Operationally it has been flawless, and comes with the ascom drivers and works perfectly with atiks own artemis software. Atik infinity software update and beta 3 drivers atik cameras. This new camera is based on the highly successful atik 3 platform, which features stateoftheart technology for supreme performance and ease of use. Atik efw2 filter wheel solution posted in equipment. With these features, the efw2 can easily support sensors up to full frame. Zwo has come up with an adapter for canon lenses that can be used with their filter wheel, but atik doesnt have anything like that.
An electronic filter wheel allows you to automate your imaging. Atik efw2 electronic filter wheel ccd cameras imaging. This ensures that filters are always in precisely the same position which is. Let your pc do the work while you grab the separate exposures you need through each filter. Motorized usb filter wheel holds up to four 2 orion filters for astrophotographic or visual use. No motors protruding from the filter wheel to get in the way. Jan 06, 2016 i encountered an issue in running sgp on atik one. The carousels are interchangeable and are available separately as accessories.
Fw8sstxl wheels work with our large format stxl camera series, and include mechanical detents and optional builtin selfguiding. Of course this filter wheel can be remote controlled by pc. Ed wiley suggested that this new topic be created, because there was a lot of general discussion about cmos cameras in his post from last year call for action. Additionaly, and when using atik capture software or the ascom driver, filter. Attempting to connect using the atik filter wheel control software produces the exception error similar to the last post. Atik cameras offer a range of cooled ccd cameras for applications such as astrophotography, scientific and industrial imaging.
Atik instruments 1616 hr cameras are compliant with this industrys. You can now type in the image number in replay mode to make it. Shop our collection of telescope filter wheels and other accessories today. I selected the atik 16200 because of what appears to be a superior design and quality of the product, but to be honest, the lack of a seven position wheel nearly pulled me to one of the other 16200s available, all of which already have seven or eight position wheels designed to go along with it. I reported the issue to atik support, and would like to see if we can do something in sgp, to mitigate the issue. The issue seems to be windows not accepting the driver. Previously, i have to power off and on the camera, to reset it when this problem occurs.
Filter wheels for ccd cameras for sale skies unlimited. Sbig has a wide range of filter wheels to support all of our cooled camera series. This can be used to store the relevant information in the fits header like the mounts ra. Sign up for our newsletter to get the best deals and latest news. Made by an astrophotographer, for the astrophotographers. This wheel employs exchangeable filter disks, allowing for multiple combinations, and has large 54mm openings on both sides.
Windows, mac and linux usb drivers, ascom drivers, latest firmware and camera control and processing software for all zwo devices. Weve also taken the chance to update the atik infinity software with a number of new features and improvements. Filter wheels are used in concert with monochromatic ccd cameras to achieve a composite color image. For example, the distance between any atik camera and the wheel itself is 0 mm, while still maintaining the possibility of rotating the camera to any desired position. During the trial, you will have unlimited access to all avaialble features and, when it expires, you can choose to purchase the pro version or, if youd like, the software will automatically convert to the free lite version. The filter wheel hang with cooler status lost, when stop is clicked in sgp frame and focus. Atik 16200 users will also be pleased to know that the efw3 can be attached directly to the camera as it is or after removing the front plate, further minimising any backfocus requirements.
Regarding software, the efw2 has an ascom compliant driver, so that any. Astrobin is an image hosting website specifically targeted to astrophotographers. A general view of the filter wheel, fitted with t thread adaptors and a 48mm filter disk. It is in a recess next to the usb port and may be covered by black tape. However, its still machined from solid aluminium to produce a durable and quality wheel that will keep turning, night after night. They are also used with narrow band filters to produce fascinating false color images of emission nebulae.
An internal view with the cover removed, showing the 5 x 48mm filter disk with one filter in place. They are also used with narrow band filters to produce fascinating false color images of. The filter wheel is natively controlled from our software or has an ascom driver for third party programs. Atik infinity software update and beta 3 drivers atik. It recognises the device but wont install the driver either version. Just dug out my old atik efw1 filter wheel, to have a pop at jupiter now its up at a sensible hour, but it wont connect, powers up and goes round when plugged in but doesnt connect in the filter wheel runner thingy that runs without artemis capture. I have already change the usb port, and reinstalled the driver normal driver and ascom driver comes with the installer from atik.
The sensor has a generous 6m pixel size which makes it suitable for a huge range of telescopes. Atik one filter wheel and cooler in unstable status, when. The usb connector is visible at lower left and the serialmanual connector is at the lower right. The filter wheel is designed with this camera in mind, although it works perfectly with others, and has been used with my sx trius, and the camera can be either fitted using the rotatable adaptor, or by screwing the camera directly to the rear housing of the wheel casing. Whilst the motor is almost entirely silent, atik has moved away from optical or hall effect sensors for location identification, and instead is a. Electronic filter wheel the atik electronic filter wheel comes complete with an ascom driver, so that any compliant software can control it comes with artemis. At the start of a session, maximdl connect with everything inluding the wheel. Atik is pleased to introduce a new motorized filter wheel, with multiple filter capability. I waited a good while for atik to finally come out with a motorized version of their filter wheel, but it turned out to be too pricey for me. Were now on the beta 3 release of our drivers, which includes 64bit drivers for the efw2 and performance improvements for the internal filter wheel on the atik one.
The atik 16200 has the signature atik blend of form and function, boasting an apsh size sensor with a 35mm diagonal in a whole new case design. Atik electronic filter wheel 2 filters 5 position opt. On the software side of things, the efw3 has a full ascom driver, so any complaint software can be used to control it. Availability of this feature depends on product level the table below lists the drivers that are included with the current release of maxim dl, as well as some drivers available from thirdparty sources. The atik 428ex comes with atiks renowned capture application which provides a simple and intuitive yet powerful way to acquire images. Sequence generator pro offers a free 45 day trial of the pro version. Atik efw2 superseded the successor to this filter wheel is the efw3. This product is the atik 36 mm filter size electronic filter wheel. The fw7stx works with our largest format stx and aluma ac cameras. The atik efw2 motorized filter wheel is available with multiple filter capability over. The atik horizon would make using a camera lens pretty difficult due to the long backfocus built into the camera. Atik efw3 motorised usb filter wheel for 7x 2 filters the efw3 is perfect for astro cameras with larger sensors.
High quality filter wheel with 54mm free aperture suitable for full size sensors. Everything what you will need for asi camera control, imaging, guiding and processing at one place. If you are having trouble with your atik filter wheel freewheeling through filters, stops at odd places, etc. Aug 27, 2016 i can connect my ccd, my guide camera, etc, but i cant connect my filter wheel, an atik efw2, 9 position wheel. The filter wheel is designed for up to 7 filters, so you can mount and control l. The wheel could be controlled in single or continuous mode, but when start in autosave mode, the connection is off maxim wad blocked and the message was something like filter wheel unrecognized or something like that. Xagyl 5 x 2 filters version 2ultra slim motorized filter wheel only 0. Indi atik driver currently supports all atik cameras and filter wheels. Additionally, the efw2 will work with atiks own artemis capture software for easy, simple and efficient operation. First light optics suppliers of astronomy telescopes, binoculars and accessories from skywatcher, celestron, meade, william optics, atik, imaging source, starlight.
The filter wheel is designed for up to 7 filters, so you can mount and control lrgb and, let. You can house both lrgb and ha, oiii and sii filter sets in the same carousel, adding more freedom and convenience to your imaging set up. This new filter wheel employs exchangeable filter disks, allowing for multiple combinations, and has large 54 mm openings on both sides. The included artemis capture software also allows easy and efficient handling. For further information contact perseu sa at the above address, or the shop from. Cmos photometry, in which ed suggested that it would be useful to have a manual or guide for photometry with cmos cameras. Find the right filter wheel and accessories for your telescope at high point. Below are links to the latest versions of the software and firmware for the fw102c series and fw212c series motorized filter wheels. The atik efw2 electronic filter wheel is available in 4 formats supporting filter sizes of 1. Electronic filter wheel 2 users manual atik cameras. Filter wheels and accessories telescope filter wheels. I can connect my ccd, my guide camera, etc, but i cant connect my filter wheel, an atik efw2, 9 position wheel. If youre still having trouble with an atik 16series camera or older models of the filter wheel with this software, downloading and installing the following usb 1 driver should solve the problem.
Contains 9 positions created for use with the atik electronic filter wheel atik electronic filter wheel 1. I waited a good while for atik to finally come out with a motorized version of their filter wheel, but it. Mar 15, 2018 atik efw2 filter wheel solution posted in equipment. This new wheel employs exchangeable filter disks, allowing for multiple combinations, and has large 54mm openings on both sides. Availability of this feature depends on product level the table below lists the drivers that are included with the current release of maxim dl, as. Included with the atik electronic filter wheel efw2. Atik efw2 filter wheel solution equipment cloudy nights.
Ascom, atik air, atik base, capture,dusk and infinity. This new wheel employs exchangeable filter disks, allowing for multiple combinations, and has large 54 mm openings on both. I can suggest if your running the laptop on a battery make sure your power saving is turned off it can mess with the usb port connections and that your running everything as administrator. Modifying an orion atik filter wheel for remote control. Usb controlled ascom driverand powered no additional power supply required. This ensures that filters are always in precisely the same position which is of great benefit for flat field framing. Electronic filter wheel to add colour to your images. This new wheel employs exchangeable filter disks, allowing for multiple combinations, and has large 54 mm openings on both sides. Click here to go to our core software download page for windows applications where you can learn about and download everything you need to operate your atik camera. Now an employeeowned company, we pride ourselves on an unswerving commitment to best quality products, value and unmatched customer care. After studying the design of the manual device and taking inventory of my spare parts and materials, i finally came.
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