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Starlight Xpress Trius CCD Cameras
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Efficient Cooling - High Speed USB 2.0 - Colour or Monochrome CCD
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Starlight Xpress Trius.
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- Choice of Sony or Kodak CCD
- Choice of Monochrome or Color CCD
- Peltier cooling to -40°C
- CCD chamber purged in Argon
- High transparency glass window
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- Built-in USB 2.0 Hub with 3 ports
- Auto-guide port
- Camera control and imaging software
- Operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10
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Starlight Xpress Trius CCD Cameras
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- Trius cooled CCD camera.
- USB 2.0 cable.
- Software for Microsoft Windows.
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| Model / Description |
View in Showroom |
Order code |
Price inc VAT |
Shipping |
Dispatched witnin |
click button to purchase |
| SX-825 monochrome |
no |
SXCT825 |
£ 1262.00 |
£ 10.00 |
4 weeks |
| SX-825 colour |
no |
SXCT825C |
£ 1262.00 |
£ 10.00 |
4 weeks |
| SX-674 monochrome |
no |
SXCT674 |
£ 1692.00 |
£ 10.00 |
4 weeks |
| SX-674C colour |
no |
SXCT674C |
£ 1692.00 |
£ 10.00 |
4 weeks |
| SX-694 monochrome |
no |
SXCT694 |
£ 2099.00 |
£ 10.00 |
4 weeks |
| SX-694C colour |
no |
SXCT694C |
£ 2099.00 |
£ 10.00 |
4 weeks |
| SX-814 monochrome |
no |
SXCT814 |
£ 2269.00 |
£ 10.00 |
4 weeks |
| SX-814C colour |
no |
SXCT814C |
£ 2269.00 |
£ 10.00 |
4 weeks |
| SX-16 monochrome |
no |
SXCT16 |
£ 2525.00 |
£ 10.00 |
4 weeks |
| SX-25C colour |
no |
SXCT25C |
£ 2525.00 |
£ 10.00 |
4 weeks |
| SX-26C colour |
no |
SXCT26C |
£ 2525.00 |
£ 10.00 |
4 weeks |
| SX-35 monochrome |
no |
SXCT35 |
£ 3749.00 |
£ 10.00 |
4 weeks |
| SX-36 monochrome |
no |
SXCT36 |
£ 4499.00 |
£ 10.00 |
4 weeks |
| SX-46 monochrome |
no |
SXCT46 |
£ 3798.00 |
£ 10.00 |
4 weeks |
| SX-56 monochrome |
no |
SXCT56 |
£ 6820.00 |
£ 10.00 |
4 weeks |
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Starlight Xpress Trius Combo Packages
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- Trius cooled CCD camera.
- Stalight Xpress USB Filter Wheel.
- USB 2.0 cable.
- Software for Microsoft Windows.
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| Model / Description |
View in Showroom |
Order code |
Price inc VAT |
Shipping |
Dispatched witnin |
click button to purchase |
| SX-825 Combo |
no |
SXCT825B |
£ 1700.00 |
£ 10.00 |
4 weeks |
| SX-674 Combo |
no |
SXCT674B |
£ 2090.00 |
£ 10.00 |
4 weeks |
| SX-694 Combo |
no |
SXCT694B |
£ 2495.00 |
£ 10.00 |
4 weeks |
| SX-814 Combo |
no |
SXCT814B |
£ 2660.00 |
£ 10.00 |
4 weeks |
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Outline
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Starlight Xpress is renowned for small, compact, innovative designs, along with excellent build
quality. The Tirus range of deep-sky cooled CCD cameras has taken these values to a whole new level.
In addition to the super low-noise performance of the previous generations of SXV, SXVF & SXVR
cameras, the new Tirus range is even better, whilst still offering fast download times of approximately
2 million pixels per second.
Tirus incorporates a complete powered USB hub into the main camera, which offers three USB 2.0 ports
at the rear of the camera. Each port is capable of delivering up to 200mA, thus able to drive the
Lodestar, SuperStar or CoStar for guiding leaving two USB ports for a USB filter wheel and one other
peripheral. This integration greatly reduces the number of cable trails back to the computer and gives
less potential for cables tangling around the mount during imaging sessions.
New Peltier cooler combinations have been designed into the Trius cameras, along with an Argon-Filled
CCD chamber, allowing a greater differential cooling delta to be achieved.
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Rear Camera Panel
The Tirus camera provides multiple inputs and outputs. The main control
connections to the camera are the USB 2.0 socket that controls the camera
from the computer and the +12v DC jack socket which provides power
(approximately 1.25Amps at 12v DC). In addition there is an RJ11 Guider
Port output that is opto-isolated and will drive any standard active low
guider input via the RJ11 lead provided. The remaining sockets are three
Mini-5pin USB 2.0 sockets that can be used to power up to three different
USB devices, such as a Lodestar Autoguider, an SX USB Filter Wheel and a
focuser. Each USB port is capable of providing 5v DC at a maximum of 200mA.
Fused Silica Window
Unlike less expensive cameras, Starlight Xpress fits a specially manufactured
fused silica window, with a 7 layer anti-reflective coating, to all Trius
cameras. This offers exceptional strength and heat transfer characteristics
to ensure there is less chance of dewing of the front window during humid weather.
Efficient Cooling System
The cooling system is designed for the most efficient cooling possible in
a small compact package. The Trius cameras are fitted with a new peltier
cooler configuration to give approximately -40C delta T. A build-in fan at
the rear of the camera draws air in through small holes in the front of the
barrel (which increases the surface area to aid the convection), through the
heatsink where all the heat is generated and expels it out at the rear for
the camera. An additional fan is fitted to the side, just to help keep the
external body at the ambient temperature during warmer weather. Set Point
Cooling is incorporated as standard.
Argon Filled CCD Chamber
Argon filled CCD chambers are normally only associated with really
high-end cameras; the Trius cameras have dry argon injected into the
CCD chamber to ensure there is no moisture to condense on the CCD
during the cooling process. The low thermal conductivity of argon
also helps with the cooling process, allowing a lower delta T to be
achieved.
Unique Tilted Camera Front
This unique approach to camera design allows the front plate of the camera to be
orthogonally aligned to ensure that the CCD and the optics are parallel to each
other. This enables the user to adjust for any collimation issues throughout the
whole optical train, to ensure pinpoint stars across the entire field.
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Trius Monochrome Models
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| Model |
CCD |
Mega Pixels |
CCD Size (mm) |
Pixels (μ) |
Download Time |
Read Noise |
Q.E. |
FWC |
| SX-16 |
KAI-4022 |
4M |
15x15 |
2048x2048
(7.4x7.4) |
3s |
7-e |
55% |
40K |
| SX-814 |
ICX814 |
9.2M |
12.5x10 |
3388x2712
(3.69x3.69) |
5s |
4.5-e |
77% |
18K |
| SX-694 |
ICX694 |
6.1M |
12.5x10 |
2750x2200
(4.54x4.54) |
3.5s |
4.5-e |
77% |
20K |
| SX-674 |
ICX674 |
2.8M |
9x6.7 |
1940x1460
(4.54x4.54) |
2.5s |
4.5-e |
77% |
20K |
| SX-285 |
ICX285 |
1.45M |
9x6.7 |
1392x1040
(6.45x6.45) |
0.6s |
4.5-e |
68% |
23K |
| SX-35 |
KAI11002 |
10.8M |
36.3x24.2 |
4032x2688
(9.0x9.0) |
7s |
12-e |
52% |
50K |
| SX-36 |
KAI16000 |
16M |
36.3x24.2 |
4904x3280
(7.4x7.4) |
10s |
12-e |
52% |
30K |
| SX-46 |
KAF16200 |
16.7M |
27x21.6 |
4540x3640
(6x6) |
6.5s |
9-e |
58% |
41K |
| SX-56 |
KAF16803 |
16.7M |
36.8x36.8 |
4096x4096
(9x9) |
6.5s |
9-e |
58% |
100K |
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FWC stands for Full Well Capacity. In addition to the above data, all models share the following characteristics:
Data format output is 16-bit.
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Trius Colour Models
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| Model |
CCD |
Mega Pixels |
CCD Size (mm) |
Pixels (μ) |
Download Time |
Read Noise |
Q.E. |
FWC |
| SX-26C |
ICX493 |
10M |
23.4x15.6 |
3900x2616
(6.05x6.05) |
8s |
7-e |
55% |
25K |
| SX-25C |
ICX453 |
6.2M |
23.4x15.6 |
3024x2016
(7.8x7.8) |
3.5s |
7-e |
60% |
25K |
| SX-814C |
ICX814 |
9.2M |
12.5x10 |
3388x2712
(3.69x3.69) |
5s |
4.5-e |
77% |
18K |
| SX-694C |
ICX694 |
6.1M |
12.5x10 |
2750x2200
(4.54x4.54) |
3.5s |
4.5-e |
77% |
20K |
| SX-674C |
ICX674 |
2.8M |
9x6.7 |
1940x1460
(4.54x4.54) |
2.5s |
4.5-e |
77% |
20K |
| SX-285C |
ICX285 |
1.45M |
9x6.7 |
1392x1040
(6.45x6.45) |
0.6s |
4.5-e |
68% |
23K |
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FWC stands for Full Well Capacity. In addition to the above data, all models share the following characteristics:
Data format output is 16-bit.
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Notice
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We are constantly checking the accuracy of the technical data. We are prepared to provide
more detailed information on request. Technical data is subject to change without notice.
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