Gocator Snapshot Sensors: User Manual
Safety and Maintenance • 14
operations.
Environment and Lighting
Avoid strong ambient light sources
The imager used in this product is highly sensitive to ambient light hence stray light may have adverse
effects on measurement. Do not operate this device near windows or lighting fixtures that could
influence measurement. If the unit must be installed in an environment with high ambient light levels, a
lighting shield or similar device may need to be installed to prevent light from affecting measurement.
Avoid installing sensors in hazardous environments
To ensure reliable operation and to prevent damage to Gocator sensors, avoid installing the sensor in
locations
l that are humid, dusty, or poorly ventilated;
l with a high temperature, such as places exposed to direct sunlight;
l where there are flammable or corrosive gases;
l where the unit may be directly subjected to harsh vibration or impact;
l where water, oil, or chemicals may splash onto the unit;
l where static electricity is easily generated.
Ensure that ambient conditions are within specifications
Gocator sensors are suitable for operation between 0–50° C and 25–85% relative humidity (non-
condensing). The storage temperature is -30–70° C.
The Master network controllers are similarly rated for operation between 0–50° C.
The sensor must be heat-sunk through the frame it is mounted to. When a sensor is properly heat
sunk, the difference between ambient temperature and the temperature reported in the sensor's
health channel is less
than 15° C.
Gocator sensors are high-accuracy devices, and the temperature of all of its components must
therefore be in equilibrium. When the sensor is powered up, a warm-up time of at least one hour is
required to reach a consistent spread of temperature in the sensor.
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