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42 Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.3.0
Compliance, safety, and intended use
Lenses
Maximum protrusion
The sensor, filter, lens, or camera electronics can be damaged if a lens exceeding
maximum protrusion is mounted to the camera. Use lenses with a maximum
protrusion within camera specifications.
Figure 3 shows maximum protrusion. For
details, see Lens mounts and maximum protrusion on page 145.
For S-Mount lenses, read Mounting and focusing S-Mount lenses on page 167 to
avoid damage to the sensor, the electronics, and lens.
Heat sinks and conductive media
The camera can be damaged if heat sink or conductive media are not used
properly.
Heat sinks
Adhere to the instructions and safety notes provided by the manufacturer of the
heat sink.
Conductive media for heat sinks
Some conductive media for heat sinks contain corrosive substances that can
damage optical surfaces of the sensor, filter, and lens.
•
Cover the optical path of the camera when you apply heat sink compound or
adhesive to prevent substances and fumes from damaging optical surfaces.
• Adhere to the instructions and safety notes provided by the manufacturer of
the conductive media.
• Ensure that the conductive media is correctly positioned: covering only the
cooling areas , see Mounting the heat sink on page 162.
Figure 3: Maximum protrusion S-Mount (left); CS-Mount and C-Mount (right)
Maximum
protrusion
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