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SECTION 5
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the exterior
The QSI 600 Series cameras are machined from high quality 6061 aluminium with a very
durable anodized finish that resists most scratches and fingerprints. Use a soft cloth to remove
dirt or spots from the exterior surface of the camera.
Installing or removing colour filters
Always remove the colour filter wheel when installing or removing filters. To change filters or
replace the colour filter wheel the front cover of the camera must be removed. Place the camera
face up on a stable surface. Using the included Allen wrench, carefully remove the screws
holding the camera cover to the camera body. Lift the cover straight up to expose the colour
filter wheel.
Remove the colour filter wheel by unscrewing the
screw in the centre of the filter wheel. Carefully lift
out the colour filter wheel.
The standard colour filter wheel is designed to hold
1.25” mounted, 31 mm un-mounted filters or in the
case of the 6162, 2” mounted or 50.8 mm
un-mounted. Any filter can be screwed into any of
the available positions.
To replace the colour filter wheel a slight pressure
must be applied with the outside O-ring against the
capstan motor that drives the colour filter wheel.
Carefully line up the centre screw and press the
filter wheel O-ring gently against the capstan
motor. Lining up a filter or empty filter position over
the shutter opening can help to achieve the proper alignment.
Screw in the centre screw until it is quite snug. 5 inch-pounds or more of force if you have a
torque wrench. Stainless steel screws naturally "lock" with anodized aluminium. The screw is
tight enough when you can hear the screw "break free" when it is loosened.
