Safety Instructions (dart)

Read the information in this topic carefully before installing and using the camera module.

The safety instructions below apply to Basler dart camera modules. Basler can't be held responsible for any damage or injury due to incorrect handling of the product and ignoring the safety instructions.

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General Safety Notices

More specific safety notices appear throughout this documentation where applicable.

Danger

Electric Shock Hazard

Electric Shock Hazard Unapproved power supplies may cause electric shock. Serious injury or death may occur.
  • You must use power supplies that meet the Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) and Limited Power Source (LPS) requirements.
  • If you use a powered hub or powered switch, they must meet the SELV and LPS requirements.

Warning

Fire Hazard

Fire Hazard Unapproved power supplies may cause fire and burns.
  • You must use power supplies that meet the Limited Power Source (LPS) requirements.
  • If you use a powered hub or powered switch, they must meet the LPS requirements.

Notice

Voltage outside of the specified range may damage the camera module.

Notice

Using unsuitable lenses may damage components or the lens itself.

Make sure your lens is compatible with the lens mount dimensions given in the Maximum Allowed Lens Intrusion topic. If you try to mount a lens with an overall lens intrusion that is larger than specified, you may damage the lens or the filter holder and the camera module may not work properly anymore.

Suitable lenses are available via the Basler website.

Notice

Dust on the sensor may impair the camera module’s performance.

Notice

dart USB 3.0: Using incorrect plugs may damage the I/O connector.

The plug on the cable that you attach to the I/O connector must have 6 male pins and must be terminated with a 1.27 mm pitch dual row plug.

Notice

Conductive contact may damage the circuit board.

Whenever you work with the camera module, make sure that the circuit board has no conductive contact with other objects. Conductive contact can cause short circuits or overvoltages which can damage the camera module.

Notice

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) may damage the sensor and the circuit board.

Use anti-static clothes and materials, e.g., conductive shoes, anti-static gloves, and ESD protection wrist straps to decrease the risk of electrostatic discharge.

Use conductive materials and install conductive mats at the point of installation (e.g., floor, workplace) to prevent the generation of static electricity.

Control the humidity in your environment. Low humidity can cause ESD problems.

Observe the following items:

Conformity, Intended Use, and Authorized Users

General Information

Life support applications

These products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction of these products can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Basler customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Basler for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale.

FCC and CE conformity

Basler dart camera modules are OEM components. They are not intended for incorporation by end-users. Users who integrate dart camera modules into their systems should perform appropriate testing regarding electromagnetic interference and apply CE and FCC conformity.

However, conformity tests have been performed using dart camera modules with a metallic back installed on the rear side of the camera. This setup has been found to comply with the CE and FCC requirements pursuant to EN 55022 and FCC Part 15, Subpart B rules.

Intended Use

Basler digital cameras for machine vision are designed exclusively for indoor professional image capture. Temperature and humidity requirements apply as detailed in the camera's "Environmental Requirements" section of the Basler Product Documentation. All relevant product documentation must be observed, including directions for correct camera use.

The cameras must not be used for the following:

If in doubt whether a specific camera is compatible with certain operating conditions and uses, contact your salesperson.

Authorized Users

Basler digital cameras for machine vision are designed for use by professionals only, concerned with the following tasks:

The Basler Product Documentation assumes the skills of electrical engineers, systems engineers, mechatronics engineers, technicians, and information technology engineers.

Camera use is not allowed for persons with insufficient skills or with impairments that prevent them from doing the following tasks: