User manual

Rolera Thunder User Manual 4

• Use caution when triggering high-current switching devices (such as an arc lamp)

near your system. The CCD 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 one inch of space around the camera’s external cooling fins for airflow.

• Never open the camera. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the Rolera

Thunder camera. Opening the camera voids the warranty.

• Use only the FireWire interface card, cables, and power supply designated for this

camera system. Using non- Rolera Thunder cables, FireWire interface cards, or

power supplies may result in permanent damage to your system.

• Do not use a C-mount lens with optics that extend behind the lens flange.

Environmental

Requirements

The Rolera Thunder 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, non-

condensing.

Storage

Requirements

Store the Rolera Thunder camera system in 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.

Microscopes,

Lenses, and

Tripods

The camera has a standard threaded video mount and can be mounted to any microscope that

accepts a standard C-mount adapter. The camera also allows you to install any lens that is

compatible with a standard threaded video mount as long as its optics do not extend behind the

flange of the lens. The Rolera Thunder camera can be mounted to a tripod using the tripod

mounting attachment located on the bottom of the camera.

The Rolera Thunder C-mount adapter is designed so it can be screwed in or out to change the

focal depth. Once the focal depth as been changed, the adapter is secured by two setscrews. See

Adjusting the C Mount Adapter (Chapter 2) for more information.

Repairs

The Rolera Thunder camera system contains no user-serviceable parts. Repairs must be done by

QImaging. Should your camera system need repair, contact QImaging Customer Service. Please

save the original packing materials so you can safely ship the camera system to another location

or return it for repairs if necessary.

Note: Do not open the camera. Opening the Rolera Thunder camera voids the warranty.

Cleaning

Clean exterior surfaces of the camera with a dry, lint-free cloth. To remove stains, contact

QImaging Customer Service. To clean the camera’s imaging window, use only a filtered

compressed-air source. Hand-held cans are not recommended, as they may spray propellant

onto the window. Do not touch the window.