Infrared Detector - FLIR ix Series User Manual

12.3

Infrared detector

General
Even small amounts of dust on the infrared detector can result in major blemishes
in the image. To remove any dust from the detector, follow the procedure below.
NOTE
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CAUTION In Step 2 below, do not use pressurized air from pneumatic air circuits in a workshop,
etc., as this air usually contains oil mist to lubricate pneumatic tools.
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
Publ. No. T559733_en-US Rev. a571 – ENGLISH (EN) – November 4, 2011
This section only applies to cameras where removing the lens exposes the infrared
detector.
In some cases the dust cannot be removed by following this procedure: the infrared
detector must be cleaned mechanically. This mechanical cleaning must be carried
out by an authorized service partner.
1 Remove the lens from the camera.
2 Use pressurized air from a compressed air canister to blow off the dust.
12 – Cleaning the camera
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