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Operation and Features
5.10Smart Features
5.10.1 What are Smart Features
Smart features are features unique to Basler cameras. Test Images or the trigger counter and
trigger flag feature are examples of Basler smart features.
Enabling a smart feature will simply change the behavior of the camera. The Test Image feature
is a good example of this type of smart feature. When the Test Image feature is enabled, the
camera outputs a test image rather than a captured image. This type of smart feature is referred
to as a "non-reporting" smart feature.
5.10.2 Non-reporting Smart Features on the eXcite
5.10.2.1 Test Images
eXcite cameras include a test image mode as a smart feature. The test image mode is used to
check the camera's basic functionality and its ability to transfer an image to the processor. The
test image mode can be used for service purposes and for failure diagnostics. In test mode, the
image is generated with a software program and the camera's digital devices and does not use
the optics, the sensor's pixel array, or the ADCs. Three test images are available on eXcite
cameras.
When the test image feature is enabled, the gain, brightness, and exposure time have no effect
on the image.
When the test image feature is enabled, you must trigger the start of image capture as you
normally would. Each time image capture is triggered, the camera section will transfer a test image
rather than an actual captured image.
Setting the value of the Test Image parameter will enable the feature and select a test image as
shown below.
Parameter Value
TestImage_Disabled
TestImage_TestImage1
TestImage_TestImage2
TestImage_TestImage3
To set the Test Image parameter value, access the eXcite API and use the SetValue method for
the TestImage object. (For more information on using the API, refer to the API Reference
documentation.
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Result
Test images disabled
Test image 1 enabled
Test image 2 enabled
Test image 3 enabled
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