Installation and hardware
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Prosilica GB Technical Manual V2.2.6
Precautions
Electrical connections
NOTICE
ESD is dangerous for electronic devices, especially when tools or hands get in
contact with connectors. We recommend measures to avoid damage by ESD:
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Unpacking: Remove the camera from its anti-static packaging only when your
body is grounded.
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Workplace: Use a static-safe workplace with static-dissipative mat and air
ionization.
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Wrist strap: Wear a static-dissipative wrist strap to ground your body.
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Clothing: Wear ESD-protective clothing. Keep components away from your
body and clothing. Even if you are wearing a wrist strap, your body is grounded
but your clothes are not.
NOTICE
Do not operate the camera beyond the environmental specifications. See
environmental specifications limits in the Specifications section of this document.
Special care must be taken to maintain an operating temperature as specified in
the Specifications chapter.
NOTICE
Verify all external connections in terms of voltage levels, power requirements,
voltage polarity, and signal integrity prior to powering the device.
NOTICE
Operation outside the allowed temperature range can damage the camera. For
best performance and to protect the camera from damage, keep the housing
temperature in the specified operating temperature range.
Observe the following:
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To avoid camera crashes, operate the camera with a lens or lens adapter
attached only.
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For maximum heat dissipation, affix the camera to a heat sink, using the
mounting threads.
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Use mounting base and heat sink with large surface areas.
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Use a mounting base with a high thermal conductivity.
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Reduce ambient temperature. For example, in an outdoor application with
direct sunlight, provide shading by an enclosure.
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Provide ventilation or other active cooling of camera, mounting base, and heat
sink.
