Camera Operation & Features
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PixeLINK PL-A780
Document No.: 04646-01
MACHINE VISION CAMERA
SYSTEM GUIDE
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All Rights Reserved
4.3 PL-A780 Handling Instructions
Caution:
Do not open the camera housing.
ESD
— Handle the PL-A780 using proper ESD procedures. Refer to ANSI/ESD S20.20
Class Type 3 (4000 V).
Cleaning
Housing:
Clean the housing with a cloth dampened (not dripping) with reagent-
grade isopropyl alcohol.
Glass:
Clean the protective glass according to the instructions in Section 4.4.2.
4.4 Lens and Protective Glass
4.4.1 Lens
The Camera’s C-mount fits a standard C-mount lens (1" × 32 tpi). A 1” lens is
recommended.
4.4.2 Protective Glass
Each Camera is fitted with an IR cutoff filter to improve the color reproduction of the PL-A782
camera and protect the sensor. The PL-A781 monochrome camera is fitted with clear BK7
glass. The glass is not removable in the field.
Caution:
Removing the glass increases the likelihood of contaminating the image
sensor. If the glass is not place, operate the camera under clean-room
conditions only.
Cleaning the Glass:
Minor cleaning:
1. Carefully apply puffs of dry, compressed air to move particles off the
center of the glass.
2. Remove oils with a swab moistened with reagent-grade isopropyl
alcohol. The swab should be damp but not dripping.
Caution:
Do not use acetone to clean the glass.
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