Please see a list below of some of the key terms and definitions that you may come across regarding IDS cameras and their set up.

• Gain - Setting that controls the amplification of the signal from the camera sensor
• Gamma - How smoothly black transitions to white on a digital display
• Pixel clock - The speed at which pixels are transmitted in order for a full frame of pixels to fit within a single refresh cycle
• Frame rate - The number of individual video frames that the camera captures, per second; how fast you “flip” through the book
• Auto exposure - A function that will automatically calculate the exposure value and control the aperture value and shutter speed for you
• Exposure time - The length of time that the film or digital sensor inside the camera is exposed to light
• Focus - The optimal sharpness or clarity of the camera image
• Resolution - The number of pixels contained in each frame
• Add in card - A printed circuit board that plugs into an expansion slot in a computer to provide additional capabilities not offered by the motherboard
• Fiber optic cables - The ideal cable that contains anywhere from a few to hundreds of optical fibers within a plastic casing