Handling Precautions and Camera Care

Your FLIR machine vision camera is a precisely manufactured device and should be handled with care. Here are some tips on how to care for the device.

Avoid electrostatic charging.
If you have purchased a board-level camera you should take the following additional protective measures:
- Either handle bare handed or use non-chargeable gloves, clothes or material. Also, use conductive shoes.
- Install a conductive mat on the floor or working table to prevent the generation of static electricity.
When handling the camera unit, avoid touching the lenses. Fingerprints will affect the quality of the image produced by the device.
To clean the lenses, use a standard camera lens cleaning kit or a clean dry cotton cloth. Do not apply excessive force.
Extended exposure to bright sunlight, rain, dusty environments, etc. may cause problems with the electronics and the optics of the system.
Avoid excessive shaking, dropping or any kind of mishandling of the device.

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