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LS Software User Guide
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Camera Integration
Integration is the term used to mean the length of time the camera is exposed to incoming light.
Integration time and Exposure time are sometimes used interchangeably. There are various different
types of Integration modes provided by LS software.
• On Chip Integration
• Sequential Integration
• Dynamic Integration
To access the Integration feature go to the Acquisition Action Tab and click onto the Camera Menu button
and find the Integration feature.
On Chip Integration
The software takes only ONE picture, with the current exposure time set.
Sequential Integration
Used when the ideal exposure time for the sample is unknown. A low light Chemiluminescence sample
may have an unknown exposure time. This option captures multiple images at either constant or irregular
time-intervals. The user may browse through the images taken and select the image that provides the
best results.
To use Sequential Integration, click onto the
Sequential Integration radio button and click on the
Sequential button.
• Constant Time Intervals: Use this when the number of images and the longest exposure time is
known. LS software will then calculate the integration time to be used for the first image and use
the same as an increment to capture subsequent images. E.g., if five images are to be taken and
the maximum integration time is set at 20s, the exposure times calculated will be as follows:
• First: 4s
• Second: 8s
• Third: 12s
• Fourth: 16s