Mako Technical Manual
V3.0.0
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Camera cleaning instructions
3.
Wipe the glass surface with a
spiral motion from the center
to the rim. Normally, several
spiral wipes are recommended.
Wipe only on glass avoiding
contact to metal surfaces,
because microscopic dirt could
be released and could cause
scratches on the glass.
4.
When you've finished cleaning,
examine the surface in a strong
light. Take an out-of-focus
picture of a flat, illuminated
surface to see if any dirt or dust
remains.
5.
If dust spots remain, repeat
this procedure using new clean
lens tissue (as described
above).
6.
If you want to clean your camera with compressed air despite of all the
warnings:
7.
Gently blow the impurities off with dust-filtered, oil-free air (< 1 bar).
Using ionized air helps to remove any dirt stuck to the optical component
because of static electricity.
Caution
•
Never wipe lenses with dry swabs or tissue—this causes
scratches.
•
Do not use any disposable cotton cosmetic swabs; they
may contain contaminants.
Caution
•
Use an air blower/compressed air only if you are familiar
with cleaning a camera with this instrument.
•
Compressed air may push dust into cameras and
lenses
. Therefore keep the pressure at a moderate
strength only:
– The pressure at the tube should be less than 1 bar (15
psi)
– Operating distance: 5–30 cm
Note
If dust spots remain after cleaning twice,
please contact your Allied Vision dealer.
Figure 5: Sensor cleaning
Figure 6: Don’t use compressed air
