iKon-M 912 Series

512 x 512 pixel, -100°C,
5 MHz Imaging CCD

BV
9080

Quantum efficiency (%)

7060
504030Ultra Sensitive Imaging

Low Light Imaging

10020100200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200
Wavelength (nm)Features and Benefits

Very High Well Depth and Superb Photon Collection• 24 x 24 µm pixel size
Andor’s back-illuminated iKon M 912 camera offers the ultimate in dynamic range and photon		 Excellent dynamic range and photon 		 sensitivity, by virtue of a large 24 µm, high well depth pixel architecture. The camera also offers a		 collection area
QEmax of 95% and exceptionally low readout noise.
• TE cooling to -100°C		
The iKon-M 912 benefits from negligible dark current with industry-leading thermoelectric cooling		 Critical for elimination of dark current
down to -100°C, enabling use of significantly longer exposure times than offered by any otherdetection limit
camera on the market using this same sensor. The iKon-M platform offers Multi-Megahertz• QE 95% from back-illuminated sensor
max		 Highest photon collection efficiency• Ultra low noise readout		 Intelligent low-noise electronics offer the 				 most ‘silent’ system noise performance 				 available

readout for more rapid acquisition or fast focusing, along with direct USB 2.0 connectivity to PC.

Specifications Summary• Multi-Megahertz pixel readout
High frame rates achievable

Active pixels

512 x 512

• UltraVac™ •1
Critical for sustained vacuum integrity and to		 maintain unequalled cooling and QE		 performance, year after year

Sensor size

12.3 x 12.3 mm

Pixel size (W x H)

24 µm x 24 µm• USB 2.0 connection		 Simple Plug & Play connection

Active area pixel well depth

300,000 e-• Integrated shutter		 C-mount shutter as standard. Closed during		 readout to avoid vertical smear

Maximum readout rate

5 MHzRead noise• Windows, Linux & Labview		 Andor’s user-friendly SDK supports both		 Windows and Linux OS. Labview VI package 		 Maximum cooling		 available•

Integrated in EPICS
Platform is fully integrated into the EPICS
control software

Frame rate

3 e-100°C
14.4 fps (full frame)1

iKon-M 912 Series

512 x 512 pixel, -100°C,
5 MHz Imaging CCD

System Specifications•2Sensor options

BV: Back Illuminated CCD, Vis optimizedActive pixels

512 x 512

Pixel size

24 x 24 μm

Image area

12.3 x 12.3 mm with 100% fill factor

Minimum temperatures •3Air cooled
Coolant recirculator
Coolant chiller, coolant @ 10ºC, 0.75l/min

-80ºC
-95ºC
-100ºC

Digitization

16-bitBlemish specifications

Grade 1 sensor from supplier. Camera blemishes as defined by Andor Grade A:
www.andor.com/learning-academy/ccd-blemishes-and-non-uniformities-black-pixels-and-hot-pixels-on-a-ccd-sensor

System window type

UV-grade fused silica, ‘Broadband VIS-NIR’, wedgedInterface

USB 2.0

Lens mountC-mount

Advanced Performance Specifications•2

Dark current, e-/pixel/sec •4@ -80°C@ -100°C

0.00110.0006

Pixel readout rates

5.0, 3.0, 1.0, 0.05 MHz

Active area pixel well depth

300,000 e-

Read noise (e-) •50.05 MHz
1.0 MHz
3.0 MHz
5.0 MHz•8

3.0
8.0
13.2
18.2

Linearity •6

Better than 99%

Frame Rates•750 kHz

1.0 MHz

Binning

Full Frame

256 x 256128 x 128

64 x 64

Binning

Full Frame

256 x 256128 x 128

64 x 64

1x1

0.18

0.36

0.72

1.39

1x1

3.49

6.73

12.58

22.28

2x20.69

0.93

1.57

2.78

2x2

10.24

14.91

23.83

37.09

4x4

2.36

2.1

3.14

5.12

4x4

23.64

27.67

38.93

53.71

8x8

6.56

4.19

5.71

8.55

8x8

40.85

43.23

55.07

68.49

16 x 16

12.85

7.39

9.33

12.69

16 x 16

55.49

58.0

68.73

79.19

5.0 MHz (Visualisation Mode)•8

3.0 MHz
Binning

Full Frame

256 x 256128 x 128

64 x 64

Binning

Full Frame

256 x 256128 x 128

64 x 64

1x1

9.37

17.25

29.74

46.66

1x1

14.43

25.53

41.49

60.35

2x2

16.83

29.12

45.87

64.43

2x2

24.62

40.29

59.07

77.04

4x4

27.95

44.4

62.97

79.55

4x4

38.07

56.66

74.96

89.37

8x8

41.74

60.2

77.34

90.17

8x8

52.38

71.12

86.58

97.18

16 x 16

55.4

73.26

87.34

96.62

16 x 16

64.47

81.5

93.9

101.632

512 x 512 pixel, -100°C,
5 MHz Imaging CCD

iKon-M 912 Series

Quantum Efficiency Curves

•9100

BV
90
80

Quantum efficiency (%)

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Wavelength (nm)

Bioluminescence image showing an agar plate streaked with
an Escherichia coli strain containing bioluminescence genes

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depletion CCD with superb red/NIR quantum efficiency, also incorporating fringe suppression technology. The single
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512 x 512 pixel, -100°C,
5 MHz Imaging CCD

Creating The Optimum Product for You

DU912P-BV

Step 1.

Select the Camera TypeDescription

CodeiKon-M 912 Camera, Back Illuminated CCD, Vis optimized

DU912P-BV

CameraType
Step 2.

Select an alternative camera window (optional)
The standard window has been selected to satisfy most applications. However, other options are available. The alternative
camera window code must be specified at time of ordering.

CameraWindow
Step 3.

To view and select other window options please refer to the ‘Camera Windows Supplementary Specification Sheet’ which
gives the transmission characteristics, product codes and procedure for entering the order. Further detailed information on thewindows can be found in the Technical note – ‘Camera Windows: Optimizing for Different Spectral Regions’.

Select the required accessories and adapters
Description

Accessories &Adapters

Step 4.

Order CodeRe-circulator for enhanced cooling performance

XW-RECR

Oasis 160 Ultra compact chiller unit

ACC-XW-CHIL-160

C-mount to Canon FD-mount adapter

OA-CCFM

C-mount to Nikon F-mount adapter

OA-CNAFC-mount to Olympus OM adapter

OA-COFM

C-mount to T-mount adapter

OA-CTOT

Auto extension tubes (set of 3) for Canon EF

OA-ECAF

Auto extension tubes (set of 3) for C-mountOA-ECMT

Auto extension tubes (set of 3) for Nikon F

OA-ENAFUSB Extender: Icron USB 2.0 Ranger 2201 (100 m) - EU/UK/USACC-USBX-EU
ACC-USBX-UK
ACC-USBX-US

Select the required software
The iKon-M requires at least one of the following software options:
Solis for Imaging A 32-bit and fully 64-bit enabled application for Windows (XP, Vista, 7 and 8) Linux and Labview, offering richfunctionality for data acquisition and processing. AndorBasic provides macro language control of data acquisition, processing,display and export.

SoftwareAndor SDK A software development kit that allows you to control the Andor range of cameras from your own application.
Available as 32 and 64-bit libraries for Windows (XP, Vista, 7 and 8), compatible with C/C++, C#, Delphi, VB6, VB.NET, LabVIEW
and Matlab. Linux SDK compatible with C/C++.
Third party software compatibility Drivers are available so that the iKon-L range can be operated through a large variety ofthird party imaging packages. See Andor web site for detail: http://www.andor.com/software/4

iKon-M 912 Series

512 x 512 pixel, -100°C,
5 MHz Imaging CCD

Product Drawings
Dimensions in mm [inches]
Third-angle projection

64.0 [2.52]

208.4 [8.2]57.0 [2.25]

47.0 [1.85]
M4 x 5 deep

Focal Planeof Detector
n52.0 [2.04]

52.0 [2.04]

107.5 [4.23]

62.0 [2.44]

4 off mountings
to clear 6-32 UNC

90.0 [3.54]

17.5 [0.69] ±0.4 [0.16]

Air in(air exit opposite side)

105.0 [4.13]n = position of pixel 1,1

Weight: 2.2 kg [4 lb 13 oz]
25.4 [1.0]13.0 [0.51]

Connecting to the iKon-M

25.4 [1.0]13.0 [0.51]
2 off M6
x 10 deep

25.4 [1.0]

Camera Control
Connector type: USB 2.0
TTL / Logic
Connector type: SMB, provided with SMB - BNC cable
Fire (Output), External Trigger (Input), Shutter (Output)

3 off 1/4-20 UNC
x 1/2" deepI2C connector
Compatible with Fischer SC102A054-130
Shutter (TTL), I2C Clock, I2C Data, +5 Vdc, Ground
Minimum cable clearance required at rear of camera
90 mm
Mounting hole locations

Typical Applications
P Astronomy
P Bioluminescence/Chemiluminescence
P Absorption measurement
P Photon Emission Microscopy
P Hyper-Spectral Imaging
P Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF)
P Brewster Angle Microscopy (BAM)

Fire SMB

Power

External trigger SMB
Shutter SMB

I²C

Lockable USB 2.0
Connector

Rear connector panel5

iKon-M 912 Series

512 x 512 pixel, -100°C,
5 MHz Imaging CCD

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Items shipped with your camera

Footnotes: Specifications are subject to change without notice1.

1x 2 m BNC - SMB connection cable
1x 3 m USB 2.0 cable Type A to Type B
1x Power supply with mains cable
1x Quick launch guide
1x CD containing Andor user guides
1x Individual system performance booklet

Assembled in a state-of-the-art cleanroom facility, Andor’s UltraVac™ vacuum process combines apermanent hermetic vacuum seal (no o-rings), with a stringent protocol to minimize outgassing, including
use of proprietary material.

2.

Figures are typical unless otherwise stated.

3.

Specified minimum air cooled temperature assumes ambient temperature of 25°C. Specified minimum
temperature with coolant assumes coolant temperature of 10°C.

4.

The dark current measurement is averaged over the sensor area excluding any regions of blemishes.

5.

Readout noise is for the entire system. It is a combination of sensor readout noise and A/D noise.
Measurement is for Single Pixel readout with the sensor at a temperature of -80°C and minimum exposure
time under dark conditions.

6.

Linearity is measured from a plot of counts vs exposure time under constant photon flux up to the saturation

7.

The frame rates shown are for a range of binning or array size combinations. All measurements are made withpoint of the system.
11.29 μs vertical shift speed. It also assumes internal trigger mode of operation and minimum exposure time.
8.

5 MHz is for focusing/visualization mode only.

9.

Quantum efficiency of the sensor at 25°C as supplied by the sensor manufacturer.

Minimum Computer Requirements:

Operating & Storage Conditions• 3.0 GHz single core or 2.4 GHz multi core processor• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 30°C ambient• 2 GB RAM• Relative Humidity: < 70% (non-condensing)• 100 MB free hard disc to install software (at least• Storage Temperature: -25°C to 50°C

FM40523

EMS91062

1GB recommended for data spooling)• USB 2.0 High Speed Host Controller capable ofsustained rate of 40MB/s• Windows (XP, Vista, 7 and 8) or LinuxPower Requirements• 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
LabVIEW is a registered trademark of National Instruments.
MATLAB is a registered trademark of The MathWorks Inc.
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