Preparing Cameras without
Sensor Cover Glass
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9. Instructions for Prosilica GT cameras – TCG
At delivery, sensors of TCG cameras are protected by the cover glass fixed by adhesive tapes. This section
instructs on removing these tapes and the cover glass, starting to disassemble the camera in order to get
access to the sensor.
For Prosilica GT
Extended Format housing
cameras, start with
9.1. Disassembling Prosilica GT Extended
For Prosilica
GT Large Format housing
cameras, start with
9.2. Disassembling Prosilica GT Large Format
9.1. Disassembling Prosilica GT Extended Format housing cameras
1. Power off and unplug the camera.
2. With a water resistant ink pen, draw a line (a) across the joint between front assembly and body
assembly. This will serve as an index to reassemble the camera in correct orientation.
3. Loosen and remove the four M2 x 8 socket head cap screws of the front assembly.
4. Detach the front assembly (b) from the body assembly (c).
NOTICE
Damage to the camera electronics and sensor
• Work in a dust-free environment (class 100 or better) with humidity according
to ESD requirements.
3.1. Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
• Follow the instructions thoroughly.
About the following instructions
The instructions consist of multiple steps. We recommend you to read the
instructions first to get an orientation on camera preparation.
Figure 8: Removing the four M2 x 8 socket head cap screws of the front assembly
Figure 9: Detaching the front assembly
a
b
c
