Protect The Optical Components; Mechanical Loads; Camera / Lens Cleaning; Protect Against Static Discharge (Esd) - XIMEA xiQ series Technical Manual

6.3.7.

Protect the optical components

Do not touch the optical components with hard or abrasive objects.
When handling the camera, avoid touching the lenses and filter glasses. Fingerprints or other impurities may affect the image
quality and may damage the surfaces.
Mount / dismount lenses and additional filters only in a dust free environment.
Do not use compressed air as this could push dust into the camera (and lenses).
6.3.8.

Mechanical loads

Avoid excessive shaking, throwing, dropping or any kind of mishandling of the device.
6.3.9.

Camera / lens cleaning

Please follow instructions described below.
• Use only optical quality tissue / cloth (dry cotton) a standard camera lens cleaning kit, if you must clean a lens or filter. Do
not apply excessive force.
• Use only optics cleaner (e.g. 60% ethyl alcohol, 40% ether). Never use aggressive cleaners like gasoline or spirits. Such
cleaners may destroy the surface.
• Do not use compressed air.
6.3.10.

Protect against static discharge (ESD)

Image sensors and the PCB are easily damaged by static discharge (ESD).
• Please use anti-static gloves, clothes and materials. Also use conductive shoes.
• wear an ESD protection wrist strap.
• Install a conductive mat on the floor and / or working table to prevent the generation of static electricity.
6.3.11.

Safety instructions for board level cameras

Abuse or misapplication of the board level camera may result in limited warranty or cancelation of warranty. Due to the exposed
electronics, special rules apply:
• Only qualified personnel is allowed to handle, install and operate the board level cameras.
• Board level cameras are delivered without housing. Handle the PCB and the sensor with care. Do not bend the boards. Do
not touch the components or contacts on a board. Hold the board by its edges only.
• Protect the board level camera against static discharge (see 6.3.10 Protect against static discharge (ESD)).
• Do not hold any components of your board level cameras against your clothing, even if you are wearing a wrist strap.
• Do not remove the board level camera from its anti-static packaging unless your body is grounded.
• To protect the boards from radiation of other modules or devices a housing or shielding may be required.
• Be sure that the board level camera has no contact to any electrical source before mounting or making connections to the
board level camera.
• Do not connect or disconnect any cables or use the board level camera during an electrical storm.
• Avoid any mechanical forces to the board level cameras, especially torsional, tensile and compressive forces. Any of these
forces may result in damage of the board level cameras.
• Always use clean boards.
• To protect the boards from dirt like dust or liquids always use the board level cameras in clean room environment or use a
protective housing.
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