ZEISS Axiocam 506 mono (USB3, 6MP, 1")
High performance 1" CCD microscopy camera
Number of pixels: 2752 (H) x 2208 (V) = 6 megapixels
Pixel size: 4.54 µm x 4.54 µm
Chip size: 12 mm x 10 mm, corresponds to 1" (diagonal 16 mm)
Spectral sensitivity: with protective glass approx. 400 nm to 1000 nm
Max. charge per pixel: approx. 15,000 e Full Well Capacity
Selectable resolution: H x V binning factor
- 2752 x 2208 1x1 basic resolution
- 1376 x 1104 2x2
- 912 x 736
- 688 x 552
- 554 x 440
Live frame rates (depending on hardware and software configuration) Exposure time 10 ms, 39 MHz pixel clock, quad-port readout mode: H x V/binning factor/frame rate
- 2752 x 2208 /1/19
- 1376 x 1104 /2/33
- 912 x 736 /3/51
Frame rates for time series recordings in "Continuous Mode" with 39 MHz pixel clock and quad-port readout mode (depending on hardware and software configuration): H x V / binning factor/ frame rate
- 2752 x 2208 /1/20
- 1376 x 1104 /2/ 34
- 912 x 736 /3/ 44
- 688 x 552 /4/ 52
- 554 x 440 /5 /58
Time series recording with maximum rate via "burst mode" function
Readout of sensor sub-areas ("ROI"): Freely definable Digitisation: 14 bit / 39 MHz or 13 MHz pixel clock
Sensor port switching: single, dual, quad port, automatic mode
Dynamic range: Typically >2500 : 1 (>68 dB) with typical 6.5 e readout noise (39 MHz),
Dark current: approx. 0.06 e/p/s
Integration time: 1 ms to 60 s
Cooling: single-stage, regulated Peltier cooling to 18°C sensor temperature
Additional features:
- Additional digital dark current correction
- Eight preloadable image parameter sets for quick parameter changes
- Transmission of recording time stamp with image data
- Status LED camera: colour-coded display for operating status, dimmable
- Status LED trigger: colour-coded display for trigger signal status, dimmable
Control signal connections: Galvanically isolated I/O signals for exposure time, readout time, ready (e.g. for controlling external electric shutters), 1 trigger input for start recording, 5V auxiliary voltage, GND
Interface: USB 3.0, 240 MBytes/s, 3m dual USB cable with USB3.0 and USB 2.0 Optional operation on USB 2.0 with reduced frame rate possible, optional operation without cooling possible with short exposure times and reduced power consumption
Optical interface: C-mount, Teflon-coated thread, penetration depth for lenses: max. 5 mm Max.
File size per image: approx. 12.1 MB at 2752 x 2208 with 14 bits/Pixel
Size/weight: approx. 10.8 cm x 7.8 cm x 4.3 cm / 500 g
Housing: Blue anodised aluminium with cooling fins, 1/4" photo thread connection
Approvals: CE
Power supply via PC: USB 3.0 cable for camera electronics, USB 2.0 cable for Peltier cooling, power consumption: 7 W (5V, 1.4A)
Ambient conditions: +5° ... +35° Celsius, max. 80% relative humidity, non-condensing, free air circulation required
Supported operating systems: Windows 7 x64 Ultimate SP1 (ZEN 2012 SP2 (blue edition) or higher)
Scope of delivery:
- Driver software
- USB 3.0 PCIe x1 interface,
- Dual USB 3.0/USB
- 2.0 cable 3 m
- BK7 protective glass (coated)
- ZEISS ZEN 2 Starter software
