Heat Dissipation - Photon Focus MV1-D1280-L01-1280-G2-12 User Manual

4 Product Specification
Operating temperature / moisture
Storage temperature / moisture
Operating height
Camera power supply
Trigger signal input range
Maximal power consumption @ 12 V
Lens mount
Dimensions
Camera case
Mass
Conformity
Table 4.4: Physical characteristics and operating ranges

4.4.1 Heat Dissipation

You must provide sufficient heat dissipation for the camera to maintain the temperature of the
camera housing at 50°C or less. The camera housing design ensures a good heat transfer to the
camera mounting. Since each system installation is unique, Photonfocus can give only hints for
proper heat dissipation:
• If your camera is mounted on a substantial metal component in your system and this part
is well below 40 °C, this may provide sufficient heat dissipation capability for the camera.
• If cooling over system parts is not possible, additional heat sinks may increase the heat
dissipation of the camera.
• The use of a fan to provide air flow over the camera is an extremely efficient method of
heat dissipation. The use of a fan in connection with additional heat sinks provides the
best heat dissipation. Fan operation may cause issues with dust in the optical path.
In all cases, you should monitor the temperature of the camera housing and make sure that
the temperature does not exceed 50°C. You can check the internal temperature of the camera
PCBs and the sensor with the help of temperature sensors inside the Photonfocus cameras. The
temperature of these sensors can be read out via software. Ensure that the PCB temperatures
not exceed 85°C.
To ensure good image quality, we recommend not to operate the camera at elevated
temperatures.
Note that elevated temperatures will worsen image quality and shorten the camera's lifetime.
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MV1-D1280-L01-1280
0°C ... 40°C / 20 ... 80 %
-25°C ... 60°C / 20 ... 95 %
<2000 m above sea level
+12 V DC (- 10 %) ... +24 V DC (+ 10 %)
+5 .. +30 V DC
< 9 W
C-Mount, CS-Mount (optional)
55 x 55 x 51.5 mm
IP40
280 g
RoHS, WEEE
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