Selecting a Template
Selecting a group of templates corresponding to the class of cameras:
- The templates with the suffix "_Color_Bayer "are to be used for Bayer CFA color cameras
- The templates with the suffix "_Color_RGB "are to be used for parallel RGB color cameras
- The templates with the suffix "_Monochrome are to be used for monochrome cameras
The majority of cameras used for industrial applications are progressive-scan cameras operating in the asynchronous reset mode. There are 2 class templates for such cameras.
- When the exposure time of the camera can be controlled by the frame grabber using the pulse width of the "Reset" signal; it is recommended to select the "PxxRG" template. With that template, the exposure time is fully controlled by the Channel parameters of the Exposure Control category.
- If the selection of the "PxxRG" is not possible, uses instead the "PxxRC" template. In that case, the exposure time needs to be defined by a camera setting. Furthermore, if a strobe output is also needed, it is necessary to copy the value of the exposure setting of the camera into the Channel parameter TrueExp_us in order to have the appropriate timing for the Strobe pulse produced by the Grablink board.
For free-running cameras, select the "PxxSC" template.