Compliance, safety, and intended use
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Alvium G1 User Guide V1.1.1
Your safety
This section informs about issues related to your personal safety. Descriptions
explain how to avoid hazards and operate Alvium G1 cameras safely.
Handling lens mounts
The lens mount thread has sharp edges. Be careful these edges do not cut your
skin when mounting or unmounting lenses.
Handling hot cameras
Depending on the individual setup, Alvium G1 cameras can exceed the specified
maximum operating temperature. In many cases, mounting the camera on a metal
surface or using a lens will be sufficient to cool the camera effectively. However,
especially when operated in higher ambient temperatures, additional measures for
heat dissipation, such as using a heat sink, should be considered.
If you have doubts or questions, please feel free to contact your Allied Vision Sales
representative for support!
If the mainboard temperature exceeds the specified maximum for more than two
seconds, the camera is powered off automatically. The current value for mainboard
temperature is output by
DeviceTemperature
. You can use this value to control
cooling by software, for example, to control a fan.
However, if you hold the camera in your hands during operation, your skin may get
hurt. If you touch the camera when it is heated up, we recommend wearing
protective gloves.
Providing optimum heat dissipation
Keep the operating temperature in the specified range to enable best image
quality and to protect the camera from damage.
For your safety and to improve image quality, we recommend operating the
camera:
• Mounted to a base with a high thermal conductivity
• With lens or other optical components mounted
• With a heat sink mounted that has large surface areas
• Using conductive media for camera and heat sink mounting
• With active cooling of camera, mounting base, and heat sink, such as by
ventilation.
• Reduce high ambient temperature. For example, in outdoor applications with
direct sunlight, provide shading by an enclosure.