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IMPORTANT: Our store is located in Canada. All orders that include products manufactured outside of Canada or USA will be subject to tariffs and duties, regardless of the order value. US customers are responsible for all applicable duties and tariffs, and those will be billed by the carrier, except for the Lacerta upgrade kit, for which we collect them at checkout.
Daystar Upgrade DayStar ATM/University Filter to Quantum

Daystar Upgrade DayStar ATM/University Filter to Quantum

by Daystar Filters
SKU DAY-Qupgrade
$995.00 - $995.00
$995.00
$995.00 - $995.00
$995.00
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  • Modernize legacy ATM/University filters to the Quantum series
  • Service includes full cleaning, re-calibration, and testing
  • Cost-effective path to current-generation solar filter technology
  • Applies trade-in value of your existing filter toward the upgrade
  • Performed directly by DayStar Filters technicians
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  • Upgrade DayStar ATM/University Filter to Quantum

    This DayStar factory service transforms your existing ATM or University series solar filter into a modern, precision-tuned Quantum series filter. It allows you to access the latest housing and etalon technology for a fraction of the cost of purchasing a new Quantum filter outright. The program is designed to restore and enhance legacy equipment, including decades-old filters, to current factory specifications.

    Modernize Your Legacy Filter to the Quantum Series

    If you own an older DayStar filter, you can bring its capabilities up to the current technological standard. The upgrade moves your filter's core etalon into the latest Quantum housing, providing the stability and precision tuning the series is known for. This is a complete factory overhaul, not just a component swap, ensuring your filter returns as a fully re-certified Quantum unit.

    The Upgrade Process: Factory Restoration and Recalibration

    The upgrade path is a structured service performed by DayStar's technicians. Upon receipt of your filter, it undergoes a thorough inspection to confirm its eligibility and assess its trade-in value, which is then applied toward the final cost of the upgrade. As part of the service, the filter is fully cleaned and its optics are checked for alignment and function, ensuring it meets DayStar's rigorous standards before being returned.

    • Inspection and Valuation: DayStar assesses your equipment and applies its value to the upgrade cost.
    • Full Payment: The service fee is due in full in advance before work commences.
    • Service Time: Turnaround is comparable to a standard repair service, subject to workshop scheduling.

    Scope of Service: Eligible Filters and Potential Upgrade Paths

    This program covers a range of upgrade scenarios, breathing new life into older equipment. The service is not limited to a single upgrade path and can be applied to different models within the DayStar ecosystem, subject to parts availability. The primary path is from a legacy ATM or University filter to a Quantum, but other trade-ups, such as moving from a Quark toward a Quantum, are also possible through DayStar's broader program.

  • What is the DayStar ATM/University to Quantum upgrade service?

    This is a factory-authorized service from DayStar Filters that allows you to convert your older ATM or University series solar filter into a modern Quantum series filter. Your filter's core components are installed in a new Quantum housing, and the entire unit is cleaned, tested, and re-certified by DayStar technicians.

    My school has a decades-old DayStar University filter. Is it a candidate for this Quantum upgrade?

    Yes, most likely. The program is specifically designed to accommodate very old equipment, including institutional filters that may have been in service for decades. The filter would need to be sent to DayStar for a final inspection to confirm eligibility and its trade-in value.

    I want to achieve higher contrast on solar prominences. Can upgrading my existing DayStar filter help?

    Yes. While this specific service upgrades the housing and electronics to the Quantum standard, DayStar's upgrade program also allows for changing the bandpass of a filter (e.g., from a wider bandpass to a narrower one). A narrower bandpass significantly increases contrast on solar surface detail and prominences. You would need to coordinate the specific bandpass target with DayStar during the upgrade inquiry.

    Is it more cost-effective to upgrade my DayStar ATM filter or buy a new Quantum?

    Upgrading is almost always more cost-effective. DayStar assesses your existing filter and applies its residual value toward the upgrade cost. This makes the final price a fraction of what a brand-new Quantum filter would cost, while delivering the same factory-certified result.

    What does the upgrade process for my DayStar filter involve?

    The process is as follows:
    1. You purchase the upgrade service and ship your filter to DayStar.
    2. DayStar inspects the filter to confirm it's eligible.
    3. The trade-in value is determined and applied.
    4. The upgrade work is performed, which includes a full cleaning and check-up.
    5. The newly upgraded Quantum filter is shipped back to you.

    What happens if my filter is not eligible for the upgrade after inspection?

    Eligibility is subject to DayStar's final inspection. In the rare case that a filter is determined to be non-upgradable (e.g., due to severe damage), DayStar will contact you to discuss options, which would typically involve returning the filter to you.

  • Service Type Upgrade of an existing DayStar filter to a newer grade or model, subject to availability and inspection.

    • This is a service; no physical items are shipped with the initial order.

      Your existing filter must be shipped to DayStar for the upgrade to be performed.

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