Precautions; Uv Coating; Cleaning; Camera - Princeton Instruments ProEM+ EMCCD User Manual

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Inspect the supplied power cord. If it is not compatible with the power socket, replace the
cord with one that has suitable connectors on both ends.
Replacement power cords or power plugs must have the same polarity as that of the
WARNING!
original ones to avoid hazard due to electrical shock.

Precautions

To prevent permanently damaging the system, please observe the following precautions:
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UV Coating

Caution
If you have a camera with a UV (Lumogen or Unichrome™) coated CCD, protect it from
unnecessary exposure to UV radiation. This radiation slowly bleaches the coating,
reducing sensitivity.

Cleaning

WARNING!
Turn off all power to the equipment and secure all covers before cleaning the units.
Otherwise, damage to the equipment or injury to you could occur.

Camera

Although there is no periodic maintenance that needs to be performed on a ProEM+
camera, users are advised to wipe it down with a clean damp cloth from time to time.
This operation should only be done on the external surfaces and with all covers secured.
In dampening the cloth, use clean water only. No soap, solvents or abrasives should be
used. Not only are they not required, but they could damage the finish of the surfaces on
which they are used.

Optical Surfaces

The ProEM+ camera has an integrated shutter that protects the camera window from dust
when not in use. Should a need to clean the optical window arise due to the accumulation
of atmospheric dust, we advise that the drag-wipe technique be used. Before starting the
procedure, run the camera and disable the shutter open to get access to the window. Then,
The CCD array is very sensitive to static electricity. Touching the CCD can
destroy it. Operations requiring contact with the device can only be performed at
the factory.
If you are using high-voltage equipment (such as an arc lamp) with your camera
system, be sure to turn the camera power ON LAST and turn the camera power
OFF FIRST.
When turning off and on the power supply, wait at least 10 seconds before
switching it on. "TEC Fault" LED might come on if the power supply on/off
state is switched too quickly.
Use caution when triggering high-current switching devices (such as an arc lamp)
near your system. The CCD can be permanently damaged by transient voltage
spikes. If electrically noisy devices are present, an isolated, conditioned power
line or dedicated isolation transformer is highly recommended.
Do not block air vents on the camera. Preventing the free flow of air overheats
the camera and may damage it.
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