Specifications

Imager’s APO

This function will shut down the power to the CMOS Imager automatically if it has not been used

for a while.

After activating the APO (Automatic Power OFF) function, the imager’s power can be turned on

again if one of the following functions is invoked. The time period of the APO function can be set

up in the range of 0 to 1,800 seconds. Specifying “0” will disable it.

The power consumption by the imager can be curbed while the APO function is activating.

However, note that it takes about 30 milliseconds to put the power back on.

The functions of the Imager Library relevant to the Imager’s APO are as follows.

IMGSetImagerAPO

: Sets up time period for Auto Power OFF.

IMGGetImagerAPO

: Retrieves time period for Auto Power Off.