User Manual

AVT camera cleaning instructions
FireWire Hardware Installation Guide V8.0.0
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Avoiding the necessity of camera cleaning
When changing camera lenses please follow these procedures:
• Simply hold the camera with the C-mount opening towards the floor, when
removing the dust-cap or changing the lens:
• Thread the lens onto the camera while holding the camera in this position.
This will minimize the possibility of any contaminants falling on the glass
surface.
• Always store cameras and lenses with dust-caps installed.
Caution-ESD ESD warnings
Image sensors are easily damaged by static discharge (ESD).
• Please use anti-static gloves, clothes and materials. Also
use conductive shoes.
• Install a conductive mat on the floor and/or working
table to prevent the generation of static electricity.
Figure 1: Hold camera like this while changing the lens/removing the dust cap of a camera