Compliance, safety, and intended use
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Mako U Technical Manual V1.1.3
Safety
Handling and operating of Mako U cameras does not include risks of personal
injury. To prevent material damage, read the following and understand how to
safely handle and operate the camera. Get helpful details about USB 3.0 and learn
how to optimize camera performance.
Electrical connections
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
The phenomenon is commonly known: when walking on a carpet, we get charged.
Touching a door handle, we get an electric shock. Such electrostatic discharge
(ESD) is dangerous for electronic devices, especially when tools or hands get in
contact with connectors. We recommend measures to avoid damage by ESD:
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Unpacking: Remove the camera from its anti-static packaging only when your
body is grounded.
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Workplace: Use a static-safe workplace with static-dissipative mat and air
ionization.
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Wrist strap: Wear a static-dissipative wrist strap to ground your body.
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Clothing: Wear ESD-protective clothing. Keep components away from your
body and clothing. Even if you are wearing a wrist strap, your body is grounded
but your clothes are not.
Camera power
Mako U cameras are USB powered. They do not need external power to be
operated or to be configured. The Hirose I/O connector is for camera control only.
Connecting a power supply to the Hirose I/O connector can damage the camera.
Current and voltage
Exceeding maximum input voltage can damage the camera. Keep maximum input
voltage below 30 VDC.
Connecting the camera to a device that exceeds the allowed maximum current or
voltage can damage the camera. Keep maximum current below 25 mA per output
and maximum Out VCC below 24 VDC. See
on page 24 for details.
