Aries 1517

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Overview

The Aries 1517 is a new‑generation large BSI sCMOS astronomical camera developed by Tucsen using vacuum cooling technology. Compared with conventional CCD cameras, it offers a more compact, lightweight design and lower power consumption to meet key astronomical imaging requirements, including wide field of view, high dynamic range, and long‑exposure, while greatly simplifying system integration

Vacuum Cooling System
Engineered for Extreme Astronomical Environments

5+ years vacuum stability, reducing maintenance and cost
0.023 e⁻/pixel/s @ -40°C, 4.3× lower dark current
Custom cooling depth, adaptable to different observation needs
Back-Illuminated sCMOS
Optimized for Large-Format Low-Light Imaging

87 mm format / 15 μm pixels, improved accuracy with less stitching
95% QE & 1.2 e⁻ noise, high sensitivity with less stacking
Electronic rolling shutter, stable and precise timing
16-bit / 95 dB dynamic range, suited for complex star fields
System-Level Architecture
Built for Reliable Deployment

COF + CameraLink, stable transmission with redundancy GPS timing, accurate tracking and synchronization <100 W power, suitable for resource-limited environments

Specification >

Model: Aries 1517
Sensor Type: BSI sCMOS
Sensor Model: Gpixel GSENSE1517BSI
Peak QE: 92%
Color / Mono: Mono
Array Diagonal : 87 mm
Effective Area: 61.74 mm x 61.5 mm
Resolution: 4116 (H) x 4100 (V)
Pixel Size: 15μm x 15 μm
Full-Well Capacity: 67 Ke-@High Dynamic; 81.4 Ke-@Standard Low Gain; 16 Ke-@Standard High Gain
Dynamic Range: 94.7 dB@High Dynamic;
Frame Rate: 4 fps
Shutter Type: Rolling
Readout Noise: 1.2 e-@High Dynamic
Exposure Time: 61.35μs~ 3600s
DSNU: 0.3 e-
PRNU: 0.3%
Cooling Method: Air, Liquid
Cooling Temperature: Air: -40°C@Ambient 10°C; Liquid: -50°C@Liquid 10°C
Dark Current: 0.023 e-/p/s @-40°C
ROI: Support
Timestamp : Support
GPS: Support
Trigger Mode: Hardware, Software, Grabber
Output Trigger Signals: Readout End, Global Exposure, Exposure Start, Trigger Ready, High, Low, Any Row, First Row
Trigger Interface: SMA
Data Interface: COF, CameraLink
Data Bit Depth: 14 bit, 16 bit
Optical Interface: User-customization
Power Supply: DC 24 V
Power Consumption: < 100 W
Dimensions : φ 185 mm x 169.1 mm
Weight: 9 kg
Software: SamplePro
SDK: C, C++
Operating System: Windows 7 / 10, Ubuntu 18.04
Operating Environment: Working: Temp. -40°C~50°C, Hum. 0%~85%, Altitude： 0 m~6000 m; Storage: Temp. -40°C~60°C, Hum. 0%~95%;