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10.6 Trigger Input / Trigger Delay
Trigger signals are used to synchronize the camera exposure and a machine cycle or, in
case of a software trigger, to take images at predefined time intervals
.
Different trigger sources can be used here:
Line0
Actioncommand
Line1
Off
Line2
SW-Trigger
Possible settings of the Trigger Delay: :
Delay
0-2 sec
Number of tracked Triggers
512
Step
1 µsec
There are three types of modes. The timing diagrams for the three types you can see
below.
Normal Trigger with adjusted Exposure
Trigger (valid)
Exposure
Readout
Time
A
B
C
Pulse Width controlled Exposure
Trigger (valid)
Exposure
Readout
Time
B
C
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Trigger signal, valid for
Baumer cameras.
high
low
U
t
0
4.5V
11V
30V
Camera in trigger
mode:
A - Trigger delay
B -
Exposure time
C - Readout time