Core Functions; Acquisition Function; Acquisition Mode - IAI AT-200GE User Manual

9. Core functions

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The function naming of the AT-200GE complies with GenICam SFNC ver.1.3.
Most of the camera's core operation is controlled by a combination of standard GenICam
features related to acquisition, triggering, and exposure. Additional control is provided
via built-in counter, timer, and event functions.

9.1. Acquisition function

Before using trigger and exposure controls, various acquisition controls must be set.
The operation of the camera depends on the interrelationship of all three feature sets.
Acquisition Start
Acquisition Stop
Acquisition Abort
Trigger
Selector
[Acquisition
Start]
Trigger
Selector
[Acquisition
Stop]

Acquisition Mode

Acquisition Frame count
Acquisition Control
Active
Fig.27 Acquisition control, Trigger/Exposure control work flow
9.1.1 Basic image acquisition flow
The basic commands for acquiring images are as follows:
Acquisition mode
Trigger Selector
Acquisition Start Trigger Select if the acquisition start is controlled externally
Acquisition End
Trigger Selector
Frame & Exposure start
Exposure mode
AT-200GE
Trigger Mode
[JAI Acquisition
Transfer Start]
Acquisition
State
Control
Trigger Selecctor
[Frame Start]
Trigger Selector
[Exposure Start]
Trigger Selector
[Exposure End]
Acquisition Frame Rate
To determine the number of the frame to be captured
Select if the acquisition end is controlled externally
Select if the acquisition of the frame is controlled
externally.
To set the exposure method
Trigger / Exposure Control
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Stream Control
Acquisition Status Control
Exposure Control
Internal
Stream
Control
Acquisition
Status
Internal
Exposure
Control