Acquire Image FAQs

Q: How do I adjust the size, brightness, and other settings of the acquired images?

You can adjust all the image settings from the Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) property page of the NI device connected to your camera. Launch MAX to access the property page for the NI device.

Q: What types of images does Vision Builder AI support?

Vision Builder AI supports the following image types: 8-bit, 16-bit, float, RGB, and HSL.

Q: Can I wait for a trigger indefinitely?

The maximum amount of time you can wait for a trigger before timing out is 60,000 ms (60 seconds).

Q: What are the voltage limits for external trigger and RTSI signals?

The voltage limits are 0–5 V TTL.

Q: I specified a trigger. Why is my acquisition not synchronized with the trigger signal?

Even if you specify a trigger signal is Vision Builder AI, you must also make sure that the camera is set to a triggered acquisition mode. In MAX, verify that the acquisition mode for the specified camera is set to a triggered mode.