Cleaning optical components
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Cleaning Instructions
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Unplug the camera from any power supply before cleaning.
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Apply a small amount of cleaning liquid to a new lens cleaning cotton, cloth, or
tissue. The cotton, cloth, or lens tissue should be moist, but not dripping.
Never use these cleaning materials for optical components
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Dry swabs or tissue may cause scratches.
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Metal tools may cause scratches.
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Disposable cotton cosmetic swabs may contain contaminants harmful to
optical glass.
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Cosmetic cotton my cause scratches or get caught in small gaps.
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Consumer eyeglass cleaning cloths may be pretreated with silicone harmful to
optical glass.
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Aggressive cleaners like benzine, acetone, or spirits may damage the surface.
Optical cleaning liquid material safety data sheets
Read the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for the optical cleaning liquid before
cleaning your camera and optics. The MSDS provides important information
including hazard identification, first aid measures, handling and storage, and PPE.
Workplace conditions
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Perform all cleaning operations (lenses, filter/protection glass, and sensor) in a
dust-free clean-room.
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Avoid touching the optical components with your fingers or any hard material.
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Nitrile cleanroom gloves or powder free latex gloves are recommended to
maintain low particulate levels.
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Use an ESD mat to prevent damage from an electrostatic discharge.
