FireWire
PIKE Technical Manual
V5.0.0
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Screw-lock and power supply precautions
Caution
Screw-lock precautions
•
Also, all AVT 1394b camera and cables have
industrial
screw-lock fasteners
, to insure a tight electrical con-
nection that is resistant to vibration and gravity.
•
We strongly recommend using only 1394b adapter
cards with screw-locks.
Power supply precautions
•
Make sure
not
to touch the shield of the camera cable
connected to a computer and the ground terminal of the
lines at the same time.
•
If you are charged: before touching the shield of the
camera cable, make sure to discharge first (by touching
the ground terminal of the lines).
•
Use only DC power supplies with insulated cases. These
are identified by having
only two
power connectors.
•
If you feel uncomfortable with the previous advice or if
you have no knowledge about the connectivity of an
installation,
we strongly recommend powering down
all systems before connecting or disconnecting a
camera
.
