C11440-42U/C11440-42U01 Instruction manual_Ver.1.1
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8. OPERATION
8-1 PRECAUTIONS
Be careful of the following when you operate the camera.
(1) Cooling method
Cooling of this equipment is done using a Peltier element. With a Peltier element, when
current is supplied, one surface is cooled, and the other surface is heated. The FL-400
is positioned on the cooling side, and cooling is done by discharging the heat from the
heated surface. This cooling method is passive air-cooling.
(2) Ambient temperature
The recommended ambient temperature for camera operation is between 20 ºC and
25 °C. Thus, the maximum temperatures to which the FL-400 can be cooled, and the
stability of the cooled temperature, are affected by the ambient temperature. The
ambient temperature should be maintained at a constant temperature in order for
cooling to be effective.
(3) Protection circuit
A double protection circuit protects this camera’s thermoelectric cooling device. If the
heat dissipater becomes abnormally hot, the protection circuit sets off a buzzer alarm
and stopping current supply to Peltier element simultaneously.
When the protection circuit is activated immediately turn off the power switch. Then
investigate cause and remove the cause of the overheating and restart the camera.
8-2 PREPARATION FOR IMAGING
Use the following procedure when starting operating of the camera.
(1) Connect devices as shown in Figure 7-1 before you start operation.
(2) Turn on the computer's power switch.
The cooling temperature becomes stable about 5 minutes after cooling begins.
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When the cables are connected, confirm the power switch of peripheral device is in the OFF position.
8-3 IMAGING
Start the control and imaging with the application software.
Note
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Please refer to the instruction manual attached to the software for the way of using it and the details.
8-4 END OF IMAGING
Carry out the procedure below when imaging is finished.
(1) End the imaging or transmission of image data with the application software.
(2) Turn off the power to the peripheral device.
