Compliance, safety, and intended use
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Alvium CSI-2 Cameras User Guide V2.6.2
Optical components
Provide the following conditions to keep dirt and droplets out of the optical system
of camera and lens:
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Dust-free environment
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Low relative humidity
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No condensation.
When camera or lens are stored:
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Cover the lens mount with a protection foil or cap.
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Cover front and back lens with caps.
Sensor
Sensors are sensitive to excessive radiation: focused sunlight, lasers, and X-rays can
damage the sensor. Dirt and scratches can damage the sensor as well.
Alvium CSI-2 cameras do not need additional cleaning. Cameras are cleaned before
shipping. Incorrect cleaning can damage the sensor or the filter. Therefore, never
clean the sensor or the filter.
Protect the camera filter and the sensor from dirt, because dirt becomes more
visible the closer it gets to the sensor. In addition, keep the back lens clean.
Hold the camera with the lens mount facing the ground to keep dirt out of the lens
mount. When no lens is mounted, protect the sensor and filter by a dust cap.
Damage to optical components by conductive media for heat sinks
See
Conductive media for heat sinks
on page 43 for details.
Figure 3: Holding the camera with the lens mount facing the ground