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- Page 1 ARRI Camera Sensor Cover Glass Cleaning I N S T R U C T I O N S Date: 23rd March 2015...
- Page 2 Version History Version Author Change Note 2014-09-11 Poetsch Initial version 2015-03-23 Poetsch Minor text corrections Table of Contents Version History ........................2 Table of Contents ....................... 2 Introduction ........................3 1 Inspecting for dust/dirt ....................3 2 Cleaning ........................... 4 2.1 Contact-free cleaning ..................
- Page 3 The following instructions are the ARRI recommended techniques, which are applied in our service centers and have proven to be effective. Any cleaning is performed at your own risk. ARRI takes no responsibility for damages caused by improper cleaning. 1 Inspecting for dust/dirt By inspecting the sensor cover glass for dust and dirt, one can easily determine whether cleaning is necessary.
- Page 4 2 Cleaning 2.1 Contact-free cleaning Start by blowing dirt off the sensor cover glass with a bulb blower. Two types of buld blowers are available, Bulb blowers without integrated filter: Bulb blowers with integrated filter: Never touch the sensor cover glass. Never use blowers with compressed air or gas.
- Page 5 2.2 Dry cleaning Dry cleaning has a number of benefits over wet cleaning (described in the next step), in that it is residue-free and generates few particles itself while showing a good dust/dirt absorption. Product examples are: DUST-Aid Platinum: (http://dust-aid.com/) Texwipe Absorbond Swab TX762 with Long Handle: (www.texwipe.com) Instructions:...
- Page 6 4. Swab around the border. Note: The swab around the border should alwas be the final step to avoid smearing of material from the border to the surface of the glass. Never use one swab twice. Never touch the cleaning area of the swab. Never scratch the surface.
- Page 7 Always place a lens or a lens mount protective cap on a lens mount to prevent dirt or dust from entering the camera. Read the camera user manual for additional information. Contact In case you have questions or recommendations, please contact the ARRI Camera Service via phone: +49 (0)89 3809-2121 or email: service@arri.de Sensor Cover Glass Cleaning –...
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