Version 1.4 rev 23 Oct 2017
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SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
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The aluminium camera body can be cleaned with a soft cloth and glass cleaner.
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Never spray liquids directly on the camera; apply cleaning solution to the cloth, then wipe the camera body with
the dampened cloth.
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Do not use abrasive or other detergents to clean the camera.
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Dust may also collect on the cooling fans located on the back of the camera head.
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From time to time, it may be necessary to clear away the dust with a small brush. The fans disperse heat
as it radiates away from the heat sink. Should the airflow become blocked, the thermoelectric cooler may
run warmer than normal and the camera could overheat, causing damage to some of the more sensitive
components.
6.2 c
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At some point, it may become necessary to clean debris that may have settled on the CCD imaging sensor window.
Cleaning the camera window can provide effective results providing you carefully follow these step-by-step directions.
WARNINGS
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Only open the shutter using camera control software.
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Do not attempt to manually open the shutter with your fingers or other objects.
Figure 6: Do not manually attempt to open shutter or touch the Camera Window
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The glass is located very close to the CCD imaging sensor. Scratching the window may require the
window to be replaced.
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Cleaning the window is done entirely at the customers risk, window replacement is not covered under
the warranty. It’s better to under-clean than to over-clean.
