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SERVICING and UPGRADES

 Your camera needs servicing? We do that too. Need an upgrade done to your camera? We do that too.
Just send us a email or call us. Contact us at mallincam@yahoo.ca

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UPGRADES

All MCH, MCHP, VSS, Xtreme and X2, XT, Xterminator can be upgraded to the latest Xterminator II electronics
with the exception of CCD sensor. CCD sensor replacement to a ICX828 as per original Xterminator II is an additional cost.
See bottom section of this page.


What is included in the upgrade:

- New copper cooling installed just like the Xterminator II version.
- Re-machining of the front section to accept copper cooling system
- New  optical multicoated optical glass  350 to 1100nm spectral range
- Meticulous cleaning of the CCD sensor and optical glass under clean room chamber environment.
- Anti Dew compound added to the CCD sensor and inside optical glass. A MallinCam unique in the world
- New seals  made from pressure non thermally conductive rings.
- High Grade Industrial/Medical Grade *Argon Gas filled.
- Aerogel Electronic Insulation added
- New AGR Rear Switch  (Amp Glow Reduction) circuit installed.
- New A/D Converter Upgrade for an Additional 6db Sensitivity Increase
- New  heater strip to keep  the optical window dew free on the outside
- New AGC amp for an additional 3 db increase in Signal to Noise Ratio
- Camera is burnt-in for a period of 24 hours for quality test purpose prior to ship.

NOTE*: Adding premium Argon Gas will increase sensitivity by half a magnitude and Prevent Internal Dew.


Cost 425.00 US funds.
Full package upgrade available. All the above including CCD sensor ICX828,  upgrade package  done at the same time, 625.00 US funds

- RS485 to RS232 upgrade: 190.00 US funds
- CCD replacement only to a ICX828AKA/ALA including new ccd PC board 325.00
US funds


A RA number must be obtained prior to ship the camera. Please contact us for shipping instructions.
Turn around time: Approximately 2 weeks to 4 weeks once camera is received depending on work load demand
All payments are executed through PayPal. Contact us for PayPal Account.


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REPAIRS / SERVICING

Broken camera? Dropped your camera? We can fix it.
Contact us at procomottawa@gmail.com
mallincam@yahoo.ca


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