# Laser Detection Activation

<p class="callout warning">Prior to laser detection activation, make sure the optical filter is in place.</p>

[![CameraDescription.jpg](https://docs.helioninteractive.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/cameradescription.jpg)](https://docs.helioninteractive.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/cameradescription.jpg)

<p class="callout info">Optical filters suplied with LATRAS are suitable for InfraRed laser detection.</p>

To activate the laser detection, hit Laser ON/OFF button. When ON, it will be highlighted in yellow and the laser will be detected within the previously selected detection area.

[![LaserON.webp](https://docs.helioninteractive.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/laseron.webp)](https://docs.helioninteractive.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/laseron.webp)

If the detection doesn't work properly, try fine tuning the Gain, or check your camera's frame rate lin LATRAS Hub under Camera View:

[![Gain.webp](https://docs.helioninteractive.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/gain.webp)](https://docs.helioninteractive.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/gain.webp)

**Most common problems:**

Hits are not detected or only some are - increase the Gain

Hits appear much lower than they should be - increase Gain

There are False hits or two hits per one shot - decrease Gain