
RMV Operations Manual Revision Copyright illunis LLC, 2014
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2.4: Hardware
Considerations
● Do not open or disassemble the camera case or electronics as there are no
user adjustments within the camera. This will void your warrantee.
● Care must be taken in handling as not to create static discharge that may
permanently damage the device.
● Do not apply power with reversed polarity at this will render the camera
non functional and void your warrantee.
● Camera Link is a DC based interface. The camera and capture device must
share the same electrical ground. Failure to do so will destroy the camera link
interface chips and/or camera and capture card.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Input Voltage: 10 to 16V DC
Storage Temperature: -40C to +70C
Recommended Maximum Ratings
Input Voltage: 11 to 14V DC
Operating Temperature: -20C to +60C
Most cameras operate beyond these temperature limits, please call illunis for details.
Recommended Operating Conditions
Input Voltage: 12V DC
Operating Temperature -5C to 54C
Relative humidity should not exceed 80% non-condensing
Thermal interface
The RMV camera contains many advanced circuits and performs at very high clock speeds and thus
requires careful consideration for thermal cooling. The camera should be used either with a lens and/
or a solid mechanical mount that acts as a heat sink.
Power Consumption
The RMV camera was designed to be as small as possible and as such has a high energy density.
The various operating modes of the RMV will change the power consumption from the base line. In
particular the binning and partial scan modes require more power. The triggered modes are lowest in
power when the camera is waiting for a trigger. Special versions of the RMV with lower clock speeds
are available with lower power consumption.
Special notes for Rugged environmental use
The RMV cameras are designed using military 0.6 stress ratings on all passive components
and uses industrial temperature range active components when ever possible. The RMV is assem-
bled using standard commercial techniques that DOES NOT HARDEN the mechanical components
against vibration. It is highly recommended that any use of the RMV in any application that requires
high vibration and temperature ranges that the hardware be inspected and modified using adhesives
to retain the mechanical components.