7 Using the Camera Tool
The camera tool controls the sensor's camera
function
during an
inspection.
Configure
the camera tool using the parameters in the
Parameters pane:
• Imager
• Focus Info
• Trigger
• External Strobe
• Image Histogram
Figure 53. Camera Tool Input Parameters
When the camera tool is selected, it is highlighted orange in Tools & Results and in Tools Only, the Inputs tab displays on the
Parameters pane, and the camera tool results are highlighted in All Results.
7.1 Imager
Use the Imager parameters to adjust the exposure and gain.
Figure 54. Imager
Exposure
Exposure
time
is the amount of
time
the camera allows light to energize the imager chip. Increasing the exposure
time
allows
more light to energize the imager chip, which brightens the picture. Use the slider or enter the desired exposure
time
in
milliseconds.
Gain
Gain is an electronic boost to the image signal. Increasing gain increases image brightness without increasing exposure
time.
Use the slider or enter the desired gain number.
Note: Gain brightens both the light pixels and the dark pixels. High gain values will make the image appear
grainy.
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