# Set Trigger Mode

The trigger setting determines how the camera acquires images.

There are two trigger modes:

- Self: the camera automatically acquires images at the selected interval. Use the sliding scale or the input field to select an interval anywhere between 400 ms and 2000 ms.

- Single: the camera requires an external source, such as a PLC, to trigger image acquisition.

The trigger sources are the following:

- In 0 input signal

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