Cheetah Python Camera with USB3 Interface
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User Manual
December 5, 2017
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Rev 1.0
Figure 40: Trigger Mode (Pulse Width Exposure Control).
When using the internal exposure timer, if the next trigger activates prior to the
completion of the previous exposure and readout time, the camera ignores it.
5.6 Strobes
The camera can provide up to two strobe pulses for synchronization with an external light
source, additional cameras, or other peripheral devices. You can set each strobe
’
s pulse
delay and duration with respect to the start of the exposure period or the start of the
readout period. You can set the maximum pulse duration and the maximum delay up to 1
second with 1.0
s precision. You can assign the strobe pulse to either of the external
outputs. The following graphic shows strobe signals positioned with respect to the start of
exposure (5.10.1 Input / Output Mapping):
Figure 41: Strobe positioning with respect to exposure start.
5.7 Video Amplifier Gain and Offset
5.7.1 Analog Gain
The cameras provide 1x (0 dB), 1.26x (2.0 dB), 1.87x (5.43 dB) and 3.17 (10.0 dB) analog
gain. You should always apply analog gain before applying digital gain.
