Newland EM3296, Integration Manual

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Chapter 2 Installation
General Requirements
ESD
ESD protection has been taken into account when designing the EM3296 and the engine is shipped in
ESD safe packaging. Always exercise care when handling the engine outside its package. Be sure
grounding wrist straps and properly grounded work areas are used.
Dust and Dirt
The EM3296 must be sufficiently enclosed to prevent dust particles from gathering on the imager, lens
and circuit board. Dust and other external contaminants will eventually degrade the engine’s performance.
Thermal Considerations
Electronic components in the EM3296 will generate heat during the course of their operation. Operating
the EM3296 in continuous mode for an extended period may cause temperatures to rise on CIS and
decoder chip. Overheating can degrade image quality and affect scanning performance. Given that, the
following precautions should be taken into consideration when integrating the EM3296.
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Reserve sufficient space for good air circulation in the design.
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Avoid wrapping the EM3296 with thermal insulation materials such as rubber.
Installation Orientation
The EM3296 has two threaded mounting holes for machine screws in its bottom. The following figure
illustrates a front view of the EM3296 after correct installation.