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FLI KEPLER KL6060BI [MONO]

Regular price $200,000.00AUD
SKU: FL-KL6060-BI-G1
Mechanical Shutter
Sensor Grade

FLI KEPLER KL6060BI [MONO] - No Shutter / Grade 1 is not in stock but it can be backordered.

 

The FLI Kepler KL6060BI Mono is a high performance cooled monochrome astronomy camera using the back-illuminated Gsense6060 sCMOS sensor with a resolution of 6144 x 6144 pixels at 10μm. The massive 86.9mm diagonal field of view and large pixels make it an ideal match for long focal length telescopes such as PlaneWave CDKs and RCs.

 

 

The KL6060BI's large pixels, field of view and low noise make it an exceptional choice for critical low-light imaging applications. Like all FLI cameras, the KL6060BI is designed for 24/7 operation, making it ideal for professional remote observatories where reliability is paramount.

Kepler series cameras are available with Gsense sCMOS front- or back-illuminated sensors with or without mechanical shutters. With a peak quantum efficiency of 95% and large dynamic range of 89.7dB, the KL6060BI is one of the most sensitive cameras on the market.

 

 

The regulated thermoelectric air cooler is capable of cooling the CMOS sensor to approximately 45°C below ambient temperature. The sensor temperature is regulated with ±0.1 °C precision. High temperature reduction and precision regulation ensure very low dark current for long exposures and allow proper image calibration. Kepler series cameras are also plumbed for liquid circulation, further increasing cooling capabilities (external liquid circulation connectors sold separately).

The USB 3.0 port operates at 5 Gbps while the optional QSFP fibre optic connections allow for even faster transfer rates and electrical isolation. Some Kepler models provide a single 12-bit readout mode, while others are capable of 16-bit HDR dual-readout modes, where two 12-bit images are merged using FLI's proprietary algorithms to create an exceptionally linear 16-bit image.

 

Specifications

 

Sensor

sCMOS Gsense6060 monochrome - back illuminated

Resolution

37.7 megapixels 6144 x 6144

Pixel size

10 µm

Sensor size

61.4 x 61.4 mm (86.9 mm diagonal)

Quantum efficiency

~95%

Dynamic range

89.7 dB

Read noise

3.0 e- (rolling)

Full well capacity

95,000 e-

Bit rate

16-bit HDR

Dark current

0.1e-/sec typical at -20C

Shutter type

Rolling shutter (optional 90mm mechanical available)

Cooling

TEC-cooled

Memory buffer

On-board RAM

ROI

Supported

SDK / Software

Kepler SDK

Frame rate

11 FPS (QSFP)

Ports

USB 3.0, QSFP, Aux I/O, liquid cooling

Back focus

17.8 mm (no shutter); 22.1 mm (with 90 mm shutter)

Connections

FLI dovetail

Dimensions

177.28 x 123.7 mm

Weight

3700 g

Power supply

8-pin Mini DIN