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6.3.11.
Safety instructions for board level cameras
Abuse or misapplication of the board level camera may result in limited warranty or cancelation of warranty. Due to the exposed
electronics, special rules apply:
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Only qualified personnel are allowed to handle, install and operate the board level cameras.
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Board level cameras are delivered without housing. Handle the PCB and the sensor with care. Do not bend the boards. Do
not touch the components or contacts on a board. Hold the board by its edges only.
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Protect the board level camera against static discharge (see
Protect against static discharge (ESD)
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Do not hold any components of your board level cameras against your clothing, even if you are wearing a wrist strap.
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Do not remove the board level camera from its anti-static packaging unless your body is grounded.
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To protect the boards from radiation of other modules or devices a housing or shielding may be required.
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Be sure that the board level camera has no contact to any electrical source before mounting or making connections to the
board level camera.
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Do not connect or disconnect any cables or use the board level camera during an electrical storm.
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Avoid any mechanical forces to the board level cameras, especially torsional, tensile and compressive forces. Any of these
forces may result in damage of the board level cameras.
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Always use clean boards.
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To protect the boards from dirt like dust or liquids always use the board level cameras in clean room environment or use a
protective housing.
6.4.
Warranty
In addition to the provisions of Article VIII of the Standard Terms & Conditions of XIMEA GmbH (see
) the following additions and specifications apply:
XIMEA warrants to the Original Purchaser that the Camera provided is guaranteed to be free from material and manufacturing
defects for a period of two years. Should a unit fail during this period, XIMEA will, at its option, repair or replace the damaged
unit. Repaired or replaced Products are covered for the remainder of the original Product warranty period.
Please note our explanations regarding the usage and handling of board level cameras and related restrictions of warranty (see
6.3.11 Safety instructions for board level cameras
Warranty is void if any proprietary labeling is removed. This warranty does not apply to units that, after being examined by XIMEA,
have been found to have failed due to customer abuse, mishandling, alteration, improper installation or negligence. If the original
camera module is housed within a case, removing the case for any purpose voids this warranty. This warranty does not apply to
damage to any part of the optical path resulting from removal or replacement of the protective glass or filter over the camera,
such as scratched glass or sensor damage. If the camera is disassembled, reworked or repaired by anyone other than a
recommended service person, XIMEA or its suppliers will take no responsibility for the subsequent performance or quality of the
camera.
XIMEA expressly disclaims and excludes all other warranties, express, implied and statutory, including, but without limitation,
warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular application or purpose. In no event shall XIMEA be liable to the Original
Purchaser or any third party for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or accidental damages, including without
limitation damages for business interruption, loss of profits, revenue, data or bodily injury or death except in case of willful
misconduct by XIMEA or employees of XIMEA.
6.5.
Disclaimer of Warranty
In addition to the provisions of Article XII of the Standard Terms & Conditions of XIMEA GmbH (see
) the following apply:
Although XIMEA has taken care to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein it accepts no responsibility for the
consequences of any use thereof and also reserves the right to change the specification of goods without notice.
XIMEA does not assume any liability for damage that is the result of improper use of its products or failure to comply with the
operating manuals or the applicable rules and regulations.
