Dynamic Profile

Overview

The Dynamic Profile node switches the active Basler GigE camera profile at runtime for a selected device. Use it when a single static profile is not enough—for example when product changeovers or recipes require different camera parameters without redeploying a new device configuration.

Use Dynamic Profile when:

• Switching between different product types that require distinct lighting and exposure settings.
• Adjusting camera parameters dynamically based on environmental conditions.
• Loading specific camera optimizations for different AI inspection models.

For step-by-step guide for using File Storage and the Basler device see Use dynamic camera profiles (Basler).

💡 Tip

Currently, only Basler GigE devices are supported. Upload your profiles to File Storage before configuring this node.

Inputs

Name	Type	Description
trigger	any	Applies the configured profile when a signal is received.
profile_input	any	(Optional) The specific profile to apply if "Use Input Profile" is enabled.

Outputs

Name	Type	Description
profile	string	Emits the profile currently loaded to the camera.

Parameters

Parameter	Default	Valid values	Tunable
Enable automatic state reset	false	true, false	❌
Device for switching profiles	none	Basler GigE Device	❌
Profile	none	Profile Path	❌
Stop on error	false	true, false	❌
Use Input Profile	false	true, false	❌

Enable automatic state reset

Allows the node's internal state to be reset when the flow requires it (for example when the deployment or state machine resets node state).

Device for switching profiles

The Basler GigE device whose profile will be switched at runtime. The list is limited to devices of type Basler GigE for the current project.

Profile

The profile file to apply, chosen from platform assets tagged for Basler GigE (the same files you manage under File Storage). Used when "Use Input Profile" is disabled.

Stop on error

When enabled, a profile-switch failure stops the running deployment. When disabled, the flow continues and the failure is logged.

Use Input Profile

When enabled, the node uses the profile supplied through its input port at runtime. When disabled, the Profile selected in the node configuration is applied instead.

Example

Product changeover

When a "Product B" signal is received, the camera switches to a high-exposure profile optimized for darker materials.

Configuration:

• Device for switching profiles: MainCamera_Basler
• Profile: high_exposure.pfs
• Stop on error: True

Result: The camera's internal settings are updated to the new profile before the next image capture occurs.

Related links

How-to:

• Use dynamic camera profiles (Basler) — upload profiles, set the device default, and place this node in a flow

Reference:

• Change Flow — for switching entire flow states
• Dynamic AI Model — for switching AI models at runtime