Cleaning optical components
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Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.2.0
Materials for cleaning optical components
Cleaning Instructions
1.
Unplug the camera from any power supply before cleaning.
2.
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.
Use only these cleaning materials for optical components
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Optic approved lens cotton, cloth, or tissue that is chemically pure and free
from silicones and other additives.
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Optic approved low residue cleaning liquid.
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.
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.
