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Min Max Notes
Housing temperature during operation 0 °C 50 °C
Ambiental humidity during operation 20 % 80 % Relative, non-condensing
Storage temperature −15 °C 80 °C
Storage humidity 20 % 80 % Relative, non-condensing
Table 3.2: Ambiental requirements
3.6.2 Warranty limitations
Removing the label, opening or mishandling the camera will void its warranty.
3.6.3 Mechanical stress
NECTA cameras are made using high-precision machining, taking care of sensitive parts positioning.
To maintain such accuracy is mandatory to avoid shock and stress that can deform reference surfaces.
NECTA connector can host cables with screws or locking systems; it is highly recommended to use these
cables when NECTA is exposed to shocks, vibrations or harsh environments.
3.6.4 Heat dissipation
It is very important to provide good heat dissipation in order to maintain the camera housing temper-
ature as low as possible. Operating the camera at high temperature may impact negatively on image
quality and may shorten camera life.
Warning
The camera housing may overheat during acquisition. Without proper heat
dissipation image quality may be degraded and, in extreme environmental
conditions, damage to the camera may occur. Never exceed the specied tem-
perature limit during operation.
Since each installation is different, the following recommendations must be regarded to as a starting
point for a correct thermal management, keeping in mind that these general guidelines must be cus-
tomized by an experienced technician.
• Make sure a lens is always mounted on the camera. The lens acts as a heatsink and contributes
to keep the system temperature low. The bigger the lens, the best it will work in keeping your
camera cool. If your lens is not directly connected to the camera, always mount the camera on an
aluminum or copper block in order to enlarge the radiating surface.
• Always monitor the camera housing temperature during the design phase of your project and keep
an adequate safety margin in order to be sure that the case temperature will never exceed the
maximum specied, even in worst environmental conditions.
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