Sensor, pixel clock

•If an image capture is running (is_CaptureVideo()) in freerun as well as in trigger mode, changes on the capturing parameters (such as exposure or gain) only have an effect on the image after the next which is caused by the sensor. If  no image capture is running (is_StopLiveVideo()) in trigger mode the capturing parameters can be set directly for the next image.

•The adjustable pixel clock changes between 8/10 bit and 12 bit.

•The pixel clock can only be adjusted in steps. The steps get bigger with higher values.

•Note the bandwidth requirements for bit depth greater than 8 bits per pixel.

•If the camera is operated without image memory there are additional pixel clocks in 10 MHz steps. The image quality may be reduced in the lower image area because of the slow reading-out. It is recommended to operate the camera with image memory in case of bandwidth problems or in multi-camera operation.

AOI

•The sensor speed does not increase by the use of a horizontal AOI.

•The minimum AOI height of 2 pixels is only supported in RAW format.

Frame rate

•The sensor will not get faster in 8-bit mode than in 10 or 12-bit mode.

Binning

•Binning is only supported by monochrome sensors.

Subsampling

•Subsampling does not increase the frame rate.

Trigger

•The internal sensor delay is about 2-3 lines when triggering. The line period depends on the selected pixel clock. The higher the pixel clock, the smaller the line period is.

IDS line scan ("AOI merge mode")

•For color sensors, the IDS line scan can only be used with at least 2 lines.

White balance

•The white level may not be reached for very long exposure times and minimum gain. Increase the gain by one level if necessary.