Apogee Alta F CCD Cameras EHD IMAGING GMBH Apogee Alta cooled CCD Cameras The Apogee Alta family has been a mainstream of high performance imaging for many years, offering a wide range of full frame and interline CCDs up to 16.8 Megapixel, ideally suited to both OEM and research markets. Cooling performance down to 50 °C below ambient offers low darkcurrent contribution, ensuring optimal signal to noise for long exposure applications such as astronomy or chemiluminescence detection. USB 2.0 interface offers the convenience of simple, robust connection to PC. Scientific Grade Thermoelectrically cooled Made in Europe by Andor EHD imaging GmbH, Zum Rennplatz 15, 49401 Damme Phone: +49 5491 2090 Fax: +49 5491 2098 E-Mail: [email protected]; URL: www.ehd.de

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2.5” Aperture 2.5-20 Thread Option 1” Flange Focal Distance (optical) 63mm shutter on front- and back-illuminated CCDs. No shutter on Interline CCDs.

Apogee Alta System Features: • High Resolution sensors available • Andor OEM Optimisation • Front- and Backilluminated sensors • Interline sensors • Programmable TE cooling to 55°C below ambient ( depends on sensor typ) • High longevity mechanical shutters • USB2.0 Interface • Remote Triggering • Focusing Mode • Precision locking filterwheels optional www.ehd.de www.ehd.

Apogee Camera Control Demo Apogee ActiveX/COM API The Apogee camera drivers provide access to all functions through a straightforward ActiveX/COM API Following are a few samples of camera control settings with the ActiveX/COM API The following graphic shows the I/O selection dialog; ShowIODialog Note: Basic, unsupported acquisition application, recommended ONLY for use when testing and demonstrating Apogee cameras. Not compatible with Apogee filter wheels.

The following graphic shows the ILED selection dialog; ShowLedDialog The following graphic shows the Temp control selection dialog; ShowTempDialog for Ascent cameras Apogee ActiveX/COM API within LABVIEW The following graphic shows the Temp control selection dialog; ShowTempDialog The Apogee ActiveX/COM DLL can be used within LabVIEW, a graphical programming environment from National Instruments. LabVIEW allows the user to control the camera system through the DLL. At this time, Apogee does not provide an instrument driver for LabVIEW beyond the Apogee ActiveX/ COM DLL. The easiest way to invoke...

14 Accessories Filterwheels Filter Wheels Filters Adapters Apogee range compatible • Multi-position options • Range of Astrodon filters • Square or round • 50mm or 31mm Couple to Apogee CCDs Couple to filter wheels Lens, telescope & face plate Filter positions Filter Shape Filter size Interface Filter wheel Lens Adapters lens adapters Filters and/or lens Adapters A wide range of Astrodon filters and filter sets as well as camera lens adapters are available, compatible with Apogee filterwheels and cameras. Please call for Specifications and price Phone: +40-5491-2090 Adapter plates Filter wheels...