Atik EFW2 (Superseded)

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The successor to this filter wheel is the EFW2.2

The Atik EFW2 electronic filter wheel is available in 4 formats supporting filter sizes of 1.25″, 2″, 36mm and 50mm. The carousels are interchangeable and are available separately as accessories. An electronic filter wheel allows you to automate your imaging.

Electronic Filter Wheel to add colour to your images


The EFW2 also features a slick design, with a slim and lightweight profile. For example, the distance between any Atik camera and the wheel itself is 0mm, while still maintaining the possibility of rotating the camera to any desired position.

Total extra backfocus to accommodate the EFW2 is only 22mm. Of special interest to Atik 383L+ users is the short distance from the filters to the CCD. This means that popular 1.25" filters can be used with this sensor down to f/5, without any relevant vignetting.

Filter disk options include 5x50.8mm, 5x2” mounted, 7x36mm and 9x1.25” mounted. Regarding software, the EFW2 has an ASCOM compliant driver, so that any compliant software can control it. Additionally, the EFW2 can be controlled using our Artemis Capture software, for easy, simple and efficient operation.

The EFW2 is supplied with your choice of carousel and separate carousels are also available to allow users to change.

Technical Specification

  • Interface: Mini USB
  • Power: 12v DC 0.3A (max)
  • Weight: approx. 500 gr

System Requirements

  • Pentium III PC with 128MB RAM
  • Windows 10/Vista/Win7/Win8 (not RT)
  • CD-ROM drive and USB 2.0 port

What's in the box?

  • EFW2 body with your choice of filter disk
  • 2" adapter
  • Hex key kit
  • Screws, plastic washers and o-rings (with specific disk options)
  • 3-metre USB cable
  • 1.8-metre battery power connector
  • CD-ROM with drivers, software and Manuals (PDF)
  • User's Manual (paper)

Please note - when using the 2" model of the EFW2 with the Atik 16200, an additional ATK 0081 M54 adaptor is required to couple the wheel to the camera.

Important!   When ordering a carousel just the carousel is supplied.  You will need to have bought an EFW2 previously to use with it.