QHY183M Cooled Monochrome Camera
The QHY183M is a one-inch, 20 Megapixel back-illuminated monochrome CMOS camera with a peak Quantum Efficiency (QE) of 84%. Featuring a pixel size of 2.4um, it yields high-resolution results even with modest-sized telescopes.
Key Features:
- Anti-Amp Glow: Incorporates QHY’s technology to significantly reduce CMOS amplifier glow to a minimum.
- Advanced Cooling: Two-stage thermal electric cooling (TEC) reduces sensor temperature to -40°C or -45°C below ambient, minimizing dark noise.
- Anti-Dew & Anti-Frost: Built-in heating elements on the optical window and a desiccant tube system to keep the sensor chamber dry.
- High Speed: Capable of 15 FPS at full 20 Megapixel resolution, ideal for both deep-space and planetary imaging.
- ST-4 Guiding: Includes an opto-isolated guiding port for use as a high-precision guider.
| QHY183M Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | SONY IMX183 Monochrome (BSI) |
| Pixel Size | 2.4μm x 2.4μm |
| Effective Pixels | 20 Megapixels (5544 * 3684) |
| Sensor Size | 1 inch (13.3mm * 8.87mm) |
| AD Sample Depth | 12-bit (Output as 16-bit or 8-bit) |
| Readout Noise | 2.7e- (Low Gain) to 1.0e- (High Gain) |
| Full Well Capacity | 15.5ke- |
| Frame Rate | 19FPS @ 8-BIT / 7.5FPS @ 12-BIT |
| Exposure Range | 50us - 3600sec |
| Cooling | Dual Stage TEC (-40℃ below ambient) |
| Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Memory Buffer | 128MB DDR2 Buffer |
| Weight | 650g |
Quantum Efficiency & Performance Curves
System Adapters
Voltage Requirement: 11V to 13.8V. 12V is optimal. Ensure cables are short to avoid voltage drops.
Connection Steps:
- Connect the 12V power supply first.
- Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the computer.
- Install the QHYCCD All-In-One Driver Pack before opening software like N.I.N.A or SharpCap.
Gain & Offset Tip:
For beginners, we recommend the Unity Gain (Set to 10). Set the Offset by checking the histogram to ensure the curve is not clipped at 0.
Cocoon Nebula
Captured by Simon Todd with QHY183M
| Brand | QHYCCD |