Atik 4000/11000 User Manual
Version 1.4 – July 2015

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Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Further information................................................................................................................... 3
2. Pack Contents ................................................................................................................................. 4
3. Atik Cameras 4000/11000 ............................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Camera Parts ........................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Sensor ...................................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) ........................................................................................... 6
3.4 Power Consumption ................................................................................................................ 6
3.5 USB Port ................................................................................................................................... 6
3.6 Thermal Stabilization and Regulation ...................................................................................... 7
3.7 Optical window heater............................................................................................................. 7
4. Technical Information Summary ...................................................................................................... 8
5. Declaration of Conformity .............................................................................................................. 9
5.1 Disposal of the camera ............................................................................................................ 9
6. Servicing and Repairs .................................................................................................................... 10
7. Warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 10Page 2

1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of an Atik large format camera. This manual will help
you get the most out of your Atik camera so please take the time to read it thoroughly
and you'll soon be ready to discover new worlds.
Atik Cameras provide exceptional value for money, superior performance and unparalleledease of use. They are the result of extensive research and development, each one having
been designed and built with the requirements of the most demanding astroimager inmind. Your Atik camera incorporates state-of-the-art design and materials, and will be yourtrusted astrophotography companion for a long time to come.

1.1 Further information

For installation instructions and other useful information please refer to the Quickstartguide which was shipped with the camera. Information on the software is given in theArtemisCapture guide, a PDF file of which is copied to your computer hard drive by thesoftware installer. Further information, including a number of 'Getting Started' tutorial
videos, is available on our website at http://www.atik-cameras.com.

Page 32. Pack Contents
This pack includes:

1. Atik 4000/11000 camera
2. USB cable
3. Car lighter type power cable
4. AC mains adapter (Universal)
5. 2” nosepiece adapter
6. CD with software and manuals
7. Quick start guide
8. Pelican case

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3.1 Camera Parts

1. Water cooling pipes
2. 2.1mm centre-positive 12V DC input
3. M6 screw slots
4. USB port
Note: the M6 screw slots are provided as a means to attach anything to the camera(cable harness, etc.).
WARNING! The screws should never protrude inside the camera more than
5mm, or damage will occur.

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The sensors used in the Atik 4000/11000 cameras are listed below:

MonochromeColor

Atik 4000

Kodak KAI-4022

Kodak KAI-4022C

Atik 11000

Kodak KAI-11002

Kodak KAI-11002C

The optical window used in front of the CCD is a BK7 with BBAR coatings on both sides
ensuring that no reflection will appear in your image.

3.3 Analog to Digital Converter (ADC)The Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) is a 16-bit ADC. This means that your Atik camera willallow you to record subtle levels of gray, providing you with enhanced dynamic range whencapturing an image.

3.4 Power Consumption

Your Atik camera was designed to have low power consumption: please see the table insection 4 for details specific to your camera model. The 2.1mm centre-positive DC input iscompatible with a wide range of 12V DC supplies.
WARNING: The mains power adaptor supplied with the camera is for indoor or
observatory use only. There is a risk of electric shock if the adaptor is used in damp
environments or outside. If in doubt do not use the adaptor and consult a trainedelectrician.

3.5 USB Port

The Atik 4000/11000 cameras use a USB 2.0 high-speed interface to minimize image
download times. A higher speed “preview” mode is also available, providing roughly
twice the speed of the normal mode.

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3.6 Thermal Stabilization and Regulation

Atik cameras are thermally stabilized to allow your CCD to produce the best result that it
can deliver. This is a thermoelectric process and therefore it takes some time to stabilize.
After switching the camera on you should wait about 5 minutes until thermal stabilization isachieved.
The temperature is regulated, which means you can select a fixed temperature at which
you want the CCD to be maintained. This will allow making calibration frame libraries(darks, bias) at different temperatures settings, avoiding the need to waste precious
imaging time with them.
One additional bonus is the ability to use liquid cooling. This is especially interesting on very
warm summer nights, where the air system won't allow you to reach the desired
temperature. By using water as a heat transport medium, lower temperatures can beachieved.

3.7 Optical window heater

Because the CCD can be cooled to well below zero, conditions of very high humidity cansometimes lead to condensation forming on the outside of the optical window. To
counteract this, the camera is equipped with an internal heater which can gently heat thewindow to prevent condensation forming. To avoid unnecessary power consumption, theheater is turned off by default. To turn it on, you should do the following:
Install the Application “Atik Config”, which is located on the CD Run theapplication, press “connect”, followed by “EEPROM” Locate the option “Auxpower”; initially it will be set to 0
Increase the power level to 255
Press “Write to Memory” and exit
Press “Disconnect” and close Atik Config
WARNING: Don't change ANY of the other settings on EEPROM
As a suggestion, first try increasing the power level to 125 to see if this is proficient toprevent dew from appearing.

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4. Technical Information Summary
Image sensor
Resolution
Pixel size (um)
ADC
Readout noise (Typ.)
Cooling Delta
Regulated cooler
Water assist
Maximum exposure
Minimum exposure
Maximum Frame Rate
PC Interface
Power requirements
Backfocus distanceThread on front
WeightMono or OSC

4000
Kodak KAI4022
2048x2048
7,4x7,416 bit11e-40Yes
Yes
Unlimited
0,001sN/A
USB2
12VDC, 2A
16mm ±0.5
M42x0,75990g
Either

11000
Kodak KAI11002
4008x2672
9x9
16 bit13e-38Yes
Yes
Unlimited
0,001sN/A
USB2
12VDC, 2A
15mm ±0.5
M54x0,75
990g
Either

The following table gives the angular resolution per pixel with certain focal distances.
The formula to calculate any other focal length is:(Pixel Size (μm) / Focal Distance (mm)) * 206.3 = angular resolution (arcseconds/pixel)
Focal Length (mm)
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700750800
850
9009501000

Angular resolution(arcsec/pixel) Atik 4000
4.36
3.82
3.39
3.05
2.78
2.54
2.35
2.18
2.04
1.91
1.80
1.70
1.61
1.53

Page 8Angular resolution(arcsec/pixel) Atik 11000
5.30
4.64
4.13
3.71
3.38
3.09
2.86
2.65
2.48
2.32
2.18
2.06
1.95
1.86

5. Declaration of Conformity

EU Declaration of Conformity
This product carries the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directive.
CE Marking is the responsibility of:Perseu, SA
R. Dr. Agostinho Neto, 1D
2690-576 Sta Iria da Azoia
Portugal
Critical Applications
This product is not designed for any “critical applications”. “Critical applications” means
life support systems, medical applications, connections to medical devices, commercialtransportations, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where productfailure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
This product is not a toy.

5.1 Disposal of the camera

When no longer required do not dispose of this electronic device with general household
waste. To minimise pollution and protect the environment the camera should berecycled. Local recycling drop off points available under the Waste from Electrical andElectronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations which will accept the camera. For further
information contact Perseu SA at the above address, or the shop from which the camera
was bought.

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Repairs, servicing and upgrades are available through your local dealer or by emailingsupport@atik-cameras.com
Please note that modifications to the camera and/or accessories which are undertaken
without the manufacturer’s written permission will void the warranty.

7. Warranty
The equipment is guaranteed against defective design, manufacture or materials for aperiod of one year from the date of purchase.
This means that Atik Cameras will repair or replace the equipment at its sole option, at nocharge to the purchaser for parts or for labour, if the fault is reported within the guarantee
period, provided however that Atik Cameras is able to duplicate the defect or problem at
its facilities. This warranty does not apply to damage that occurred as a result of abuse ormisuse, abnormal service or handling, damage which may have been caused either directly
or indirectly by another product, or if the equipment has been altered or modified in any
way, or if the damage was caused by repairs or service provided or attempted byanyone other than Atik Cameras. This warranty does not include or provide for incidental orconsequential damages.
To exercise your rights under this warranty, you must return the equipment to the dealer
from whom it was purchased together with proof of purchase and a clear description of thefault. If it’s not possible to return the equipment to your dealer, you should contact AtikCameras. Equipment returned to Atik Cameras must be sent in appropriate packaging
and at your expense (insurance is recommended), together with proof of purchase, areturn address and a clear description of the fault.
This does not affect your statutory rights.

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