Teledyne / Roper Scientific / Photometrics CoolSnapES Monochrome Camera

The Teledyne Roper Scientific Photometrics CoolSNAP ES is a monochrome CCD camera designed for high-sensitivity scientific imaging. Built around an interline, progressive-scan sensor with 1392 × 1040 pixels and 6.45 µm pitch, it delivers 12-bit digitization at 20 MHz readout speed with exceptionally low 8 e− rms read noise. The camera achieves a 100 ms frame readout time and supports flexible binning to trade resolution for sensitivity, with full well capacity of 15,000 e− (single pixel) or 30,000 e− (2×2 binned). Thermoelectric cooling maintains the sensor at −30°C, yielding dark current of only 0.05 e−/p/s. Electronic shuttering eliminates vibration and enables fast triggering. High quantum efficiency, particularly in the near-infrared spectrum, makes it ideal for low-light fluorescence microscopy, bioluminescence imaging, and demanding research applications requiring extended integration times.

– Technical Specifications

• Sensor: Interline, progressive-scan CCD
• Array: 1392 × 1040 pixels
• Pixel Size: 6.45 × 6.45 µm
• Active Imaging Area: 8.77 × 6.6 mm (optically centered)
• Digitization: 12-bit
• Readout Speed: 20 MHz
• Frame Readout Time: 100 ms/frame
• Read Noise: 8 e− rms @ 20 MHz
• Full Well Capacity: 15,000 e− (single pixel); 30,000 e− (2×2 binned)
• Nonlinearity: <1%
• Dark Current: 0.05 e−/p/s at −30°C
• Sensor Cooling: Thermoelectric, regulated to −30°C
• Quantum Efficiency: High, optimized for near-infrared spectrum

– Key Features

• Electronic shuttering eliminates vibration and supports fast triggering
• Flexible binning options enhance sensitivity and dynamic range
• Support for extended integration times increases detection capability
• C-mount interface for standard microscope integration
• 12-bit digitizer with PCI interface connectivity

– Typical Applications

• Fluorescence microscopy
• Bioluminescence imaging
• Scientific research requiring low-light sensitivity
• Near-infrared spectroscopy and imaging

– Compatibility & Integration

Requires PVCAM version 2.6.5 or higher for imaging control. Connection via PCI interface with dedicated CoolSNAP PCI card and data cable (non-standard components risk permanent damage). Compatible with host systems meeting specified configurations. Operating environment: 15°C to 30°C ambient, 0–80% non-condensing humidity.