Mercury 2 CCD detector

The Mercury 2 combines a medium format 1K CCD, with a choice of a square or round active area, to provide a detector specifically optimized for the sensitivity and spatial resolution needs of the small molecule crystallographer. Reliable cooling is accomplished using an internal thermoelectric (Peltier) cooler coupled with room temperature circulated water. Fiber optic cables provide external communications and data transfer. Thus, with outstanding readout speed, stability, ease of cooling and vacuum lifetime, the Mercury 2 provides unparalleled performance in a cost effective package.

Features

• Advanced 1K Kodak^® chip with ITO technology for superior sensitivity and lower dark current levels
• Fast read out times as low as 0.56 seconds per image
• Reliable Peltier / circulated water cooling
• Fiber optic data and communication cables
• Choice of 70 x 70 mm (square) or 75 mm (round) image area
• Full sampling of reciprocal spaces using a Rigaku 3-axis or 4-axis goniometer
• CrystalClear™ software included
• The detector of the SCXmini™ system and the Mercury 2 CCD system
• Existing AFC-7 goniometers can be upgraded with a Mercury 2 detector
• The Mercury 2 is also an excellent 2D detector for many XRD applications

The Mercury 2 is the ideal compact CCD for small molecule crystallography.

The Mercury 2 detector is also available as an option for the Ultima IV multipurpose diffraction system.