Set Trigger Source - HikRobot CameraLink User Manual

5. Select different line trigger signals as Trigger Source according to actual demands.
6. Select Trigger Activation according to actual demands.
When selecting Software as Trigger Source, you do not need to set Trigger Activation.

6.3 Set Trigger Source

According to different trigger modes, there are 5 types of external trigger sources, including
software trigger, hardware trigger, shaft encoder control, frequency converter control and frame
grabber trigger control. Their principle and parameter are shown below.
External Supported
Trigger Trigger Mode
Source
Software
Frame trigger
trigger
Hardware Frame trigger or
trigger line trigger
CameraLink Line Scan Camera
Figure 6-15 Set Trigger Source for Line Trigger
Table 6-2 External Trigger Mode Principle and Parameter
Parameter
Acquisition
Control >
Trigger Source
Acquisition
Control >
Trigger Source
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Parameter
Value
Software
Line 0, Line 3
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Principle
The software sends trigger
signal to the camera via
CameraLink interface to
acquire images.
External device connects
camera via camera I/O
interface. External device
sends trigger signal to
camera to acquire images.