iKon-M 934 Series

1 Megapixel, -100°C,
5 MHz Imaging CCD

Dual AR

EXTENDED RANGETECHNOLOGY

Ultra Sensitive Imaging

Low Light Imaging

NOW AVAILABLE WITHFringeSuppression &Low Light Imaging

NewFeatures and Benefits

Industry-Leading Ultra-Sensitive Imaging Technology•		 Extended range Dual-AR option
Superior UV-NIR broadband back-illuminated QE•		 TE cooling to -100°C				 Critical for elimination of dark current required
for long exposure experiments such as in vivoluminescence•		 Fringe Suppression Technology™
NIR etaloning greatly reduced (BEX2-DD sensor		 types)•		 Up to 5 MHz pixel readout •8		 High frame rates achievable•		 Ultra low noise readout		 Intelligent low-noise electronics offer the most		 ‘silent’ system noise performance available•		 UltraVac™ •1		 Critical for sustained vacuum integrity and to		 maintain unequalled cooling and QE performance,		 year after year•		 13 x 13 µm pixel size		 Optimal balance of dynamic range and resolution•		 Integrated shutter		 C-mount shutter as standard. Closed during		 readout to avoid vertical smear•		 Cropped Sensor Mode		 Specialised acquisition mode for continuous 				 imaging with fastest possible temporal resolution•		 Enhanced Baseline Clamp		 Quantitative accuracy of dynamic measurements•		 USB 2.0 connection		 Simple Plug & Play connection

Andor’s iKon-M 934 series cameras are designed to offer the ultimate in high-sensitivity,•

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

low noise performance, ideal for demanding imaging applications. These high resolution
1024 x 1024 CCD cameras boast up to 95% QEmax, high dynamic range, 13 µm pixels
and exceptionally low readout noise. The iKon-M benefits from negligible dark current
with industry-leading thermoelectric cooling down to -100°C. High sensitivity and theexceptionally low dark current makes iKon-M a perfect solution for the most demanding longexposure luminescence experiments such as plant imaging studies.
The ‘Deep Depletion’ sensor option offers ultimate performance for NIR applications,the new Dual AR coating extends the QE performance significantly across the UV/visible
region of the spectrum for the broadest possible spectral coverage from one sensor. Fringe
Suppression Technology™ radically minimizes etaloning effects in the NIR. Rapid verticalshifts combined with fast kinetics acquisition mode, comprehensive trigger modes andcustom coated wedge window options, render the deep Depletion models ideal for NIR
optimized Bose Einstein Condensation applications.

Specifications Summary
Active pixels

1024 x 1024

Sensor size

13.3 x 13.3 mm

Pixel size (W x H)

13 µm x 13 µm

Active area pixel well depth

100,000 e(130,000 e- for BEX2-DD models)

Pixel readout rates (MHz)5, 3, 1, 0.05

Read noise

2.9 e-Maximum cooling-100°C

Frame rate

4.4 fps (full frame)11 Megapixel, -100°C,
5 MHz Imaging CCD

iKon-M 934 Series
System Specifications•2

Model numberSensor options

DU934PDU934P (Deep Depletion)

BU2: Back Illuminated CCD, UV-Enhanced, 250 nm
optimized
BV: Back Illuminated CCD, Vis optimized
FI: Front Illuminated CCD

BEX2-DD: Back Illuminated CCD,Deep Depletion withfringe suppression, extended range dual AR coating

Active pixels

1024 x 1024

Pixel size

13 x 13 μm

Image area

13.3 x 13.3 mm with 100% fill factor

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

BU2 sensor: UV-grade fused silica, ‘Broadband VUV-NIR’, unwedged
BV sensor: UV-grade fused silica, ‘Broadband VIS-NIR’, wedged
BEX2-DD, FI sensors: UV-grade fused silica, ‘Broadband VUV-NIR’, wedged(other options available e.g. Bose-Einstein 780nm for Rb BEC experiments)

InterfaceUSB 2.0Lens mountC-mount

Advanced Performance Specifications•2

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

0.000300.000120.01700
0.00047

Pixel readout rates

5, 3, 1, 0.05 MHz

Active area pixel well depth

100,000 e-

130,000 e-

2.9
6.6
11.6
18.0

3.3
6.2
9.2
13.6

Read noise (e-) •5
0.05 MHz
1 MHz3 MHz
5 MHz •8

Better than 99%

Linearity •6
Vertical clock speed

11.3 to 67.3 µs (software selectable)

4.25 to 64.25 µs (software selectable)

Frame Rates•750 kHz

1 MHz

Binning

Full Frame

512 x 512

256 x 256128 x 128

Binning

Full Frame

512 x 512

256 x 256128 x 128

1x1

0.04

0.1

0.2

0.4

1x1

0.9

1.8

3.5

6.9

2x2

0.2

0.2

0.4

0.8

2x2

2.9

4.3

7.5

13.5

4x4

0.6

0.6

0.9

1.5

4x4

7.9

9.4

14.8

24.6

8x8

2.0

1.2

1.7

2.8

8x8

18.0

18.2

26.6

40.7

16 x 16

5.1

2.3

3.2

5

16 x 16

33.4

31.6

43.059.8512 x 512

256 x 256128 x 128

•83 MHz

5 MHz Visualization mode512 x 512

256 x 256128 x 128

Binning

Full Frame

2.6

5.2

10.0

18.6

1x1

4.4

8.5

16.0

28.8

6.3

10.9

19.3

33.2

2x2

8.4

15.9

28.5

47.6

4x4

13.4

20.9

34.2

53.5

4x4

15.6

28.1

47.0

70.8

8x8

25.1

36.3

54.4

76.5

8x8

27.3

45.8

69.4

93.5

16 x 16

41.5

56.1

76.5

97.1

16 x 16

43.6

66.9

91.2

111.5

Binning

Full Frame

1x1
2x22

1 Megapixel, -100°C,
5 MHz Imaging CCD

iKon-M 934 Series

Quantum Efficiency Curves•9Bioluminescence

Application Image

The top image shows surface plots of the transition from a thermal gas(left) to a Bose-Einstein condensate. The sharp, bimodal peak in the rightfigure is a signature of BEC. The graph below it shows fluorescence froma few-atom MOT against time, showing the discrete steps characteristicof single atoms entering and leaving the trap. Courtesy of Prof. Michael
Chapman, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.

High sensitivity and the exceptionally low dark current makes
iKon-M a perfect solution for the most demanding longexposure luminescence experiments such as plant imaging
studies. Read our full case study here.
Image Right: Example of bioluminescence timelapse of Arabidopsis toinvestigate the circadian clock. Courtesy of Professor Liu (Liu Lab, Shanghai
Institutes for Biological Sciences, CAS, Shanghai)Have you found what you are looking for?
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sensitivity, combined with fast frame rate performance.
Need faster frame rates? The Neo and Zyla sCMOS deliver up to 100 frames/sec (full frame).
Need smaller pixels? Check out the the Neo and Zyla sCMOS.
Need a customised version? Please contact us to discuss our Customer Special Request options.
Check out Andor’s New Sona sCMOS. back-illuminated sCMOS delivers ultra-sensitivity, high speed, high-resolution,
large field of view & high dynamic range!
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iKon-M 934 Series

1 Megapixel, -100°C,
5 MHz Imaging CCDCreating The Optimum Product for You
DU934P- BV
example shown

Step 1.

Sensor
TypeStep 2.

Choose the sensor type option
Description

Code

Back Illuminated CCD, Vis optimized

BV

Front Illuminated CCD

FI

Back Illuminated CCD, AR coated for optimized performance in the 250 nm region

BU2

Back Illuminated CCD, Deep Depletion with fringe suppression, extended range dual AR coating

BEX2-DD

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

CameraWindow
Step 3.

Accessories &Adapters

Step 4.

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

Order CodeRe-circulator for enhanced cooling performance (supplied with 2x2.5 m tubing as standard)

XW-RECR

Oasis 160 Ultra compact chiller unit (tubing to be ordered separately)

ACC-XW-CHIL-160

6 mm tubing options for ACC-XW-CHIL-160 (2x2.5 m or 2x5m lengths)

ACC-6MM-TUBING-2X2.5/
ACC-6MM-TUBING-2X5M

C-mount to Canon FD-mount adapter

OA-CCFM

C-mount to Nikon F-mount adapter

OA-CNAF

C-mount to Olympus OM adapter

OA-COFM

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 (supports up to 100 m) - EU/UK/USACC-USBX-EUACC-USBX-UK
ACC-USBX-US

30 m Ethernet cable (for use with the above ACC-USBX-** USB extenders)

ACC-ELC-13295

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 (8, 8.1 and 10) 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 32/64-bit libraries for Windows (8, 8.1 and 10), compatible with C/C++, C#, Delphi, VB.NET, LabVIEW and Matlab.
Linux SDK compatible with C/C++.
Third party software compatibility Drivers are available so that the iKon-M range can be operated through a large varietyof third party imaging packages. See Andor web site for detail: https://andor.oxinst.com/learning/view/article/third-partyimaging-software-support

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iKon-M 934 Series

1 Megapixel, -100°C,
5 MHz Imaging CCD

Product Drawings
Dimensions in mm [inches]
Third-angle projection64.0 [2.52]

208.4 [8.2]57.0 [2.25]

47.0 [1.85]
M4 x 5 deepn52.0 [2.04]

Focal Planeof Detector

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

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

13.0 [0.51]

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

25.4 [1.0]Connecting to the iKon-M
Camera Control
Connector type: USB 2.0 with optional lockable connector

3 off 1/4-20 UNC
x 1/2" deep

TTL / LogicConnector type: SMB, provided with SMB - BNC cable
Fire (Output), External Trigger (Input), Shutter (Output)
I2C 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


AstronomySemiconductor analysis

Bioluminescence/Chemiluminescence
Biochip ReadingFire SMB

PowerExternal trigger SMB
Shutter SMB

Bose-Einstein Condensation (BEC)
Photovoltaic Inspection (see the iKon-M PV Inspector SpecificationSheet)

I²C

Lockable USB 2.0Connector

Rear connector panel

51 Megapixel, -100°C,
5 MHz Imaging CCD

iKon-M 934 Series

Order Today
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the correct solution for you. With a dedicated team of technicaladvisors, we are able to offer you one-to-one guidance andtechnical support on all Andor products. For a full listing of ourregional sales offices, please see: www.andor.oxinst.com/contact
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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 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
point of the system.

7.

The frame rates shown are for the BEX2-DD model, for a range of binning or array size combinations. All
measurements are made with 4.25 μs vertical shift speed. It also assumes internal trigger mode of operationand 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

1GB recommended for data spooling)• USB 2.0 High Speed Host Controller capable ofsustained rate of 40MB/s• Windows (8.1 and 10) or LinuxFM40523

EMS91062

Power Requirements• 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz• Power consumption: 48W max.
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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