FLI KEPLER KL6060FI [MONO]

The FLI Kepler KL6060FI Mono is a high performance cooled monochrome astronomy camera using the front-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 KL6060FI'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 KL6060FI 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 73% and large dynamic range of 88.5dB, the KL6060FI provides high sensitivity with low noise, even at multiple frames per second.

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.

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