AcquisitionMode

Description

Type	Enumerated
Description	Fundamental acquisition mode
"Set" effect	Selects a fundamental acquisition mode
"Get" effect	Returns the currently working acquisition mode

Classification

Class	Channel
Category	Acquisition Control
Level	Select

Identifiers

String	AcquisitionMode
C, C++	MC_AcquisitionMode
.NET	MC.AcquisitionMode
Numerical	3396

Refer to the MultiCam Acquisition Principles application note.

Values applicable to Picolo series

Name

Identifier

Description

VIDEO

MC_AcquisitionMode_VIDEO

This mode is intended for recording multiple video sequences from standard area-scan cameras.

ActivityLength specifies the number of sequences within the channel activity period.

Values applicable to Domino series

Name

Identifier

Description

SNAPSHOT

MC_AcquisitionMode_SNAPSHOT

This mode is intended for acquisition of snapshot images from area-scan cameras.

The unique sequence is capable to acquire SeqLength_Fr frames within the channel activity period.

Possible values for Grablink series

Name	Identifier	Description
HFR	MC_AcquisitionMode_HFR	This mode is intended for acquisition of snapshot images from high frame rate area-scan cameras. A single sequence is capable to acquire SeqLength_Fr frames within the channel activity period. The sequence is divided into phases, each phase acquiring PhaseLength_Fr frames into a single destination surface.
LONGPAGE	MC_AcquisitionMode_LONGPAGE	This mode is intended for image acquisition of long or variable size discrete objects from a line-scan camera. The parameter ActivityLength specifies the number of sequences within the channel activity period. Each sequence is capable to acquire SeqLength_Ln contiguous lines. A sequence is divided in phases, each phase acquiring PageLength_Ln lines.
PAGE	MC_AcquisitionMode_PAGE	This mode is intended for image acquisition of discrete objects from a line-scan camera. Each page is constituted of contiguous lines; the page length, expressed in lines, is specified by PageLength_Ln. A single sequence is capable to acquire SeqLength_Pg pages within the channel activity period.
SNAPSHOT	MC_AcquisitionMode_SNAPSHOT	This mode is intended for acquisition of snapshot images from area-scan cameras. The unique sequence is capable to acquire SeqLength_Fr frames within the channel activity period.
WEB	MC_AcquisitionMode_WEB	This mode is intended for image acquisition of a continuous object, like a web, from a line-scan camera. A single sequence acquiring SeqLength_Ln contiguous lines is available within the channel activity period. The sequence is divided in contiguous phases, each phase acquiring PageLength_Ln lines. In the case SeqLength_Ln is not a multiple of PageLength_Ln, the surface is partially filled during the last phase. The sequence and the first acquisition phase are initiated according to TrigMode. Subsequent acquisition phases are automatically initiated without any line loss. BreakEffect specifies the behavior in case of a user break.

Values applicable to Grablink boards

AcquisitionMode	Grablink Value	Grablink Expert 2	Grablink Avenue	Grablink Express	Grablink Quickpack ColorScan	Grablink Quickpack CFA	Grablink Quickpack CFA PCIe	Grablink Full XR	Grablink Full	Grablink DualBase	Grablink Base
HFR		✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LONGPAGE		✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
PAGE	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
SNAPSHOT	✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
WEB	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓