Oxford Instruments ANDOR Newton CCD Hardware Manual page 36

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• Compressed Air Can (or source of clean compressed air)
• Optics Brush
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1. Remove the camera from your telescope (or other optical equipment) and place it on a clean dry surface.
2. Use the camera control software to open the shutter (if fitted).
TIP: If your program does not have this feature, try starting a long exposure. Over exposing the CCD to room light will
not damage the CCD.
Guidelines for using Compressed Air
• If you are using a compressed air can always test-blast away from window before blowing air on the
window. When you test-blast, you'll notice a spray of condensation shoot out from the can.
• If condensation does form on the window, do not wipe it off. Allow it to fully dry before proceeding.
• Always orient the compressed air can in an upright position before spraying.
• A clean source of compressed air such as an can is recommended- do not use a compressor that may
spray fine droplets of oil, or an unfiltered air supply that may spray dust particles onto the camera
window.
3. With the shutter open, turn the camera on its side making it easier for particles to fall out of the camera head
Face the window toward you at the edge of a table.
4. Give the window short blasts of compressed air to work dust particles out of the camera head.
5. If there are still particles stuck on the window use an optics brush to very carefully dislodge them from the
window surface. Then spray the dust particles out of the camera head with compressed air.
6. Make sure to use compressed air to clean your adapter tubes and focal reducers as well so you don't get more
dust once everything's assembled.
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Use eplaceMent
In the U.K, Ireland and some other countries, the supplied mains cable has a BS 1363 (or Type G) plug that includes an
integrated fuse. Only replace with fuse of the same type and rating for continued protection. The characteristics of a
replacement fuse are as follows:
Rating: 5A 240 VAC
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• Type: BS 1362, size: ¼ × 1" (6.3 × 25.4 mm) cartridge
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The user should routinely check all cooling hoses and connections for signs of leakage, damage or wear. All seals must
be intact before powering on camera system and any worn/damaged items must be replaced immediately.
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