Aluma AC455 Complete System

From: $9,999.00 USD

Build your complete Aluma AC455 System!

SBIG Aluma AC455

The Aluma AC455 is a research grade, high performance 61 megapixel scientific imaging camera.

The IMX455 sensor features extremely high quantum efficiency, and produces low-noise 16-bit images with high dynamic range.  It covers an image area of 41 mm x 31 mm with 3.76 micron square pixels, resulting in high resolution 61 megapixel images.  For the utmost in reliability and speed, the Aluma AC455 features a 10 gigabit-per-second Ethernet interface.

You can select either the standard Monochrome version, Aluma AC455M, or the one-shot color Aluma AC455C.  For the best imaging results we recommend selecting the Monochrome model and add an AFW filter wheel.

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SBIG AFW Filter Wheels – optional

SBIG AFW Filter Wheels are fast and quiet, and are designed to be compatible with our full line of SBIG cameras.  Two size formats are available:

Large Format AFW wheels are ultra-thin, minimizing 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.

Ultra Large Format AFW wheels are designed for the new Aluma AC461 camera.  Featuring dual carousels each holding six 65 mm filters, the wheel uses only 1.1" (28 mm) of back focus.  Coming soon - advance ordering available. 

Compact Format AFW wheels are a lower-cost option for our compact Aluma CCD and STC-428 cameras.  For users needing more filter slots, an adapter is also available to interface our compact format cameras to a Large Format AFW-16-36R.

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SBIG StarChaser SC-4 Off-Axis Guider Camera – optional

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 and AO-8A adaptive optics, and includes an upgradeable license of our renowned MaxIm LT software.

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SBIG AO-X Adaptive Optics – optional

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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Single Filter Holder for Large Format Cameras – optional

This adapter allows you to mount a single filter in front of our large format cameras, including the Aluma AC series and the older STX and STXL series.  It is compatible with 50 mm square x 2 mm thick filters.

The adapter consists of two identical flat plates that gently clamp the filter in place, which is inserted under the front nosepiece adapter (the standard "STX style" adapter ring is shown here).  The mounting screws for the nosepiece adapter securely clamp the adapter in place.

Two sets of longer mounting screws are included.  The first allows for attachment directly to a camera, filter wheel, or AO.  The second, even longer set works with StarChaser SC-4.

OM3 Fiber Optic Cable – optional

OM3 Fiber Optic Cable - various lengths.

 

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OM3 Transceiver Pair Industrial – optional

OM3 Optical Fiber Transceivers rated for Industrial Temperature Range (-40C to +85C) - Quantity 2.

10GB Ethernet Adapters – optional

10GB Ethernet Adapters.  Options include:

  • PCIe card for desktop or server computers with available PCIe slots.
  • Thunderbolt adapter for computers with Thunderbolt 3/4 connectors.  Also works with USB 4.
  • RJ45 Copper format converter, for computers that have a built-in 10G copper interface.
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Additional Information

SBIG Aluma AC455

Adaptive Optics Option

AO-X with StarChaser SC-3
Computer Interface

SFP+ 10 Gbps Fiber Ethernet
Cooling Delta

~ -30C from ambient
Exposure

0.00016 – 16,000 sec
Filter Size

50mm Square
Self-Guiding In Front of Filters

Yes, with StarChaser SC-4
Filter Wheel Option

SBIG AFW-10-50SQ
Full Frame Download

0.25 sec sensor readout, 0.26 sec download to PC
Full Well Capacity

51,000 e- typical
Imaging / Pixel Array

9564 x 6380
OAG Option

StarChaser
OS Compatibility

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

3.76 um
Power

12 VDC 8A
Shutter

Rolling Shutter, optional mechanical shutter via filter wheel
Temperature Regulation

Yes
Total Pixels

61 million
Weight

3.5 lbs / 1.6 kG
Imaging Sensor

IMX455 Industrial Grade
A/D Converter

Dark Current e-/p/s

Typical < 0.005 e-/p/s at 0C
Read Noise (typ)

Depends on gain. Typical 3.6 e- at 1X gain, < 2.1 e- at 3X or higher gain.

SBIG AFW Filter Wheels

Computer Interface

I2C
Filter Size

50mm Round, 50mm Square, 50mm Square 5mm Tall, 50mm Round 5mm Tall
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-8A, 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)