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Superframing is a subset of preset sequencing with dwell counts of 0 (unchecked) or 1 (checked) and
optimized frame rates for each preset. The user enables the checkbox for each preset they wish to
include in the Superframing. The "superframe rate" is the rate at which the entire group of included
presets is generated. The radio buttons to the left of the checkboxes select which preset will be
displayed on the active video output.
Optimized vs. Traditional Superframing:
In traditional Superframing, the time between subframes is dictated by the longest integration time. In
addition, the superframe rate cannot be set independently of the subframe rate. This typically forces
a user to run the camera at the fastest frame rate in order to minimize the time between subframes.
This may force the user to collect much more data than is actually necessary. With Optimized
Superframing, the time between subframes is set by the minimum readout time. This allows the
subframes to be packed together as closely as possible. The user sets the superframe rate. This
sets the time between bursts of superframes. The end result is that with Optimized Superframing the
user can achieve fast subframe rates to minimize registration error when "abating" the images while
using a slower superframe rate to minimize data storage requirements. This is depicted in the
diagram below.
NOTE: Optimized Superframing is only available when using internal frame sync. Traditional
Superframing is supported in external sync mode. To achieve the fastest possible frame rates, the
camera must be in Frame Sync Starts Readout (FSSR) mode. If the camera is in Frame Sync Starts
Integration (FSSI) mode, the camera will be limited to ITR frame rate timing. See Section 5.4.2 for more
details.
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