Optec Inc. Alnitak XL-2: The Ultimate Flat-Field Calibration Solution for Large Telescopes

• Revolutionary Design: Reintroduced in 2020, the Flat-Man XL-2 represents the latest in electroluminescent panel technology, suitable for the largest telescopes.
• Ease of Flat-Field Calibration: Simplifies the process of obtaining flat-field calibration images, a game-changer for both professional and amateur observatories.
• Advanced Lighting Technology: Features significantly improved lamps and a combined inverter and power supply, ensuring optimal illumination.
• Versatile Light Control: Integrated with Optec's DMX controller and an elegant USB interface, allowing varied light levels for perfect ADU counts.
• Software Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Alnitak software and the upcoming ASCOM Alpaca interface, ensuring compatibility with popular scripting software.
• Exceptional Field Uniformity: Tested to provide exceptionally even illumination, crucial for high-quality astrophotography and photometry.
• Essential for Serious Observers: Ideal for observatories with large mounted telescopes, offering on-demand, high-quality flats.
• Endorsement from Professionals: Praised by industry experts like Steve Cullen, President/CEO at LightBuckets, for its effectiveness and reliability.
• Adjustable Brightness Settings: The Windows software allows brightness control up to 255 levels, catering to various imaging requirements.
• Convenient Mounting Options: Optec offers VESA mounting kits for easy installation in observatories, along with versatile tripod mounts.

Specifications

• Electroluminescent Lamp Type: Split-Electrode with external inverter
• Frame Material: 1"x1" square aluminum extrusion, anodized
• Diffuser Material: Plexiglas Type 2447 material
• Lamp Diffuser Dimensions:
• 18" x 18"
• 24" x 24"
• Frame Dimensions: Lamp Diffuser + 3"
• Controller Dimensions: 9.3" x 7.3" x 2.9" (236 x 185 x 74mm)
• Controller Weight: 3.8 lbs. (1.7 kg)
• Lamp Panel Weight: 18" x 18" size - 14 lb. (6.4 kg)
• Lamp Panel Weight: 24" x 24"size - 17 lbs. (7.7kg)
• Mounting Holes: One top center and five along left and right sides
• Mounting Options: VESA mounting kits and tripod mounts optionally available
• Alnitak Software Compatibility: Windows 7 and 10.
• Command Line Program: AACmd.exe

 Software and Docs

The Alnitak Control Software

Alnitak Installation Manual