Installing the hardware
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Alvium CSI-2 Cameras User Guide V1.1.0
Mounting the heat sink
Alvium CSI-2 cameras must be cooled according to the specification. Bare board
cameras and open housing cameras should be equipped with a heat sink to
guarantee best heat dissipation.
Optimizing heat dissipations
For estimating requirements for your application and for designing heat dissipative
housings, see the
Optimum Heat Dissipation for Housed Alvium Cameras
application note at
https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/
technical-documentation/alvium-documentation.html
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NOTICE
Damage to the camera by heat sinks mounted improperly
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Allow mechanical contact only at the cooling areas.
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Avoid any mechanical stress to the sensor and electronics area.
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Avoid short circuits of the electronics components.
NOTICE
Damage to the sensor, filter, and lens by corrosive substances
Some conductive media for heat sinks contain corrosive substances that can
damage optical surfaces of the sensor, filter, and lenses.
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Cover the optical path of the camera when you apply heat sink compound or
adhesive to prevent substances and fumes from damaging optical surfaces.
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Adhere to the instructions and safety notes provided by the manufacturer of
the conductive media.
NOTICE
Damage to camera electronics
Heat sinks can cause short circuits if they are not electrically isolated.
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Avoid electrical contact between electronic components by unsuitable heat
sinks and thermal conductive media.
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