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3.13 Setting Gains

Optimizing gain in the analog domain allows you to achieve a better signal-to-noise ratio
(dynamic range) than you would achieve by trying to optimize the gain in the digital
domain.
To set the analog gain mode, use the command:
Syntax:
Syntax Elements:
Example:
To set the digital gain, following a background subtraction, use the command:
Syntax:
Syntax Elements:
Related Commands:
Example:
Calibrating Gains
Instead of setting the analog gain to a specific value, you can have the camera determine
the gain value by providing the camera with an average output level to use.
Note:
beneficial for achieving a common output level for multiple cameras in a system.
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sg t f
t
f
sg 0 5.2
ssg t i
t
i
ssb
ssg 1 15
This function requires a constant light input while it executes. This feature is
Tap selection. Allowable range is 1 to 4, or 0 for all taps.
Gain setting. A gain value of 0 sets the camera to its
nominal gain (0dB). The specified gain value range is
from –10 to 10dB.
Tap selection. Allowable range is 1 to 4, or 0 for all taps.
Gain setting. The gain ranges are 0 to 511 (equal to a gain
from 1 to 1.999). Use this command in conjunction with
the command.
ssb
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