Trigger Modes for GigE Vision Cameras

Most GigE Vision cameras that support triggering have the following attributes.

Note  All triggering modes and parameters for GigE Vision cameras are subject to camera vendor implementation. Refer to your camera documentation for triggering modes and parameters available for your camera.

• TriggerActivation—Specifies the type of signal change. Examples of signal changes are RisingEdge, FallingEdge, LevelHigh, and LevelLow.

• TriggerMode—Specifies the operation mode of the trigger for acquisition. Examples of operation modes are Off, Hardware, and Software.

• TriggerSelector—Specifies the type of trigger to control. Examples of triggers to control are FrameStart, FrameEnd, FrameActive, AcquisitionActive, LineStart, ExposureStart, ExposureEnd, ExposureActive.

• TriggerSoftware—Generates a software trigger to start the acquisition in software trigger mode.

• TriggerSource specifies—The input line signal. Examples of input line signals are Off, Line1, and Line2.