Installation and hardware
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Prosilica GT Technical Manual V3.2.0
Optical components
NOTICE
Operation outside the allowed temperature range can damage the camera. For
best performance and to protect the camera from damage, keep the housing
temperature in the specified operating temperature range.
Observe the following:
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To avoid camera crashes, operate the camera with a lens or lens adapter
attached only.
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For maximum heat dissipation, affix the camera to a heat sink, using the
mounting holes.
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Use mounting base and heat sink with large surface areas.
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Use a mounting base with a high thermal conductivity.
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Reduce ambient temperature. For example, in an outdoor application with
direct sunlight, provide shading by an enclosure.
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Provide ventilation or other active cooling of camera, mounting base, and heat
sink.
NOTICE
Image sensors are sensitive to excessive radiation: focused sunlight, lasers, and
X-rays can damage the sensor.
Monochrome and NIR models are not fitted with filter or protection glass.
Consider, when removing the lens or dust cap on these cameras, the sensor is not
protected against dirt or scratches.
NOTICE
Some cleaning agents can damage this product. Avoid cleaning the image sensor
unless absolutely necessary. See instructions on optics cleaning in this document.
We can clean your camera as a service for you, if necessary. For more information,
contact Allied Vision support.
NOTICE
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
To keep dirt out of the lens mount, hold the camera with the lens mount facing the
ground. Keep filter and camera back lens clean, because dirt becomes more visible
the closer it gets to the sensor.
