Chapter
3
Reference Manual
Ruler E
Configuring the Ruler
3.6.4
Hi-res 3D (Hi3D)
Hi3D gives the best 3D resolution of the available components by using an algorithm that
is similar to center-of-gravity. Height resolution is 1/16
th
pixel.
This component delivers one range profile and one intensity profile. When this algorithm is
used with a Ruler with the scatter option (S-version), the algorithm can also deliver a
scatter profile.
The following parameters are available for the Hi-res 3D component:
Input parameters
Start row
The first sensor row to acquire data from. 0 – 511. Default value
0.
Number of rows
The number of rows to acquire algorithm data from. 16 – 512.
Default value 128.
Exposure time
The time that the sensor is exposed to light. (microseconds)
Gain
The amplification of the analog sensor data before AD conversion.
1 = No amplification
3 = 3 times
4 = 4 times
Gain 4 is recommended for best contrast on scatter data.
Mode
Mode:
0 = Range and Intensity.
1 = With Scatter (valid only for S-version)
Scatter offset
Offset distance in percentage from the maximum position.
0 – 99.
Too low an offset gives scatter value = intensity value, while too
high an offset gives a dark (black) image.
Threshold
The noise level, i.e. the minimum light level to consider as a valid
laser position. 0 – 255. Note, that a low setting of the threshold
might increase the amount of noise.
Ad bits
Number of bits to perform AD conversion of sensor data on. Lower
number of bits gives lower 3D resolution and decreased contrast
in scatter measurement. 5 – 8. Default 7.
The acquisition speed of a configuration using the Hi-res 3D component depends mainly
on the current setting for the ROI and AD bits. The maximum speed at 5 – 8 bit AD conver-
sion is shown in the following figure.
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
0
100
200
300
400
500
Hi3D Maximum Profile Speed
Profiles per second
5 AD bits
6 AD bits
7 AD bits
8 AD bits
5 AD bits
6 AD bits
7 AD bits
8 AD bits
Number of rows
26
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