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title: "Set the operating mode"
slug: "set-the-operating-mode"
updated: 2024-07-03T14:27:23Z
published: 2024-07-04T11:12:36Z
canonical: "docs-linescan.alliedvision.com/set-the-operating-mode"
stale: true
---

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# Set the operating mode

For every XLC4 control unit you can set the operating mode.

> [!NOTE]
> NOTE
> 
> After setting a new operating mode restart the XLC4 control unit.

## Set Command mode

In the *specific dropdown menu* click **Operating Mode**.

Click **Command mode**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/eca58697-9c2f-461e-9f0a-e6205b74b693/Images/Documentation/image(80).png)

## Set Bulb mode

In the *specific dropdown menu* click **Operating Mode**.

Click **Bulb-mode**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/eca58697-9c2f-461e-9f0a-e6205b74b693/Images/Documentation/image(81).png)

## PWM-controlled mode

In the *specific dropdown menu* click **Operating Mode**.

Click **PWM Controlled**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/eca58697-9c2f-461e-9f0a-e6205b74b693/Images/Documentation/image(82).png)

## Analog-controlled mode

In the *specific dropdown menu* click **Operating Mode**.

Click **Analog Controlled**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/eca58697-9c2f-461e-9f0a-e6205b74b693/Images/Documentation/image(83).png)