Balluff - BVS CA-SF Technical Documentation
mvBlueFOX3-1012bG Features
ProductFeatures
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
ProductFeatures This list has been created with driver version '2.21.1' and Firmware version '2.22.878.0'. This does NOT imply that all these features will only be available since these versions. They might be available in previous ones as well.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
Camera This list contains features to control the device
ImageRequestTimeout_ms 0 ms INT_MAX 1 ms - Defines the timeout for the request in ms. Once the timeout has elapsed the request object is returned to the user even if no data has been captured into it. A timeout of 0 never elapses.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
GenICam This list contains all features that have been extracted from the GenICam description file of the device
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
DeviceControl A category for device information and control.
DeviceTemperatureSelector - - - Mainboard,
Sensor
 Selects the location within the device, where the temperature will be measured. Mainboard: Temperature of the device's mainboard. Sensor: Temperature of the image sensor of the camera.
DeviceTemperature INT_MIN(As Float) INT_MAX(As Float) - - Device temperature in degrees Celsius (C). It is measured at the location selected by DeviceTemperatureSelector. (C)
DeviceClockSelector - - - Sensor
 Selects the clock frequency to access from the device. Sensor: Clock frequency of the image sensor of the camera.
DeviceClockFrequency INT_MIN INT_MAX - - Returns the frequency of the selected Clock. (Hz)
mvDeviceClockFrequency - - - kHz_40000,
kHz_66000
 Clock frequency of the image sensor of the camera. kHz_40000: Clock frequency of the image sensor of the camera. kHz_66000: Clock frequency of the image sensor of the camera.
DeviceFirmwareVersion - - - - Version of the firmware in the device.
mvDeviceFirmwareBuildDate - - - - The build time and date of the firmware
DeviceScanType - - - Areascan
 Scan type of the sensor of the device. Areascan: 2D sensor.
mvDeviceSensorName - - - - Shows the name of the sensor.
mvDeviceSensorColorMode - - - Grey
 Shows color mode of the sensor. Grey: Shows color mode of the sensor.
mvDeviceFPGAVersion - - - - Shows version number of the FPGA.
DeviceReset@i - - - - Resets the device to its power up state. After reset, the device must be rediscovered.
DeviceRegistersStreamingStart@i - - - - Prepare the device for registers streaming without checking for consistency.
DeviceRegistersStreamingEnd@i - - - - Announce the end of registers streaming. This will do a register set validation for consistency and activate it. This will also update the DeviceRegistersValid flag.
mvDeviceProcessingUnitSelector 0 0 1 - Selects the device processing unit.
mvDeviceProcessingUnit - - - mvFrameAverage
 The processing unit to activate for the selected processing unit. mvFrameAverage: Selects the frame average engine for this processing unit.
mvDeviceStatusLEDEnable - - - 0,
1
 If enabled, the color of the LED changes depending on the state of the camera. Otherwise the LED is Off.
mvDevicePowerMode - - - mvActive,
mvStandby
 Selects the device power mode. mvActive: Puts the device to power-active mode. Afterwards features will be restored to the values they had before entering power down mode. LUT values are not restored. mvStandby: Puts the device in power-saving mode. In this mode the device will only consume up to 20 percent of its normal power consumption.
mvDeviceStandbyTimeoutEnable - - - 0,
1
 If enabled, the device switches to standby after a configurable time if no register is read.
mvDeviceStandbyTimeout 10 60 1 - Defines the time in seconds after which the device automatically switches to standby if no register is read.
DeviceLinkSelector 0 0 1 - Selects which Link of the device to control.
DeviceLinkSpeed INT_MIN INT_MAX 1 - Indicates the speed of transmission negotiated on the specified Link. (Bps)
DeviceLinkThroughputLimitMode - - - Off,
On
 Controls if the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit is active. When disabled, lower level TL specific features are expected to control the throughput. When enabled, DeviceLinkThroughputLimit controls the overall throughput. Off: Disables the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit feature. On: Enables the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit feature.
DeviceLinkThroughputLimit 0 625000000 1 - Limits the maximum bandwidth of the data that will be streamed out by the device on the selected Link. (Bps)
mvDeviceFirmwareHashCode - - - - Shows the hash code of the firmware.
mvCalculateHashCode@i - - - - Do a new calculation of the hash code. This might serve as a means to check whether the firmware has been changed in flash. Caution: This needs approximately 15-20 seconds!
mvDeviceFirmwareHashAlgorithm - - - mvSHA1
 The algorithm used for the hash calculation. mvSHA1: SHA1 will be used.
DeviceVendorName - - - - This is a read only element. It is a string that indicates the name of the device vendor.
DeviceModelName - - - - This is a read only element. It is a string that indicates the device model name.
DeviceFamilyName - - - - This is a read only element. It is a string that indicates the device family name.
DeviceManufacturerInfo - - - - This is a read only element. It is a string that provides additional information from the vendor about the camera.
DeviceVersion - - - - This is a read only element. It is a string that indicates the version of the camera.
DeviceSerialNumber - - - - Device's serial number. This string is a unique identifier of the device.
DeviceID - - - - This feature is deprecated (See DeviceSerialNumber). It was representing the Device unique identifier (serial number).
DeviceUserID - - - - A user programmable device ID as a string.
DeviceCharacterSet - - - ASCII,
UTF8,
UTF16
 This enumeration indicates the string encoding of the bootstrap register map(BRM). ASCII: Indicates the string encoding of the bootstrap register map(BRM). UTF8: Indicates the string encoding of the bootstrap register map(BRM). UTF16: Indicates the string encoding of the bootstrap register map(BRM).
DeviceSupportedOptionSelector - - - WriteMemACKLengthWritten,
Endianess,
SBRM,
FamilyName,
Timestamp,
MessageChannel,
Heartbeat,
UserDefinedName
 This enumeration lists the available options to interrogate for existing support. WriteMemACKLengthWritten: Selects the option to interrogate for existing support. Endianess: Selects the option to interrogate for existing support. SBRM: Selects the option to interrogate for existing support. FamilyName: Selects the option to interrogate for existing support. Timestamp: Selects the option to interrogate for existing support. MessageChannel: Selects the option to interrogate for existing support. Heartbeat: Selects the option to interrogate for existing support. UserDefinedName: Selects the option to interrogate for existing support.
DeviceSupportedOption - - - 0,
1
 This is a read only element. It indicates whether the selected option is supported or not.
DeviceManifestEntrySelector 0 0 1 - Selects the manifest entry to reference.
DeviceManifestXMLMajorVersion 0 255 1 - This is a read only element. It indicates the major version number of the XML file of the selected manifest entry.
DeviceManifestXMLMinorVersion 0 255 1 - This is a read only element. It indicates the minor version number of the XML file of the selected manifest entry.
DeviceManifestXMLSubMinorVersion 0 65535 1 - This is a read only element. It indicates the sub minor version number of the XML file of the selected manifest entry.
DeviceManifestSchemaMajorVersion 0 255 1 - This is a read only element. It indicates the major version number of the schema file of the XML file of the selected manifest entry.
DeviceManifestSchemaMinorVersion 0 255 1 - This is a read only element. It indicates the minor version number of the schema file of the XML file of the selected manifest entry.
DeviceManifestFileType - - - Uncompressed,
ZIP
 This is a read only feature. This enumeration indicates the file type this manifest entry points to. Uncompressed: This enumeration value indicates that this entry points to an uncompressed GenICam XML file. ZIP: This enumeration value indicates that this entry points to a ZIP file containing a single GenICam XML file.
DeviceManifestFileAddress 0x0 INT64_MAX 0x1 - -
DeviceManifestFileSize 0 INT64_MAX 1 - -
DeviceTLType - - - USB3Vision
 This is a read only feature. This enumeration indicates the Transport Layer type of the device. USB3Vision: This enumeration value indicates that this entry indicates that this is a USB3 Vision device.
DeviceTLVersionMajor 0 65535 1 - This is a read only element. It indicates the major version number of the Transport Layer specification supported by this device.
DeviceTLVersionMinor 0 65535 1 - This is a read only element. It indicates the minor version number of the Transport Layer specification supported by this device.
DeviceGenCPVersionMajor 0 65535 1 - This is a read only element. It indicates the major version number of the GenCP specification supported by this device.
DeviceGenCPVersionMinor 0 65535 1 - This is a read only element. It indicates the minor version number of the GenCP specification supported by this device.
DeviceStreamChannelCount 0 UINT_MAX 1 - -
Timestamp 0 INT64_MAX 1 - Reports the current value of the device timestamp counter.
TimestampLatch@i - - - - -
TimestampIncrement 0 INT64_MAX 1 - -
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
ImageFormatControl A category for Image Format Control features.
WidthMax INT_MIN INT_MAX 1 - Maximum width of the image (in pixels). The dimension is calculated after horizontal binning, decimation or any other function changing the horizontal dimension of the image.
HeightMax INT_MIN INT_MAX 1 - Maximum height of the image (in pixels). This dimension is calculated after vertical binning, decimation or any other function changing the vertical dimension of the image.
SensorWidth INT_MIN INT_MAX 1 - Effective width of the sensor in pixels.
SensorHeight INT_MIN INT_MAX 1 - Effective height of the sensor in pixels.
Width 32 1280 2 - Width of the image provided by the device (in pixels).
Height 16 960 1 - Height of the image provided by the device (in pixels).
OffsetX 0 0 2 - Horizontal offset from the origin to the region of interest (in pixels).
OffsetY 0 0 1 - Vertical offset from the origin to the region of interest (in pixels).
PixelFormat - - - Mono8,
Mono10,
Mono12,
Mono14,
Mono16,
Mono12p
 Format of the pixels provided by the device. It represents all the information provided by PixelSize, PixelColorFilter combined in a single feature. Mono8: Mono 8 bit packed. Mono10: Mono 10 bit. Mono12: Mono 12 bit. Mono14: Mono 14 bit. Mono16: Mono 16 bit. Mono12p: Mono 12 bit packed.
TestPattern - - - Off,
Black,
White,
ColorBar,
mvBayerRaw,
mvFadeToGreyColorBar
 Selects the type of test pattern that is generated by the device as image source. Off: Image is coming from the sensor. Black: Image is filled with the darkest possible image. White: Image is filled with the brightest possible image. ColorBar: Image is filled with stripes of color including White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow. mvBayerRaw: Selects the type of test pattern that is generated by the device as image source. mvFadeToGreyColorBar: Selects the type of test pattern that is generated by the device as image source.
TestImageSelector - - - Off,
Black,
White,
ColorBar,
mvBayerRaw,
mvFadeToGreyColorBar
 This feature is deprecated (See TestPattern). Selects the type of test image that is sent by the device. Off: Image is coming from the sensor. Black: Image is filled with the darkest possible image. White: Image is filled with the brightest possible image. ColorBar: Image is filled with stripes of color including White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow. mvBayerRaw: This feature is deprecated (See TestPattern). mvFadeToGreyColorBar: This feature is deprecated (See TestPattern).
BinningHorizontalMode - - - Sum
 Sets the mode to use to combine horizontal photo-sensitive cells together when BinningHorizontal is used. Sum: The response from the combined cells will be added, resulting in increased sensitivity.
BinningHorizontal 1 2 1 1,
2
 Number of horizontal photo-sensitive cells to combine together. This reduces the horizontal resolution (width) of the image.
DecimationHorizontalMode - - - Average
 Sets the mode used to reduce the horizontal resolution when DecimationHorizontal is used. Average: The value of a group of N adjacents pixels are averaged.
DecimationHorizontal 1 4 1 1,
2,
4
 Horizontal sub-sampling of the image. This reduces the horizontal resolution (width) of the image by the specified horizontal decimation factor.
DecimationVerticalMode - - - Discard,
Average
 Sets the mode used to reduce the Vertical resolution when DecimationVertical is used. Discard: The value of every Nth pixel is kept, others are discarded. Average: The value of a group of N adjacents pixels are averaged.
DecimationVertical 1 4 1 1,
2,
4
 Vertical sub-sampling of the image. This reduces the vertical resolution (height) of the image by the specified vertical decimation factor.
ReverseX - - - 0,
1
 Flip horizontally the image sent by the device. The Region of interest is applied after the flipping.
ReverseY - - - 0,
1
 Flip vertically the image sent by the device. The Region of interest is applied after the flipping.
PixelColorFilter - - - None,
BayerRG,
BayerGB,
BayerGR,
BayerBG
 Type of color filter that is applied to the image. None: No color filter. BayerRG: Bayer Red Green filter. BayerGB: Bayer Green Blue filter. BayerGR: Bayer Green Red filter. BayerBG: Bayer Blue Green filter.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
AcquisitionControl A category for the acquisition and trigger control features.
AcquisitionMode - - - Continuous,
MultiFrame,
SingleFrame
 Sets the acquisition mode of the device. It defines mainly the number of frames to capture during an acquisition and the way the acquisition stops. Continuous: Frames are captured continuously until stopped with the AcquisitionStop command. MultiFrame: The number of frames specified by AcquisitionFrameCount is captured. SingleFrame: One frame is captured.
ExposureMode - - - Timed
 Sets the operation mode of the Exposure. Timed: Timed exposure. The exposure duration time is set using the ExposureTime or ExposureAuto features and the exposure starts with the FrameStart or LineStart.
ExposureTime 10.000 1000000.000 - - Sets the Exposure time when ExposureMode is Timed and ExposureAuto is Off. This controls the duration where the photosensitive cells are exposed to light. (us)
ExposureAuto - - - Off,
Continuous
 Sets the automatic exposure mode when ExposureMode is Timed. The exact algorithm used to implement this control is device-specific. Off: Exposure duration is user controlled using ExposureTime. Continuous: Exposure duration is constantly adapted by the device to maximize the dynamic range.
mvExposureAutoLowerLimit 10.000 1000000.000 - - The lower limit of the exposure time in auto exposure mode.
mvExposureAutoUpperLimit 10.000 1000000.000 - - The upper limit of the exposure time in auto exposure mode.
mvExposureAutoAverageGrey 0 100 1 - Common desired average grey value (in percent) used for Auto Gain Control(AGC) and Auto Exposure Control(AEC).
mvExposureAutoHighlightAOI - - - Off,
On
 Highlight auto control AOI to check AOI settings. Switch off for normal operation. Off: Highlight auto control AOI to check AOI settings. Switch off for normal operation. On: Highlight auto control AOI to check AOI settings. Switch off for normal operation.
mvExposureAutoAOIMode - - - mvFull,
mvCenter,
mvUser
 Common AutoControl AOI used for Auto Gain Control(AGC), Auto Exposure Control(AEC) and Auto White Balancing. mvFull: Common AutoControl AOI used for Auto Gain Control(AGC), Auto Exposure Control(AEC) and Auto White Balancing. mvCenter: Common AutoControl AOI used for Auto Gain Control(AGC), Auto Exposure Control(AEC) and Auto White Balancing. mvUser: Common AutoControl AOI used for Auto Gain Control(AGC), Auto Exposure Control(AEC) and Auto White Balancing.
mvExposureAutoOffsetX 0 1280 1 - Common AOI X-Offset used for Auto Gain Control(AGC), Auto Exposure Control(AEC) and Auto White Balance(AWB).
mvExposureAutoOffsetY 0 960 1 - Common AOI Y-Offset used for Auto Gain Control(AGC), Auto Exposure Control(AEC) and Auto White Balance(AWB).
mvExposureAutoWidth 0 1280 1 - Common AOI Width used for Auto Gain Control(AGC), Auto Exposure Control(AEC) and Auto White Balance(AWB).
mvExposureAutoHeight 0 960 1 - Common AOI Height used for Auto Gain Control(AGC), Auto Exposure Control(AEC) and Auto White Balance(AWB).
mvExposureAutoMode - - - mvSensor,
mvDevice
 Selects the common auto mode for gain and exposure. mvSensor: The sensor itself will do the auto control. mvDevice: The device(firmware) will do the auto control.
TriggerSelector - - - FrameStart,
AcquisitionStart,
AcquisitionEnd,
AcquisitionActive,
mvTimestampReset,
FrameBurstStart,
FrameBurstActive
 Selects the type of trigger to configure. FrameStart: Selects a trigger starting the capture of one frame. AcquisitionStart: Selects a trigger that starts the Acquisition of one or many frames according to AcquisitionMode. AcquisitionEnd: Selects a trigger that ends the Acquisition of one or many frames according to AcquisitionMode. AcquisitionActive: Selects a trigger that controls the duration of the Acquisition of one or many frames. The Acquisition is activated when the trigger signal becomes active and terminated when it goes back to the inactive state. mvTimestampReset: Selects the type of trigger to configure. FrameBurstStart: Selects a trigger starting the capture of the bursts of frames in an acquisition. AcquisitionBurstFrameCount controls the length of each burst unless a FrameBurstEnd trigger is active. The total number of frames captured is also conditioned by AcquisitionFrameCount if AcquisitionMode is MultiFrame. FrameBurstActive: Selects a trigger controlling the duration of the capture of the bursts of frames in an acquisition.
TriggerMode - - - Off,
On
 Controls if the selected trigger is active. Off: Disables the selected trigger. On: Enable the selected trigger.
TriggerSource - - - Line4,
Line5,
Timer1Start,
Timer2Start,
Timer1End,
Timer2End,
Timer1Active,
Timer2Active,
mvLogicGateOR1Output,
mvLogicGateOR2Output,
mvLogicGateOR3Output,
mvLogicGateOR4Output,
UserOutput0,
UserOutput1,
UserOutput2,
UserOutput3,
Counter1End,
Counter2End,
Counter3End,
Counter4End,
Counter1Active,
Counter2Active,
Counter3Active,
Counter4Active,
Software,
Off
 Specifies the internal signal or physical input Line to use as the trigger source. The selected trigger must have its TriggerMode set to On. Line4: Specifies which physical line (or pin) and associated I/O control block to use as external source for the trigger signal. Line5: Specifies which physical line (or pin) and associated I/O control block to use as external source for the trigger signal. Timer1Start: Specifies which Timer signal to use as internal source for the trigger. Timer2Start: Specifies which Timer signal to use as internal source for the trigger. Timer1End: Specifies which Timer signal to use as internal source for the trigger. Timer2End: Specifies which Timer signal to use as internal source for the trigger. Timer1Active: Specifies the internal signal or physical input Line to use as the trigger source. Timer2Active: Specifies the internal signal or physical input Line to use as the trigger source. mvLogicGateOR1Output: Specifies the internal signal or physical input Line to use as the trigger source. mvLogicGateOR2Output: Specifies the internal signal or physical input Line to use as the trigger source. mvLogicGateOR3Output: Specifies the internal signal or physical input Line to use as the trigger source. mvLogicGateOR4Output: Specifies the internal signal or physical input Line to use as the trigger source. UserOutput0: Specifies which User Output bit signal to use as internal source for the trigger. UserOutput1: Specifies which User Output bit signal to use as internal source for the trigger. UserOutput2: Specifies which User Output bit signal to use as internal source for the trigger. UserOutput3: Specifies which User Output bit signal to use as internal source for the trigger. Counter1End: Specifies which of the Counter signal to use as internal source for the trigger. Counter2End: Specifies which of the Counter signal to use as internal source for the trigger. Counter3End: Specifies which of the Counter signal to use as internal source for the trigger. Counter4End: Specifies which of the Counter signal to use as internal source for the trigger. Counter1Active: Specifies the internal signal or physical input Line to use as the trigger source. Counter2Active: Specifies the internal signal or physical input Line to use as the trigger source. Counter3Active: Specifies the internal signal or physical input Line to use as the trigger source. Counter4Active: Specifies the internal signal or physical input Line to use as the trigger source. Software: Specifies that the trigger source will be generated by software using the TriggerSoftware command. Off: Specifies the internal signal or physical input Line to use as the trigger source.
TriggerActivation - - - RisingEdge,
FallingEdge,
AnyEdge
 Specifies the activation mode of the trigger. RisingEdge: Specifies that the trigger is considered valid on the rising edge of the source signal. FallingEdge: Specifies that the trigger is considered valid on the falling edge of the source signal. AnyEdge: Specifies that the trigger is considered valid on the falling or rising edge of the source signal.
TriggerDelay 0.000 UINT_MAX - - Specifies the delay in microseconds (us) to apply after the trigger reception before activating it. (us)
TriggerSoftware@i - - - - Generates an internal trigger. TriggerSource must be set to Software.
mvAcquisitionFrameRateLimitMode - - - mvDeviceLinkThroughput,
mvDeviceMaxSensorThroughput
 Controls the calculation of the maximum frame rate. mvDeviceLinkThroughput: Uses the highest possible frame rate depending on bandwidth and sensor settings. mvDeviceMaxSensorThroughput: Maximum frame rate the sensor can provide depending on AOI and pixel clock. Note: Images might be buffered in the cameras memory. This can result in delayed images.
AcquisitionFrameRateEnable - - - 0,
1
 Controls if the AcquisitionFrameRate feature is writable and used to control the acquisition rate. Otherwise, the acquisition rate is implicitly controlled by the combination of other features like ExposureTime, etc...
mvAcquisitionFrameRateEnable - - - Off,
On
 This feature is deprecated (See AcquisitionFrameRateEnable). It was used to enable the 'AcquisitionFrameRate' feature. Off: The acquisition frame rate is set automatically to the limit, calculated according to 'mvAcquisitionFrameRateLimitMode' feature. On: The acquisition frame rate is set by the 'AcquisitionFrameRate' feature.
AcquisitionFrameRate 0.800 1000.000 - - Controls the acquisition rate (in Hertz) at which the frames are captured. (Hz)
AcquisitionFrameCount 1 65534 1 - Number of frames to acquire in MultiFrame Acquisition mode.
mvAcquisitionMemoryMode - - - Default
 mvRecord is used to store frames in memory. mvPlayback transfers stored frames. mvPretrigger stores frames in memory to be transferred after trigger. Default: Default memory mode.
mvPretriggerFrameCount 0 142 1 - Number of frames to acquire before the occurrence of an AcquisitionStart or AcquisitionActive trigger.
mvAcquisitionMemoryMaxFrameCount INT_MIN INT_MAX 1 - Maximum number of frames that can be recorded in the current configuration.
mvAcquisitionMemoryFrameCount 0 142 1 - The number of frames currently stored in the frame buffer. If this value keeps increasing this can indicate a bandwidth/transmission problem.
mvAcquisitionMemoryAOIParameterChanged INT_MIN INT_MAX 1 - AOI and/or binning parameter changed after last Acquisition.
AcquisitionBurstFrameCount 1 65534 1 - Number of frames to acquire for each FrameBurstStart trigger.
mvResultingFrameRate 0.800 40.600 - - Shows the resulting frame rate.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
CounterAndTimerControl A category that contains the Counter and Timer control features.
CounterSelector - - - Counter1,
Counter2,
Counter3,
Counter4
 Selects which Counter to configure. Counter1: Selects the counter 1. Counter2: Selects the counter 2. Counter3: Selects the counter 3. Counter4: Selects the counter 4.
CounterEventSource - - - Off,
AcquisitionStart,
AcquisitionEnd,
FrameStart,
FrameEnd,
ExposureStart,
ExposureEnd,
Line4,
Line5,
Counter1End,
Counter2End,
Counter3End,
Counter4End,
Timer1End,
Timer2End,
TimestampTick,
LineStart,
mvLogicGateOR1Output,
mvLogicGateOR2Output,
mvLogicGateOR3Output,
mvLogicGateOR4Output
 Select the events that will be the source to increment the Counter. Off: Counter is stopped. AcquisitionStart: Counts the number of Acquisition Start. AcquisitionEnd: Counts the number of Acquisition End. FrameStart: Counts the number of Frame Start. FrameEnd: Counts the number of Frame End. ExposureStart: Counts the number of Exposure Start. ExposureEnd: Counts the number of Exposure End. Line4: Counts the number of transitions on the chosen I/O Line. Line5: Counts the number of transitions on the chosen I/O Line. Counter1End: Counts the number of Counter End. Counter2End: Counts the number of Counter End. Counter3End: Counts the number of Counter End. Counter4End: Counts the number of Counter End. Timer1End: Counts the number of Timer End pulses generated. Timer2End: Counts the number of Timer End pulses generated. TimestampTick: Counts the number of clock ticks of the Timestamp clock. Can be used to create a programmable timer. LineStart: Counts the number of Line Start. mvLogicGateOR1Output: Select the events that will be the source to increment the Counter. mvLogicGateOR2Output: Select the events that will be the source to increment the Counter. mvLogicGateOR3Output: Select the events that will be the source to increment the Counter. mvLogicGateOR4Output: Select the events that will be the source to increment the Counter.
CounterEventActivation - - - RisingEdge,
FallingEdge,
AnyEdge
 Selects the Activation mode Event Source signal. RisingEdge: Counts on the Rising Edge of the signal. FallingEdge: Counts on the Falling Edge of the signal. AnyEdge: Counts on the Falling or rising Edge of the selected signal.
CounterResetSource - - - Off,
AcquisitionStart,
AcquisitionEnd,
FrameStart,
FrameEnd,
ExposureStart,
ExposureEnd,
Line4,
Line5,
Counter1End,
Counter2End,
Counter3End,
Counter4End,
Timer1End,
Timer2End,
mvLogicGateOR1Output,
mvLogicGateOR2Output,
mvLogicGateOR3Output,
mvLogicGateOR4Output,
UserOutput0,
UserOutput1,
UserOutput2,
UserOutput3
 Selects the signals that will be the source to reset the Counter. Off: Disable the Counter Reset trigger. AcquisitionStart: Resets with the reception of the Acquisition Start. AcquisitionEnd: Resets with the reception of the Acquisition End. FrameStart: Resets with the reception of the Frame Start. FrameEnd: Resets with the reception of the Frame End. ExposureStart: Resets with the reception of the Exposure Start. ExposureEnd: Resets with the reception of the Exposure End. Line4: Resets by the chosen I/O Line. Line5: Resets by the chosen I/O Line. Counter1End: Resets with the reception of the Counter End. Counter2End: Resets with the reception of the Counter End. Counter3End: Resets with the reception of the Counter End. Counter4End: Resets with the reception of the Counter End. Timer1End: Resets with the reception of the Timer End. Timer2End: Resets with the reception of the Timer End. mvLogicGateOR1Output: Selects the signals that will be the source to reset the Counter. mvLogicGateOR2Output: Selects the signals that will be the source to reset the Counter. mvLogicGateOR3Output: Selects the signals that will be the source to reset the Counter. mvLogicGateOR4Output: Selects the signals that will be the source to reset the Counter. UserOutput0: Resets by the chosen User Output bit. UserOutput1: Resets by the chosen User Output bit. UserOutput2: Resets by the chosen User Output bit. UserOutput3: Resets by the chosen User Output bit.
CounterResetActivation - - - RisingEdge,
FallingEdge,
AnyEdge,
LevelHigh,
LevelLow
 Selects the Activation mode of the Counter Reset Source signal. RisingEdge: Resets the counter on the Rising Edge of the signal. FallingEdge: Resets the counter on the Falling Edge of the signal. AnyEdge: Resets the counter on the Falling or rising Edge of the selected signal. LevelHigh: Resets the counter as long as the selected signal level is High. LevelLow: Resets the counter as long as the selected signal level is Low.
CounterTriggerSource - - - Off,
AcquisitionStart,
AcquisitionEnd,
FrameStart,
FrameEnd,
ExposureStart,
ExposureEnd,
Line4,
Line5,
Counter1End,
Counter2End,
Counter3End,
Counter4End,
Timer1End,
Timer2End,
mvLogicGateOR1Output,
mvLogicGateOR2Output,
mvLogicGateOR3Output,
mvLogicGateOR4Output,
mvReadOutActive,
ExposureActive
 Selects the source to start the Counter. Off: Disables the Counter trigger. AcquisitionStart: Starts with the reception of the Acquisition Start. AcquisitionEnd: Starts with the reception of the Acquisition End. FrameStart: Starts with the reception of the Frame Start. FrameEnd: Starts with the reception of the Frame End. ExposureStart: Starts with the reception of the Exposure Start. ExposureEnd: Starts with the reception of the Exposure End. Line4: Starts when the specified CounterTriggerActivation condition is met on the chosen I/O Line. Line5: Starts when the specified CounterTriggerActivation condition is met on the chosen I/O Line. Counter1End: Starts with the reception of the Counter End. Counter2End: Starts with the reception of the Counter End. Counter3End: Starts with the reception of the Counter End. Counter4End: Starts with the reception of the Counter End. Timer1End: Starts with the reception of the Timer End. Timer2End: Starts with the reception of the Timer End. mvLogicGateOR1Output: Selects the source to start the Counter. mvLogicGateOR2Output: Selects the source to start the Counter. mvLogicGateOR3Output: Selects the source to start the Counter. mvLogicGateOR4Output: Selects the source to start the Counter. mvReadOutActive: Selects the source to start the Counter. ExposureActive: Selects the source to start the Counter.
CounterTriggerActivation - - - RisingEdge,
FallingEdge,
AnyEdge,
LevelHigh,
LevelLow
 Selects the activation mode of the trigger to start the Counter. RisingEdge: Starts counting on the Rising Edge of the selected trigger signal. FallingEdge: Starts counting on the Falling Edge of the selected trigger signal. AnyEdge: Starts counting on the Falling or rising Edge of the selected trigger signal. LevelHigh: Counts as long as the selected trigger signal level is High. LevelLow: Counts as long as the selected trigger signal level is Low.
CounterDuration 0 UINT_MAX 1 - Sets the duration (or number of events) before the CounterEnd event is generated.
CounterValue 0 UINT_MAX 1 - Reads or writes the current value of the selected Counter.
CounterValueAtReset 0 UINT_MAX 1 - Reads the value of the selected Counter when it was reset by a trigger or by an explicit CounterReset command.
CounterReset@i - - - - Does a software reset of the selected Counter and starts it. The counter starts counting events immediately after the reset unless a Counter trigger is active. CounterReset can be used to reset the Counter independently from the CounterResetSource. To disable the counter temporarily, set CounterEventSource to Off.
TimerSelector - - - Timer1,
Timer2
 Selects which Timer to configure. Timer1: Selects the Timer 1. Timer2: Selects the Timer 2.
TimerTriggerSource - - - Off,
AcquisitionStart,
AcquisitionEnd,
FrameStart,
FrameEnd,
ExposureStart,
ExposureEnd,
Line4,
Line5,
Counter1End,
Counter2End,
Counter3End,
Counter4End,
Timer1End,
Timer2End,
mvLogicGateOR1Output,
mvLogicGateOR2Output,
mvLogicGateOR3Output,
mvLogicGateOR4Output,
UserOutput0,
UserOutput1,
UserOutput2,
UserOutput3
 Selects the source of the trigger to start the Timer. Off: Disables the Timer trigger. AcquisitionStart: Starts with the reception of the Acquisition Start. AcquisitionEnd: Starts with the reception of the Acquisition End. FrameStart: Starts with the reception of the Frame Start. FrameEnd: Starts with the reception of the Frame End. ExposureStart: Starts with the reception of the Exposure Start. ExposureEnd: Starts with the reception of the Exposure End. Line4: Starts when the specified TimerTriggerActivation condition is met on the chosen I/O Line. Line5: Starts when the specified TimerTriggerActivation condition is met on the chosen I/O Line. Counter1End: Starts with the reception of the Counter End. Counter2End: Starts with the reception of the Counter End. Counter3End: Starts with the reception of the Counter End. Counter4End: Starts with the reception of the Counter End. Timer1End: Starts with the reception of the Timer End. Note that a timer can retrigger itself to achieve a free running Timer. Timer2End: Starts with the reception of the Timer End. Note that a timer can retrigger itself to achieve a free running Timer. mvLogicGateOR1Output: Selects the source of the trigger to start the Timer. mvLogicGateOR2Output: Selects the source of the trigger to start the Timer. mvLogicGateOR3Output: Selects the source of the trigger to start the Timer. mvLogicGateOR4Output: Selects the source of the trigger to start the Timer. UserOutput0: Specifies which User Output bit signal to use as internal source for the trigger. UserOutput1: Specifies which User Output bit signal to use as internal source for the trigger. UserOutput2: Specifies which User Output bit signal to use as internal source for the trigger. UserOutput3: Specifies which User Output bit signal to use as internal source for the trigger.
TimerTriggerActivation - - - RisingEdge,
FallingEdge,
AnyEdge,
LevelHigh,
LevelLow
 Selects the activation mode of the trigger to start the Timer. RisingEdge: Starts counting on the Rising Edge of the selected trigger signal. FallingEdge: Starts counting on the Falling Edge of the selected trigger signal. AnyEdge: Starts counting on the Falling or Rising Edge of the selected trigger signal. LevelHigh: Counts as long as the selected trigger signal level is High. LevelLow: Counts as long as the selected trigger signal level is Low.
TimerDuration 0.000 UINT_MAX - - Sets the duration (in microseconds) of the Timer pulse. (us)
TimerDelay 0.000 UINT_MAX - - Sets the duration (in microseconds) of the delay to apply at the reception of a trigger before starting the Timer. (us)
TimerValue 0.000 UINT_MAX - - Reads or writes the current value (in microseconds) of the selected Timer. (us)
TimerReset@i - - - - Does a software reset of the selected timer and starts it. The timer starts immediately after the reset unless a timer trigger is active.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
AnalogControl A category that contains the Analog control features.
mvTapBalancingMode - - - mvFactory,
mvUser
 States where the tap balancing calibration data does come from mvFactory: States where the tap balancing calibration data does come from mvUser: States where the tap balancing calibration data does come from
GainSelector - - - AnalogAll,
DigitalAll
 Selects which Gain is controlled by the various Gain features. AnalogAll: Gain will be applied to all analog channels or taps. DigitalAll: Gain will be applied to all digital channels or taps.
Gain 0.000 32.000 - - Controls the selected gain as an absolute physical value in dB. This is an amplification factor applied to the video signal. (dB)
GainAuto - - - Off,
Continuous
 Sets the automatic gain control (AGC) mode. The exact algorithm used to implement AGC is device-specific. Off: Gain is User controlled using Gain. Continuous: Gain is constantly adjusted by the device.
mvGainAutoUpperLimit 0.000 32.000 - - The upper limit of the gain in auto gain mode.
mvGainAutoLowerLimit 0.000 32.000 - - The lower limit of the gain in auto gain mode.
mvGainAutoAverageGrey 0 100 1 - Common desired average grey value (in percent) used for Auto Gain Control(AGC) and Auto Exposure Control(AEC).
mvGainAutoHighlightAOI - - - Off,
On
 Highlight auto control AOI to check AOI settings. Switch off for normal operation. Off: Highlight auto control AOI to check AOI settings. Switch off for normal operation. On: Highlight auto control AOI to check AOI settings. Switch off for normal operation.
mvGainAutoAOIMode - - - mvFull,
mvCenter,
mvUser
 Common AutoControl AOI used for Auto Gain Control(AGC), Auto Exposure Control(AEC) and Auto White Balancing. mvFull: Common AutoControl AOI used for Auto Gain Control(AGC), Auto Exposure Control(AEC) and Auto White Balancing. mvCenter: Common AutoControl AOI used for Auto Gain Control(AGC), Auto Exposure Control(AEC) and Auto White Balancing. mvUser: Common AutoControl AOI used for Auto Gain Control(AGC), Auto Exposure Control(AEC) and Auto White Balancing.
mvGainAutoOffsetX 0 1280 1 - Common AOI X-Offset used for Auto Gain Control(AGC), Auto Exposure Control(AEC) and Auto White Balance(AWB).
mvGainAutoOffsetY 0 960 1 - Common AOI Y-Offset used for Auto Gain Control(AGC), Auto Exposure Control(AEC) and Auto White Balance(AWB).
mvGainAutoWidth 0 1280 1 - Common AOI Width used for Auto Gain Control(AGC), Auto Exposure Control(AEC) and Auto White Balance(AWB).
mvGainAutoHeight 0 960 1 - Common AOI Height used for Auto Gain Control(AGC), Auto Exposure Control(AEC) and Auto White Balance(AWB).
mvGainAutoMode - - - mvSensor,
mvDevice
 Selects the common auto mode for gain and exposure. mvSensor: The sensor itself will do the auto control. mvDevice: The device(firmware) will do the auto control.
BlackLevelSelector - - - All,
DigitalAll
 Selects which Black Level is controlled by the various Black Level features. All: Black Level will be applied to all channels or taps. DigitalAll: Selects which Black Level is controlled by the various Black Level features.
BlackLevel 0.000 100.000 - - Controls the analog black level as an absolute physical value. This represents a DC offset applied to the video signal.
BlackLevelAuto - - - Off,
Continuous
 Controls the mode for automatic black level adjustment. The exact algorithm used to implement this adjustment is device-specific. Off: Analog black level is user controlled using BlackLevel. Continuous: Analog black level is constantly adjusted by the device.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
mvSerialInterfaceControl Contains features to control the serial interface.
mvSerialInterfaceEnable - - - 0,
1
 Controls whether the serial interface is enabled or not.
mvSerialInterfaceMode - - - Plain
 States the interface mode of the serial interface Plain: States the interface mode of the serial interface
mvSerialInterfaceBaudRate - - - Hz_115200,
Hz_57600,
Hz_38400,
Hz_19200,
Hz_9600
 Serial interface clock frequency. Hz_115200: Serial interface clock frequency. Hz_57600: Serial interface clock frequency. Hz_38400: Serial interface clock frequency. Hz_19200: Serial interface clock frequency. Hz_9600: Serial interface clock frequency.
mvSerialInterfaceDataBits - - - Eight
 Number of data bits. Eight: Number of data bits.
mvSerialInterfaceStopBits - - - One
 Number of stop bits. One: Number of stop bits.
mvSerialInterfaceParity - - - None
 Serial interface parity. None: Serial interface parity.
mvSerialInterfaceASCIIBuffer - - - - Buffer for exchanging ASCII data over the serial interface. This buffer uses the same memory as 'mvSerialInterfaceBinaryBuffer'.
mvSerialInterfaceBinaryBuffer - - - - Buffer for exchanging ASCII data over the serial interface. This buffer uses the same memory as 'mvSerialInterfaceASCIIBuffer'.
mvSerialInterfaceBytesToWrite 0 32 1 - Length of data to write.
mvSerialInterfaceBytesAvailableForRead 0 UINT_MAX 1 - Number of serial data bytes available for read.
mvSerialInterfaceReceiveStatus 0x0 UINT_MAX 0x1 - Result of the serial receive error detection mechanism. This is a bit field. The bits have the following meaning: 0x1: Receive Buffer Overflow, 0x2: Parity Error, 0x4: Framing Error, 0x8: Break Detect
mvSerialInterfaceBytesToRead 0 32 1 - Number of serial bytes to read.
mvSerialInterfaceRead@i - - - - Command to read data from serial interface.
mvSerialInterfaceWrite@i - - - - Command to write data to serial interface
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
mvCustomData Contains features to control custom data.
mvCustomCommandInterpreterVersionMajor 1 INT_MAX 1 - Returns the major version of the custom command interpreter on the device.
mvCustomCommandInterpreterVersionMinor 0 INT_MAX 1 - Returns the minor version of the custom command interpreter on the device.
mvCustomCommandBuffer - - - - Command buffer for custom commands.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
mvLogicGateControl Contains features to control the devices Logic Gate Control parameters.
mvLogicGateANDSelector - - - mvLogicGateAND1,
mvLogicGateAND2,
mvLogicGateAND3,
mvLogicGateAND4
 This enumeration selects the AND gate to configure. mvLogicGateAND1: Selects the AND gate to configure. mvLogicGateAND2: Selects the AND gate to configure. mvLogicGateAND3: Selects the AND gate to configure. mvLogicGateAND4: Selects the AND gate to configure.
mvLogicGateANDSource1 - - - Off,
Line4,
Line5,
ExposureActive,
UserOutput0,
UserOutput1,
UserOutput2,
UserOutput3,
Timer1Active,
Timer2Active,
Counter1Active,
Counter2Active,
Counter3Active,
Counter4Active,
AcquisitionActive,
FrameActive,
LineActive,
FrameTriggerWait,
mvTemperatureOutOfRange
 This enumeration can be used to select the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. Off: Selects the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. Line4: Selects the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. Line5: Selects the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. ExposureActive: Selects the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. UserOutput0: Selects the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. UserOutput1: Selects the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. UserOutput2: Selects the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. UserOutput3: Selects the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. Timer1Active: Selects the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. Timer2Active: Selects the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. Counter1Active: Selects the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. Counter2Active: Selects the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. Counter3Active: Selects the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. Counter4Active: Selects the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. AcquisitionActive: Selects the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. FrameActive: Selects the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. LineActive: Selects the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. FrameTriggerWait: Selects the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. mvTemperatureOutOfRange: Selects the first input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector.
mvLogicGateANDSource2 - - - Off,
Line4,
Line5,
ExposureActive,
UserOutput0,
UserOutput1,
UserOutput2,
UserOutput3,
Timer1Active,
Timer2Active,
Counter1Active,
Counter2Active,
Counter3Active,
Counter4Active,
AcquisitionActive,
FrameActive,
LineActive,
FrameTriggerWait,
mvTemperatureOutOfRange
 This enumeration can be used to select the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. Off: Selects the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. Line4: Selects the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. Line5: Selects the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. ExposureActive: Selects the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. UserOutput0: Selects the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. UserOutput1: Selects the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. UserOutput2: Selects the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. UserOutput3: Selects the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. Timer1Active: Selects the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. Timer2Active: Selects the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. Counter1Active: Selects the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. Counter2Active: Selects the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. Counter3Active: Selects the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. Counter4Active: Selects the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. AcquisitionActive: Selects the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. FrameActive: Selects the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. LineActive: Selects the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. FrameTriggerWait: Selects the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector. mvTemperatureOutOfRange: Selects the second input signal of the AND gate selected by mvLogicGateANDSelector.
mvLogicGateORSelector - - - mvLogicGateOR1,
mvLogicGateOR2,
mvLogicGateOR3,
mvLogicGateOR4
 This enumeration selects the OR gate to configure. mvLogicGateOR1: Selects the OR gate to configure. mvLogicGateOR2: Selects the OR gate to configure. mvLogicGateOR3: Selects the OR gate to configure. mvLogicGateOR4: Selects the OR gate to configure.
mvLogicGateORSource1 - - - mvLogicGateAND1Output,
mvLogicGateAND2Output,
mvLogicGateAND3Output,
mvLogicGateAND4Output,
Off
 This enumeration can be used to select the first input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. mvLogicGateAND1Output: Selects the first input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. mvLogicGateAND2Output: Selects the first input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. mvLogicGateAND3Output: Selects the first input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. mvLogicGateAND4Output: Selects the first input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. Off: Selects the first input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector.
mvLogicGateORSource2 - - - mvLogicGateAND1Output,
mvLogicGateAND2Output,
mvLogicGateAND3Output,
mvLogicGateAND4Output,
Off
 This enumeration can be used to select the second input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. mvLogicGateAND1Output: Selects the second input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. mvLogicGateAND2Output: Selects the second input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. mvLogicGateAND3Output: Selects the second input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. mvLogicGateAND4Output: Selects the second input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. Off: Selects the second input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector.
mvLogicGateORSource3 - - - mvLogicGateAND1Output,
mvLogicGateAND2Output,
mvLogicGateAND3Output,
mvLogicGateAND4Output,
Off
 This enumeration can be used to select the third input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. mvLogicGateAND1Output: Selects the third input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. mvLogicGateAND2Output: Selects the third input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. mvLogicGateAND3Output: Selects the third input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. mvLogicGateAND4Output: Selects the third input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. Off: Selects the third input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector.
mvLogicGateORSource4 - - - mvLogicGateAND1Output,
mvLogicGateAND2Output,
mvLogicGateAND3Output,
mvLogicGateAND4Output,
Off
 This enumeration can be used to select the fourth input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. mvLogicGateAND1Output: Selects the fourth input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. mvLogicGateAND2Output: Selects the fourth input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. mvLogicGateAND3Output: Selects the fourth input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. mvLogicGateAND4Output: Selects the fourth input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector. Off: Selects the fourth input signal of the OR gate selected by mvLogicGateORSelector.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
ChunkDataControl A category that contains the Chunk Data control features.
ChunkModeActive - - - 0,
1
 Activates the inclusion of Chunk data in the payload of the image.
ChunkSelector - - - Image,
OffsetX,
OffsetY,
Width,
Height,
PixelFormat,
Timestamp,
LineStatusAll,
CounterValue,
TimerValue,
ExposureTime,
Gain,
mvCustomIdentifier
 Selects which Chunk to enable or control. Image: Image OffsetX: Offset X OffsetY: Offset Y Width: Width Height: Height PixelFormat: Pixel Format Timestamp: Timestamp LineStatusAll: Line Status All CounterValue: Counter Value TimerValue: Timer Value ExposureTime: Exposure Time Gain: Gain mvCustomIdentifier: Selects which Chunk to enable or control.
ChunkEnable - - - 0,
1
 Enables the inclusion of the selected Chunk data in the payload of the image.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
FileAccessControl A category that contains the File Access control features.
FileSelector - - - DeviceFirmware,
UserFile
 Selects the target file in the device. DeviceFirmware: Selects the target file in the device. UserFile: Selects the target file in the device.
FileOperationSelector - - - Open,
Close,
Read,
Write,
MvFlashWrite,
Delete
 Selects the target operation for the selected file in the device. This Operation is executed when the FileOperationExecute feature is called. Open: Opens the file selected by FileSelector in the device. The access mode in which the file is opened is selected by FileOpenMode. Close: Closes the file selected by FileSelector in the device. Read: Reads FileAccessLength bytes from the device storage at the file relative offset FileAccessOffset into FileAccessBuffer. Write: Writes FileAccessLength bytes taken from the FileAccessBuffer into the device storage at the file relative offset FileAccessOffset. MvFlashWrite: Selects the target operation for the selected file in the device. Delete: Deletes the file selected by FileSelector in the device. Note that deleting a device file should not remove the associated FileSelector entry to allow future operation on this file.
FileOperationExecute@i - - - - Executes the operation selected by FileOperationSelector on the selected file.
FileOpenMode - - - Read,
Write,
ReadWrite
 Selects the access mode in which a file is opened in the device. Read: This mode selects read-only open mode. Write: This mode selects write-only open mode. ReadWrite: This mode selects read and write open mode.
FileAccessBuffer - - - - Defines the intermediate access buffer that allows the exchange of data between the device file storage and the application.
FileAccessOffset INT_MIN INT_MAX 1 - Controls the Offset of the mapping between the device file storage and the FileAccessBuffer. (B)
FileAccessLength INT_MIN INT_MAX 1 - Controls the Length of the mapping between the device file storage and the FileAccessBuffer. (B)
FileOperationStatus - - - Success,
Failure
 Represents the file operation execution status. Success: File Operation was sucessful. Failure: File Operation failed.
FileOperationResult INT_MIN INT_MAX 1 - Represents the file operation result. For Read or Write operations, the number of successfully read/written bytes is returned.
FileSize INT_MIN INT_MAX 1 - Represents the size of the selected file in bytes. (B)
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
DigitalIOControl A category that contains the digital input and output control features.
LineSelector - - - Line0,
Line1,
Line2,
Line3,
Line4,
Line5
 Selects the physical line (or pin) of the external device connector or the virtual line of the Transport Layer to configure. Line0: Index of the physical line and associated I/O control block to use. Line1: Index of the physical line and associated I/O control block to use. Line2: Index of the physical line and associated I/O control block to use. Line3: Index of the physical line and associated I/O control block to use. Line4: Index of the physical line and associated I/O control block to use. Line5: Index of the physical line and associated I/O control block to use.
mvLineCaps INT_MIN INT_MAX 1 - Invisible
LineMode - - - Output
 Controls if the physical Line is used to Input or Output a signal. Output: The selected physical line is used to Output an electrical signal.
LineStatus - - - 0,
1
 Returns the current status of the selected input or output Line.
LineSource - - - Off,
ExposureActive,
UserOutput0,
UserOutput1,
UserOutput2,
UserOutput3,
Timer1Active,
Timer2Active,
Counter1Active,
Counter2Active,
Counter3Active,
Counter4Active,
AcquisitionActive,
FrameActive,
mvReadOutActive,
LineActive,
mvExposureAndAcquisitionActive,
FrameTriggerWait,
mvTemperatureOutOfRange,
mvLogicGateOR1Output,
mvLogicGateOR2Output,
mvLogicGateOR3Output,
mvLogicGateOR4Output,
mvExposureActive
 Selects which internal acquisition or I/O source signal to output on the selected Line. LineMode must be Output. Off: Line output is disabled (Tri-State). ExposureActive: Device is doing the exposure of a Frame (or Line). UserOutput0: The chosen User Output Bit state as defined by its current UserOutputValue. UserOutput1: The chosen User Output Bit state as defined by its current UserOutputValue. UserOutput2: The chosen User Output Bit state as defined by its current UserOutputValue. UserOutput3: The chosen User Output Bit state as defined by its current UserOutputValue. Timer1Active: The chosen Timer is in active state. Timer2Active: The chosen Timer is in active state. Counter1Active: The chosen counter is in active state (counting). Counter2Active: The chosen counter is in active state (counting). Counter3Active: The chosen counter is in active state (counting). Counter4Active: The chosen counter is in active state (counting). AcquisitionActive: Device is currently doing an acquisition of one or many Frames. FrameActive: Device is currently doing the capture of a Frame. mvReadOutActive: Selects which internal acquisition or I/O source signal to output on the selected Line. LineActive: Device is currently doing the capture of a Line. mvExposureAndAcquisitionActive: Selects which internal acquisition or I/O source signal to output on the selected Line. FrameTriggerWait: Device is currently waiting for a Frame start trigger. mvTemperatureOutOfRange: Selects which internal acquisition or I/O source signal to output on the selected Line. mvLogicGateOR1Output: Selects which internal acquisition or I/O source signal to output on the selected Line. mvLogicGateOR2Output: Selects which internal acquisition or I/O source signal to output on the selected Line. mvLogicGateOR3Output: Selects which internal acquisition or I/O source signal to output on the selected Line. mvLogicGateOR4Output: Selects which internal acquisition or I/O source signal to output on the selected Line. mvExposureActive: Selects which internal acquisition or I/O source signal to output on the selected Line.
LineInverter - - - 0,
1
 Controls the inversion of the signal of the selected input or output Line.
mvLineDebounceTimeRisingEdge 0 5000 1 - Sets the debounce time in micro seconds for low to high transitions.
mvLineDebounceTimeFallingEdge 0 5000 1 - Sets the debounce time in micro seconds for high to low transitions.
LineStatusAll INT_MIN INT_MAX 0x1 - Returns the current status of all available Line signals at time of polling in a single bitfield.
UserOutputSelector - - - UserOutput0,
UserOutput1,
UserOutput2,
UserOutput3
 Selects which bit of the User Output register will be set by UserOutputValue. UserOutput0: Selects the bit 0 of the User Output register. UserOutput1: Selects the bit 1 of the User Output register. UserOutput2: Selects the bit 2 of the User Output register. UserOutput3: Selects the bit 3 of the User Output register.
UserOutputValue - - - 0,
1
 Sets the value of the bit selected by UserOutputSelector.
UserOutputValueAll INT_MIN INT_MAX 0x1 - Sets the value of all the bits of the User Output register. It is subject to the UserOutputValueAllMask.
UserOutputValueAllMask INT_MIN INT_MAX 0x1 - Sets the write mask to apply to the value specified by UserOutputValueAll before writing it in the User Output register. If the UserOutputValueAllMask feature is present, setting the user Output register using UserOutputValueAll will only change the bits that have a corresponding bit in the mask set to one.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
mvFrameAverageControl Contains features to control the frame averaging engine.
mvFrameAverageEnable - - - 0,
1
 Enables the frame averaging engine.
mvFrameAverageMode - - - mvNTo1
 Sets the frame average operating mode. mvNTo1: Sets the frame average operating mode.
mvFrameAverageFrameCount 2 16 1 - Here you specify the frame count used for the calculation of the frame average.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
mvDefectivePixelCorrectionControl Contains features to control the device's defective pixel correction parameters.
mvDefectivePixelCount 0 1024 1 - Contains the number of valid defective pixels. Increasing this value adds a new empty entry. Decreasing this value deletes the last entry.
mvDefectivePixelSelector 0 0 1 - Controls the index (offset) of the defective pixel to access. Data selected by this selector is NOT part of a user set, but must be written to non volatile memory by calling 'mvDefectivePixelDataSave' explicitly.
mvDefectivePixelOffsetX 0 1279 1 - Returns the horizontal offset of the defective pixel selected by mvDefectivePixelSelector. This data is NOT part of a user set, but must be written to non volatile memory by calling 'mvDefectivePixelDataSave' explicitly.
mvDefectivePixelOffsetY 0 959 1 - Returns the vertical offset of the defective pixel selected by mvDefectivePixelSelector. This data is NOT part of a user set, but must be written to non volatile memory by calling 'mvDefectivePixelDataSave' explicitly.
mvDefectivePixelDataLoad@i - - - - Loads the defective pixels from device non volatile memory.
mvDefectivePixelDataSave@i - - - - Saves the defective pixels to device non volatile memory.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
LUTControl A category that includes the LUT control features.
LUTSelector - - - Luminance
 Selects which LUT to control. Luminance: Selects the Luminance LUT.
LUTEnable - - - 0,
1
 Activates the selected LUT.
LUTIndex 0 1023 1 - Control the index (offset) of the coefficient to access in the selected LUT.
LUTValue 0 4095 1 - Returns the Value at entry LUTIndex of the LUT selected by LUTSelector.
LUTValueAll - - - - Accesses all the LUT coefficients in a single access without using individual LUTIndex.
mvLUTType - - - Direct
 Describes the type of LUT used. Direct: The user can define an output value for each input value of the LUT.
mvLUTInputData - - - Gray
 Describes the data the LUT is operating on Gray: The LUT is operating on gray data
mvLUTMapping - - - map_10To12
 Describes the mapping of the LUT map_10To12: The LUT maps 10 bit input data to 12 bit output data.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
TestControl A category for Test Control features.
TestPendingAck 0 INT_MAX 1 - Tests the device's pending acknowledge feature. When this feature is written, the device waits a time period corresponding to the value of TestPendingAck before acknowledging the write. (ms)
TestEventGenerate@i - - - - Generates a Test Event.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
TransportLayerControl Category that contains the transport Layer control features.
PayloadSize INT_MIN INT_MAX 1 - Provides the number of bytes transferred for each image or chunk on the stream channel. This includes any end-of-line, end-of-frame statistics or other stamp data. This is the total size of data payload for a data block.
mvU3VPHYErrorCount 0 INT64_MAX 1 - Counts the number of errors on the PHY interface.
mvU3VLNKErrorCount 0 INT64_MAX 1 - Counts the number of errors on the USB3 link.
mvU3VErrorCounterReset@i - - - - Resets the 'mvU3VPHYErrorCount' and 'mvU3VLNKErrorCount' registers.
mvU3VSpreadSpectrumClockingSupportDisable@i - - - - Disable the spread spectrum clocking support.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
UserSetControl A category that contains the User Set control features.
UserSetSelector - - - Default,
UserSet1,
UserSet2,
UserSet3,
UserSet4
 Selects the feature User Set to load, save or configure. Default: Selects the factory setting user set. UserSet1: Selects the user set 1. UserSet2: Selects the user set 2. UserSet3: Selects the user set 3. UserSet4: Selects the user set 4.
UserSetLoad@i - - - - Loads the User Set specified by UserSetSelector to the device and makes it active.
UserSetSave@i - - - - Save the User Set specified by UserSetSelector to the non-volatile memory of the device.
UserSetDefault - - - Default,
UserSet1,
UserSet2,
UserSet3,
UserSet4
 Selects the feature User Set to load and make active by default when the device is reset. Default: Select the factory setting user set. UserSet1: Select the user set 1. UserSet2: Select the user set 2. UserSet3: Select the user set 3. UserSet4: Select the user set 4.
UserSetDefaultSelector - - - Default,
UserSet1,
UserSet2,
UserSet3,
UserSet4
 This feature is deprecated (See UserSetDefault). Selects the feature User Set to load and make active when the device is reset. Default: Select the factory setting user set. UserSet1: Select the user set 1. UserSet2: Select the user set 2. UserSet3: Select the user set 3. UserSet4: Select the user set 4.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
EventControl A category that contains Event control features.
EventSelector - - - ExposureEnd,
Line4RisingEdge,
Line5RisingEdge,
FrameEnd
 Selects which Event to signal to the host application. ExposureEnd: Device just completed the exposure of one Frame (or Line). Line4RisingEdge: The event will be generated when a Rising Edge is detected on the Line 4. Line5RisingEdge: The event will be generated when a Rising Edge is detected on the Line 5. FrameEnd: Device just completed the capture of one Frame.
EventNotification - - - Off,
On
 Activate or deactivate the notification to the host application of the occurrence of the selected Event. Off: The selected Event notification is disabled. On: The selected Event notification is enabled.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
EventTestData A category that contains all the data features related to the EventTest event.
EventTest 0x0 0xffff 0x1 - Returns the unique identifier of the Event Test type of event generated using the TestEventGenerate command. It can be used to register a callback function to be notified of the EventTest event occurrence. Its value uniquely identifies that the event received was an Event Test.
EventTestTimestamp 0 INT64_MAX 1 - Returns the Timestamp of the Event Test event. It can be used to determine when the event occurred.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
EventExposureEndData A category that contains all the data features related to the EventExposureEnd event.
EventExposureEnd 0x0 0xffff 0x1 - Returns the unique identifier of the ExposureEnd type of Event. This feature can be used to register a callback function to be notified of the event occurrence. Its value uniquely identifies the type of event that will be received.
EventExposureEndTimestamp 0 INT64_MAX 1 - Returns the Timestamp of the ExposureEnd Event. It can be used to determine precisely when the event occurred.
EventExposureEndStreamChannelIndex 0 UINT_MAX 1 - Returns the index of the stream channel that generated the EventExposureEnd Event.
EventExposureEndFrameID 0 INT64_MAX 1 - Returns the unique Identifier of the Frame (or image) that generated the ExposureEnd Event.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
EventLine4RisingEdgeData A category that contains all the data features related to the EventLine4RisingEdge event.
EventLine4RisingEdge 0x0 0xffff 0x1 - Returns the unique Identifier of the Line 4 Rising Edge type of Event.
EventLine4RisingEdgeTimestamp 0 INT64_MAX 1 - Returns the Timestamp of the Line 4 Rising Edge Event.
EventLine4RisingEdgeStreamChannelIndex 0 UINT_MAX 1 - Returns the index of the stream channel that generated the EventLine4RisingEdge Event.
EventLine4RisingEdgeFrameID 0 INT64_MAX 1 - Returns the unique Identifier of the Frame (or image) that generated the Line 4 Rising Edge Event.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
EventLine5RisingEdgeData A category that contains all the data features related to the EventLine5RisingEdge event.
EventLine5RisingEdge 0x0 0xffff 0x1 - Returns the unique Identifier of the Line 5 Rising Edge type of Event.
EventLine5RisingEdgeTimestamp 0 INT64_MAX 1 - Returns the Timestamp of the Line 5 Rising Edge Event.
EventLine5RisingEdgeStreamChannelIndex 0 UINT_MAX 1 - Returns the index of the stream channel that generated the EventLine5RisingEdge Event.
EventLine5RisingEdgeFrameID 0 INT64_MAX 1 - Returns the unique Identifier of the Frame (or image) that generated the Line 5 Rising Edge Event.
Feature Name Min Max Inc Valid Values Documentation
EventFrameEndData A category that contains all the data features related to the EventFrameEnd event.
EventFrameEnd 0x0 0xffff 0x1 - Returns the unique Identifier of the Frame End type of Event.
EventFrameEndTimestamp 0 INT64_MAX 1 - Returns the Timestamp of the Frame End Event.
EventFrameEndStreamChannelIndex 0 UINT_MAX 1 - Returns the index of the stream channel that generated the EventFrameEnd Event.
EventFrameEndFrameID 0 INT64_MAX 1 - Returns the unique Identifier of the Frame (or image) that generated the Frame End Event.