User`s manual
3.7
Selecting Video Output Options
BLOCK READOUT MODE
You can choose a portion of the image to readout that is defined by the block start
and block stop commands. The minimum block size is 17 rows. The block size
changes the effective fame rate, smaller blocks take less time to read out. Block
readout mode can be used along with alternate row readout for higher frame rates.
Type In: Response Explanation
BLK ON CR-LF Turns the block readout mode on.
BLK OF CR-LF Turns the block readout mode off.
BLK? Queries block readout mode status.
BLK x Indicates the current block readout mode status.
BLOCK START
Defines the starting row for block readout mode. The default value is 1 and the
maximum number is 225.
Type In: Response Explanation
BST x CR-LF Sets the row number for the top of the read out
block. Where x is a number between 1 and 225 with
1 as the default value
BST? Queries block readout starting row number.
BST x Indicates the current block starting number.
BLOCK STOP
Defines the ending row for block readout mode. The default value is 242 and the
minimum number is 18. The block stop number must be seventeen or more rows
greater than the block start number.
Type In: Response Explanation
BSP x CR-LF Sets the row number for the bottom of the read out
block. Where x is a number between 18 and 242
with 242 as the default value
BSP? Queries block readout ending row number.
BSP x Indicates the current block ending number.