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Micropublisher 6TM User Manual
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Precautions
The MicroPublisher 6 system electronics are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). To avoid permanently
damaging the system, please observe the following precautions:
• If you are using high-voltage equipment (such as an arc lamp) with your camera system, be sure to turn the camera
power on last and power the camera o first.
• Never connect or disconnect any cable while the camera system is powered on.
• Although you should turn o the camera’s power supply before disconnecting any camera system cable, you do
not need to power o your computer to detach the cables.
• Use caution when triggering high-current switching devices (such as an arc lamp) near your system. The image
sensor can be permanently damaged by transient voltage spikes. If electrically noisy devices are present, an
isolated, conditioned power line or dedicated isolation transformer is highly recommended.
• Always leave at least one inch of space around the camera housing.
• Never open the camera. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the MicroPublisher 6 camera. Opening the
camera voids the warranty.
• Use only the USB 3.0 interface, cables, and power supply designated for this camera system.
Using non-MicroPublisher 6 cables or power supplies may result in permanent damage to your system.
• Do not use a C-mount lens that has optics that extend behind the flange of the lens.
Environmental Conditions for Operation and Storage
Your MicroPublisher 6 camera system should be operated in a clean, dry environment. The camera system’s ambient
operating temperature is 0°C to 30°C with 80% relative humidity, noncondensing. Contact Teledyne QImaging customer
service for information if operating outside of this range.
To protect your MicroPublisher 6 during storage, use its original containers. To protect the system from excessive heat,
cold, and moisture, store at an ambient temperature between -20°C and 60°C with a relative humidity of 0% to 90%,
noncondensing.
Optics and Mounting
The MicroPublisher 6 camera lens mount accepts a standard 1” diameter, C-mount lens or adapter. The camera is also
compatible with a standard C-mount lenses as long as its optics do not extend behind the flange of the lens.
If desired, the MicroPublisher 6 may be mounted to a tripod or other device using the mounting attachment located on each
side of the camera’s front plate. See the Specifications chapter for more information.
