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9 Maintenance
Cleaning the filter glasses
Updating IDS NXT OS
9.1 Cleaning the filter glasses
When handling the camera with its lens removed, the filter glass can get soiled from the outside. This might be
visible in the images that are captured. The filter glass should therefore be cleaned in that case.
It is strongly recommended to return the cameras to IDS Imaging Development Systems
GmbH for professional cleaning.
IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH is not liable for any damage resulting from cleaning
the filter glasses. This even applies if the following instructions have been observed.
Instructions for cleaning filter glasses
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The filter glasses may only be cleaned from the outside. If you remove the glasses, the sensor might get
soiled.IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH is not liable for any damage to the sensor resulting from
removal of the filter glasses.
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First, remove dirt particles on the glass using compressed air. Do not use compressed air from compressors
or spray cans since it often contains oil droplets or droplets of other liquids. For best results, use purified
nitrogen from nitrogen bottles.
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Only use lint-free wipes or cotton-free swabs for cleaning. Never touch the filter glasses with your bare fingers
because often, fingerprints cannot be removed completely afterwards.
·
We recommend to use pure alcohol for cleaning. 100% isopropyl alcohol evaporates without leaving any
residues. Only add small quantities of alcohol to the wipe. Never pour alcohol directly onto the camera.
NOTICE! Never use cleaning agents containing acetone for cleaning the filter glasses!
Acetone may damage the filter glass coating and may deteriorate the optical quality of the
glasses.
Cameras with fixed filter glass
Use a wipe to wipe off dirt particles in a single sweep beyond the edge of the filter glass.
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