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Cleaning the Filter Glasses

uEye Camera Manual Version 3.80

Cleaning the Filter Glasses

When handling the uEye camera with its lens removed, the filter glass can get soiled from the outside. This might be visible in the images that are captured. The filter glass should therefore be cleaned in that case.

 

Hinweis

It is strongly recommended to return the cameras to Imaging Development Systems GmbH for professional cleaning.

Imaging Development Systems GmbH is not liable for any damage resulting from cleaning the filter glasses. This even applies if the following instructions have been observed.

Instructions for cleaning uEye filter glasses

The filter glasses may only be cleaned from the outside. If you remove the glasses, the sensor might get soiled. Imaging Development Systems GmbH is not liable for any damage to the sensor resulting from removal of the filter glasses.
First, remove dirt particles on the glass using compressed air. Do not use compressed air from compressors or spray cans since it often contains oil droplets or droplets of other liquids. For best results, use purified nitrogen from nitrogen bottles.
Only use lint-free wipes or cotton-free swabs for cleaning. Never touch the filter glasses with your bare fingers because often, fingerprints cannot be removed completely afterwards.
We recommend to use pure alcohol for cleaning. 100% isopropyl alcohol evaporates without leaving any residues. Only add small quantities of alcohol to the wipe. Never pour alcohol directly onto the camera.

 

Achtung

Never use cleaning agents containing acetone for cleaning the filter glasses!
Acetone may damage the filter glass coating and may deteriorate the optical quality of the glasses.

Cameras with fixed filter glass

Use a wipe to wipe off dirt particles in a single sweep beyond the edge of the filter glass (see figure below).

 

Figure 313: Cleaning fixed uEye filter glasses

Figure 313: Cleaning fixed uEye filter glasses

Cameras with replaceable filter glass

Use a wipe to wipe off dirt particles in a circular sweep (see figure below).

 

Figure 314: Cleaning interchangeable uEye filter glasses

Figure 314: Cleaning interchangeable uEye filter glasses


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