IDS Software Suite 4.96.1

Sensor, pixel clock

•If an image capture is running (is_CaptureVideo()) in freerun as well as in trigger mode, changes on the capturing parameters (such as exposure or gain) only have an effect on the image after the next which is caused by the sensor. If  no image capture is running (is_StopLiveVideo()) in trigger mode the capturing parameters can be set directly for the next image.

•The pixel clock can only be adjusted in steps. The steps get bigger with higher values.

•The adjustable pixel clock changes between 8/10 bit and 12 bit.

•Note the bandwidth requirements for bit depth greater than 8 bits per pixel.

•It is recommended to use packed color formats in 10 bit mode with high pixel clocks.

•To be able to use the full pixel clock range, you have to activate the function for the extended pixel clock and the internal image memory.

•If the camera is operated without image memory there are additional pixel clocks in 10 MHz steps. The image quality may be reduced in the lower image area because of the slow reading-out. It is recommended to operate the camera with image memory in case of bandwidth problems or in multi-camera operation.

AOI, multi AOI

•The sensor speed does not increase by the use of a horizontal AOI.

•The sensor supports up to 16 AOIs (up to 4 AOIs horizontally and vertically).

•The minimum AOI height of 2 pixels is only supported in RAW format.

•The settings of the multi AOI cannot be saved in the parameter file or in the camera.

•AOI and extended pixel clock: If you use a very small AOI and activate additionally the extended pixel clock, the maximum frame rate may be lower than without using the extended pixel clock. For a very small AOI with high frame rates, We recommend to use the IDS line scan ("AOI merge mode").

Frame rate

•The sensor will not get faster in 8-bit mode than in 10-bit mode.

Binning

•Binning can also be used with color sensors. For color sensors, vertical binning can only be set together with horizontal binning. Horizontal binning can be set individually.

•Subsampling and binning cannot be used simultaneously.

•Hot pixel correction cannot be used when binning with a hardware color format is used (exception: RAW formats). Use adaptive hotpixel correction in this case.

Subsampling

•Subsampling does not increase the frame rate.

Trigger

•The internal sensor delay is about 2-3 lines when triggering. The line period depends on the selected pixel clock. The higher the pixel clock, the smaller the line period is.

IDS line scan ("AOI merge mode")

•For color sensors, the IDS line scan can only be used with at least 2 lines.

Black level

•The sensor's automatic black level correction is always enabled.

White balance

•The white level may not be reached for very long exposure times and minimum gain. Increase the gain by one level if necessary.

uEye SE USB 3.1 Gen 1

•The camera model does not support USB 2.0 operation.