DMK 39GX265-Z20
Technical Reference ManualTable of Contents
1.

Quick Facts

4

2.

Dimensional Diagrams

6

2.1

DMK 39GX265-Z20 Zoom Camera with Tripod Adapter ............................................. 6

2.2

DMK 39GX265-Z20 Zoom Camera without Tripod Adapter ....................................... 7

3.

I/O Connector83.1
6-pin I/O Connector ....................................................................................................... 8
3.1.1
TRIGGER_IN ............................................................................................................. 8
3.1.2
STROBE_OUT ........................................................................................................... 9

4.
4.1

5.

Spectral Characteristics

10

Spectral Sensitivity - IMX265LLR-C ............................................................................. 10

Camera Controls

11

5.1
Sensor Readout Control .............................................................................................. 11
5.1.1
Pixel Format ........................................................................................................... 11
5.1.1.1
5.1.1.2
5.1.1.3

8-Bit Monochrome ................................................................................................................................. 11
12-Bit Packed Monochrome ................................................................................................................ 12
16-Bit Monochrome .............................................................................................................................. 12

5.1.2
Resolution .............................................................................................................. 12
5.1.3
Readout Modes ...................................................................................................... 13
5.1.4
Frame Rate ............................................................................................................. 13
5.1.5
Partial Scan Offset ................................................................................................. 15
5.1.6
Image Flipping ....................................................................................................... 15
5.2
Image Sensor Control .................................................................................................. 16
5.2.1
Exposure Time ....................................................................................................... 16
5.2.2
Gain ........................................................................................................................ 16
5.2.3
Black Level ............................................................................................................. 17
5.3
Automatic Exposure and Gain Control ...................................................................... 17
5.3.1
Auto Exposure ........................................................................................................ 18
5.3.2
Auto Gain ............................................................................................................... 18
5.3.3
Auto Reference Value ............................................................................................ 18
5.3.4
Highlight Reduction ............................................................................................... 18
5.3.5
Auto Exposure Limits ............................................................................................. 19
5.3.6
Auto Gain Limits .................................................................................................... 20
5.4
Lens Control ................................................................................................................. 20
5.4.1
Zoom ...................................................................................................................... 20
5.4.2
Focus ...................................................................................................................... 20
5.4.3
Iris .......................................................................................................................... 21
5.4.4
Infrared Cut Filter ................................................................................................... 21
5.4.5
Auto Focus ............................................................................................................. 22
5.4.6
Auto Focus ROI ...................................................................................................... 22

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5.4.7
Auto Iris .................................................................................................................. 23
5.5
Trigger ........................................................................................................................... 24
5.5.1
Trigger Mode ......................................................................................................... 24
5.5.2
Trigger Polarity ...................................................................................................... 24
5.5.3
Software Trigger .................................................................................................... 24
5.5.4
Trigger Burst Count ................................................................................................ 25
5.5.5
Trigger Source ........................................................................................................ 25
5.5.6
Trigger Overlap ...................................................................................................... 25
5.5.7
IMX Low-Latency Mode ......................................................................................... 26
5.6
Trigger Timing Parameters .......................................................................................... 26
5.6.1
Trigger Delay ......................................................................................................... 27
5.6.2
Trigger Debounce Time ......................................................................................... 27
5.6.3
Trigger Mask Time ................................................................................................. 27
5.6.4
Trigger Noise Suppression Time ............................................................................ 28
5.7
Digital I/O ..................................................................................................................... 28
5.7.1
General Purpose Input ........................................................................................... 28
5.7.2
General Purpose Output ........................................................................................ 28
5.8
Strobe ........................................................................................................................... 29
5.8.1
Strobe Enable ......................................................................................................... 29
5.8.2
Strobe Polarity ........................................................................................................ 29
5.8.3
Strobe Operation .................................................................................................... 30
5.8.4
Strobe Duration ...................................................................................................... 30
5.8.5
Strobe Delay ........................................................................................................... 30
5.9
Image Processing ......................................................................................................... 30
5.9.1
Gamma ................................................................................................................... 31
5.9.2
Lookup Table .......................................................................................................... 31
5.10
Region of Interest for Auto Functions ....................................................................... 32
5.10.1
Auto Functions ROI Enable .................................................................................... 32
5.10.2
Auto Functions ROI Preset ..................................................................................... 32
5.10.3
Auto Functions ROI Custom Rectangle .................................................................. 33
5.11
User Sets ....................................................................................................................... 34
5.11.1
User Set Selector .................................................................................................... 34
5.11.2
Load User Set ......................................................................................................... 34
5.11.3
Save User Set ......................................................................................................... 35
5.11.4
Default User Set ..................................................................................................... 35

6.

Revision History

DMK 39GX265-Z20 Technical Reference Manual363Quick Facts
1

Quick Facts
GeneralVision Standard

GigE Vision

Dynamic Range

12 bitResolution

2048x1536

Frame Rate at Full Resolution

36

Pixel Formats

8-Bit Monochrome
12-Bit Packed Monochrome
16-Bit Monochrome

Optical Interface
IR-Cut filter

Yes (removable)

Sensor TypeSony IMX265LLR-C

Shutter Type

GlobalSensor Format

1/1.8 inch

Pixel Size

3.45 µm

Integrated Lens
Focal Length

6.8 mm (wide) to 136 mm (tele)

Minimal Object Distance

1 cm (wide) to 90 cm (tele)

Iris

F1.5 (wide) to F3.4 (tele)

Electrical Interface
Interface

GigE

Supply voltage

9 VDC to 27 VDC or POE: 56 VDC to 56
VDC

Current consumption

approx 400 mA @ 12 VDC

I/O Connector

6-pin connector for power supply, trigger
and strobe or general purpose
input/output

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Mechanical Data
Dimensions

H: 71 mm, W: 71 mm, L: 147 mm

Mass

691 g

Adjustments
Shutter

20 µs to 30 s

Gain

0 dB to 48 dB

Environmental
Temperature (operating)-5 °C to 45 °C

Temperature (storage)-20 °C to 60 °C

Humidity (operating)

20 % to 80 % (non-condensing)

Humidity (storage)

20 % to 95 % (non-condensing)

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2

Dimensional Diagrams

2.1

DMK 39GX265-Z20 Zoom Camera with Tripod Adapter

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2.2

DMK 39GX265-Z20 Zoom Camera without Tripod Adapter

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3

I/O Connector

3.1

6-pin I/O Connector

Rear view of camera
Pin

SignalI/O

Remarks

P3

Characteristics
Min

Typ

Max Unit

11.0

12.0

13.0

1

GigE Power
Supply2

TRIGGER_IN (+) I3

Optocoupler signal

3.32

-

24.02 V

3

TRIGGER_IN (-)

I3

Optocoupler ground

-

-

-

4

STROBE_OUT

O3Open drain--

24.01 V5

GND_I/O

G3

External Ground (Open
Drain)

-

-

-

-

6

GND_DC

G3

External Ground (Power
Supply)

-

-

-

-

1

max. 0.2A (ID) for open drain MOSFET!

2min. 3.5 mA driver strength required!

3

G: Ground O: Output I: Input

V-

The part number of this Hirose connector is HR10A-7R-6P(73). To create an I/O cable
you need a Hirose connector HR10A-7P-6S(73).

3.1.1

TRIGGER_IN
The TRIGGER_IN line can be used to synchronize the start of the exposure time withexternal events. The Trigger section describes in detail how the image sensor's behavior
can be controlled.

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The current input signal can also be read directly through the General Purpose Input
feature.

3.1.2

STROBE_OUT
The STROBE_OUT line's main usage is to indicate the integration time of the image
sensor which allows flashes, strobes or other light sources to be synchronized withcamera operation. The line's behavior can be controlled through the Strobe controls.
The output signal can also be directly controlled through the General Purpose Output
feature.

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4

Spectral Characteristics

4.1

Spectral Sensitivity - IMX265LLR-C

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5

Camera Controls
This section describes the parameters available for the DMK 39GX265-Z20 camera.
The actual name of the parameter depends on the driver technology used to access thecamera. Parameter names are listed for the most common ways to access the cameras:· GigE Vision (cross platform, via 3rd party driver)· IC Imaging Control (on Windows, via Device Driver for The Imaging Source GigE

Cameras)5.1

Sensor Readout Control

5.1.1

Pixel Format
The pixel format defines the data type of the pixels transmitted to the computer. The
bits per pixel needed for a particular pixel format influence the required bandwith.
The way the pixel format is controlled varies significantly among the driver technology
used to access the camera:· When using GigE Vision, the pixel format is controlled through the PixelFormat

GenICam feature.
· When using IC Imaging Control, the pixel format is part of the video format - aparameter which combines pixel format, resolution and readout mode. For more
information, refer to the IC Imaging Control documentation sections on
VideoFormat and VideoFormatDesc.
The DMK 39GX265-Z20 monochrome camera supports multiple pixel formats withvariable bits-per-pixel settings. The names of the pixel formats and the way to selectthem depends on the driver used to control the camera. The following table contains a
short overview of all possible formats followed by a more detailed description.

5.1.1.1

Pixel Format

Bits Per Pixel

GigE Vision

TIS GigE Driver

8-Bit Monochrome

8

Mono8

Y800

12-Bit Packed
Monochrome12

Mono12Packed

Y16

16-Bit Packed
Monochrome16

Mono16Y16

8-Bit Monochrome
This format transmits data using one byte for each pixel.
GigE Vision drivers see this pixel format as Mono8.
The Device Driver for The Imaging Source GigE Cameras offers this pixel format as theY800 video format.

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5.1.1.2

12-Bit Packed Monochrome
This format transmits data using 3 bytes for each pair of 2 consecutive pixels.
GigE Vision drivers see this pixel format as Mono12Packed.
The Device Driver for The Imaging Source GigE Cameras offers this pixel format as theY16 video format. Since the DMK 39GX265-Z20 camera offers both 12-bit packed and16-bit monochrome pixel formats, the driver will use the 12-bit packed format when theY16 video format is selected.

5.1.1.3

16-Bit Monochrome
The sensor of the DMK 39GX265-Z20 camera is not capable of providing 16-bit data
output. Instead, the pixel data is transmitted in the most significant bits which allows
application programs to ignore the sensor-specific data type, and treat the data as if
the sensor outputs 16 bits.
GigE Vision drivers see this pixel format as Mono16.
The Device Driver for The Imaging Source GigE Cameras offers this pixel format as theY16 video format.

5.1.2

Resolution
The DMK 39GX265-Z20 allows the user to specify which rectangular region of theimage sensor to read out during camera operation. The size of this rectangle
determines the number of pixels that have to be transferred for each frame and has asignificant influence on the required network bandwidth.
Lowering the resolution also often allows the image sensor to operate at a higher frame
rate. Changes in the vertical resolution have more effect on the maximum frame rate
than changes in the horizontal direction.
The way the resolution is controlled varies greatly between the driver technology used
to access the camera:· When using GigE Vision, the resolution is controlled through the GenICam features

Width and Height.
· When using IC Imaging Control, the resolution is part of the video format, a parameterthat combines pixel format, resolution and readout mode. For more information, referto the IC Imaging Control documentation sections on VideoFormat andVideoFormatDesc.
Parameter

Horizontal Resolution

Minimum

528

Maximum

2048

GigE Vision: GenICam

Width

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5.1.3

Parameter

Vertical Resolution

Minimum

4

Maximum

1536

GigE Vision: GenICam

HeightReadout Modes
The DMK 39GX265-Z20 camera offers different sensor readout modes.
By default, the camera outputs all pixels of the image sensor.
In skipping modes, the image sensor regularly skips a number of rows and/or columns
during readout. The resulting output image is smaller but contains the same field ofview than the image produced by default readout mode.
In binning modes, a number of neighboring pixels is merged into one output pixel
during readout. The nature of this merge operation is sensor-specific, most sensors
either add the pixel values or average them.
Generally, binning modes provide better image quality than skipping modes. However,skipping modes usually provide a higher maximum frame rate.
The way the readout modes are controlled depends greatly upon which drivertechnology is used to access the camera:· When using GigE Vision, the readout mode is controlled through the GenICam

features DecimationHorizontal, DecimationVertical, BinningHorizontal
and BinningVertical.
· When using IC Imaging Control, the readout mode is part of the video format - aparameter that which combines pixel format, resolution and readout mode. For more
information, refer to the IC Imaging Control documentation sections on
VideoFormat and VideoFormatDesc.
The following readout modes are supported:· Default· Skipping 2X

5.1.4

Frame Rate
The frame rate is specified in frames per second and determines the camera's operating
speed.
The way the frame rate is controlled depends greatly upon which driver technology isused to access the camera:· When using GigEVision, the frame rate is controlled through the GenICam feature

AcquisitionFrameRate.

DMK 39GX265-Z20 Technical Reference Manual13Camera Controls· When using IC Imaging Control, the frame rate is selected from a list of available

frame rates through APIs such as Grabber::setFPS or
ICImagingControl.DeviceFrameRate.
The range of available frame rates depends upon other camera settings such as well,
pixel format, resolution and readout modes.
Parameter

Frame Rate

Minimum

Depending on Pixel Format, Resolution, and Readout
Mode

Maximum

Depending on Pixel Format, Resolution, and Readout
Mode

GigE Vision: GenICam

AcquisitionFrameRate

The following tables show the maximum frame rate for some combinations of pixel
format and resolution.
8-Bit Monochrome
Width

HeightMaximum Frame Rate

2048

1536

36

1920

1080

54

640

480

366

Width

HeightMaximum Frame Rate

2048

1536

24

1920

1080

36

640

480

245

Width

HeightMaximum Frame Rate

2048

1536

18

1920

1080

27

640

480

184

12-Bit Packed Monochrome

16-Bit Monochrome

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5.1.5

Partial Scan Offset
If the selected resolution is smaller than the sensor size, the part of the sensor that is
actually read out can be specified by the Partial Scan Offset X and Partial Scan Offset Y
parameters. By default, the camera automatically positions the offsets so that the centerof the sensor is used.
Parameter

Partial Scan Offset X

Minimum

0

Maximum

1520

GigE Vision: GenICam

OffsetX

VCD Property

VCDID_PartialScanOffset\VCDElement_PartialScanOffsetX

Parameter

Partial Scan Offset Y

Minimum

0

Maximum

1532

GigE Vision: GenICam

OffsetY

VCD Property

VCDID_PartialScanOffset\VCDElement_PartialScanOffsetY

If Partial Scan Offset X or Partial Scan Offset Y is configured to a value that would beinvalid with the current setting of Resolution setting, the camera uses the maximum
possible value.
Parameter

Partial Scan Auto Center

On
True

Automatically configure Partial Scan Offset X/Y so thatthe center area of the sensor is read out

OffControl Partial Scan Offset X/Y manually

False

5.1.6

GigE Vision: GenICam

OffsetAutoCenter

VCD Property

VCDID_PartialScanOffset\VCDElement_PartialScanAutoCenter

Image Flipping
The DMK 39GX265-Z20 camera allows flipping of the image data horizontally,
vertically, or both. The Flip Horizontal and Flip Vertical parameters can be used tocontrol this sensor feature.

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Parameter

Flip Horizontal

True

Image data is flipped horizontally

False

Image data is not flipped horizontally

GigE Vision: GenICam

ReverseX

VCD Property

VCDID_FlipHorizontal\VCDElement_Value

Parameter

Flip Vertical

True

Image data is flipped vertically

False

Image data is not flipped vertically

GigE Vision: GenICam

ReverseYVCD Property

VCDID_FlipVertical\VCDElement_Value

5.2

Image Sensor Control

5.2.1

Exposure TimeThe Exposure Time parameter defines the time the camera opens its (electronic) shutter
when it is taking an image.

5.2.2

Parameter

Exposure Time

Minimum

20 µs

Maximum

30 s

Default

auto

GigE Vision: GenICam

ExposureTime

VCD Property

VCDID_Exposure\VCDElement_ValueGain
The Gain parameter defines the amplification that is applied to the image at sensor
level.

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5.2.3

Parameter

Gain

Minimum

0 dB

Maximum

48 dB

Default

auto

GigE Vision: GenICam

Gain

VCD Property

VCDID_Gain\VCDElement_Value

Black Level
The Black Level parameter defines the lowest possibly intensity value of the image
sensor.

5.3

Parameter

Black Level

Minimum

0

Maximum

4095

Default

240

GigE Vision: GenICam

BlackLevel

VCD Property

VCDID_Brightness\VCDElement_Value

Automatic Exposure and Gain Control
The DMK 39GX265-Z20 camera can automatically control gain and exposure time.
These automatic functions are enabled by default.
In order to optimize image parameters, a region of interest can be specified forautomatic functions. Specifying a region of interest enables fine-grained control overthe image area for which the image parameters are optimized. A selection of predefined area presets is available, but the user can also specify the coordinates of acustom rectangle.
In certain situations, it is desirable to limit the range of the auto-controlled parameters.
For example, one might want to avoid high gain settings in order to keep noise levels
low. Other applications require limiting the maximum exposure time so thatmovements do not get blurred. Therefore, the ranges of the gain and exposure
parameter can be limited.
If both auto exposure and auto gain are active, the camera tries to lower the gain value
in order to reduce noise and improve the image quality.

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5.3.1

Auto Exposure
Parameter

Auto Exposure

Continuous

Enable Auto Exposure

True
Off

Disable Auto Exposure

False

5.3.2

GigE Vision: GenICam

ExposureAuto

VCD Property

VCDID_Exposure\VCDElement_Auto

Auto Gain
Parameter

Auto Gain

Continuous

Enable Auto Gain

True
Off

Disable Auto Gain

False

5.3.3

GigE Vision: GenICam

GainAuto

VCD Property

VCDID_Gain\VCDElement_Auto

Auto Reference Value
The Auto Reference Value parameter specifies the target brightness for both auto
exposure and auto gain.

5.3.4

Parameter

Auto Reference Value

Minimum

0

Maximum

255

Default

128

GigE Vision: GenICam

ExposureAutoReference

VCD Property

VCDID_Exposure\VCDElement_AutoReference

Highlight Reduction
Enabling Highlight Reduction lets the auto exposure and auto gain functions reduce
overexposed areas in the output image. This feature is particularly useful when using
10/12/16-bit output images and a tone mapping algorithm in post-processing whenusing higher bit depths as the dark areas still contain a lot of useful information.

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5.3.5

Parameter

Highlight Reduction

True

Try to reduce overexposed areas

False

Ignore overexposed areas and focus on matching theimage brightness to the selected Auto Reference Value.

GigE Vision: GenICam

ExposureAutoHighlightReduction

VCD Property

VCDID_HighlightReduction\VCDElement_Value

Auto Exposure Limits
The Auto Exposure Lower Limit parameter determines the minimum possible value thatcan be set by the auto exposure algorithm.
Parameter

Auto Exposure Lower Limit

Minimum

20 µs

Maximum

30 s

GigE Vision: GenICam

ExposureAutoLowerLimit

The Auto Exposure Upper Limit parameter determines the maximum possible value thatcan be set by the auto exposure algorithm.
Parameter

Auto Exposure Upper Limit

Minimum

20 µs

Maximum

30 s

GigE Vision: GenICam

ExposureAutoUpperLimit

VCD Property

VCDID_Exposure\VCDElement_AutoMaxValue

If the Auto Exposure Upper Limit Auto parameter is enabled, the value of Auto Exposure
Upper Limit is automatically kept at the maximum possible value for the current frame
rate.
Parameter

Auto Exposure Upper Limit AutoOn

Select Auto Exposure Upper Limit automaticallyOff

Let the user control Auto Exposure Upper Limit

GigE Vision: GenICam

ExposureAutoUpperLimitAuto

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5.3.6

Auto Gain Limits
The Auto Gain Lower Limit parameter determines the minimum possible value that canbe set by the auto gain algorithm.
Parameter

Auto Gain Lower Limit

Minimum

0 dB

Maximum

48 dB

GigE Vision: GenICam

GainAutoLowerLimit

The Auto Gain Upper Limit parameter determines the maximum possible value that canbe set by the auto gain algorithm.

5.4

Parameter

Auto Gain Upper Limit

Minimum

0 dB

Maximum

48 dB

GigE Vision: GenICam

GainAutoUpperLimit

Lens Control
The DMK 39GX265-Z20 zoom camera features a lens with motorized zoom and focus
control. Additionally, the IR cut filter can also be easily snapped in and out of place via
the camera software.

5.4.1

Zoom
The Zoom parameter controls the zoom motor’s movement of the motorized lens.
The zoom motor can be used to change the lens’s focal length which in turn will change
its magnification factor and field of view.

5.4.2

Parameter

Zoom

Minimum

0

Maximum

1000

Default

0

GigE Vision: GenICam

Zoom

VCD Property

VCDID_Zoom\VCDElement_Value

Focus
The Focus parameter controls the movement of the focus motor in the motorized lens.

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The focus motor can be used to change the focal plane, allowing the camera to resolve
at other distances.
While the values of the Focus parameter are raw numbers, they correspond to distances:
Low focus values map to shorter distances; high focus values map to longer distances.
Parameter

Focus

Minimum

0

Maximum

10000

Default

10000

GigE Vision: GenICam

Focus

VCD Property

VCDID_Focus\VCDElement_Value

Important: Because depth of field decreases with increasing focal length (i.e. zoom
value), bear in mind that an in-focus image will not remain sharp when zooming in.
Therefore, adjustments to the focus values will usually need to be made if the Zoom
parameters have been changed.

5.4.3

Iris
The Iris parameter controls the opening of the lens iris.
Low values correspond to a closed iris, while the maximum value opens the iris as far as
possible.
Parameter

Iris

Minimum

0

Maximum

255

Default

255

GigE Vision: GenICam

Iris

VCD Property

VCDID_Iris\VCDElement_Value

Important: The exact opening of the iris for a given Iris value differs from camera tocamera. This implies that the minimum value for which the iris is not entirely closed
may also differ.

5.4.4

Infrared Cut Filter
The Infrared Cut Filter parameter enables or disables the infrared cut filter of the lens.

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Parameter

Infrared Cut Filter

true

The IR cut filter is enabled.

false

The IR cut filter is disabled.

GigE Vision: GenICam

IRCutFilterEnable

VCD Property

VCDID_IRCutFilter\VCDElement_Value

Important: Modern CMOS color sensors are very sensitive to infrared light. In order toachieve expected results, it is recommended that the infrared cut filter remain
enabled when using a color camera.

5.4.5

Auto Focus
The Auto Focus function allows the camera to automatically adjust the lens to create afocused image.
The auto focus algorithm works by finding the maximum contrast of neighbouring pixel
areas.

5.4.6

Parameter

Auto Focus

Execute

Run the auto focus algorithm

GigE Vision: GenICam

FocusAuto

VCD Property

VCDID_Focus\VCDElement_OnePush

Auto Focus ROI
The camera's auto focus algorithm can be instructed to only analyze a part of theimage. If Auto Focus ROI Enable is set, only the pixels inside the rectangle specified byAuto Focus ROI Left, Auto Focus ROI Top, Auto Focus ROI Width and Auto Focus ROI
Height will be used.
The rectangle is specified in absolute sensor coordinates; if the specified rectangle
would be outside the currently active partial scan area, the camera automaticallyadjusts the size or position to form a valid rectangle.
Parameter

Auto Focus ROI Enable

true

Let auto focus only look at the specified rectangle

false

Let auto focus analyze the whole image

GigE Vision: GenICam

AutoFocusROIEnable

VCD Property

VCDID_Focus\VCDElement_AutoFocusROIEnable

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5.4.7

Parameter

Auto Focus ROI Left

Minimum

0

Maximum

1920

GigE Vision: GenICam

AutoFocusROILeft

VCD Property

VCDID_Focus\VCDElement_AutoROILeft

Parameter

Auto Focus ROI Top

Minimum

0

Maximum

1520

GigE Vision: GenICam

AutoFocusROITop

VCD Property

VCDID_Focus\VCDElement_AutoROITop

Parameter

Auto Focus ROI Width

Minimum

128

Maximum

2048

GigE Vision: GenICam

AutoFocusROIWidth

Parameter

Auto Focus ROI Height

Minimum

16

Maximum

1536

GigE Vision: GenICam

AutoFocusROIHeight

Auto Iris
The Auto Iris parameter enables or disables the automatic control of the iris.
Used in conjunction with the features of Automatic Exposure and Gain Control, Auto Irisis adjusted between exposure and gain, meaning that the iris will be opened before
gain is increased.
Parameter

Auto Iris

true

Enable Auto Iris control

false

Disable Auto Iris control

GigE Vision: GenICam

IrisAuto

VCD Property

VCDID_Iris\VCDElement_Auto

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5.5

Trigger
The trigger mode can be used to take images at very specific points in time which are
specified by an electrical signal connected to the TRIGGER_IN pin of the I/O connectorof the camera.

5.5.1

Trigger Mode
The Trigger Mode parameter enables the trigger mode.
Parameter

Trigger ModeOn

Enable Trigger Mode

True
Off

Disable Trigger Mode

False

5.5.2

GigE Vision: GenICam

TriggerMode

VCD Property

VCDID_Trigger\VCDElement_Value

Trigger Polarity
The Trigger Polarity parameter controls whether a trigger event is accepted on the risingor falling edge of the signal connected to the TRIGGER_IN line.
Parameter

Trigger Polarity

RisingEdge

Accept rising edge as trigger signal

True
FallingEdge

Accept falling edge as trigger signal

False

5.5.3

GigE Vision: GenICam

TriggerActivation

VCD Property

VCDID_Trigger\VCDElement_Polarity

Software Trigger
The Software Trigger function can be used to simulate a trigger pulse, in turn causing
one image to be exposed and delivered to the host computer.

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5.5.4

Parameter

Software Trigger

ExecuteSimulate one trigger pulse

GigE Vision: GenICam

TriggerSoftware

VCD Property

VCDID_Trigger\VCDElement_SoftwareTrigger

Trigger Burst CountThe Trigger Burst Count parameter allows the camera to be configured to take morethan one image per trigger pulse. By default, this parameter is set to 1 so that exactly
one image is acquired. The images are taken as rapidly as possible given current
settings (i.e. as limited by the current exposure time and frame rate settings).

5.5.5

Parameter

Trigger Burst Count

Minimum

1

Maximum

1000

Default

1

GigE Vision: GenICam

AcquisitionBurstFrameCountVCD Property

VCDID_Trigger\VCDElement_TriggerBurstCount

Trigger Source
The Trigger Source parameter allows the camera to be configured to only accept trigger
signals from a specified source, e.g. only software trigger.

5.5.6

Parameter

Trigger Source

Any

Allow trigger signals from any source

Line1

Allow only hardware trigger

Software

Allow only software trigger

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TriggerSource

Trigger Overlap
The Trigger Overlap feature gives information on when a new trigger pulse is acceptedin the trigger -> exposure -> readout sequence.

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5.5.7

Parameter

Trigger Overlap

OffThe next trigger pulse is only accepted once the previous
frame has been read out from the sensor

Readout

The next trigger pulse is accepted during readout as longas the remaining readout time is shorter than the
exposure time

GigE Vision: GenICam

TriggerOverlap

VCD Property

VCDID_Trigger\VCDElement_TriggerOverlap

IMX Low-Latency Mode
The IMX Low-Latency Mode parameter controls whether the sensor operates in lowlatency trigger mode.
Parameter

IMX Low-Latency Mode

True

Delay between trigger input and start of exposure isexactly as configured through the Trigger Delay feature

False

Delay between trigger input and start of exposure is thetime configured by the Trigger Delay feature in addition
to a random delay depending on resolution, frame rate,
and timing relative to the sensor's internal state

GigE Vision: GenICam

IMXLowLatencyMode

VCD Property

VCDID_Trigger\VCDElement_IMXLowLatencyMode

Important: If IMX Low-Latency Mode is enabled, Trigger Overlap is not allowed and isthereby forced to Off.

5.6

Trigger Timing Parameters
The 39G series camera series offers several options for dealing with bad trigger signals.
By using the Debounce Time, Denoise Time and Mask Time parameters, the camera canbe configured to ignore pulses on its TRIGGER_IN line under certain conditions.
Useful values for these parameters are application-specific. They depend on the
expected trigger frequency, the exposure time and assumptions about the input signal
quality.
The default values for all these parameters is 0 µs, assuming perfect signal quality.

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5.6.1

Trigger Delay
The Trigger Delay parameter specifies a time for which the camera waits between
receiving a trigger signal and starting the exposure of an image. Simulated trigger
pulses generated through the Software Trigger function are not delayed by thisparameter.

5.6.2

Parameter

Trigger Delay

Minimum

0s

Maximum

1s

Default

0s

GigE Vision: GenICam

TriggerDelay

VCD Property

VCDID_Trigger\VCDElement_TriggerDelay

Trigger Debounce TimeThe Trigger Debounce Time parameter specifies the time for which the trigger input has
to be low in order for the next trigger signal to be accepted.

5.6.3

Parameter

Trigger Debounce Time

Minimum

0s

Maximum

1s

Default

0s

GigE Vision: GenICam

TriggerDebouncer

VCD Property

VCDID_Trigger\VCDElement_TriggerDebouncer

Trigger Mask TimeThe Trigger Mask Time parameter specifies the time for which trigger pulses are ignored
after accepting a trigger signal.
Parameter

Trigger Mask Time

Minimum

0s

Maximum

1s

Default

0s

GigE Vision: GenICam

TriggerMask

VCD Property

VCDID_Trigger\VCDElement_TriggerMask

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5.6.4

Trigger Noise Suppression TimeThe Trigger Noise Suppression Time parameter specifies the time for which trigger input
has to be active in order to be accepted as a trigger signal.

5.7

Parameter

Trigger Noise Suppression Time

Minimum

0s

Maximum

1s

Default

0s

GigE Vision: GenICam

TriggerDenoise

VCD Property

VCDID_Trigger\VCDElement_TriggerDenoise

Digital I/O
The 39G series has one digital input and one digital output. The digital input can beused as a Trigger input but the current status can also examined directly.
The digital output can be configured as a Strobe output to signal the exact moment
when the image sensor is sensitive to light so that external light sources can besynchronized to its operation cycle.

5.7.1

General Purpose Input
The General Purpose Input parameter allows the current status of the TRIGGER_IN pin.
Parameter

General Purpose Input

True

TRIGGER_IN line status is low

1
False

TRIGGER_IN line status is high

0

5.7.2

GigE Vision: GenICam

GPIn

VCD Property

VCDID_GPIO\VCDElement_GPIORead
VCDID_GPIO\VCDElement_GPIOIn

General Purpose Output
The General Purpose Output parameter controls the status of the STROBE_OUT pin.

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Parameter

General Purpose Output

True

Drive the STROBE_OUT line high

1
False

Drive the STROBE_OUT line low

0

5.8

GigE Vision: GenICam

GPOut

VCD Property

VCDID_GPIO\VCDElement_GPIOWrite
VCDID_GPIO\VCDElement_GPIOOut

StrobeThe strobe function controls the automatic generation of output pulses on the
STROBE_OUT pin which is synchronized to the image sensor's exposure time.

5.8.1

Strobe Enable
The Strobe Enable parameter enables the automatic generation of strobe pulses.
Parameter

Strobe Enable

On

Strobe enabled

True
Off

Strobe disabled

False

5.8.2

GigE Vision: GenICam

StrobeEnable

VCD Property

VCDID_Strobe\VCDElement_Value

Strobe Polarity
The Strobe Polarity parameter can be used to invert the strobe pulse output.
Parameter

Strobe Polarity

ActiveHigh

The STROBE_OUT pin is logically high during theexposure time

True
ActiveLow
False

The STROBE_OUT pin is logically low during theexposure time

GigE Vision: GenICam

StrobePolarity

VCD Property

VCDID_Strobe\VCDElement_StrobePolarity

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5.8.3

Strobe Operation
The Strobe Operation parameter specifies how the length of the strobe pulses arecontrolled.
Parameter

Strobe Operation

Exposure
True

Output pulse duration is equal to the current exposure
time

FixedDuration

Output pulse duration is specified by Strobe Duration

False

5.8.4

GigE Vision: GenICam

StrobeOperation

VCD Property

VCDID_Strobe\VCDElement_StrobeMode

Strobe Duration
The Strobe Duration parameter controls the length of the strobe pulses if Strobe
Operation is set to use the fixed duration mode.

5.8.5

Parameter

Strobe Duration

Minimum

0 µs

Maximum

32767 µs

GigE Vision: GenICam

StrobeDuration

VCD Property

VCDID_Strobe\VCDElement_StrobeDuration

Strobe Delay
The Strobe Delay parameter can be used to add a small delay between the start of
exposure and the strobe output pulse.

5.9

Parameter

Strobe Delay

Minimum

0 µs

Maximum

32767 µs

GigE Vision: GenICam

StrobeDelay

VCD Property

VCDID_Strobe\VCDElement_StrobeDelay

Image Processing

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5.9.1

Gamma
The 39G series cameras can perform gamma correction on the image data. If the pixel
format of a color camera is set a YUV mode, gamma correction is applied to the Y
channel. In bayer raw and RGB24 modes, all color channels are subject to the same
gamma correction.

5.9.2

Parameter

Gamma

Minimum

0.01

Maximum

5.0

Default

1.0

GigE Vision: GenICam

Gamma

VCD Property

VCDID_Gamma\VCDElement_Value

Lookup Table
The 39G series allows the user to specify a lookup table (LUT) that can transform pixel
values. This lookup table can be used to perform tasks like histogram equalization
inside the camera.
If the pixel format of a color camera is set to one of the YUV modes, the lookup table isapplied only to the Y channel. In bayer raw and RGB24 modes, all color channels are
subject to the same lookup operation.
The lookup table has 257 16-bit entries. The upper 8 bits of the image data are used to
select the appropriate entry in the lookup table, while the remaining bits are used tointerpolate between the selected entry and one of its neighbors.
The LUT Enable feature enables the lookup table.
Parameter

LUT Enable

True

Enable lookup table operation

False

Disable lookup table operation

GigE Vision: GenICam

LUTEnable

The lookup table values can be programmed using the LUT Index and LUT Value
features.
Parameter

LUT Index

Minimum

0

Maximum

256

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LUTIndex

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Parameter

LUT Value

Minimum

0

Maximum

65535

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LUTValue

The whole lookup table can be quickly reprogrammed through the LUT Value Allfeature.
Parameter

LUT Value All

Value

1028 bytes of memory containing 257 LUT entries. Each
16-bit LUT entry is aligned on a 32-bit boundary

GigE Vision: GenICam

LUTValueAll

Important: Since gamma correction is implemented using the same hardware as the
lookup table, gamma correction is disabled when the lookup table is enabled.

5.10 Region of Interest for Auto Functions
The 39G series cameras allow for the setting of a region of interest that is used while
controlling the Auto Exposure, Auto Gain and Auto White Balance functions.

5.10.1

Auto Functions ROI Enable
The Auto Functions ROI Enable parameter allows for the use of a region of interest for
auto functions.

5.10.2

Parameter

Auto Functions ROI Enable

True

Auto functions only take a specified part of the image
into account

False

Auto functions look at the whole image

GigE Vision: GenICam

AutoFunctionsROIEnable

VCD Property

VCDID_AutoRoi\VCDElement_Value

Auto Functions ROI Preset
The Auto Functions ROI Preset parameter lets the user select from a list of ROI presets.

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5.10.3

Parameter

Auto Functions ROI Preset

Full Sensor

Select the full output image

Center 50%

Select a rectangular area in the center of the output
image

Center 25%

Select a small rectangular area in the center of theoutput image

Bottom Half

Select the bottom half of the output image

Top Half

Select the top half of the output image

Custom Rectangle

Select a custom rectangle for fine-grained control

GigE Vision: GenICam

AutoFunctionsROIPreset

VCD Property

VCDID_AutoRoi\VCDElement_AutoRoiPreset

Auto Functions ROI Custom Rectangle
When Auto Functions ROI Preset is set to Custom Rectangle, the user can manually set
the position and size of the region of interest. The coordinates are relative to the originof the current video format as specified by Partial Scan Offset.
Parameter

Auto Functions ROI Left

Minimum

0

Maximum

2032

GigE Vision: GenICam

AutoFunctionsROILeft

VCD Property

VCDID_AutoRoi\VCDElement_AutoRoiLeftRelative

Parameter

Auto Functions ROI Top

Minimum

0

Maximum

1520

GigE Vision: GenICam

AutoFunctionsROITop

VCD Property

VCDID_AutoRoi\VCDElement_AutoRoiTopRelative

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Parameter

Auto Functions ROI Width

Minimum

16

Maximum

2048

GigE Vision: GenICam

AutoFunctionsROIWidth

VCD Property

VCDID_AutoRoi\VCDElement_AutoRoiWidthRelative

Parameter

Auto Functions ROI Height

Minimum

16

Maximum

1536

GigE Vision: GenICam

AutoFunctionsROIHeightVCD Property

VCDID_AutoRoi\VCDElement_AutoRoiHeightRelative

5.11 User Sets
The 39G series cameras can store their complete configuration into built-in non-volatilememory. The camera configuration can be saved into and restored from one of two
available memory slots upon user's request. Additionally, the camera can be configured
to load one of the user's camera configurations at startup.

5.11.1

User Set Selector
The User Set Selector parameter selects the memory slot on which consecutive load andsave commands are executed.

5.11.2

Parameter

User Set Selector

UserSet1

First of the two memory slots for user configurations

UserSet2

Second of the two memory slots for user configurations

Default

A special memory slot that always contains the camera's
factory default configuration. It cannot be overwritten

GigE Vision: GenICam

UserSetSelector

Load User Set
By using the Load User Set command, the user can restore the camera configurationfrom the memory slot selected by User Set Selector.

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5.11.3

Parameter

Load User Set

ExecuteRestore the camera configuration from the memory slot
specified by User Set Selector

GigE Vision: GenICam

UserSetLoad

Save User Set
By using the Save User Set command, the user can save the camera configuration into
the memory slot selected by User Set Selector.

5.11.4

Parameter

Save User Set

ExecuteSave the current camera configuration into the memory
slot specified by User Set Selector

GigE Vision: GenICam

UserSetSave

Default User Set
The Default User Set parameter controls the camera's startup behavior. It selects whichmemory slot is used for device initialization when the camera is powered up.
Parameter

Default User Set

UserSet1

Load configuration from the first memory slot

UserSet2

Load configuration from the second memory slot

Default

Load factory default configuration

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UserSetDefault

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