Compliance, safety, and intended use
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Alvium CSI-2 Cameras User Guide V2.6.2
Lenses
Maximum protrusion
The sensor, filter, lens, or camera electronics can be damaged if a lens exceeding
maximum protrusion is mounted to the camera. Use lenses with a maximum
protrusion within camera specifications.
Figure 4
shows maximum protrusion. For
details, see
Lens mounts and maximum protrusion
For S-Mount lenses, read
Mounting and focusing S-Mount lenses
avoid damage to the sensor, electronics, and lens.
Mechanical components
Heat sinks
Heat sinks can be used to cool the camera for safety and to improve image quality.
Adhere to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the heat sink.
Conductive media for heat sinks
Some conductive media for heat sinks contain corrosive substances that can
damage optical surfaces of the sensor, filter, and lens.
•
Cover the optical path of the camera when you apply heat sink compound or
adhesive to prevent substances and fumes from damaging optical surfaces.
•
Adhere to the instructions and safety notes provided by the manufacturer of
the conductive media.
•
Ensure that the conductive media is correctly positioned: covering only the
cooling areas
, see
Figure 4: Maximum protrusion; S-Mount (left); CS-Mount and C-Mount (right)
Maximum
protrusion
Sensor
Filter
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