Installation and hardware
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Prosilica GB Technical Manual V2.2.6
Optical components
NOTICE
Image sensors are sensitive to excessive radiation: focused sunlight, lasers, and
X-rays can damage the sensor.
Monochrome models are not fitted with filter or protection glass. Consider, when
removing the lens or dust cap on these cameras, the sensor is not protected
against dirt or scratches.
NOTICE
Some cleaning agents can damage this product. Avoid cleaning the image sensor
unless absolutely necessary. See instructions on optics cleaning in this document.
We can clean your camera as a service for you, if necessary. For more information,
contact Allied Vision support.
NOTICE
Provide the following conditions to keep dirt and droplets out of the optical system
of camera and lens:
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Dust-free environment
•
Low relative humidity
•
No condensation
To keep dirt out of the lens mount, hold the camera with the lens mount facing the
ground. Keep filter and camera back lens clean, because dirt becomes more visible
the closer it gets to the sensor.
NOTICE
As monochrome models do not have an optical filter, always attach a dust cap
when a lens is not attached to minimize the possibility of contaminants falling on
the sensor surface.
