Installing the camera
175Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0
Touching hot cameras
Keep the operating temperature in the specified range to enable best image
quality and to protect the camera from damage. In many cases, mounting the
camera on a metal surface or using a lens will be sufficient to cool the camera
effectively. However, especially when operated in higher ambient temperatures,
additional measures for heat dissipation, such as using a heat sink, should be
considered.
Sensor damage by ESD
Alvium G1 BL No Mount cameras
If you intend to design an application using Alvium G1 BL No Mount cameras,
please consider:
• Aligning the sensor to the lens is extremely difficult and expensive. Therefore,
we recommend you to do your first evaluation with cameras that have a
mount.
• G1 BL No Mount cameras are specialized components. We cannot give all data
needed for any application in advance.
• Please let us partner with you for G1 BL No Mount camera applications to
ensure a successful design.
CAUTION
Risk of burns
A camera in operation can reach temperature levels which could cause burns.
• Wear protective gloves when you touch a camera that is heated up.
• Ensure proper cooling of the camera.
NOTICE
Possible damage to the sensor
In Alvium G1 BL (Board Level) cameras, sensors can be damaged by ESD. In the
output image, this may become visible as bubbles or blobs, for example.
For details, see the note in Sensor on page 46.
• Provide ESD protection measures in accordance with technical standards.
• Follow the instructions in ESD on page 43.
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