Dalsa Genie HC1024, User Manual

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Genie HM-HC Series-GigE Vision Camera Operational Reference
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CamExpert I/O Controls Dialog
CamExpert groups the Genie I/O Controls Parameters in one group. These parameters allow configuring the Genie
inputs and outputs for type of signal and signal polarity. The screen capture below shows the CamExpert I/O
parameters dialog and is followed by a descriptive overview. Detailed information on inputs and outputs follow this
section.
I/O Controls Dialog
Parameter Description
Trigger Enables or disables the Genie camera trigger.
Trigger Source Specifies the trigger source. Possible values are Software, Input 1, or Input 2.
Note that this field is only available when the Trigger parameter is True.
Frames per Trigger Set the number of frames acquired per trigger – max. 64k
Timestamp Counter Select Timestamp increment source ( Internal 1µs Clock, Input 1, Input 2, End of Readout )
Timestamp Reset Source Select event source for Timestamp Reset ( Off, Input 1, Input 2 ).
Important; The timestamp reset function is described below, using Input 1 as the selected
example (applies to Input 2 also). For correct timestamp counter operation, do not use the same
"external signal input" for both the reset and counter source.
Case 1 Input 1 polarity setting = Active High
Input 1 signal = High Timestamp function is enabled
Case 2 Input 1 polarity setting = Active High
Input 1 signal = Low Timestamp is held in Reset –
counter is always 0
Case 3 Input 1 polarity setting = Active Low
Input 1 signal = Low Timestamp function is enabled
Case 4 Input 1 polarity setting = Active Low
Input 1 signal = High Timestamp is held in Reset –
counter is always 0
Timestamp Reset Software Reset: Reset the Timestamp counter immediately (click mouse in command field).
Input Settings Click on Setting to open the Input Settings dialog box, which allows you to specify the trigger
input settings. For more information, see " General Inputs: Settings Via CamExpert " on page 54 .
Output Settings Click on Setting to open the Output Settings dialog box, which allows you to specify the
trigger output settings. For more information, see " General Outputs: Settings via CamExpert "
on page 56 .
For more information on triggers, see " General Inputs " on page 54 .