ZWO ASI178MC Color USB3.0 (ASI178MC)

ZWO ASI178MC Color USB3.0

The ZWO ASI178MC Color USB3.0 has a 1/1.8″ and 6.4M pixels sensor IMX178 with SONY STARVIS and Exmor R Technology. Extremely low read noise(2.2 e) , high sensitivity and 14bit ADC make it very suitable for astronomy and microscopy photograph

Camera Sensor

Back-illuminated  CMOS Image Sensor with 14bit ADC. ASI178MC has a 1/1.8″ and 6.4M pixels sensor IMX178 with SONY STARVIS and Exmor R Technology.

Astrophotography Performance

Extremely low read noise(1.4e-2.2 e) , 1.4e @27db, high sensitivity and 14bit ADC make it very suitable for astronomy and microscopy high resolution photograph.

USB3.0Port & ST4 Port

USB 3.0 Port: can provide 5Gb bandwidth to let ASI178 run at 30 fps (14bit, normal mode) or 60 fps (10bit, high speed mode)  at full resolution(6.4Mega).

ST4 Port: can be used connect with auto guide port of mount, for guiding.

Technical Specifications

Sensor	1/1.8” CMOS IMX178
Resolution	6.4 Mega Pixels 3096*2080
Pixel Size	2.4µm
Sensor Size	7.4mm*5mm
Diagonal	8.92mm
Exposure Range	32µs-1000s
ROI	Supported
Non-volatile memory/On camera storage	Build-in total 192K byte user-accessible space(image size up to 480X320)
Interface	USB3.0/USB2.0
ST4 Guider Port	Yes
Focus Distance to Sensor	12.5mm
Shutter Type	Rolling Shutter
Protect window	IR-CUT window
Operating System Compatibility	Mac, Windows, Linux
Interface	USB3.0/USB2.0
Bit rate	14bit output(14bit ADC)
Adaptor	2″ / 1.25″ / M42X0.75
Dimension	φ62mm X 36mm
Weight	120g or 4.2 ounces (without lens)
Working Temperature	-5°C—45°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C—60°C
Working Relative Humidity	20%—80%
Max Frame Rate USB3.0	10bit ADC/14bit ADC 3096×2080 60fps / 30fps 2560×2048 62fps / 31fps 2048×1080 116fps / 58fps 1280×960 130fps / 65fps 800×600 204.7fps / 102.3fps 640×480 253.1fps / 126.5fps 320×240 479.7fps / 239.8fps
Max Frame Rate USB2.0	3096×2080 6fps 2560×2048 8fps 2048×1080 19fps 1280×960 34fps 800×600 89.5fps 640×480 139.9fps 320×240 479.7fps

In the Box

Camera
T2-1.25″ Adapter
2.5mm 170° Lens
1.25″ cover
2m USB3.0 Cable
ST4 Cable
1.25″ Nosepiece
Quick Guide

Manuals & Warranty

ZWO 2-Years Warranty

ZWO ASI178 Manual

ZWO ASI178 Mechanical Drawing