C2 Series User Manual Rev. 1.9   
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Multi-Frame Readout Mode (NDR) 
With the Non-Destructive Readout (NDR) mode it is possible to readout up to 4 images at different 
exposure times.  It  allows  the  combination  of  profile  data  from different  integration  levels  and it 
ensures accurate profile data even for difficult surfaces with strong changes in reflectance. 
The following timing diagram shows the function of NDR with 2 frames, when subsequent sensor 
images  are  acquired.  The  exposure  times  for  NDR  frame  1  and  2  are  depicted  with  It1  and  It2 
respectively. Please note that the readout of the second frame R2 cannot begin unless the first frame 
R1 has been readout. The same applies also between two subsequent sensor images, i.e. the first 
NDR frame of sensor image 2 cannot be readout unless the last NDR frame of sensor image 1 has 
been readout. 
 
 
 
It1
R1
It2
It1
It2
R2
R1
R2
Trigger Sensor
Frame 1
Trigger Sensor
Frame 2
It1  : Exposure Time 1  
It2  : Exposure Time 2
R1  : Readout Frame It1
R2 : Readout Frame It2
Frame 1 Frame 2