Compliance, safety, and intended use
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Alvium G1 User Guide V1.1.1
Ethernet cables
Proper cable handling enables reliable performance:
• We recommend Category 6 (CAT6) or higher rated Ethernet cables for Alvium
G1 cameras. A different rating may not sustain peak interface bandwidth;
leading to lost connectivity or dropped frames coming from the camera. .
• Use only shielded cables to avoid electromagnetic interferences.
• Please use cables recommended by Allied Vision.
• Avoid unnecessary bending to prevent damage to the cables.
• Avoid coiling to prevent electromagnetic interference.
Optical components
Provide the following conditions to keep dirt and droplets out of the optical system
of camera and lens:
• Dust-free environment
• Low relative humidity
• No condensation.
When camera or lens are stored:
• Cover the lens mount with a protection foil or cap.
• Cover front and back lens with caps.
Sensor
Sensors are sensitive to excessive radiation: focused sunlight, lasers, and X-rays can
damage the sensor. Dirt and scratches can damage the sensor as well.
Alvium G1 cameras do not need additional cleaning. Cameras are cleaned before
shipping. Incorrect cleaning can damage the sensor or the filter. Therefore, never
clean the sensor or the filter.
Protect the camera filter and the sensor from dirt, because dirt becomes more
visible the closer it gets to the sensor. In addition, keep the back lens clean. Hold
the camera with the lens mount facing the ground to keep dirt out of the lens
mount. When no lens is mounted, protect the sensor and filter by a dust cap.
Figure 1: Holding the camera with the lens mount facing the ground
