C4742-55-12HRF Hamamatsu ORCA-HR High Resolution Digital Camara Controller

Hamamatsu C4742-55-12HRF ORCA-HR High Resolution Digital Camara Controller Overview

Features:

• High Resolution of 10 Million Pixels
• Large Format Interline CCD Chip with No Mechanical Shutter
• Vertical Overflow Drain Structure

The Hamamatsu C4742-55-12HRF ORCA-HR High Resolution Digital Camara Controller may still be available for purchase and support from Artisan Technology Group beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).

ORCA-HR High Resolution Digital Camara Controller Price & Specs

Hamamatsu C4742-55-12HRF ORCA-HR High Resolution Digital Camara Controller Description

Functions

Acquires high-resolution digital images from a CCD sensor. Processes analog signals from the camera head into digital data. Provides thermoelectric cooling control for the CCD. Communicates with a host computer via a digital interface for image transfer and camera control. Accepts external trigger signals for synchronized image acquisition.

Platforms

Designed for integration with advanced scientific imaging setups, this digital camera controller operates within high-performance microscopy and spectroscopy instrumentation platforms. It interfaces via specialized high-speed camera data links and standard control buses, providing precision synchronization and real-time image acquisition control. Compatible with temperature-controlled environments and vacuum-compatible systems, it supports high-resolution CCD or CMOS sensor modules and connects seamlessly to external computers and image processing units through USB or GigE interfaces for versatile laboratory and industrial imaging applications.

Applications

High-resolution scientific imaging in fluorescence microscopy, live cell imaging, confocal microscopy systems, calcium imaging experiments, protein localization studies, time-lapse microscopy, quantitative immunofluorescence analysis, multi-channel fluorescence detection, low-light biological specimen imaging, research applications requiring precise photon detection and high spatial resolution for cellular and molecular biology studies.

Accessories

Requires IEEE 1394 FireWire cable for data transfer. Compatible with C-mount or F-mount lenses depending on sensor configuration. Needs external 12V DC power supply with locking connector. Camera Link interface available through optional adapter board. Connects via 6-pin FireWire connector and 4-pin power jack. Cooling requires external chilled water circulation system with quick-disconnect fittings for optimal sensor performance. Software development kit and acquisition software required for operation. Trigger input via BNC connector for external synchronization.

Specifications

Digital camera controller designed for scientific imaging applications utilizing high-resolution CCD sensors with 12-bit analog-to-digital conversion capability. Operates with cooled CCD cameras to minimize thermal noise and maximize sensitivity for low-light detection. Interfaces through USB or FireWire connections to host computer systems running Windows or Linux operating systems. Controls camera timing, exposure settings, binning modes, and readout speeds while providing real-time image acquisition and display. Compatible with various optical microscopy platforms, fluorescence imaging systems, and spectroscopy equipment. Features programmable gain settings, external trigger inputs for synchronized measurements, and software development kits for custom application integration in research and industrial imaging workflows.

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Hamamatsu C4742-55-12HRF ORCA-HR High Resolution Digital Camara Controller Manuals, Datasheets, Drivers, Links

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Hamamatsu C4742-55-12HRF ORCA-HR High Resolution Digital Camara Controller Specs

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