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Freerun Mode

uEye Camera Manual Version 3.80

Freerun Mode

In freerun mode, the camera sensor captures one image after another at the set frame rate. Exposure and readout/transfer of the image data are performed in parallel. This allows the maximum camera frame rate to be achieved. The frame rate and the exposure time can be set separately. The captured images can be transferred one by one or continuously to the PC.

If trigger mode is active, you need to disable it before activating freerun mode.

Hinweis

Note on the schematic diagrams

These illustrations show a schematic view of the image capture sequence. The sensor exposure and readout times and the transmission times depend on the camera model and settings. The pre-processing time depends on the API functions you are using (e.g. color conversion, edge enhancement).

For more information on flash timing see the Digital In-/Output (Trigger/Flash) chapter.

Continuous mode (live mode)

Images are captured and transferred continuously. You can use the uEye flash outputs.

 

Figure 11: Freerun mode (live mode)

Figure 11: Freerun mode (live mode)

*) Flash function optional. See also Digital In-/Output (Trigger/Flash).

Single frame mode (snap mode)

The next image exposed by the sensor will be transferred. You cannot use the uEye flash outputs in this mode.

Figure 12: Freerun mode (snap mode)

Figure 12: Freerun mode (snap mode)

*) Flash function optional. See also Digital In-/Output (Trigger/Flash).

See also:

Basics: Shutter Methods
Basics: Trigger Mode

 

Programming:


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