Configuring the Camera
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RM/TM-4200GE Series
ExposureMode:
specifies mode of operation for the exposure control (or shutter). All Async modes, and
PulseWidthControl require a trigger signal. The possible options are:
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Off: No shutter.
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ContinuousPreset1
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ContinuousPreset9
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ContinuousProgrammable: Puts the camera into ContinuousProgrammable mode and enable
ContinuousProgrammable value feature below.
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AsyncNoShutter: this mode is meant to be used in a dark environment in conjunction with strobe light.
This setting and all settings below require a trigger signal.
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AsyncPreset1
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AsyncPreset8
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PulseWidthControl
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AsyncProgrammable: Puts the camera into AsyncProgrammable mode and enables the AsyncProgrammable
value feature below.
Note: see “TABLE 3. Electronic Preset Shutter” in Section 3.3.1 for shutter time of the Preset modes.
ContinuousProgrammable:
user defined shutter time in unit of scan lines. Available only when ExposureMode is
in ContinuousProgrammable.
AsyncProgrammable:
user defined shutter time in unit of scan lines. Available only when ExposureMode is in
AsyncProgrammable. Requires trigger signal.
TriggerPolarity
: this feature selects which signal state, high or low, of the trigger signal will initiate an image
capture for triggered ExposureModes.
5.2
AnalogControls
These controls allow you to make adjustment to image intensities (Gain), Black Level, and channel balancing.
The camera image sensor is read out via two channels called Taps. Each channel’s Gain, and Black Level can be
independently adjusted.
Figure 26.
AnalogControls Category