version 1.5 rev 4 Dec 2019
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Sona &
Marana
3.7 c
onnecting
a
c
ooling
s
ysteM
The camera can use either air cooling, or optional liquid cooling for deeper cooling.
3.7.1 i
MpoRtant
c
onsideRations
WHen
Using
l
iqUid
c
ooling
s
ysteMs
• Before attempting to insert or remove the coolant hose connections, ensure that all coolant has been
drained from the hoses and integral coolant channel within the camera head.
• Care must be taken to avoid permanent damage to the camera system resulting from either leakage of
coolant during connection/removal of hoses or spillage of any residual coolant contained within the camera
head once the hoses have been removed.
• Always ensure that the temperature of the liquid coolant circulated through the camera head is above the
dew point of the camera ambient temperature and humidity conditions. Refer to the Dew Point graph in
Appendix C
for guidance.
• Use of coolant at or below the dew point can result in permanent damage to the camera head, due to
formation of condensation on internal components.
• Never use damaged, split or worn hoses as leaks may find their way to the mains electricity supply and
create a hazard.
• The water cooling system of the camera is rated for operation up to 2 bar (200 kPa). If your water supply
exceeds this value, then an overpressure safety device or regulator must be fitted to restrict the water
pressure to less than or equal to this rating.
• In the event that replacement hose inserts/barbs are required, please contact your local Andor
representative.
• Always remove residual coolant from the camera head if the camera is to be stored after operation-
especially if the storage conditions are below the freezing point of the coolant.
3.7.2 c
ooling
H
ose
c
onnectoRs
There are two cooling hose connectors located on the rear plate for the connection of the camera to a liquid cooling
system.
Coolant hose
connectors for
connection to the
cooling system
