xiJ - Technical Manual Version 0.06
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6.3.
Safety instructions and precautions
This chapter describes safety instructions and precautions valid for xiJ. In order to avoid harm or damage your xiJ camera,
please handle it like described in this manual, paying special attention to the cautions shown in the following list:
6.3.1.
Disassembling
Do not disassemble the camera.
There are no switches or parts inside the cameras that requires any kind of mechanical adjustment. Please note that the
warranty is voided by opening the camera housing.
6.3.2.
Mounting / Screwing
Use only the designated threaded holes for mounting the camera. Please note the camera / bracket drawings in chapter
3.5 Model Specific Characteristics
Use only the specified screws and torques when fastening.
6.3.3.
Connections
Use only recommended connectors and cables. Please check the system requirements described in
6.3.4.
Power supply
xiJ camera can be bus powered or powered from external power supply using power injector ADPT-PWR-INJ-TC, described in
3.12 Power injector ADPT-PWR-INJ-TC
6.3.5.
Environment / protect against water
Use camera in acceptable environment only, please note the descriptions in
Protect the camera against contact with water. Do not let camera get wet.
Damages may be caused by:
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Overheating
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Contact with water
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Operation in an environment with condensing humidity
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Mechanical shock
6.3.6.
Recommended light conditions.
Do not expose the camera to light sources with intense energy, e.g. laser beams or X-ray.
Light intensity or exposure time exceeding the saturation of the sensor may damage the sensor irreparably. This may occur e.g.
in the following situations:
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High-energy laser light hitting the sensor directly
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Bright light sources hitting the sensor directly (burn-in)
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Camera is exposed to X-rays
The warranty does not cover damaged cameras caused by X-ray applications or very high intensity light / laser light.
6.3.7.
Protect the optical components
Do not touch the optical components with hard or abrasive objects.
When handling the camera, avoid touching the lenses and filter glasses. Fingerprints or other impurities will affect the image
quality and may damage the surfaces.
Mount / dismount lenses and additional filters only in a dust free environment.
Do not use compressed air as this could push dust into the camera (and lenses).
