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upon purchase of NECTA cameras. Refer to the software manual available along with MaestroUSB3
SDK for a full description of the development system, the installation procedures, software functions
and source code examples.
Note
All code examples in this document are written in C#.
2.7.1 Software License
NECTA customers are granted free use of MaestroUSB3. For details about usage conditions, refer to
the license agreement contained within the SDK and submitted for approval during installation.
2.8 SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
Electric shock hazard
Unapproved power supplies may cause electric shock. Serious injury or even death may occur.
Computer equipment connected to the camera must meet the Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV)
and Limited Power Source (LPS) requirements.
Powered HUBs connected between the PC and the camera must meet the Safety Extra Low
Voltage (SELV) and Limited Power Source (LPS) requirements as well.
All other equipment connected to the triggers or other ports must also have double insula-
tion/reinforced isolation protection from the mains supply and its power supply must meet the
Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) and Limited Power Source (LPS) requirements.
Remember that the camera case is made of conductive aluminum. Always check your mounting
and avoid it to get in contact with wires or surfaces at dangerous electric potential.
Do NOT touch the camera with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock.
Fire hazard
Unapproved power supplies may cause re and burns. Serious injury or even death may occur.
Computer equipment connected to the camera must meet the Limited Power Source (LPS) re-
quirements.
Powered HUBs connected between the PC and the camera must meet the Safety Extra Low
Voltage (SELV) and Limited Power Source (LPS) requirements as well.
Foreign matter e.g. liquid, ammable or metallic materials may cause re if inserted into cam-
era during operations.
The camera housing can become very hot during operation. Do not operate the camera without
lens or out of the recommended ambient temperature range. Always ensure a good airow to
cool down the camera housing. Read carefully Section
3.6.