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C8484-16C Instruction manual Ver.1.5
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9-2 OVERVIEW OF THE CAMERA MODES
This camera features many different operational modes. Furthermore, all modes involve the
CameraLink interface's built-in microprocessor, providing control and setting for all modes.
Of the numerous different modes, the modes used for obtaining images are broadly
classified into the two categories below.
(1) Free running mode
Exposure and readout is performed repeatedly, controlled by the internal
microprocessor. Some operations for which the commands can be used are shown
below.
Digital output data count 1024 / 1280 / 1344
Scan mode Normal / Binning / Sub-array
Exposure time setting Normal / Electronic shutter / Frame blanking
Digital output bit count 12 bit / 10 bit / 8 bit
(2) External control mode
An external control (trigger) pulse input the internal microprocessor and the repeating
exposure and readout.
Exposure start timing and length of exposure can be controlled with the external trigger
pulse. In addition, commands can be used the following.
Digital output data count 1024 / 1280 / 1344
Scan mode Normal / Binning / Sub-array
Exposure time setting Internal setting / External setting
Digital output bit count 12 bit / 10 bit / 8 bit
External control pulse polarity Negative / Positive