Compliance, safety, and intended use
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Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.1.3
Heat sinks and conductive media
The camera can be damaged by overheating 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
components to be cooled.
BIOS drivers
Sometimes, USB component's firmware must be updated before operation,
including devices, such as host adapters cards. To avoid damage and to benefit
from possible updates to increase performance: Check for BIOS updates related to
USB.
Cooling areas
See
on page 102 for Alvium cameras
cooling areas
.
