Automation Technology MCS 1280 Series, User Manual

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FIR Filter Function
The FIR filter is a signal processing function aiming to increase the precision of laser line detection
in the sensor image. It consists of a digital Finite Impulse Response filter (FIR) and can be operated
in a smoothing or differentiating mode.
FIR in smoothing mode (in combination with MAX, TRSH and COG algorithms):
FIR in derivative mode (FIR PEAK):
Pre-defined templates with 5, 7 or 9 coefficients let the FIR filter to be customised to the Gauss
size and shape of the application.
More details regarding the operation of the FIR filter function can be found
in a separate application note.
Raw Gauss Curve
Smoothed Gauss Curve
Zero-Crossing of
First Derivative