Trigger, flash & co in industrial cameras
Discover how trigger and flash functions work in industrial cameras and why they are essential for automation and image processing. This video explains the I/O (Input/Output) system that connects cameras to production environments, enabling precise synchronisation for capturing images, controlling lighting, and integrating with external devices.
You’ll learn how different camera models handle I/O signals, why timing matters for high-speed applications, and how advanced configurations can improve reliability. From standard vision cameras to event-based sensors, this guide covers practical examples and best practices for achieving accurate triggering and flashing in automated systems.
Topics covered
- Terms like ‘trigger’ and ‘flash’ can have completely different meanings today, depending on the application and camera category
- Nowadays, ‘hardware trigger’ no longer just means starting the camera to take a picture
- I/Os can trigger various functions within a camera – from exposure and lighting control to data processing
- Not every camera needs high-precision trigger logic to start image exposure
- I/O lines can also be used for communication for standard protocols such as I2C or COM instead of image triggering
Video timeline
- 00:00 - Intro
- 03:01 - I/O electronics
- 04:50 - I/O functions
- 05:57 - Triggering and I/O use cases
- 08:23 - Trigger & flash delays
- 10:28 - Multicamera synchronisation
- 10:06 - I/Os in event-based cameras
- 14:59 - I/Os in monitoring cameras
- 16:51 - Summary
Who should watch
This video is ideal for vision engineers, automation specialists, and system integrators who need a clear understanding of trigger and flash functionality in industrial cameras for precise and reliable image acquisition.
Watch now to master trigger and flash settings for industrial cameras.
