2 Safety Instructions
pco.dimax User’s Manual V1.00 © PCO AG, Germany
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2 Safety Instructions
Never operate the camera in humid or dusty environments or in places with
high amounts of X-ray radiation.
Humidity
,
dust
or
X-rays
could damage
the camera
.
To avoid the risk of water condensation, protect the camera against
extreme changes of ambient temperature.
If
condensation
enters the
camera, there is the risk of electric shock.
To prevent damage to the camera,
the system must be kept stable and
protected against
strong jolts or vibrations
. The socket at the bottom of
the camera is to be used for mounting purposes only.
The slits in the camera case (side & back planes) are designed for heat
dissipation by the camera fan.
To prevent
overheating
of the camera, do
not block these slits
. Do not leave the camera system in direct sunlight to
avoid the risk of overheating.
Electric shock warning –
Never slide any items through the
slits
into the
camera
because of the risk of electric shock if the voltage parts inside are
touched.
Each time the camera is used,
check the
power cable
for any damage
.
Never position the cable in a way that it could become a
tripping hazard
.
Do not force the lens onto the camera
. To protect the lens connector thread
from damage, use minimal force when attaching a lens to the camera.
If any of the following conditions apply, immediately switch off the camera,
separate it from the power line and contact our customer support:
If the power cable or the power plug seems to be worn or
damaged.
If liquids have penetrated the device.
If, after thoroughly reviewing the instruction manual, the device is
still not operating properly.
If the camera has been dropped or the casing is damaged.
