2012-03-29 Manual Q-8V100 and S-25A30 Rev. 0.1
preliminary
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2. PRECAUTIONS
NOTE:
It is advised to include the text of this chapter in the assembly documents of the
system in
which the camera is used.
A CMOS sensor camera is a sensitive device. Please read the following precautions
carefully before
you continue unpacking or operating the camera.
2.1. Safety precautions
2.1.1. General
It is advised to unpack and handle the camera in a clean, ESD protected working area.
It is advised to read the whole manual before using the camera.
2.1.2. Safety symbols
The following safety symbols are applicable to and indicated on the camera.
Symbol for “Conformité Européenne”
The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the instrument.
2.2. Handling
2.2.1. General
In order to prevent damage to the camera and to keep the CMOS sensor clean, please take
the following precautions.
Always keep the sensor cap in place, as long as no lens is attached.
Remove the lens cap just before the lens is screwed on the camera. It is advised to perform
this operation in a clean room or clean bench.
Never touch the CMOS sensor surface. The cover glass is easily damaged and the CMOS
sensor can be damaged by ESD (electrostatic discharge).
2.2.2. Cleaning of the CMOS sensor
Cleaning of a CMOS sensor is a rather difficult task. Depending on the aperture of the lens
used, any dust particles with a size of 10
μ and larger can show up in your image.
All cameras are checked for cleanliness in our factory before shipment. Proper handling
instructions during system assembly can prevent the CMOS sensor from getting
contaminated.
Should cleaning of the CMOS sensor be necessary follow the instruction below.