Dalsa Genie HM640, User Manual

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Operational Reference Genie HM-HC Series-GigE Vision Camera
User Set Parameters
Parameter Description
Frame Rate (in Hz) Specifies the internal trigger frame rate for free run mode, in Hz.
The Sapera SDK specifies the frame rate in milli Hertz.
The maximum frame rate increases by using partial scan (see
" Partial Scan—Window ROI " on
page 40 ).
Gain (in dB) Specifies the sensor gain in dB. Possible values range from
0 to 12.0 dB, in 0.1 dB increments. For more information, see
" Gain and Black Level Controls "
on page 39 .
Black level (in DN) Specifies the sensor black level, in digital number, which is the value assigned to a pixel in a
digital image. Possible values range from 0 to 1023 (1/4 DN for 8-bit mode, 1 DN for 10-bit
mode). See details below.
Color Calibration Click Setting to open the CamExpert color control dialog which provides manual RGB gain
controls plus an automatic white balance function. RGB balance adjustments can be saved with
the camera user settings else they are lost when the camera is powered off. See Bayer CFA
Decoder Setting
on page 100 .
Binning Horizontal Enables or disables horizontal binning. Possible values are Disabled or 2 pixels. When set to 2
pixels, the image buffer width parameter is automatically adjusted. For more information, see
" Binning " on page 45 . Note: Binning is not available on HC model cameras.
Binning Vertical Enables or disables the vertical binning. Possible values are Disabled or 2 lines. When set to 2
lines, the image buffer height parameter is automatically adjusted. Note: for Genie HM binning
is performed digitally therefore there is no increase in frame rate. Note: Binning is not available
on HC model cameras.
Test Image Selector Specifies the test image. Possible values are:
Off
Grey Horizontal Ramp
Grey Vertical Ramp
Grey Diagonal Ramp Moving
Purity
For more information, see " Internal Image Test Patterns " on page 70 .
Exposure Control Click Setting to open the Exposure Control dialog. For more information, see " Exposure
Controls " on page 47 .