Fairchild CAM/CMOS-2K.LS Handling Instructions, Electrostatic Discharge, Preventing ESD Damage

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SECTION 5

Handling Instructions

5.1 Electrostatic Discharge

The Fairchild Imaging LNL2048S is a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) device, and as all such devices, has some limited inherent susceptibility to electrostatic discharge (ESD).

All reasonable and customary design steps have been taken to provide ESD protection circuitry. The CMOS technology provides greater immunity to ESD problems than do CCD devices.

Electrostatic charge placed at the sensor could cause charging of the chip which in some situations might not be readily dissipated and minor impact on performance might be temporarily experienced. Therefore, do not insert your finger or any other object into the lens mount barrel.

5.2 Preventing ESD Damage

Please be certain to ground yourself prior to handing the camera.

Ensure that your working environment is grounded, including conductive floor mats. Do not touch the window of the imager.

5.3 Protecting Against Dust, Oil and Scratches

Be certain to avoid dust buildup on the sensor window, where it could block the optical path.

By not touching the surface of the sensor, you avoid introducing oil and avoid scratching the sensor window. Again, you should not insert anything into the lens mount barrel.

5.4 Cleaning the Sensor Window

Use compressed air to blow off particulate.

If for some reason cleaning of the sensor window is required, use lens wiping cloth with a small amount of eyeglass cleaning fluid. Do not use solvent as it may smear the sensor window.

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Contents OWL Camera Series CAM/CMOS-2K.LS EMC Conformance EMCCAM/CMOS-2K.LS Line Scan Camera Rev B Fairchild Imaging, Inc TerminologyTable of Contents Troubleshooting Handling InstructionsProduct Support Camera Link IntroductionCamera Highlights DescriptionProgrammability UsabilityCamera Specification RDI and Mrdi Performance Specification Full Spectrum of ApplicationsThermal Considerations LinkRDI and Mrdi Responsivity Curve Image Sensor Page Camera Hardware Interface Installation OverviewConnectors, Pinouts, and Cables Power Supply Camera Pin # Frame Grabber Pin # Channel Link SignalBack View of CAM/CMOS 2K.LS LED Indicator Status LampHirose Receptacle Quick Start with the Camera LinkTM Interface CommandsCamera Control You must cover lens when performing this operation SSM LED Camera Command Summary Command Definition SummaryFour Modes for Synchronizing with the CAM/CMOS 2K.LS GSNSummary of CAM/CMOS-2K.LS Modes Line Start End 1 -- Mode 1 Freerunning 2 -- Mode 2 ExSync Synchronization ExSync Camera Input LineValid Camera Output ElectShutter Synchronization Timing Values CAM/CMOS-2K.LSCamera Dimensions and Mounting Facilities Mechanical and Optical GuidanceLensing Lens Mount Extender TubePage Page Lenses Positioning Accuracy of the Sensor Chip in the CameraIllumination Light SourcesLens Modeling Cleaning the Sensor Window Handling InstructionsElectrostatic Discharge Preventing ESD DamageTroubleshooting Check the Obvious Things Out FirstUse the Camera Control Interface to Perform Checks Other Areas You Should CheckData Clocking/Output Signals No Output Or Non Specification OutputEverything Seems To Be Working, But No Image Horizontal Lines or Patterns in OutputProduct Support Channel Link is a Widely-Used Signaling Method Camera LinkTM IntroductionCommunication Video Data SignalsCamera Control Signals For More Information on CameraLinkTM PowerPort Assignments Camera Link Connections -- the MDR 26-Pin Connector Figure A.1 Channel Link OperationPage Page Figure A.4 Camera Link Cable