uEye Camera Manual Version 4.92
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USB 2.0 USB 3.0 GigE |
USB 2.0 USB 3.0 GigE |
Syntax
INT is_GetSensorInfo (HIDS hCam, SENSORINFO* pInfo)
Description
Using is_GetSensorInfo(), you can query information about the sensor type used in the camera. The information contained in the SENSORINFO structure is listed in the table below.
The ueye.h file provides a complete up-to-date list of all supported sensor types. To quickly locate the list, search the file for the keyword "Sensor types".
Input parameters
hCam |
Camera handle |
pInfo |
Pointer to the SENSORINFO Structure |
Contents of the SENSORINFO structure
WORD |
SensorID |
Returns the sensor type (e.g.: IS_SENSOR_UI224X_C). |
Char |
strSensorName[32] |
Returns the camera model (e.g.: UI224xLE-C). |
Char |
nColorMode |
Returns the sensor color mode. •1 = IS_COLORMODE_MONOCHROME •2 = IS_COLORMODE_BAYER •4 = IS_COLORMODE_CBYCRY (USB uEye XS only) •8 = IS_COLORMODE_JPEG (USB uEye XS only) •0 = IS_COLORMODE_INVALID |
DWORD |
nMaxWidth |
Returns the maximum image width |
DWORD |
nMaxHeight |
Returns the maximum image height |
BOOL |
bMasterGain |
Indicates whether the sensor provides analog master gain |
BOOL |
bRGain |
Indicates whether the sensor provides analog red channel gain |
BOOL |
bGGain |
Indicates whether the sensor provides analog green channel gain |
BOOL |
bBGain |
Indicates whether the sensor provides analog blue channel gain |
BOOL |
bGlobShutter |
Indicates whether the sensor has a global shutter. TRUE = global shutter FALSE = rolling shutter |
WORD |
wPixelSize |
Returns the pixel size in μm (e.g. 465 is equivalent to 4.65 μm) |
Char |
nUpperLeftBayerPixel |
Returns the color of the first pixel (top left): •0 = BAYER_PIXEL_RED •1 = BAYER_PIXEL_GREEN •2 = BAYER_PIXEL_BLUE |
Char |
Reserved[13] |
Reserved |
Return values
IS_INVALID_CAMERA_HANDLE |
Invalid camera handle |
IS_INVALID_PARAMETER |
One of the submitted parameters is outside the valid range or is not supported for this sensor or is not available in this mode. |
IS_NO_SUCCESS |
General error message |
IS_NOT_SUPPORTED |
The camera model used here does not support this function or setting. |
IS_SUCCESS |
Function executed successfully |
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