iNova PLB-Mx2 (monochrome) w/Aptina MT9M034

From lunar/solar & deepsky imaging to autoguiding.

Aptina MT9M034 – 1.2Mpx CMOS monochrome and color sensor.

iNova PLB-Mx2

Description

New Aptina MT9M034 CMOS (1280 x 960 pixel array) with a very high quantum efficiency from the visible spectrum to the near infrared (IR) region.

Ideally suited for lunar/solar high resolution imaging, and deepsky imaging, thanks to an excellent sensitivity from the visible spectral range to the near infrared region, with a very low electronic noise which allows long exposure times.

Provides 2×2 hardware binning (512 x 384) to get a 9.3µm square pixel to be able to detect a faint star for autoguiding.

C-mount thread (this standard allows users to take different kinds of adapters like 1.25” eyepiece holder, camera objective lens with step down ring).

Technical specifications

Aptina MT9M034 1/3″
1280*960
3.75µm x 3.75µm
Yes
Yes
10/12bit
Up to 24 FPS at full resolution
From 0.1ms to infinity
USB2.0
For filter wheel control, focusing motors control, and telescope mount control (ASCOM V6)
BMP, AVI (8bit), FITS (8/16 bit) et SER (8/16bit) which can be read directly with main softwares like RegiStax V6.1, Avistacker V2, AutoStakkert V2
ASCOM V6 Plugin available and tested with PHDGuiding V1.14, AstroArt V4 & V5, MaximDL V5, Prism and all softwares using ASCOM protocol
50 x 50 x 40mm
170g (6 oz)

CMOS Sensor
CCD Matrix (L*H)
Pixel size
Hardware binning 2×2
Hardware ROI (region of interest)
A/D converter
Frame rate(8/12bit)
Exposure time
Interface
Communication port
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Format
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ASCOM
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Dimensions
Weight
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Software and compatibility

Microsoft

Windows XP SP3, Vista, W7, 8, 8.1 x86/x64

Compliant with Microsoft Directshow

The SDK is available on request for programming (Microsoft C# or C++).

Linux

Linux drivers are available.

Mac

Drivers are not available but it is possible to run i-Nova cameras in emulation Windows mode with Bootcamp.

Performance

Frame rate (FPS) at full resolution:

Mode

1280*960
1280*480
1024*768
800*600
640*480
400*400
320*240

Frame Rate

34 FPS
68 FPS
43 FPS
82 FPS
104 FPS
119 FPS
200 FPS

Included accessories

C mount to 1.25’’ adapter

USB2 cable for PC connection

Software pack including:

PLxCapture control and acquisition specific software and conversion format utility (video)
ASCOM plugin

New software releases are available for download from FTP site www.inova-ccd.fr/download

Options

Autoguiding cable RJ12 connector for ST4 port

Peltier cooling system kit with or w/o temperature regulation

Recommended accessories

Motorised filter wheel – 5 or 8 positions provided with ASCOM plugin

Electronic viewfinder: C/CS mount objective lens, FL from 2.1mm (150° fov) to 25mm (11° fov)

GPS module with USB2.0 port

C mount to T2 female adapter

Tel +888 427 8766 or… Contact via Email

iNova CCD USA