Range XL-GL Parameters

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This topic describes the parameters of Range XL-GL cameras by parameter group.

Overview

The Range XL-GL camera parameters are grouped as follows:

Parameter Group	Description
Camera Information	Displays camera information.
Data Output Type	Selects the data type to output and configures the corresponding acquisition parameters.
Data Acquisition Trigger Source	Selects the signal source that triggers data acquisition and configures the related parameters.
Laser Control	Sets the power of the emitted laser.
Profile Extraction	Configures laser line detection and profile extraction.
Point Cloud Processing	Processes the generated point cloud.
Depth Range	Sets the depth range in the camera coordinate system.
ROI	Sets the region of interest for the depth map and point cloud.
I/O Port Configuration	Configures the input and output signals of the camera’s I/O ports.

Parameter Group

Description

Camera Information

Displays camera information.

Data Output Type

Selects the data type to output and configures the corresponding acquisition parameters.

Data Acquisition Trigger Source

Selects the signal source that triggers data acquisition and configures the related parameters.

Laser Control

Sets the power of the emitted laser.

Profile Extraction

Configures laser line detection and profile extraction.

Point Cloud Processing

Processes the generated point cloud.

Depth Range

Sets the depth range in the camera coordinate system.

ROI

Sets the region of interest for the depth map and point cloud.

I/O Port Configuration

Configures the input and output signals of the camera’s I/O ports.

1. Camera Information

This group displays camera information.

1.1. Scan Type

Parameter Description	Displays the camera’s laser scanning method.
Visibility	Beginner, Expert, Guru
Adjustment Notes	This parameter cannot currently be changed. Its default value is swing.

Parameter Description

Displays the camera’s laser scanning method.

Visibility

Beginner, Expert, Guru

Adjustment Notes

This parameter cannot currently be changed. Its default value is swing.

2. Data Output Type

Select the data type to output and configure the corresponding acquisition parameters in this group.

Parameter Description	Selects the data type to output.
Visibility	Beginner, Expert, Guru
Values	Point cloud Point cloud + 2D image (texture) 2D image 2D image (texture)
Adjustment Notes	The parameters available in this group vary depending on the selected data type.

Parameter Description

Selects the data type to output.

Visibility

Beginner, Expert, Guru

Values

Point cloud
Point cloud + 2D image (texture)
2D image
2D image (texture)

Adjustment Notes

The parameters available in this group vary depending on the selected data type.

2.1. Enable Depth Map Output

Parameter Description	When enabled, the point cloud is projected onto the 2D coordinate system based on camera calibration to generate a depth map.
Visibility	Beginner, Expert, Guru
Adjustment Notes	This parameter is displayed when Data Output Type is set to Point cloud or Point cloud + 2D image (texture). If the point cloud has 2,048 or more Scan Line Count lines, enabling this parameter downsamples the point cloud to force its points to align with pixels in the 2D image and generate the corresponding depth map data.

Parameter Description

When enabled, the point cloud is projected onto the 2D coordinate system based on camera calibration to generate a depth map.

Visibility

Beginner, Expert, Guru

Adjustment Notes

This parameter is displayed when Data Output Type is set to Point cloud or Point cloud + 2D image (texture).
If the point cloud has 2,048 or more Scan Line Count lines, enabling this parameter downsamples the point cloud to force its points to align with pixels in the 2D image and generate the corresponding depth map data.

Enable this option with care when a high point cloud density is required.

2.2. 3D Exposure Time

Parameter Description	Sets the exposure time per line during 3D scanning. This parameter affects the brightness of images acquired by the left and right cameras.
Visibility	Beginner, Expert, Guru
Values	10 μs–1000 μs (default: 100 μs)
Adjustment Notes	Dark objects usually require a longer exposure time, while light-colored objects usually require a shorter exposure time. This parameter is displayed when Data Output Type is set to Point cloud or Point cloud + 2D image (texture).

Parameter Description

Sets the exposure time per line during 3D scanning. This parameter affects the brightness of images acquired by the left and right cameras.

Visibility

Beginner, Expert, Guru

Values

10 μs–1000 μs (default: 100 μs)

Adjustment Notes

Dark objects usually require a longer exposure time, while light-colored objects usually require a shorter exposure time.
This parameter is displayed when Data Output Type is set to Point cloud or Point cloud + 2D image (texture).

The following images show the effect of different 3D Exposure Time values under otherwise identical conditions:

20 μs

50 μs

100 μs

500 μs

exposure time 3d 1

exposure time 3d 4

exposure time 3d 10

exposure time 3d 50

The black areas contain no corresponding point cloud data for the object.

2.3. 3D Gain

Parameter Description	Increasing this parameter can enhance the image brightness during 3D scanning. However, noise will be introduced, lowering the signal-to-noise ratio.
Visibility	Expert, Guru
Values	0 dB–40 dB (default: 0 dB)
Adjustment Notes	It is recommended to adjust 3D Exposure Time first; increase this parameter only when the exposure time is insufficient. This parameter is displayed when Data Output Type is set to Point cloud or Point cloud + 2D image (texture).

Parameter Description

Increasing this parameter can enhance the image brightness during 3D scanning. However, noise will be introduced, lowering the signal-to-noise ratio.

Visibility

Expert, Guru

Values

0 dB–40 dB (default: 0 dB)

Adjustment Notes

It is recommended to adjust 3D Exposure Time first; increase this parameter only when the exposure time is insufficient.
This parameter is displayed when Data Output Type is set to Point cloud or Point cloud + 2D image (texture).

The following depth maps show the effect of different 3D Gain values under otherwise identical conditions:

	0 dB	5 dB	10 dB
Depth Map

0 dB

5 dB

10 dB

Depth Map

gain 0 depth

gain 5 depth

gain 10 depth

2.4. 2D Exposure Time

Parameter Description	Sets the exposure time for 2D image acquisition.
Visibility	Beginner, Expert, Guru
Values	0.1 ms–999 ms (default: 20 ms)
Adjustment Notes	Usually, long exposure time is used in dark environments, and short exposure time is used in bright environments. This parameter is displayed when Data Output Type is set to 2D image, 2D image (texture), or Point cloud + 2D image (texture).

Parameter Description

Sets the exposure time for 2D image acquisition.

Visibility

Beginner, Expert, Guru

Values

0.1 ms–999 ms (default: 20 ms)

Adjustment Notes

Usually, long exposure time is used in dark environments, and short exposure time is used in bright environments.
This parameter is displayed when Data Output Type is set to 2D image, 2D image (texture), or Point cloud + 2D image (texture).

The following images show the effect of different 2D Exposure Time values under otherwise identical conditions:

5 ms

90 ms

500 ms

exposure time 5

exposure time 90

exposure time 500

2.5. 2D Gain

Parameter Description	Increasing this parameter can enhance the brightness of the 2D image. However, noise will be introduced, lowering the signal-to-noise ratio.
Visibility	Expert, Guru
Values	0 dB–40 dB (default: 0 dB)
Adjustment Notes	This parameter is displayed when Data Output Type is set to 2D image or 2D image (texture).

Parameter Description

Increasing this parameter can enhance the brightness of the 2D image. However, noise will be introduced, lowering the signal-to-noise ratio.

Visibility

Expert, Guru

Values

0 dB–40 dB (default: 0 dB)

Adjustment Notes

This parameter is displayed when Data Output Type is set to 2D image or 2D image (texture).

The following 2D images (texture) show the effect of different 2D Gain values under otherwise identical conditions:

0 dB

5 dB

10 dB

2d gain texture 0

2d gain texture 5

2d gain texture 10

2.6. Enable 2D Illumination

Parameter Description	When enabled, supplemental light is used during 2D image acquisition to enhance image brightness.
Visibility	Expert, Guru
Adjustment Notes	This parameter is usually used in dark environments. This parameter is displayed when Data Output Type is set to 2D image, 2D image (texture), or Point cloud + 2D image (texture).

Parameter Description

When enabled, supplemental light is used during 2D image acquisition to enhance image brightness.

Visibility

Expert, Guru

Adjustment Notes

This parameter is usually used in dark environments.
This parameter is displayed when Data Output Type is set to 2D image, 2D image (texture), or Point cloud + 2D image (texture).

The following images show the effect of enabling 2D Illumination:

Before Enabling

After Enabling

2d flash 1

2d flash 2

3. Data Acquisition Trigger Source

Select the signal source that triggers data acquisition and configure the related parameters in this group.

Parameter Description	Selects the signal source that triggers data acquisition.
Visibility	Expert, Guru
Values	Software External
Adjustment Notes	Select External when an external input signal must trigger data acquisition. Otherwise, select Software.

Parameter Description

Selects the signal source that triggers data acquisition.

Visibility

Expert, Guru

Values

Software
External

Adjustment Notes

Select External when an external input signal must trigger data acquisition. Otherwise, select Software.

3.1. Acquisition Interval

Parameter Description	Sets the time interval between consecutive point cloud acquisition triggers when Data Acquisition Method is set to Continuous Mode and Data Acquisition Trigger Source is set to Software Trigger.
Values	0 s–10 s (default: 0 s)
Adjustment Notes	This parameter is displayed when Data Acquisition Trigger Source is set to Software.

Parameter Description

Sets the time interval between consecutive point cloud acquisition triggers when Data Acquisition Method is set to Continuous Mode and Data Acquisition Trigger Source is set to Software Trigger.

Values

0 s–10 s (default: 0 s)

Adjustment Notes

This parameter is displayed when Data Acquisition Trigger Source is set to Software.

3.2. Trigger Delay Time

Parameter Description	Sets the delay between receiving a trigger signal and starting acquisition.
Visibility	Expert, Guru
Values	0 μs–60000000 μs (default: 0 μs)
Adjustment Notes	This parameter is displayed when Data Acquisition Trigger Source is set to External.

Parameter Description

Sets the delay between receiving a trigger signal and starting acquisition.

Visibility

Expert, Guru

Values

0 μs–60000000 μs (default: 0 μs)

Adjustment Notes

This parameter is displayed when Data Acquisition Trigger Source is set to External.

4. Laser Control

Sets the power of the emitted laser light. Laser power affects the image brightness and point cloud quality during 3D acquisition.

This group is displayed when Data Output Type is set to Point cloud or Point cloud + 2D image (texture).

4.1. Laser Power

Parameter Description	Sets the power of the emitted laser light. Laser power affects the image brightness and point cloud quality during 3D acquisition.
Visibility	Expert, Guru
Values	1%–100% (default: 100%)
Adjustment Notes	Decrease this parameter for light-colored objects and increase it for dark-colored objects.

Parameter Description

Sets the power of the emitted laser light. Laser power affects the image brightness and point cloud quality during 3D acquisition.

Visibility

Expert, Guru

Values

1%–100% (default: 100%)

Adjustment Notes

Decrease this parameter for light-colored objects and increase it for dark-colored objects.

Laser brightness varies between devices, even at the same power level. Adjust this parameter based on the actual conditions of each device.

The following raw images show the effect of different Laser Power values under otherwise identical conditions:

Laser Power: 50%
Laser Power: 100%

Laser Power: 50%

laser power 50

Laser Power: 100%

laser power 100

4.2. Scan Time

Parameter Description	Sets the scan time for a single acquisition.
Visibility	Beginner, Expert, Guru
Values	200 ms–10000 ms (default: 2100 ms)
Adjustment Notes	The longer the scan time, the denser the point cloud, but the longer the acquisition takes.

Parameter Description

Sets the scan time for a single acquisition.

Visibility

Beginner, Expert, Guru

Values

200 ms–10000 ms (default: 2100 ms)

Adjustment Notes

The longer the scan time, the denser the point cloud, but the longer the acquisition takes.

The following images show the effect of different Scan Time values under otherwise identical conditions:

200 ms

500 ms

1200 ms

4000 ms

scan time 1

scan time 2

scan time 3

scan time 4

4.3. Scan Line Count

Parameter Description	Displays the number of scan lines in a single acquisition. More scan lines produce a denser point cloud.
Visibility	Expert, Guru
Adjustment Notes	This value is calculated automatically based on Scan Time, Depth Range, and 3D Exposure Time.

Parameter Description

Displays the number of scan lines in a single acquisition. More scan lines produce a denser point cloud.

Visibility

Expert, Guru

Adjustment Notes

This value is calculated automatically based on Scan Time, Depth Range, and 3D Exposure Time.

5. Profile Extraction

Configure laser line detection and profile extraction in this group.

This group is displayed when Data Output Type is set to Point cloud or Point cloud + 2D image (texture) and Visibility is set to Expert or Guru.

5.1. Enable Continuity Check

Parameter Description	When enabled, this parameter makes laser line detection account for continuity between neighboring pixels. This reduces false detections caused by noise or reflections and improves point cloud quality and measurement reliability.
Visibility	Expert, Guru
Adjustment Notes	Disable this parameter when the target object has very small critical features, such as a vertical surface on a narrow wall or thin plate, to avoid removing valid features. Enable this parameter for reflective metal surfaces.

Parameter Description

When enabled, this parameter makes laser line detection account for continuity between neighboring pixels. This reduces false detections caused by noise or reflections and improves point cloud quality and measurement reliability.

Visibility

Expert, Guru

Adjustment Notes

Disable this parameter when the target object has very small critical features, such as a vertical surface on a narrow wall or thin plate, to avoid removing valid features.
Enable this parameter for reflective metal surfaces.

The following images show the effect of enabling Enable Continuity Check under otherwise identical conditions:

Before Enabling

After Enabling

continuous mode 1

continuous mode 2

5.2. Max Laser Line Width

Parameter Description	Sets the maximum width for the laser lines. Laser line width is a property of each pixel column in a laser line. It is equal to the number of valid pixels in a pixel column. If the width of a pixel column in a laser line is greater than this value, this pixel column in this laser line does not participate in profile extraction.
Visibility	Guru
Adjustment Notes	Setting appropriate maximum and minimum widths can exclude the laser lines produced by stray light or interreflection, which are usually too wide or too narrow.

Parameter Description

Sets the maximum width for the laser lines. Laser line width is a property of each pixel column in a laser line. It is equal to the number of valid pixels in a pixel column.

If the width of a pixel column in a laser line is greater than this value, this pixel column in this laser line does not participate in profile extraction.

Visibility

Guru

Adjustment Notes

Setting appropriate maximum and minimum widths can exclude the laser lines produced by stray light or interreflection, which are usually too wide or too narrow.

Adjust 3D Exposure Time and 3D Gain first.

5.3. Min Laser Line Width

Parameter Description	Sets the minimum width for the laser lines. Laser line width is a property of each pixel column in a laser line. It is equal to the number of valid pixels in a pixel column. If the width of a pixel column in a laser line is smaller than this value, this pixel column in this laser line does not participate in profile extraction.
Visibility	Guru
Adjustment Notes	If the laser line is thin due to a long measurement distance or special object material, a smaller value is recommended.

Parameter Description

Sets the minimum width for the laser lines. Laser line width is a property of each pixel column in a laser line. It is equal to the number of valid pixels in a pixel column.

If the width of a pixel column in a laser line is smaller than this value, this pixel column in this laser line does not participate in profile extraction.

Visibility

Guru

Adjustment Notes

If the laser line is thin due to a long measurement distance or special object material, a smaller value is recommended.

Adjust 3D Exposure Time and 3D Gain first.

5.4. Min Sharpness

Parameter Description	Sets the minimum sharpness of the laser lines. Sharpness is the clearness of the edges of a laser line.
Visibility	Expert, Guru
Values	0–255 (default: 2)
Adjustment Notes	Increasing this parameter can exclude the laser lines produced by stray light or interreflection, which are usually too dark and blurry. If both overexposed and underexposed laser lines exist and data completeness needs to be ensured, a smaller value is recommended.

Parameter Description

Sets the minimum sharpness of the laser lines. Sharpness is the clearness of the edges of a laser line.

Visibility

Expert, Guru

Values

0–255 (default: 2)

Adjustment Notes

Increasing this parameter can exclude the laser lines produced by stray light or interreflection, which are usually too dark and blurry.
If both overexposed and underexposed laser lines exist and data completeness needs to be ensured, a smaller value is recommended.

Adjust 3D Exposure Time and 3D Gain first.

The following images show the effect of different Min Sharpness values under otherwise identical conditions:

sharpness threshold 1

sharpness threshold 2

5.5. Detail Resolution Mode

Parameter Description	Sets the ability to resolve changes in detail during laser line extraction.
Visibility	Guru
Values	Sensitive: More responsive to fine laser line variations, making it easier to distinguish closely spaced or overlapping laser lines. However, it may cause depth fluctuations in the point cloud. Balanced: Provides a balance between point cloud quality and laser line detail resolution. Stable: Provides higher point cloud quality with less depth fluctuation. Custom: Manually sets the convolution window sizes to adjust detail resolution.
Adjustment Notes	If the target object has a reflective metal surface or contains features with small spatial dimensions such as narrow walls, Sensitive is recommended. If there are no special requirements, Balanced or Stable is recommended. When Custom is selected, Horizontal Convolution Window and Vertical Convolution Window are displayed.

Parameter Description

Sets the ability to resolve changes in detail during laser line extraction.

Visibility

Guru

Values

Sensitive: More responsive to fine laser line variations, making it easier to distinguish closely spaced or overlapping laser lines. However, it may cause depth fluctuations in the point cloud.
Balanced: Provides a balance between point cloud quality and laser line detail resolution.
Stable: Provides higher point cloud quality with less depth fluctuation.
Custom: Manually sets the convolution window sizes to adjust detail resolution.

Adjustment Notes

If the target object has a reflective metal surface or contains features with small spatial dimensions such as narrow walls, Sensitive is recommended.
If there are no special requirements, Balanced or Stable is recommended.
When Custom is selected, Horizontal Convolution Window and Vertical Convolution Window are displayed.

The following point clouds compare Sensitive and Stable under otherwise identical conditions:

Sensitive	Stable

Provides stronger smoothing and less point cloud fluctuation, but increases edge warping	Provides weaker smoothing and more point cloud fluctuation, but represents edges more accurately

Sensitive

Stable

extraction sensitivity 1

extraction sensitivity 2

Provides stronger smoothing and less point cloud fluctuation, but increases edge warping

Provides weaker smoothing and more point cloud fluctuation, but represents edges more accurately

5.6. Horizontal Convolution Window

Parameter Description	Sets the convolution window size along the laser line direction.
Visibility	Guru
Adjustment Notes	A smaller value preserves more laser line details but may introduce more noise. This parameter is displayed when Detail Resolution Mode is set to Custom.

Parameter Description

Sets the convolution window size along the laser line direction.

Visibility

Guru

Adjustment Notes

A smaller value preserves more laser line details but may introduce more noise.
This parameter is displayed when Detail Resolution Mode is set to Custom.

5.7. Vertical Convolution Window

Parameter Description	Sets the convolution window size perpendicular to the laser line direction.
Visibility	Guru
Adjustment Notes	A smaller value preserves more laser line details but may introduce more noise. This parameter is displayed when Detail Resolution Mode is set to Custom.

Parameter Description

Sets the convolution window size perpendicular to the laser line direction.

Visibility

Guru

Adjustment Notes

A smaller value preserves more laser line details but may introduce more noise.
This parameter is displayed when Detail Resolution Mode is set to Custom.

6. Point Cloud Processing

Adjust the parameters in Point Cloud Processing to process the generated point cloud. After changing a parameter, click Apply on the right to view the effect without acquiring the point cloud again.

This group is displayed when Data Output Type is set to Point cloud or Point cloud + 2D image (texture).

6.1. Surface Smoothing

Reduces the depth fluctuation in the point cloud and improves its resemblance to the actual object surface.

Surface smoothing causes loss of object surface details. The more intense the smoothing, the more details are lost.

6.1.1. Surface Smoothing Intensity

Parameter Description	Sets the surface smoothing intensity.
Visibility	Beginner, Expert, Guru
Values	Off, Weak, Normal, Strong, Custom (default: Normal)
Adjustment Notes	When Custom is selected, adjust the intensity of Denoising Smoothing and Edge-Preserving Smoothing separately.

Parameter Description

Sets the surface smoothing intensity.

Visibility

Beginner, Expert, Guru

Values

Off, Weak, Normal, Strong, Custom (default: Normal)

Adjustment Notes

When Custom is selected, adjust the intensity of Denoising Smoothing and Edge-Preserving Smoothing separately.

To select Custom and adjust its subparameters, switch to the Administrator user and set Visibility to Guru first.

The following point clouds show the effect of different Surface Smoothing Intensity values under otherwise identical conditions:

Off

Weak

surface smoothing 4

surface smoothing 1

Normal

Strong

surface smoothing 2

surface smoothing 3

6.1.2. Denoising Smoothing

Suppresses spike noise in the point cloud while largely preserving the overall surface shape.

6.1.2.1. Denoising Smoothing Intensity

Parameter Description	Sets the denoising smoothing intensity.
Visibility	Guru
Values	Off, Weakest, Weak, Normal, Strong, Strongest, Custom (default: Normal)
Adjustment Notes	Higher intensity suppresses spike noise more strongly but may cause more surface detail loss.

Parameter Description

Sets the denoising smoothing intensity.

Visibility

Guru

Values

Off, Weakest, Weak, Normal, Strong, Strongest, Custom (default: Normal)

Adjustment Notes

Higher intensity suppresses spike noise more strongly but may cause more surface detail loss.

Custom is experimental. Its subparameters are unavailable in the current version. This mode uses several interdependent parameters and can be complex to configure. If standard parameter adjustments do not produce the expected result, contact Mech-Mind Technical Support for assistance.

6.1.3. Edge-Preserving Smoothing

Reduces noise and depth fluctuations on the point cloud surface while preserving object edge details as much as possible.

6.1.3.1. Edge-Preserving Smoothing Intensity

Parameter Description	Sets the intensity of edge preserving smoothing. Higher intensity provides stronger smoothing but may cause more surface detail loss.
Visibility	Guru
Values	0 level–100 level (default: 0 level)
Adjustment Notes	Higher intensity produces stronger smoothing but may remove more surface details.

Parameter Description

Sets the intensity of edge preserving smoothing. Higher intensity provides stronger smoothing but may cause more surface detail loss.

Visibility

Guru

Values

0 level–100 level (default: 0 level)

Adjustment Notes

Higher intensity produces stronger smoothing but may remove more surface details.

6.2. Outlier Removal

Removes outliers from the point cloud to improve point cloud quality.

6.2.1. Outlier Removal Intensity

Parameter Description	Sets the outlier removal intensity.
Visibility	Beginner, Expert, Guru
Values	Off, Weak, Normal, Strong, Custom (default: Normal)
Adjustment Notes	When Custom is selected, adjust the intensity of Normal Outlier Removal and Connected Noise Removal separately.

Parameter Description

Sets the outlier removal intensity.

Visibility

Beginner, Expert, Guru

Values

Off, Weak, Normal, Strong, Custom (default: Normal)

Adjustment Notes

When Custom is selected, adjust the intensity of Normal Outlier Removal and Connected Noise Removal separately.

To select Custom and adjust its subparameters, switch to the Administrator user and set Visibility to Guru first.

The following point clouds show the effect of different Outlier Removal Intensity values under otherwise identical conditions:

Off

Weak

outliers removal 1

outliers removal 2

Normal

Strong

outliers removal 3

outliers removal 4

6.2.2. Normal Outlier Removal

Removes points with abnormal normals in the point cloud, such as outliers generated near object edges or depth discontinuities.

6.2.2.1. Normal Outlier Removal Intensity

Parameter Description

Sets the intensity of normal outlier removal.

Visibility

Guru

Values

0–100 level (default: 0 level)

Adjustment Notes

Higher intensity removes more outliers but may cause more edge detail loss.

6.2.3. Connected Noise Removal

Removes small noise regions separated from the main point cloud.

6.2.3.1. Connected Noise Removal Intensity

Parameter Description

Sets the connected noise removal intensity.

Visibility

Guru

Values

Off, Weakest, Weak, Normal, Strong, Strongest, Custom (default: Normal)

Adjustment Notes

Higher intensity removes more noise but may remove more details.

6.3. Gap Filling

Fills the gaps in the point cloud to display a more complete surface of the target object.

6.3.1. Gap Filling Intensity

Parameter Description

Sets the gap filling intensity.

Visibility

Beginner, Expert, Guru

Values

Off, Weakest, Weak, Normal, Strong, Strongest, Custom (default: Normal)

Adjustment Notes

Higher intensity fills more gaps but may cause distortion in areas with abrupt depth changes, such as object edges.

The following point clouds show the effect of different Gap Filling Intensity values under otherwise identical conditions:

Off

Weak

gap filling 1

gap filling 2

Normal

Strong

gap filling 3

gap filling 4

A comparison image can be added.

7. Depth Range

Set the depth range in the camera coordinate system. Points outside this range are removed during point cloud acquisition. Changing this parameter also changes the minimum and maximum values in the depth map and point cloud display. The depth range determines the point cloud imaging range, acquisition frame rate, and point cloud density. Adjust it to increase acquisition speed and point cloud density as needed.

This group is displayed when Data Output Type is set to Point cloud or Point cloud + 2D image (texture).
Set an appropriate Depth Range to preserve complete depth map and point cloud data. A range that is too large may introduce interference; a range that is too small may exclude critical features.
For instructions, see Set the Depth Range below.

Parameter

Description

Visibility

Values

Depth Lower Limit

The lower depth limit (the side closer to the camera).

Beginner, Expert, Guru

2 mm–10000 mm (default: 2000 mm; must be less than the upper limit)

Depth Upper Limit

The upper depth limit (the side farther from the camera).

Beginner, Expert, Guru

1 mm–9999 mm (default: 3000 mm; must be greater than the lower limit)

The following images compare different Depth Range settings:

Too Wide

Appropriate

Too Narrow

depth large

depth moderate

depth small

depth large 1

depth moderate 1

depth small 1

Set the Depth Range

Follow these steps to adjust Depth Range:

Click Edit to the right of Depth Range to open the Set Depth Range window.
Adjust the depth range by dragging the sliders on the right or entering values to move the two blue rectangles until the required object features are between them. First drag the sliders to approximate the range, then enter values for fine adjustment.

The depth range is appropriate when all required object features are between the two blue rectangles and most noise and outliers are outside them.
When finished, click Save in the lower-right corner.

Click Recommended Value to set Depth Range to the recommended working distance for the current camera.
Click Reset to restore Depth Range to the last saved values.

8. ROI

Set the ROI for the depth map and point cloud. Only this region is scanned to improve acquisition efficiency.

This group is displayed when Data Output Type is set to Point cloud or Point cloud + 2D image (texture).

Parameter

Description

Visibility

Sets the X coordinate of the upper-left corner of the ROI.

Expert, Guru

Sets the Y coordinate of the upper-left corner of the ROI.

Expert, Guru

Width

Sets the size of the ROI in the X direction.

Expert, Guru

Height

Sets the size of the ROI in the Y direction.

Expert, Guru

Set the ROI

Click Edit to the right of ROI to open the Set ROI page.
Select and adjust the ROI on the left. Drag the selection box to change its position, or drag the white handles to change its size.
Click Apply to apply the ROI settings.

This group is displayed when Data Output Type is set to Point cloud or Point cloud + 2D image (texture).
Click Clear to clear the current ROI.
This page displays the 2D image (depth source). If the image is too dark or too bright, adjust Exposure Mode in the 2D Image (Depth Source) subgroup.

9. I/O Port Configuration

Configure the input and output signals of the camera’s I/O ports in this group.

I/O output is not supported in the current version. Do not rely on I/O output for production-line interlocking.

9.1. I/O Port

Parameter Description

Selects the I/O port to configure.

Visibility

Expert, Guru

Values

Adjustment Notes

None

9.2. Mode

Parameter Description

Displays the direction of the current port.

Visibility

Expert, Guru

Values

Input

Adjustment Notes

None

9.3. Polarity Inversion

Parameter Description

Sets the active direction of the trigger signal.

Visibility

Expert, Guru

Adjustment Notes

Disabled by default, the parameter triggers on a rising edge. When enabled, it triggers on a falling edge.

9.4. Debounce Time

Parameter Description

Sets the minimum valid duration of the input signal to filter out signal jitter and glitches. When the duration is shorter than this value, the signal is considered invalid and will not trigger acquisition.

Visibility

Beginner, Expert, Guru

Values

0 μs–1000000 μs (default: 0 μs)

Adjustment Notes

Set this parameter based on the pulse width of the valid external input signal.

Setting the debounce time too high may block valid signals.

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