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AW00118302000 Specifications, Requirements, and Precautions

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1.6 Avoiding EMI and ESD Problems

The cameras are frequently installed in industrial environments. These environments often include

devices that generate electromagnetic interference (EMI) and they are prone to electrostatic

discharge (ESD). Excessive EMI and ESD can cause problems with your camera such as false

triggering or can cause the camera to suddenly stop capturing images. EMI and ESD can also have

a negative impact on the quality of the image data transmitted by the camera.

To avoid problems with EMI and ESD, you should follow these general guidelines:

 Always use high quality shielded cables. The use of high quality cables is one of the best

defenses against EMI and ESD.

 Try to use camera cables that are as short as possible and try to run the camera cables and

power cables parallel to each other. Avoid coiling camera cables. If the cables are too long,

use a meandering path rather then coiling the cables.

 Avoid placing camera cables parallel to wires carrying high-current, switching voltages such as

wires supplying stepper motors or electrical devices that employ switching technology. Placing

camera cables near to these types of devices can cause problems with the camera.

 Attempt to connect all grounds to a single point, e.g., use a single power outlet for the entire

system and connect all grounds to the single outlet. This will help to avoid large ground loops.

(Large ground loops can be a primary cause of EMI problems.)

 Use a line filter on the main power supply.

 Install the camera and camera cables as far as possible from devices generating sparks. If

necessary, use additional shielding.

 Decrease the risk of electrostatic discharge by taking the following measures:

 Use conductive materials at the point of installation (e.g., floor, workplace).

 Use suitable clothing (cotton) and shoes.

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

A functional earth connection on the back of the camera (labelled "FE", see Fig. 13 on page 49)

allows to establish an electrically conducting connection to the camera housing if required by your

application.

The Basler application note called Avoiding EMI and ESD in Basler Camera

Installations provides much more detail about avoiding EMI and ESD.

This application note can be obtained from the Downloads section of our website:

www.baslerweb.com

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