., 4 mm max thickness
NIK-C Adapter for Nikon lens
MIN-C Adapter for  42x1 mm lens
PAR 2.5 m standard parallel port link cable
M10 10 m parallel link cable for FDL-PCI
XTE 1/4" mounting post
TTC Adapter from 42x0.75 to C mount
CPA Front panel with C mount and backfocus (you can not fit the filter wheel)
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DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY series is marked by high sensitivity, reduced weight and dimensions and low costs. Every component is integrated in the aluminium head: CCD, electromechanical shutter, Peltier cooling system, electronics. DISCOVERY will offer you professional performances at cheap costs.
The camera is connected to the PC by means of a bi-directional parallel port.
This series uses Kodak KAF CCD, displaying a wide range of resolutions and pixels dimensions. The sensors are front-illuminated, supported by an excellent quantum efficiency. All of them (apart from those with the anti-blooming option) can offer a 100% fill factor, allowing one to shoot marvellous images!
Among the main application fields: Astronomy, Plasma Physics.
Manual
version 1.3 updated 04/03/2004
Drawings
Discovery
Schemes
Sensor scheme updated 17/09/2004 Shutter scheme updated 26/01/2004
Specifications
MODEL CCD ARRAY
FORMAT
(HxV)		 PIXEL
(HxV)
um		 SIZE (HxV)
mm		 FWC
ke-		 DARK
CURRENT
e-/pix.s
@-5 °C		 Qe @
450,550,650
nm		 FILL
FACTOR
%
DS260E KAF-0261E 512x512 20x20 10.2x10.2 500 12.5 35, 55, 58 100
DS400LE KAF-0401LE 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 20, 35, 42 70
DS400E
DS400ME		 KAF-0402E
KAF-0402ME		 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 35, 55, 68
55, 67, 82		 100
DS1600E
DS1600LE		 KAF-1602E
KAF-1602LE		 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100
50		 0.6
0.5		 40, 50, 60
20, 35, 42		 100
70
DS1600ME KAF-1603ME 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100 0.6 50, 67, 75 100
"E" is the Enhanced (ITO) version.
The values concerning Quantum Efficiency, Ful -Well Capacity and Dark Current have to be considered as typical.
Readout speed Up to 100 Kpixel/s
Filter wheel External
A/D Converter 14 bit
Max total noise (Typ.) 10e-
Partial CCD Reading Programmable
Binning From 1x1 to 8x8 or arbitrary
Interface Bidirectional parallel
Mount C
Spectral response 350-1000 nm
Backfocus 17.5 mm
Cooling Single stage Peltier -40oC DT
Shutter Electromechanical
Exposure time From 0.01 to 9999 s
CCD temperature control ±0.1 °C
Settable gains 64
BIAS Control 9 bit
Optical window ** BK7 with 2 AR
Weight 800 g
Dimensions dia 118 x 53 mm
Auxiliary port yes

* With double coating. On request, it can mount coating and/or double coating windows with non parallel faces and windows in Berillium with X-ray scintillator screen.
The standard system includes:

- assembled unit in light alloy with threaded 42x0.75 input;
- 8 bit parallel interface;
- 2.5 m PC parallel link cable;
- software for image grab and processing under Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP on parallel port(already provided) or under Windows 200/XP with optional PCI interface;
- 230V power supply;
- case, manual with test report and 24 months of warranty.
Options
NIK-A Adapter for Nikon lens
MIN-A Adapter for 42x1 mm lens
TBR Adapter for T mount 42 x 0.75 mm
FDL BUS PCI ?Parallel Interface with 2.5 m cable
M10P 10 m parallel link cable for parallel port
M2P 10 m link cable for PCI interface
DSC-1 Double stage Peltier -50oC DT
PWR-X Stabilized power supply 230V; 13.8V; 5A
APW Battery adapter for cars
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Electra
The DTA Electra is the new, very versatile DTA CCD camera, able to perform high sensitivity and fast image downloading at a low cost.
These are the attractive specifications:

- USB connection to the PC.
- Powered by a 13.8 V (for battery operation)
- Back- and front-illuminated sensors (by Kodak and e2v technologies).
- Full-Frame and, sooner available, Interline architecture.
- Fast 16 bit A/D Converter at variable gain.
- Slow 16 bit A/D Converter for high dynamic range.
- Deep cooling with big double stage Peltier (> 50 °C DT)
- Large fan, with programmable rotational running (optimised with your application)
- Advanced user port for automation and camera synchronization
- Compact size.
- Reduced weight and dimensions.

Electra is thought as a modular camera: you can fit your system to your requirements adding the 230/115 V Power Supply, the electromechanical shutter and the lens adapter.
Among the main application fields: Biology, Astronomy, Plasma Physics, Semiconductor Physics.
Warning: we can’t sell this camera for any X-Ray application’s field due to an exclusivity agreement we have undertaken with one of our customers.
Drawings
ELECTRA
ELECTRA with EV25 shutter
Schemes
Sensor scheme updated 17/09/2004 Shutter scheme updated 26/01/2004
Specifications
MODEL CCD ARRAY
FORMAT
(HxV)		 PIXEL
(HxV)
um		 SIZE (HxV)
mm		 FWC
ke-		 DARK
CURRENT
e-/pix.s
@-5 °C		 Qe @
450,550,650
nm		 FILL
FACTOR
%
EL-260E KAF-0261E 512x512 20x20 10.2x10.2 500 12.5 35, 55, 58 100
EL-400LE KAF-0401LE 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 20, 35, 42 70
EL-400E
EL-400ME		 KAF-0402E
KAF-0402ME		 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 35, 55, 68
55, 67, 82		 100
EL-1000E KAF-1001E 1024x1024 24x24 24.5x24.5 500 17.2 40, 70, 63 100
EL-1400E
EL-1400LE		 KAF-1402E
KAF-1402LE 		1320x1035 6.8x6.8 8.98x7.04 45 0 .5 40, 55, 65
58, 77, 80 		100
EL-1600E
EL-1600LE		 KAF-1602E
KAF-1602LE		 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100
50		 0.6
0.5		 40, 50, 60
20, 35, 42		 100
70
EL-1600ME KAF-1603ME 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100 0.6 50, 67, 75 100
EL-3011F
EL -3011B		 CCD30-11F
CCD30-11B		 1024x256 26x26 26.6x6.7 500 11
43		 21, 43, 45
82, 81, 76		 100
EL-3200E
EL-3200ME		 KAF-3200E
KAF-3200ME		 2184x1472 6.8x6.8 14.85x10.26 55 0.5 40, 52, 65
60, 75, 82		 100
EL-4200 KAF-4202E 2032x2044 9x9 18.29x18.40 100 0.5 12, 35, 35 100
EL-4210F
EL -4210B		 CCD42-10F
CCD42-10B		 2048x512 13.5x13.5 27.6x6.9 100 4.4
11		 8, 32, 45
84, 82, 76		 100
EL-4710F
EL -4710B		 CCD47-10F
CCD47-10B		 1024x1024 13x13 13.3x13.3 100 4.4
11		 8, 24, 40
82, 81, 76		 100
EL-5000C KAF-5101CE 2614x1966 6.8x6.8 17.8x13.4
40 0.5 31, 34, 31 68
EL-6000E
EL-6000LE		 KAF-6303E
KAF-6302LE		 3072x2048
3072x2034		 9x9 27.65x18.48 100
50		 0.5 40, 55, 64
9, 15, 13		 100
70
"C" stands for coloured sensor, "E" is the Enhanced (ITO) version.
The values concerning Quantum Efficiency, Ful -Well Capacity and Dark Current have to be considered as typical.
Interline cameras sooner available
MODEL CCD ARRAY FORMAT (HxV) PIXEL (HxV) mmxmm SIZE (HxV) mmxmm FWC ke - DARK CURRENT e/pix-s@-5 °C Qe @ 450,550,650 nm FILL FACTOR %
EL-340 KAI-0340SM 640x480 7.4x7.4 5.87x4.71 40 0.5 45, 42, 35 60
EL-1003 KAI-1003M 1024x1024 12.8x1.28 213.1x13.1 170 0.5 32, 30, 24 60
EL-1010 KAI-1010M 1008x1018 9x9 9.1x9.2 > 50 0.5 20, 25, 22 60
EL-1020 KAI-1020M 1000x1000 7.4x7.4 7.4x7.4 40 0.5 36, 33, 25 60
EL-2001 KAI-2001M 1600x1200 7.4x7.4 7.4x7.4 40 0.5 35, 33, 25 60
EL-2020 KAI-2020 1600x1200 7.4x7.4 13.38x9.52 40 0.5 56, 46, 30 60
EL-2093 KAI-2093M 1920x1080 7.4x7.4 14.2x8.0 40 0.5 36, 33, 26 60
EL-4010 KAI-4010M 2048x2048 7.4x7.4 16.67x16.05 40 0.5 50, 46, 30 60
EL-4020 KAI-4020M 2048x2048 7.4x7.4 16.67x16.05 40 0.5 35, 42, 45 60
“M” stands for Micro lenses. The values concerning Quantum Efficiency, Full Well Capacity and Dark Current have to be considered as typical.
Backfocus
SHUTTER CCD CAMERA MODEL BACKFOCUS (mm) MINIMUM EXPOSURE TIME (ms)
No shutter All models 6  
EV-25 EL-260E, EL-400E/LE/ME, EL-1400E/ME, EL-1600E/LE/ME, EL-3200E/ME, EL-4710F/B, EL-7700F/B 29 5
EV-35 EL-4200E, EL-5000CE, EL-6000E/LE, EL-3011F/B, EL-4240F/B 29 20
EV-45 EL-1000E 31.5 50
Readout speed 500 kpixel/s
A/D Converter Settable: 12, 14, 16 bit
Max total noise * 5e-/40e-
Partial CCD Reading Programmable
Binning From 1x1 to 8x8 or arbitrary
Interface USB 1.1/2.0
Mount 42x0.75 or C*
Spectral response 350-1000 nm
Cooling Double stage Peltier > 50 oC DT
Shutter ** Electromechanical
Exposure time *** From 0.01 to 9999 s
CCD temperature control ±0.1 °C
Settable gains 64
BIAS Control 9 bit
Optical window ** BK7 with 2 AR
Weight 1400 g
Dimensions 160x130x100 mm
Auxiliary port yes
* According to sensors.
** With double coating. On request, it can mount coating and/or double coating windows with non parallel faces and windows in Beryllium with an X-ray scintillator screen.
*** The minimum exposure time depends on the sensor’s type (full-frame or interline sensor). For full-frame sensors, it depends also on the shutter’s type and if you use our Power Supply.
The standard system includes:
- assembled unit in light alloy with threaded 42x0.75 input;
- 1.8m USB link cable;
- software for image grab and processing under Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP;
- case, manual with test report and 24 months of warranty.
Options
EV-25 Electromechanical shutter, dia. 25 mm TTC Adapter from 42x0.75 to C mount
EV-35 Electromechanical shutter, dia. 35 mm XTE mounting post
EV-45 Electromechanical shutter, dia.425 mm PSW 230/115 V Power Supply
NIK-C Adapter for Nikon lens BPA Battery Power Adapter
MIN-C Adapter for  42x1 mm lens    
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HiRes series
HiRes series is a cooled digital cameras series born to detect extremely faint light emissions.
There are two versions: the standard HiRes IV and the upgraded model HiRes IV Plus, both of them made of two main components: the head (with CCD sensor, Double stage Peltier cooling system, electronics) and the controller, that includes the power supply.
This series displays KODAK and E2V Technologies sensors, either marked by high definition (small pixels :  <= 16 mm) or high sensitivity (bigger pixels : >= 20 mm). They belong to the front-illuminated kind, with thin indium electrodes able to raise the Quantum Efficiency in the case of shorter wavelengths, or to the back-illuminated type to make the most of the latest CCD technology.

Among the main application fields : Biology, Astronomy, Spectroscopy, RAMAN Spectroscopy, Semiconductor Physics, Plasma Physics and X-Ray Physics.
A line completely devoted to Spectroscopy is available.
HiRes IV also includes the former Hurricane specs.
Models
HiRes IV Hires IV plus
Schemes
Sensor scheme updated 17/09/2004 Shutter scheme updated 26/01/2004
HiRes IV                                                    ↑Back(HiRes series) ↑TOP

For the HiRes IV cameras we have appealed to sophisticated sampling and amplification techniques as well as to a 16-bit A/D Converter, to be fully exploited in their dynamics. Furthermore, the Double Stage Peltier cooling system allows to perform DT= -50 oC.
All cameras have been equipped with integrated peripherals, such as parallel ports and timers, allowing one to carry out a complete automation of one's experiment.

Herewith below the specs of the cameras as well as the mostly used sensors.

However: feel free to ask for any other KODAK or E2V technologies sensor not included in the following tables.
Manual
version 1.6 updated 03/06/2004
Drawings
HiRes IV
Schemes
Sensor scheme updated 17/09/2004 Shutter scheme updated 26/01/2004
Specifications ( high-resolution )
MODEL CCD ARRAY FORMAT (HxV) PIXEL (HxV) um SIZE (HxV) mm FWC
ke-		 DARK CURRENT
e-/pix.s@-5 亱C		 Qe @ 450,550,650 nm FILL FACTOR %
HR400LE KAF-0401LE 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 20, 35, 42 70
HR400E
HR400ME		 KAF-0402E
KAF-0402ME		 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 35, 55, 68
55, 67, 82		 100
HR1300E
HR1300LE		 KAF-1301E
KAF-1301LE		 1280x1024 16x16 20.48x16.38 220
120		 2.8
4.5		 40, 55, 63
20, 32, 28		 100
70
HR1600E
HR1600LE		 KAF-1602E
KAF-1602LE 		1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100
50		 0.6
0.5		 40, 50, 60
20, 35, 42		 100
70
HR1600ME KAF-1603ME 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100 0.6 50, 67, 75 100
HR3200E
HR3200ME		 KAF-3200E
KAF3200ME		 2184x1472 6.8x6.8 14.85x10.26 55 0.5 40, 52, 65
60, 75, 82		 100
HR6000E
HR6000LE		 KAF-6303E
KAF-6302LE		 3072x2048
3072x2034		 9x9 27.65x18.48 100
50		 0.5 40, 55, 64
9, 15, 13		 100
70
High-Sensitivity
MODEL CCD ARRAY FORMAT (HxV) PIXEL (HxV) mmxmm SIZE (HxV) mmxmm FWC
ke-		 DARK CURRENT
e-/pix.s@-5 亱C		 Qe @ 450,550,650 nm FILL FACTOR %
HR260E KAF-0261E 512x512 20x20 10.2x10.2 500 12.5 36, 52, 58 100
HR1000E KAF-1001E 1024x1024 24x24 24.5x24.5 500 17.2 40, 70, 63 100
HR4300E KAF-4301E 2084x2084 24x24 50.0x50.0 570 4.5 40, 55, 65 100
HR4710F
HR4710B		 CCD47-10F
CCD47-10B		 1024x1024 13x13 13.3x13.3 100 4.4
11		 8, 24, 40
82, 81, 76		 100
HR7700F
HR7700B		 CCD7700F
CCD7700B		 512x512 24x24 12.3x12.3 300 8.5
29.5		 8, 31, 45
82, 81, 76		 100
Spectroscopy
MODEL CCD ARRAY FORMAT (HxV) PIXEL (HxV) mmxmm SIZE (HxV) mmxmm FWC
ke-		 DARK CURRENT
e-/pix.s@-5 亱C		 Qe @ 450,550,650 nm FILL FACTOR %
HR3011F
HR3011B		 CCD30-11F
CCD30-11B		 1024x256 26x26 26.6x6.7 500 11
43		 21, 43, 45
82, 81, 76		 100
HR4210F
HR4210B		 CCD42-10F
CCD42-10B		 2048x512 13.5x13.5 27.6x6.9 100 4.4
11		 8, 32, 45
84, 82, 76		 100
"E" is the Enhanced (ITO) version, "F" means front-illuminated, "B" back-illuminated.
The values concerning Quantum Efficiency, Full Well Capacity and Dark Current have to be considered as typical.
Readout speed Up to 100 kpixel/s
Filter wheel (opt.) External
A/D Converter 16 bit
Max total noise 5e-/15e-
Partial CCD Reading Programmable
Binning From 1x1 to 8x8 (or arbitrary)
Interface FDL-PCI
Mount **
Spectral response 350-1000 nm
Backfocus 17.5 mm
Cooling Double stage Peltier  -50 oC DT
Shutter Electromechanical
Exposure time From 0.01 to 9999 s
CCD temperature control 亇0.1 亱C
Settable gains 2
BIAS Control 9 bit
Optical window * fused silica
Head weight Starting from 2000 g
Dimensions Starting from 130x125x150 mm
Auxiliary port yes

* With double coating. On request, it can mount coating and/or double coating windows with non parallel faces and windows in Berillium with X-ray scintillator screen
 
** According to sensors

The standard system includes:

- assembled unit in light alloy with threaded 42x0.75 input;
- 32 bit FDL-PCI interface;
- PC parallel link cable 2.5 m;
- software for image grab and processing under Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP with PCI interface (included);
- 230V power supply;
- case, manual with test report and 24 months of warranty.
Options
FOL Serial fiber optic link (fiber :  30 m,  ST 62/125 mount). Different lengths on demand
NIK-H Adapter for Nikon lens
MIN-H Adapter for  42x1 mm lens
M10 10 m parallel link cable for FDL-PCI
TSC 2  stage Peltier + liquid heat exchange with external pump
LEX Liquid heat exchanger
TTC Adapter from 42x0.75 to C mount
ATE 1/4" mounting post
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HiRes IV  PLUS                                                 ↑Back(HiRes series)

The HiRes IV Plus is the upgraded model of HiRes IV.
It is equipped of three integrated peripherals:

1) two 32-bit generators able to yield impulses starting from 100 ns with internal time base, or from 20 ns with external time base;
2) a 32-bit time delay with a 100 ns step with an internal time base or 20 ns with external time base;

By means of these three devices, you can run an MCP, a LASER or other external devices, as well as synchronize them to the image acquisition.
Moreover, it performs a better readout speed of HiRes IV, up to 1 Mpixel/second, and higher DT below ambient temperature, due to two different system cooling:
1) Double Stage Peltier with an air exchanger, performing DT= -60 oC;
2) Double Stage Peltier with a liquid exchanger (a glycol solution), directly connected to the freezer box, placed within the controller, performing DT= -80 oC. The sensor cell is vacuum tight and contains a gas (Nitrogen), so that the customer doesn't need to keep a steady maintenance.
Manual
version 1.6 updated 03/06/2004
Drawings
HiRes IV Plus
Schemes
Sensor scheme updated 17/09/2004 Shutter scheme updated 26/01/2004
Specifications ( high-resolution )
MODEL CCD ARRAY FORMAT (HxV) PIXEL (HxV) um SIZE (HxV) mm FWC
ke-		 DARK CURRENT
e-/pix.s@-5 亱C		 Qe @ 450,550,650 nm FILL FACTOR %
HRP-400LE KAF-0401LE 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 20, 35, 42 70
HRP-400E
HRP-400ME		 KAF-0402E
KAF-0402ME		 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.5 35, 55, 68
55, 67, 82		 100
HRP-1300E
HRP-1300LE		 KAF-1301E
KAF-1301LE		 1280x1024 16x16 20.48x16.38 220
120		 2.8
4.5		 40, 55, 63
20, 32, 28		 100
70
HRP-1600E
HRP-1600LE		 KAF-1602E
KAF-1602LE 		1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100
50		 0.6
0.5		 40, 50, 60
20, 35, 42		 100
70
HRP-1600ME KAF-1603ME 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100 0.6 50, 67, 75 100
HRP-3200E
HRP-3200ME		 KAF-3200E
KAF3200ME		 2184x1472 6.8x6.8 14.85x10.26 55 0.5 40, 52, 65
60, 75, 82		 100
HRP-4240 CCD42-40B 2048x2048 13.5x13.5 27.6x27.6 100 11 83, 81, 77 100
HRP-6000E
HRP-6000LE		 KAF-6303E
KAF-6302LE		 3072x2048
3072x2034		 9x9 27.65x18.48 100
50		 0.5 40, 55, 64
9, 15, 13		 100
70
HRP-16800E KAF-16801E 4096x4096 9x9 36.88x36.88 100 0.6 40, 52, 65 100
HRP-16800LE KAF-16801LE 4096x4096 9x9 36.88x36.88 100 0.5 20, 28, 33 70
High-Sensitivity
MODEL CCD ARRAY FORMAT (HxV) PIXEL (HxV) mmxmm SIZE (HxV) mmxmm FWC ke - DARK CURRENT e/pix-s@-5 亱C Qe @ 450,550,650 nm FILL FACTOR %
HRP-260E KAF-0261E 512x512 20x20 10.2x10.2 500 12.5 36, 52, 58 100
HRP-1000E KAF-1001E 1024x1024 24x24 24.5x24.5 500 17.2 40, 70, 63 100
HRP-4300E* KAF-4301E 2084x2084 24x24 50.0x50.0 570 4.5 40, 55, 65 100
HRP-4710F
HRP-4710B		 CCD47-10F
CCD47-10B		 1024x1024 13x13 13.3x13.3 100 4.4
11		 8, 24, 40
82, 81, 76		 100
HRP-4720F*
HRP-4720B*		 CCD47-20F
CCD47-20B		 1024x1024 13x13 13.3x13.3 100 4.4
11		 8, 24, 40
82, 81, 76		 100
Spectroscopy
MODEL CCD ARRAY FORMAT (HxV) PIXEL (HxV) mmxmm SIZE (HxV) mmxmm FWC ke - DARK CURRENT e/pix-s@-5 亱C Qe @ 450,550,650 nm FILL FACTOR %
HRP-3011F
HRP-3011B		 CCD30-11F
CCD30-11B		 1024x256 26x26 26.6x6.7 500 11
43		 21, 43, 45
82, 81, 76		 100
HRP-4210F
HRP-4210B		 CCD42-10F
CCD42-10B		 2048x512 13.5x13.5 27.6x6.9 100 4.4
11		 8, 32, 45
84, 82, 76		 100
* Frame transfer operation.
"E" is the Enhanced (ITO) version, "F" means front-illuminated, "B" back-illuminated.
The values concerning Quantum Efficiency, Full Well Capacity and Dark Current have to be considered as typical.
Readout speed Up to 1 Mpixel/s
Filter wheel (opt.) External
A/D Converter Settable: 12, 14, 16 bit
Max total noise 5e-/15e-
Partial CCD Reading Programmable
Binning From 1x1 to 8x8 (or arbitrary)
Interface FDL-PCI
Mount *
Spectral response 350-1000 nm
Backfocus 17.5 mm
Cooling Double stage Peltier+air stage  -60oC DT
Double stage Peltier+liquid stage  -80oC DT
Shutter Electromechanical
Exposure time From 0.01 to 9999 s
CCD temperature control 亇0.1 亱C
Settable gains 64
BIAS Control 9 bit
Optical window ** Fused Silica
Head weight Starting from 2000 g
Dimensions Double stage Peltier+air stage: 130x125x150 mm
Double stage Peltier+liquid stage: 130x130x119 mm
Auxiliary port yes

* According to sensors
** With double coating. On request, it can mount coating and/or double coating windows with non parallel faces and windows in berillium with X-ray scintillator screen.
The standard system includes:

- assembled unit in light alloy with threaded 42x0.75 input;
- 32 bit FDL-PCI interface;
- PC parallel link cable 2.5 m;
- software for image grab and processing under Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP with PCI interface (included);
- 230V power supply;
- case, manual with test report and 24 months of warranty.
Options
FOL Serial fiber optic link (fiber :  30 m,  ST 62/125 mount). Different lengths on demand
NIK-H Adapter for Nikon lens
MIN-H Adapter for  42x1 mm lens
M10 10 m parallel link cable for FDL-PCI
TSC 2  stage Peltier + liquid heat exchange with external pump
LEX Liquid heat exchanger
TTC Adapter from 42x0.75 to C mount
ATE 1/4" mounting post
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iCAM

This series of cameras aims to making the most of readout speed of Kodak KAF sensors: the goal to reach is the best possible performance by exploiting its high sensitivity in the shortest possible image downloading time. Every component is integrated in the aluminium head: CCD, electromechanical shutter, Single stage Peltier cooling system, electronics. An external motorized filter wheel is available, as optional. The camera is connected to the PC by means of a FDL Interface card (alternatively, a fiber optic connection can be made).
Thanks to its cooling method, 12-bit (multirange) A/D converter and remarkable speed during image acquisition, iCAM is the ideal solution to shoot extremely weaks events, subject to quick changes.
Among the main application fields: Biology, Astronomy, Plasma Physics, Semiconductor Physics.
Manual
version 1.4 updated October 2004
Drawings
iCAM
Schemes
Sensor scheme updated 17/09/2004 Shutter scheme updated 26/01/2004
Specifications
MODEL CCD ARRAY FORMAT (HxV) PIXEL (HxV) um SIZE (HxV) mm FWC
ke -		 DARK CURRENT e/pix/s@-5 亱C Qe @ 450,550,650 nm FILL IN %
IC400LE KAF-0401LE 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.6 20, 35, 42 70
IC400E
IC400ME		 KAF-0402E
KAF-0402ME		 768x512 9x9 6.9x4.6 100 0.6 35, 55, 68
55, 67, 82		 100
IC1600E
IC1600LE		 KAF-1602E
KAF-1602LE		 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100
50		 0.6
0.5		 40, 50, 60
20, 35, 42		 100
70
IC1600ME KAF-1603ME 1536x1024 9x9 13.8x9.2 100 0.6 50, 67, 75 100
IC6000E
IC6000LE		 KAF-6303E
KAF-6302LE		 3072x2048
3072x2034		 9x9 27.65x18.48 100
50		 0.5 40, 55, 64
9, 15, 13		 100
70
"C" stands for coloured sensor, "E" is the Enhanced (ITO) version
The values concerning Quantum Efficiency, Full-Well Capacity and Dark Current have to be considered as typical.
Readout speed Up to 12.5 Mpixel/s
Filter wheel External
A/D Converter 12 bit
Max total noise (Typ.)
15-25 e-
Partial CCD Reading Programmable
Binning From 1x1 to 8x8 or arbitrary
Interface FDL-PCI
Mount *
Spectral response 350-1000 nm
Backfocus 17.5 mm
Cooling Single stage Peltier -40oC DT
Shutter Electromechanical
Exposure time From 0.01 to 9999 s
CCD temperature control 亇0.1 亱C
Settable gains 64
BIAS Control 8 bit
Optical window** BK7 with 2 AR
Weight 1500 g
Dimensions 95x95x250 mm
Auxiliary port yes

* According to different sensors.
**With double coating. On request, it can mount coating and/or double coating windows with non parallel faces and windows in Berillium with X-ray scintillator screen.

The standard system includes:
- assembled unit in light alloy with threaded C input;
- 32 bit FDL-PCI interface;
- 2.5 m PC parallel link cable;
- software for image grab and processing under Windows 95/98/Me/XP/2000 with PCI interface (included);
- 230V power supply;
- case, manual with test report and 24 months of warranty.
Options
NIK-A Adapter for Nikon lens
MIN-A Adapter for  42x1 mm lens
TTC Adapter from 42x0.75 to C mount
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