Image Mode

In Image mode, the data viewer displays images and spots directly from a sensor's camera or cameras.

In this mode, depending on the model, you can use the data viewer to display exposure information (see Exposure Information) that can be useful in properly setting system exposure for scanning, and for troubleshooting stray light or ambient light problems.

Gocator sensors can't generate 3D points in over-saturated areas (indicated with red) or in under-exposed areas (indicated with blue). If it's not possible to set a single exposure to capture the entire object target without red areas appearing in the image, the Multiple exposure feature should be enabled. Use the drop-down selection box to view each exposure and tune one high exposure for dark areas on the target and one low exposure for bright areas on the target. Note that multiple exposures reduce the maximum speed the sensor can run at.

The correct tuning of exposure depends on the reflective properties of the target material and on the requirements of the application. You should carefully evaluate the exposure settings for each application.

To view Image data, you must set the system to Image mode before scanning, in the Acquire > Scan page > Scan Mode section.

Image data showing left and right camera views. The grayscale dots represent camera pixels. Red pixels are overexposed. Blue pixels are underexposed. The yellow outline indicates the boundaries of the sensor camera.