Allied Vision Prosilica GT Manual - Page 4
Browse online or download pdf Manual for Digital Camera Allied Vision Prosilica GT. Allied Vision Prosilica GT 18 pages.
Print Page7. Instructions for Alvium bare board cameras – TCG
At delivery, sensors of TCG cameras are protected by the cover glass fixed by adhesive tapes. This section
instructs on removing these tapes and the cover glass. Note that you must mount bare board cameras into
housings immediately after the TCG has been removed.
Damage to the camera electronics and sensor
• Work in a dust-free environment (class 100 or better) with humidity according
• Observe notes for
• To protect the sensor from dirt, mount the camera into a housing immediately.
• Follow the instructions thoroughly.
Damage to sensor and lens
If the lens exceeds maximum protrusion, camera or lens may be damaged.
• To avoid damaging the sensor or the back lens, use lenses with a maximum
About the following instructions
The instructions consist of multiple steps. We recommend you to read the
instructions first to get an orientation on camera preparation.
Ease handling
• Use a magnifying glass for better view.
• Read the instructions thoroughly and keep tools at hand for camera
Required tools
Before you can remove the TCG, please obtain the required tools shown below.
Required tools
Base magnifier or microscope Magnifying glass
Wooden spatula
Precision screwdriver
Pinch nose pliers
Circular protection foil
(optional)
Table 2: Required tools to remove a TCG
to ESD requirements.
3.1. Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
protrusion within camera specifications. For details, see your camera's user
guide.
preparation.
Tools short names
Spatula
Screwdriver
Pliers
Circular protection foil To protect the sensor during camera storage
Page 4 of 18
Preparing Cameras without
NOTICE
on page 1.
NOTICE
Purpose
For better view
To keep the cover glass in position until removed
To lift up the adhesive tapes
To pull off the adhesive tapes
before final hardware installation
Sensor Cover Glass