Important Note - Zeiss AxioCam MRc5 Installation Reference Manual

IMPORTANT NOTE

FireWire (IEEE 1394) Interface
The FireWire (IEEE 1394) interface is defined as a "hot plugging"
interconnection, i.e. peripherals (cameras, drives, etc.) may be connected
or disconnected while the computer is powered up. In connection with
this "hot plugging" feature in isolated cases damages being caused to
interface components were reported, presumably due to a discharge of
static electricity during the insertion of the cables.
To avoid this kind of damage, we urge you to take careful note of the
following points before inserting or removing the AxioCam MRc5's
FireWire cable:
• Avoid "hot plugging" with devices that are powered via the FireWire
bus, i.e. do not insert or remove the camera while the computer is
switched on.
• Use only high-quality and undamaged FireWire cables.
It is recommended to use FireWire interface cards even with computers
with onboard FireWire interfaces, if you cannot abandon "hot
plugging".
Carl Zeiss is unable to accept any liability for damage that results from
failure to comply with these safety recommendations.
26.05.2003