Pixel Formats And Tap Geometries; Pixel Formats - Basler Racer User Manual

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7 Pixel Formats and
Tap Geometries
This chapter provides information about the sensor bit depths and pixel formats available on the
camera.
For a description of tap geometries and complete details regarding the way that
pixel data is handled by the camera, refer to the Basler document named racer
Camera Link Information for Frame Grabber Designers (AW001187). You can
obtain the document from the camera's Downloads section of the Basler website:
www.baslerweb.com
7.1

Pixel Formats

Pixel Formats for Monochrome Cameras
The choice of a pixel format determines the bit depth of the data transmitted from the camera for
each pixel in the acquired lines. The pixel formats available on the mono cameras depend on the
currently selected Camera Link tap geometry as shown in Table 15.
Camera Link
Tap Geometry
1X
1X2
1X4
1X8
1X10
Table 15: Selected Camera Link Tap Geometry and Available Mono Pixel Formats (
Basler racer Camera Link
Available Pixel Formats
Mono 8
•
•
•
•
•

Pixel Formats and Tap Geometries

Mono 10
•
•
•
•
•
= format available)
Mono 12
•
•
•
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