Preparing Cameras without
Sensor Cover Glass
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4. Warranty conditions
Allied Vision warranty does not cover any damage to the sensor as soon as the cover glass or the circular
protection foil is removed. TCG and RCG cameras have the standard warranty on the electronics, but
excluding sensor:
5. Common instructions
5.1. Unpacking cameras
1. Open the shipping box.
2. Take out the ESD bag with the camera.
3. Take the camera out of the ESD bag.
5.2. Checking the camera function
With this simple test, you can check that the sensor of your new Allied Vision camera is working properly.
No lens is required.
1. Connect the camera to a PC.
2. Start Vimba Viewer or another Viewer application to acquire an image.
3. Wave your hand in front of the sensor.
The viewer shows a camera image of a moving shadow. This proves proper camera function.
4. Continue with the corresponding instructions:
• 6. Instructions for housed Alvium cameras – RCG on page 3
• 7. Instructions for Alvium bare board cameras – TCG on page 4
• 8. Instructions for Manta cameras – RCG on page 7
• 9. Instructions for Prosilica GT cameras – TCG on page 8.
Camera series Alvium housed cameras Alvium bare board cameras Manta Prosilica
Electronics warranty 3 years 2 years 3 years 3 years
Table 1: Warranty duration by camera series
Warranty conditions
For the warranty of cameras and sensors, see
www.alliedvision.com/en/support/warranty.
NOTICE
Damage to the camera electronics and sensor
• Work in a dust-free environment (class 100 or better) with humidity according
to ESD requirements.
• Observe notes for 3.1. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) on page 1.
• Follow the instructions thoroughly.
Keep camera packaging
• To store the camera
• To ship the camera back in case of damage.
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