Work Mode Introductions

This section introduces the work modes supported by Percipio depth cameras.

Mode 0: Continuous Capture Mode

The depth camera continuously captures image sensor data, performs depth disparity calculation, and outputs valid depth data.

Mode 0: Continuous Capture Mode

Mode 1: Slave Device Trigger Mode

The depth camera receives software trigger commands through a USB interface or an Ethernet interface, or hardware trigger signals through an external trigger circuit. It captures image sensor data, performs depth disparity calculation, and outputs valid depth data. After completing one image integration cycle and outputting depth data, the camera automatically enters standby status, waiting for the next trigger signal.

• Software Trigger Mode

  

  Mode 1: Software trigger mode

  In this mode, the camera initiates an image capture action and outputs a depth map each time it receives a trigger command via the USB interface or Ethernet interface.

• Hardware Trigger Mode

  

  Mode 1: Hardware Trigger Mode

  In this mode, the trigger signal input circuits of multiple cameras are connected to the same external hardware trigger signal source. Each time the external hardware trigger signal is sent out, the multiple cameras capture images simultaneously.

Mode 2: Master Device Single Trigger Mode

In this mode, after receiving a software trigger command through a USB or Ethernet interface, the depth camera outputs a hardware trigger signal through the TRIG_OUT pin. The output signal is used as the trigger input for slave devices. By connecting this signal to the TRIG_IN pin of other cameras operating in mode 1, multiple cameras are synchronized to capture and output depth maps.

Mode 2: Master device single trigger mode

Mode 3: Master Device Continuous Trigger Mode

In this mode, the depth camera continuously outputs hardware trigger signals through the TRIG_OUT pin according to the frequency set by the host computer. The output signal is used as the trigger input for slave devices. By connecting this signal to the TRIG_IN pin of other cameras operating in mode 1, multiple cameras are synchronized to capture images at the configured frequency and output synchronized depth maps.

Mode 3: Master Device Continuous Trigger Mode

Note

1. Due to the limited driving capability of the trigger pins of the depth camera, when the camera works in mode 2 or 3, it can drive up to 2 slave devices of the same camera model. If you need to cascade more devices, it is recommended to purchase the Trigger HUB device developed by Percipio to ensure effective signal triggering.

1. For details on setting the work mode through software APIs, see Work Mode Settings.