Atik Titan User Manual
Version 1.3 – July 2015

Contents
1Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1

Further information ............................................................................................................ 3

2. Pack Contents.................................................................................................................................. 4
3. Getting to know your camera ......................................................................................................... 5
3.1Camera Parts ....................................................................................................................... 5

3.2 Sensor..................................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Optical Window ...................................................................................................................... 5
3.4 Analog to Digital Converter (ADC).......................................................................................... 5
3.5 Power Consumption............................................................................................................... 6
3.6 USB Port ................................................................................................................................. 6
3.7 Cooling ................................................................................................................................... 6
4. Technical Information Summary...................................................................................................... 6
5. Planetary (high-speed) Imaging....................................................................................................... 7
6. Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................................... 8
6.1 Disposal of the camera.............................................................................................................. 9
7. Servicing and Repairs ...................................................................................................................... 98. Warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 10Page 2

1Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of an Atik Titan. This three-in-one camera is your perfectobserving partner whether you want to do planetary imaging, deep-sky work orautoguiding. This manual will help you get the most out of your Atik camera so please takethe 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.

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2. Pack Contents

1. Atik Titan
2. USB cable
3. Car lighter type power cable
4. CD with software and manuals
5. Quick start guide

Page 43. Getting to know your camera
3.1

Camera Parts

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

ST-4 compatible autoguider port
2.1mm centre-positive 12V DC input
USB port
Cooling outlet
1.25” nosepiece with T2 (M42 x 0.75mm pitch) thread
Cooling inlets

3.2 Sensor

The sensor inside your camera is a Sony ICX424.

3.3 Optical Window

The 2mm-thick optical window is BK7 glass with BBAR coatings on both sides to minimize
unwanted reflections.

3.4 Analog to Digital Converter (ADC)Your Atik Titan is equipped with a 16-bit ADC, allowing it to record subtle levels ofgrey which will provide you with enhanced dynamic range when capturing an image.

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3.5 Power Consumption

Your Atik Titan was designed to have very low power consumption, drawing only 550mA
at 12V DC with the cooler running. It is possible to run the camera without coolingusing the USB power alone. The 2.1mm centre- positive DC input is compatible with a wide
range of 12V DC supplies.
WARNING: If you have purchased the optional mains power adaptor, please
note that it 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 trained electrician.
3.6 USB Port

The Atik Titan uses a USB 2.0 high-speed interface, allowing for a full-frame download inapproximately 100ms when using the supplied Artemis Capture application. Artemis
Capture also provides a higher speed “preview” mode, which allows a full frame to be
downloaded in approximately 50ms.
3.7 CoolingYour Atik Titan is equipped with a Peltier thermoelectric element which cools the camera
to approximately 20º C below ambient temperature. The cooler is only active when the12V power is applied. After switching on the camera it is advisable to allow at least 2
minutes before taking images, in order to allow the temperature to stabilize.

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

Page 6Titan
Sony ICX424
659x494
7,4x7,416 bit
7e-20
NoNo
Unlimited
0,001s15 fps
USB2
12VDC, 0.55A
12mm
M42x0,75
350g
EitherAutoguider port pinout

5. Planetary (high-speed) Imaging
The Atik Titan can take up to 15 frames per second and store them in uncom- pressed 16bit format on a standard hard disk drive. In order to do high-speed imaging using Capture,
the following steps must be taken:

check the Pre checkbox in the Exposure dialog – this enables the fast downloadmode;
set a suitable exposure time in the Exposure dialog – note that high frame rates
require short exposure times;
check the Autosave Images checkbox in the Exposure dialog;
enter a suitable folder and file name prefix in the text box below theAutosave Images checkbox (or use the browse button alongside it);select a suitable suffix scheme from the Seq fmt. drop-down list;
enter your desired starting sequence number in the Seq No. text box;
start imaging by selecting the Camera | Loop menu option or else by clicking
on the Loop toolbar item;
stop imaging by deselecting the Camera | Loop menu option or else byclicking on the Loop toolbar item again.

Please ensure that your hard disk drive has enough space available for yourproposed observing run – in high-speed imaging mode the Titan eats up disk spacevery quickly! Performance will be improved by minimizing the number of otherprocesses running on the system. If the frame rate is reduced by hard disk
performance limitations, you might be able to improve it by using a RAM disk, such as
the one provided by Dataram (see http://memory.dataram.com/products-andservices/software/ramdisk/download-ramdisk).

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A major advantage of operating in high-speed imaging mode is that it allows you tocapture moments of steady seeing, which can then be selected and stacked to
produce far sharper images than could be achieved with longer exposure times.
Registax is a freeware program which is designed to make this post-processing as easy
as possible: please refer to the Registax website(http://www.astronomie.be/registax/index.html) for further details.
Registax will process and stack RGB images taken
through different colour filters provided that thefiles are saved with the suffixes _R,_G and _B, to indicate the colour channel. Theeasiest way to achieve this is by setting up anobserving sequence as shown on the right.
Registax can also debayer images taken with
one-shot colour cameras.

6. 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, SAR. 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.
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
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6.1 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.

7. Servicing and Repairs
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.

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8. 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 guaranteeperiod, 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 or
misuse, 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 by anyone
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 Atik
Cameras. Equipment returned to Atik Cameras must be sent in appropriate packaging andat your expense (insurance is recommended), together with proof of purchase, a return
address and a clear description of the fault.
This does not affect your statutory rights.

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