Compact Scientific Digital Cameras
Chapter 1: Safety
Rev A, June 3, 2020
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Chapter 1
Safety
1.1.
Precautions
Please read the instruction manual carefully before operating your Digital Camera. All statements regarding safety
and technical specifications will only apply when the unit is operated correctly.
Refer to this User’s Guide whenever the following symbols are encountered on the Digital Camera and Power
Supply.
ATTENTION
This symbol indicates that additional information is available in this user guide.
This equipment is intended for laboratory use only and is not certified for medical applications,
including but not limited to, life support situations.
Transportation and delivery may cause the Digital Camera to be warm or cool upon receipt.
Please wait for the device to reach room temperature before attempting to operate.
WARRANTY WARNING
Do not open the Digital Camera. There are no user serviceable parts in this product. Opening the
device will void your warranty. Any modification or servicing of this system by unqualified
personnel renders Thorlabs free of any liability. This device can only be returned when packed into
the complete original packaging, including all foam packing inserts. If necessary, ask for
replacement packaging. Please contact Thorlabs’ Technical Support at
and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.
CAUTION
This product is powered directly from the USB 3.0 port of a host computer (not included), and from
an auxiliary AC-DC power supply (included). To ensure optimal performance and the safety of the
user, the host computer must use a properly grounded UL Listed or Recognized AC-DC power
supply (or comparable regulatory approvals).
Dangerous voltage exists within the power supplies. Do not tamper with or open the supplies under
any circumstances. Doing so may expose lethal voltage to personnel and will void the warranty of
the computer and the camera.