Sony xci-sx100, xci-sx100c, sci-v100, sci-v100c Operating Instructions Manual

4-115-799-12 (1)

Intelligent Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.

XCI-SX100/SX100C
XCI-V100/V100C

2008 Sony Corporation

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Printed in Japan

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. ____ _________ Serial No. ___ ____ ____ ___

WARNING

To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualied personnel only.

IMPORTANT

The nameplate is located on the bottom.

Power Supply Caution for U.S.A. and CANADA

The unit must always be operated with a rated 12V dc, minimum 2A,
Class 2 power supply or limited power sources.
In the USA, use an UL Listed power supply.
In Canada, use a CSA-certied power supply.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in
order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart
B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Note: This camera is not intended for use in security applications in the
meaning of the European standard series EN 50132 (Alarm systems ­CCTV surveillance systems for use in security applications).

For the customers in Europe

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelnger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses
given in separate service or guarantee documents.

This apparatus shall not be used in the residential area.

For the customers in Europe, Australia and New Zealand

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
In the case that interference should occur, consult your nearest
authorized Sony service facility.

AVERTISSEMENT

An de réduire les risques d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la
pluie ou à l’humidité.

An d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder
le coret fermé. Ne coner l’entretien de l’appareil
qu’à un personnel qualié.

IMPORTANT

La plaque signalétique se situe sous l’appareil.

Pour les clients en Europe

Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato­ku, Tokyo, Japon.
Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits est
Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelnger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Allemagne. Pour toute question concernant le service ou la garantie,
veuillez consulter les adresses indiquées dans les documents de service
ou de garantie séparés.

Ne pas utiliser cet appareil dans une zone résidentielle.

Pour les utilisateurs en Europe, Australie et Nouvelle-Zélande

AVERTISSEMENT

Il s’agit d’un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique,
cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences radio, dans ce cas
l’utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des mesures appropriées.

Précautions à prendre avec l’alimentation électrique pour les
ETATS-UNIS et le CANADA

L’unité doit toujours être utilisée avec un courant cc nominal de 12
V, minimum 2A, une alimentation électrique Classe 2 ou des sources
d’alimentation électrique limitées.
Aux Etats-Unis, utiliser une alimentation électrique UL répertoriée.
Au Canada, utiliser une alimentation électrique certiée CSA.

Notes on Operation

Power supply

The camera module is operated with a +12 V DC. If the power supply is
insucient, use the stable power with less ripple or noise.

Foreign bodies

Be careful not to spill liquids, or drop any ammable or metal objects in the
camera body.

Locations for operation and storage

Avoid operation or storage in the following places.

Extremely hot or cold locations. Recommended temperature range is 0°C to

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40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Locations subject to strong vibration or shock

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Near generators of strong electromagnetic radiation such as TV or radio

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transmitters

Care

Use a blower to remove dust from the surface of the lens or optical lter. Clean
the exterior with a sof t, dry cloth.
If the camera is very grimy, apply a cloth soaked in a mild detergent then wipe
with a dry cloth. Do not apply organic solvents such as alcohol which may
damage the nish.

Data and security

You should keep in mind that the images or audio you are monitoring may be
protected by privacy and other legal rights, and the responsibility for making
sure you are complying with applicable laws is yours alone.

OS

This camera does not support any OS as the factory setup. When you turn on
the power, only the BIOS screen is displayed.

Note on laser beams

Laser beams may damage a CCD. You are cautioned that the surface of a
CCD should not be exposed to laser beam radiation in an environment
where a laser beam device is used.

Overview

The XCI-SX100/SX100C/V100/V100C lineup include an intelligent monochrome
cameras (XCI-SX100/V100) and intelligent color cameras (XCI-SX100C/V100C)
that can capture and process pictures, as well as peripheral devices.

High image quality

These cameras produce high-resolution images of 1,250,000 pixels with the XCI­SX100/SX100C (SXGA) and 330,000 pixels with the XCI-V100/V100C (VGA), using
progressive scan CCDs. As square pixels are adopted, images can be processed
using the original aspect ratio without conversion procedure.

Electronic shutter function

Shutter speed can be selected from among a variety of available speeds.

External trigger shutter function (2 to 1/50,000 sec.)

You can obtain a freeze frame by inputting an external trigger signal. This
function is useful for shooting a fast-moving object clearly.

Partial scan

The camera module can limit the eective video output area to achieve high
frame rates, enabling high-speed image processing.

Binning (XCI-SX100/V100 only)

By binning two pixels that align vertically or horizontally, you can acquire a
frame rate twice that of the normal mode vertically, and sensitivity twice that of
the normal mode vertically and horizontally.

High-resolution images (XCI-SX100C/V100C only)

XCI-SX100C/V100C has a color interpolation algorithm that produces high­resolution images.

Auto iris

With the lens-control signal output from the 6-pin auto iris port, the camera
module can control a connected DC iris lens. If you remove the C-mount
adaptor, the camera module can support a CS-mount DC iris lens.

Built-in processor

x86 CPU

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512 MB DDR2-SDRAM

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PC standard input/output interface

LAN connector

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VGA monitor, analog RGB output

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Hi-speed USB connector

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Body xing

Four screw holes to be used to install the camera are provided both on the top
and the bottom of the camera. Installing the camera module on the front panel
minimizes deviation of the optical axis.

Tripod

You can mount the camera on a tripod by tightening the tripod screws.

Phenomena Specic to CCD Image Sensors

The following phenomena that may appear in images are specic to CCD (Charge
Coupled Device) image sensors. They do not indicate malfunctions.

White ecks

Although the CCD image sensors are produced with high-precision
technologies, ne white ecks may be generated on the screen in rare cases,
caused by cosmic rays, etc.
This is related to the principle of CCD image sensors and is not a malfunction.

The white ecks especially tend to be seen in the following cases:

when operating at a high environmental temperature

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when you have raised the gain (sensitivity)

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when using the slow shutter

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Vertical smear

When an extremely bright object, such as a strong spotlight or ashlight, is
being shot, vertical tails may be produced on the screen, or the image may be
distorted.

Monitor screen

Vertical tails shown on the
image.

Bright object
(e.g. strong spotlight,
strong reected light,
ashlight, the sun)

Aliasing

When ne patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may appear jagged or icker.

When Installing the Camera Fig. A

When you install the camera with various peripheral devices and if the devices
have dierent ground electric potential, ground only one device. In case there
is a ground electric potential dierence, the camera may be damaged.

Hi-speed USB connector

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MONITOR connector



LAN connector



DC IN connector



SERIAL connector



DIGITAL I/O connector



USB mouse/keyboard



Monitor



Host device



Abnormal electricity



Ground electric potential dierence



Power supply



Camera control device



DIGITAL I/O control device



System Components Fig. B

An Intelligent Camera XCI-SX100/SX100C/V100/V100C system can include the
following optional products.

Intelligent Camera



This is a compact, high-resolution camera using progressive-scan CCD image
sensors.

CCXC-12P02N (2 m, 6.6 ft)/05N (5 m, 16.4 ft)/10N (10 m, 32.8 ft)/25N (25 m,



82 ft) camera cable (not supplied)

This is attached to the DC IN connector of the camera and is used for power
supply and trigger-signal input/output.

Lens (commercially available)



Use a lens appropriate for the camera module and your needs.

Fall-prevention wire



This is attached to one of the auxiliary holes (top), using the supplied screw.

LAN cable (enhanced category 5) (commercially available)



This is attached to the LAN connector of the camera and is used to access a
network.

Note

Do not connect the LAN cable to a network where excess voltage is present.

USB mouse/keyboard (commercially available)



Use a mouse or keyboard that supports USB.

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WARNUNG

Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder elektrischen
Schlägen zu verringern, darf dieses Gerät nicht
Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.

Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf
das Gehäuse nicht geönet werden. Überlassen
Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualiziertem
Fachpersonal.

WICHTIG

Das Namensschild bendet sich auf der Unterseite des Gerätes.

Für Kunden in Europa

Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit ist Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelnger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland.
Bei jeglichen Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf Kundendienst oder Garantie
wenden Sie sich bitte an die in den separaten Kundendienst- oder
Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten Anschriften.

Dieser Apparat darf nicht im Wohnbereich verwendet werden.

Für Kunden in Europa, Australien und Neuseeland

WARNUNG

Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach Klasse
A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen
verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden,
angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.

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 

Camera















-1



-2



-3



-4

Board made of wood,
resin, etc.

Metal plate

Ceiling

Metal plate

Board made of wood,
resin, etc.

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Screw

Eject button





Screw (supplied)



Locations and Functions of Parts and Operations

Front/Top/Bottom Fig. C

Lens mount (C-mount/CS-mount)



Attach any C-mount or CS-mount lens, or other optical equipment.

Note

The lens must not project more than the following length-values from the lens
mount.

Lens mount face

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C-mount: 10 mm (13/32 inch) or less

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CS-mount: 5 mm (7/32 inch) or less

Fall-prevention wire screw holes (top)/auxiliary reference screw holes



(top)

Tripod screw holes (top/bottom)



CF card slot cover/CF card slot (internal)



Reference holes (bottom)



These precision screw holes are for locking the camera in place. Using these
holes secures the optical axis alignment.

For details, refer to the Technical Manual.

Rear Fig. D

MONITOR (monitor output) connector (15-pin, female)



You can connect a monitor cable to this connector and display an image on a
multiscan monitor.

Pin No. No.No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1 R OUT 9 NC

2 G OUT 10 GND

3 B OUT 11 NC

4 NC 12 NC

5 GND 13 HD OUT

6 GND 14 VD OUT

7 GND 15 NC

8 GND

DIGITAL I/O connector (15-pin, male)



You can connect a DIGITAL I/O cable to this connector to transmit and receive
data between the camera module and the control device.

Pin No. No.No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1 ISO_IN1 9 ISO_OUT4

2 ISO_IN2 10 ISO_OUT_COM1

3 ISO_IN3 11 ISO_OUT5

4 ISO_IN4 12 ISO_OUT6

5 ISO_IN_COM 13 ISO_OUT7

6 ISO_OUT1 14 ISO_OUT8

7 ISO_OUT2 15 ISO_OUT_COM2

8 ISO_OUT3

Hi-speed USB connector



You can connect a USB mouse/keyboard via this connector to control a camera.

Pin No. No.No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1 VBUS 3 D+

2 D– 4 GND

SERIAL / Auto iris connector (6-pin)



You can connect a serial cable to this connector to control a camera from a
camera- control device.
You can connect a DC iris lens to control the lens from a camera.

Pin No. No.No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1 TXD 4 IRIS_CONTROL–

2 RXD 5 IRIS_CONTROL+

3 GND 6 IRIS_DRIVE+

DC IN (DC power input) connector (12-pin)



You can connect a camera cable (not supplied) to this connector to input the
+12 V DC power supply.

Pin No. No.No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1 GND 7 NC

2 VCC 8 GND

3 GND 9 VCC

4 NC 10 Exposure pulse output

5 GND 11 Trigger pulse input

6 NC 12 GND

MODE switches



For service use. Both switches are set to the left side as the factory setup.

Note

If either of these switches is set to the right side, the camera will not start
normally.

RESET switch



Hardware reset. Push to restart the camera.

STATUS LED



Lights in red when the BIOS is starting up.

POWER LED



Lights in green when power is turned on.

LAN connector



You can connect a LAN cable to this connector to input/output a video signal
to/from the host device/the camera.

Pin No. No.No. Signal Pin No. Signal

1 TRD+ (0) 5 TRD– (2)

2 TRD– (0) 6 TRD– (1)

3 TRD+ (1) 7 TRD+ (3)

4 TRD+ (2) 8 TRD– (3)

CAUTION

For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring
that might have excessive voltage to this port. Follow the instructions
for this port.

CAUTION

When you connect the LAN cable of the unit to peripheral device, use a
shielded-type cable to prevent malfunction due to radiation noise.

ATTENTION

Par mesure de sécurité, ne raccordez pas le connecteur pour le câblage
de périphériques pouvant avoir une tension excessive à ce port. Suivez
les instructions pour ce port.

ATTENTION

Lors de la connexion du câble LAN de l’appareil au périphérique,
utilisez un câble blindé an d’empêcher tout dysfonctionnement dû au
bruit de rayonnement.

VORSICHT

Aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht mit einem Peripheriegerät-Anschluss
verbinden, der zu starke Spannung für diese Buchse haben könnte.
Folgen Sie den Anweisungen für diese Buchse.

VORSICHT

Verwenden Sie beim Anschließen des LAN-Kabels des Geräts an ein
Peripheriegerät ein abgeschirmtes Kabel, um Fehlfunktionen aufgrund
von Störungen zu vermeiden.

Installation

Notes on installing the camera

The camera body is designed to externally dissipate heat built up internally
during operation.
Install the camera as shown below to promote heat dissipation and retain
optimum per formance of the camera.

using a suspension support (-1)

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using a tripod (-2)

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using a metal plate (-3)

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Note

Do not attach to a board made of wood, resin, etc. that may block heat
dissipation. (-4)

Inserting the CF memory card Fig. F

1 Loosen the two screws and remove the cover.
2 Press the eject button and insert the CF card slot.
3 Mount the cover to the camera module, pressing the CF card slot with the

cover inside.

4 Fasten the two screws to secure the cover.

Fitting the CS-mount lens Fig. G

This camera module supports a C-mount lens as the factory setup. If you will be
using a CS-mount lens, perform the following steps:
1 Insert two 3– mm Allen wrenches (commercially available) through the

screw-recess holes of the C-mount adaptor.

2 Turn the Allen wrenches counterclockwise.
3 Remove the C-mount adaptor.

If you need to use the C-mount adaptor again, follow steps 1 to 3 in reverse
order.

Note

When you t the C-mount adaptor again after removal, a ange focal length
may change.

Attaching the fall-prevention wire Fig. H

1 Attach the fall-prevention wire (not supplied) to the camera module, using

the supplied screw.

2 Attach the other end of the fall-prevention wire to a junction box, etc. (screw

not supplied)

Note

The fall-prevention wire is very important for fall prevention. Perform the

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procedure correctly.
Use the screws supplied with the XCI-SX100/SX100C/V100/V100C. Using other

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than the supplied screws may cause damage inside the camera module.

Warning

If you want to install the camera at a height such as on a ceiling, entrust the

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installation to an experienced contractor or installer.
If you install the camera at a height, ensure that the installation location and

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its material are strong enough to withstand a weight, and then install the
camera securely. If they are not strong enough, the camera may fall and cause
serious injury.
To prevent the camera from falling, be sure to attach the supplied wire rope.

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If you install the camera at a height, check periodically, at least once a year, to

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ensure that the connection has not loosened. If conditions warrant, perform
this periodic check more frequently.

Connecting the camera cable Fig. I

Connect the camera cable to the DC IN connector.
Also, if needed, connect the LAN cable to the LAN connector, the monitor
cable to the MONITOR connector, the serial cable to the SERIAL connector, the
DIGITAL I/O cable to the DIGITAL I/O connector, and the USB mouse/keyboard
to one of the USB connectors respectively. When you connect the monitor cable
or DIGITAL I/O cable, plug the cable connector into the monitor connector or
DIGITAL I/O connector until they snap into place, holding them.
Then tighten the xing screws placed on both sides of the cable connector.

Monitor cable



USB cable



LAN cable



DIGITAL I/O cable



Camera cable



Serial cable



Connect the other end of  to the power supply.
Also, if needed, connect  to the monitor,  to the host device,  to the
DIGITAL I/O control device, and  to the camera control device.

Note

Looseness of the xing screws may cause poor connection and damage the
camera module or cables.
Fasten the xing screws.

MONITOR connector



Hi-speed USB connector



LAN connector



DIGITAL I/O connector



SERIAL connector



DC IN connector



Using a tripod

Use a tripod screw with a protrusion  extending from the installation surface,
as follows, and tighten it, using a screwdriver.

: 4.3 mm to 5 mm (0.17 inches to 0.20 inches)4.3 mm to 5 mm (0.17 inches to 0.20 inches)

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Specications

Imaging sensor system

Pickup device XCI-SX100/SX100C: 1/3 type Interline CCD; 1,250,000

XCI-V100/V100C: 1/3 type Interline CCD; 330,000

Output picture elements (horizontal/vertical)
XCI-SX100/SX100C: 1,280 × 960
XCI-V100/V100C: 640 × 480
Chip size (horizontal/vertical)
XCI-SX100/SX100C: 6.26 mm × 5.01 mm
XCI-V100/V100C: 5.79 mm × 4.89 mm
Unit cell size (horizontal/vertical)
XCI-SX100/SX100C: 3.75 μm × 3.75 μm
XCI-V100/V100C: 7.4 μm × 7.4 μm
CCD vertical drive frequency
XCI-SX100/SX100C: 29.7 kHz
XCI-V100/V100C: 46.154 kHz
CCD horizontal drive frequency
XCI-SX100/SX100C: 49.302 MHz
XCI-V100/V100C: 36.0 MHz
LUT 10-bit input/10-bit output
Five default tables (γ=1, 0.45, 2.2 / binarization /

Shutter speed Monitoring mode: 2 to 1/100,000 sec.
External trigger mode: 2 to 1/50,000 sec.

Processor and interface system

CPU Compatible x86
Internal Operating Frequency: 1 GHz
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3
L1 caches 64 KB × 2/L2 caches 128 KB
Memory Type: DDR2-400
Size: 512 MB
LAN 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
USB Hi-speed USB

Optical system and others

Lens mount C-mount/CS-mount
Flange focal length 17.526 mm (in air)/12.5 mm (in air)
Video output VGA to UXGA
Vertical frequency: 60 Hz
Sensitivit y XCI-SX100/V100: 400 lx, F5.6
XCI-SX100C/V100C: 2,000 lx, F5.6
Minimum illumination XCI-SX100/V100: 2 lx or less
(gain: +18 dB, F1.4)
XCI-SX100C/V100C: 20 lx or less
(gain: +18 dB, F1.4)
Gain 0 dB to +18 dB
Read mode Normal mode
Binning mode (XCI-SX100/V100 only)
Partial scan mode
Shutter External trigger shutter
Power +12 V DC (range: 10.5 V to 26.4 V)
Power consumption XCI-SX100/V100: 17.4 W
XCI-SX100C/V100C: 18.2 W
Operating temperature –5 °C to +45 °C (23 °F to 113 °F)
Storage temperature –30 °C to +60 °C (–22 °F to 140 °F)
Operating temperature humidity
20 % to 80 % (no condensation)
Storage temperature humidity
20 % to 95 % (no condensation)
Vibration resistance 10 G (20 Hz to 200 Hz, when using the reference

Shock resistance 70 G
External dimension (w/h/d) 94 × 70 × 140 mm (3 3/4 × 2 7/8 × 5 5/8 inches), not

Mass 760 g (1 lb 11 oz)
Accessories Lens mount cap (1)
Fall-prevention wire (1)
Screw M3 × 8 for fall-prevention wire (1)
Operating Instructions (1)

Design and specications are subject to change without notice.

IMPORTANT

The nameplate is located on the bottom.

Note

Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF
PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER
DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY,
OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.

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