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      falling itemsgeneral warningWARNING
      During lifting and setting down the device can fall and lead to injuries.
      Use foot protection.

      Prepare the camera and lens

      1. Select the correct lens and accessories to operate your camera in the desired environment.
      2. Install the lens and adapters. For a detailed description of lens and mount installation, follow the Chromasens Camera Configurator.
      3. Mount the optional cooling kit if necessary.

      Thermal link and cooling

      The camera operates within the defined housing temperature range of 0 °C to 60 °C.
      If this range is exceeded, use cooling kits. 

      For more information on cooling kits and fans, see Cooling kits and fans (heat sink).

      getting-started-image-au35inocOverview: Camera with cooling kit, adapters and lens

      Adjust and install your illumination

      It is recommended to use a Chromasens Corona II illumination. 

      Follow the instructions of the Corona II manual for correct installation.

      Download

      https://chromasens.de/de/corona-downloads

      Install the camera in your system

      Adjust the sensor line horizontally to the transport direction. The camera has to look perpendicular to the inspection area. For a detailed description of the correct camera installation, check the following chapter. 

      linescan_plattformExemplary installation method of 3 cameras 

      Mounting

      The camera housing provides various mounting options. For information about the exact mechanical dimensions refer to specification of your camera model.

      Scan Direction 

      The following image shows the scan direction Backward of the allPIXA evo cameras. 

      evo_scan_direction

      Conveyor belt tracking

      The conveyor belt on which the object is transported must run absolutely straight as shown in the following graphic. Misalignment can cause image artifacts. 

      svg-camera mounting-conveyor belt_04

      Perpendicularity of the sensor to the direction of transport

      Align the camera at a right angle (perpendicularly) to the transport direction as shown in the following graphic. Misalignment can cause chromatic aberration in the image. 

      svg-camera mounting-perpendicularity_04

      Rotation around the longitudinal axis of the sensor

      NOTE
      If you are willing to use this installation method please contact chromasens support for further information.

      Make sure that the longitudinal axis of the camera is parallel to the transport direction as shown in the following graphic. Misalignment can cause scale change and chromatic aberration in the image.

      svg-camera mounting-longitudinal axis_05

      Rotation around the transverse axis of the sensor

      The transverse axis of the camera must run parallel to the transport direction as shown in the following graphic. Misalignment can cause scale change and chromatic aberration in the image.

      svg-camera mounting-transverse axis_04

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