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Aluma AC4040 Expert Package

$18,996.00 USD$38,996.00 USD

Includes:

  • Aluma AC4040 scientific CMOS camera (FSI Class 1, FSI Class 2, or BSI VIS-NIR Class 1 only)
  • AFW-10-50SQ filter wheel
  • StarChaser SC-4
  • AO-X Adaptive Optics

Includes SC-3 to AO-X adapter cable at no extra cost.

 

 

 

SBIG Aluma AC4040

Our most popular camera, the SBIG Aluma AC4040 is a large format Scientific CMOS camera, featuring a 16.8 megapixel sensor with 9 micron pixels.  The camera is compatible with the StarChaser SC-4 Guider and optional AO-X Adaptive Optics accessories.

The Aluma AC4040 is available in Front Illuminated (FSI) and ultra-sensitive Back-Illuminated (BSI) versions.  BSI versions are offered with VIS-NIR and UV-VIS optical coating options.

FSI cameras are currently available with Class 1 or Class 2 sensors.  Class 2 sensors have been individually selected to meet SBIG's requirements for long exposure operation.

BSI models are offered with Class 1 sensors.  Please note that BSI cameras are a special order item.  These are built-to-order and have longer lead times.

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SBIG AFW Filter Wheels

SBIG AFW Filter Wheels are ultra-thin wheels that minimize back focus distance.

The standard version, which accommodates filters ranging from 1 mm to 3 mm thick, uses only 0.55" (14 mm) back focus.

The tall version, which accommodates 5 mm thick filters, uses only 0.65" (16.5 mm) back focus.

Compatible with our Full Line of SBIG Cameras.

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50mm Square

SBIG StarChaser SC-4 Off-Axis Guider Camera

The SBIG StarChaser SC-4 is your all-in-one solution for off-axis guiding. It is the world's best off-axis guiding camera, measuring only 0.875″ (22.23 mm) thick. It includes an easy-to-adjust pick-off mirror, 0.7x focal reducer for wider field of view, quick-turn manual focus mechanism, mechanical dark frame shutter, and 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera with large 4.5um pixels. It directly supports the SBIG AO-X adaptive optics, and includes an upgradeable license of our renowned MaxIm LT software.

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SBIG AO-X Adaptive Optics

The next-generation of adaptive optics for our SBIG large-format cameras.  Requires a SBIG StarChaser SC-4 Off-Axis Guider Camera (or an older self-guiding system).

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$2,299.00 USD

StarChaser/Aluma CCD/STC to DB9 Adapter Cables

Large format cameras and older camera models use a DB9 style AUX/I2C connector.  Smaller format compact cameras and guiders use the smaller Mini DIN 9 connector instead.  In some cases adapter cables will be required.

The following cameras use a Mini DIN 9 connector:

  • StarChaser
  • Aluma CCD
  • Aluma AC455
  • STC-7
  • STC-428

Note:  The AO-8A has a mini-DIN cable built-in and does not require an adapter to work with any of these products.

The 11066 adapter cable has a DE9 plug with male pins as shown below:

The 11066 cable is compatible with:

  • AFW Filter Wheels
  • AO-X via "I2C IN" port
  • AO-8T and AO-8 via DB9 pigtail
  • FW7 via DB9 pigtail
  • Older filter wheels with female DB9 pigtails

 

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Additional Information

SBIG Aluma AC4040

Adaptive Optics Option

AO-X with StarChaser SC-4

Sensor Grade

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Computer Interface

USB 3.0

Cooling Delta

~ 35C from ambient with air cooling, water cooling available

Exposure

0.001-3600 sec

Filter Size

50mm Square

Filter Wheel Option

FW7-STX

Full Frame Download

0.75 second

Full Well Capacity

In HDR mode, FSI ~ 70,000 e-; BSI ~ 39,000 e-

Imaging / Pixel Array

4096 px x 4096 px

OAG Option

StarChaser SC-3

OS Compatibility

Windows 7, 8, 10 x86/x64. Contact us for Linux support.

Pixel Digitization Rate

100 MHz

Pixel Size

9 μm

Power

12 VDC 8A

Shutter

Rolling electronic, Mechanical dark shutter

Temperature Regulation

Yes

Total Pixels

16.8 million pixels

Weight

3.5 lbs / 1.6 kG

SBIG AFW Filter Wheels

Computer Interface

I2C

Filter Size

50mm Square

OS Compatibility

Windows 32 and 64 bit OS, Mac

Weight

4 lbs

SBIG StarChaser SC-4 Off-Axis Guider Camera

Adaptive Optics Option

Works with AO-X (cable required)

Backfocus

Adds 0.875" (22.23 mm)

Computer Interface

USB 2.0 Mini

Exposure

13.5 ns to 59.26 s

Filter Wheel Option

Attaches to AFW series and FW7-STX filter wheels

Full Frame Download

0.2 sec

Full Well Capacity

10,000 e-

Imaging / Pixel Array

1280 x 1024 pixels

OS Compatibility

Windows 7, 8, 10 x86/x64. Contact us for Linux support.

Pixel Digitization Rate

72 megapixels / second

Pixel Size

4.8 μm

Power

12V, 300 mA

Shutter

Electronic Global Shutter plus Mechanical Dark Frame Shutter

Temperature Regulation

No

Total Pixels

1,310,720 pixels

Weight

0.9 lb / 400 g

SBIG AO-X Adaptive Optics

Power

Supplied through Camera’s I2C Port

OS Compatibility

Windows 7, 8, 10 x86/x64. Contact us for Linux support.

Computer Interface

I2C

Dimensions

6 x 7 x 1.2 in.

Weight

2.2 lbs (1 kg)