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- Page 1 ™ Genie Monochrome Series Camera User’s Manual Genie Framework 1.31 M640 M1024 M1400 M1410 M1600 CA-GENM-MUM00 www.imaging.com...
- Page 2 © 2008 DALSA All information provided in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. No responsibility is assumed by DALSA for its use. DALSA reserves the right to make changes to this information without notice. Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited without prior permission having been obtained from DALSA.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents GENIE MONOCHROME SERIES OVERVIEW ..................5 ............................5 ESCRIPTION Genie Application Advantages......................6 ........................7 RODUCT UMBERS ....................8 AMERA ERFORMANCE PECIFICATIONS Certifications.............................9 Vibration and Shock Certifications....................9 ......................9 UPPORTED NDUSTRY TANDARDS ........................9 ENIE ENSOR VERVIEW Genie M640-1/2 Specifications.......................10 Genie M640-1/3 Specifications.......................11 Genie M1024 Specifications ......................12 Genie M1400-1/2 Specifications.....................13... - Page 4 & G ................67 ETWORK ONTROLS ISION ARAMETERS CamExpert GigE Vision Parameters ....................67 Network Controls via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications ........68 ......................69 APERA UPPORTED EATURES Accessing Features with Sapera++ LT ..................69 2 • Contents Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
- Page 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................91 .......................91 ECHANICAL PECIFICATIONS Genie 3D View with C-mount and CS-mount .................91 Genie C-mount and CS-mount Mechanical Specifications.............92 Genie 3D View with Right-angle C-mount and CS-mount..............93 Genie Right-angle C-mount and CS-mount Mechanical Specifications .........94 Additional Notes on Genie Mechanical ..................95 ............................95...
- Page 6 Older Laptop Computer Networking Issues..................122 Configuration Recommendations with Laptops ..................122 Problems with Disconnecting NICs ....................123 Ethernet Switch Issues ........................123 DALSA CONTACT INFORMATION....................125 .........................125 ENIE ALES NFORMATION .........................126 ENIE ECHNICAL UPPORT GLOSSARY OF TERMS .........................127 INDEX................................131 4 • Contents Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
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Page 7: Genie Monochrome Series Overview
Overview Description The Genie monochrome camera family form a series of affordable, easy to use digital cameras specifically engineered for industrial imaging applications. Genie cameras combine standard gigabit Ethernet technology with the DALSA Trigger-to-Image-Reliability framework to dependably capture and transfer images from the camera to the host PC. -
Page 8: Genie Application Advantages
Native Trigger-to-Image Reliability design framework • Visual status LEDs on camera back plate • 1µs internal timer to timestamp images and events • Supported by Sapera™ LT software libraries 6 • Genie Monochrome Series Overview Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 9: Product Part Numbers
4.40 x 4.40 CR-GEN0-M160x Lens Mount Option C-Mount = 0 The last digit of the Genie product number defines the mechanical lens mount. CS-Mount = 1 (See Mechanical Specifications) C-Mount downward right angle = 2 CS-Mount downward right angle = 3... -
Page 10: Camera Performance Specifications
Camera Performance Specifications Specifications for each available sensor are listed after the general Genie camera specifications. Camera Controls Synchronization Modes Free running and Triggered Synchronous and Reset mode Software trigger (through Ethernet) Exposure Modes Programmable (1µs granularity, minimum (see sensor data) – maximum 4s) -
Page 11: Certifications
Number: 3 shocks (+) and 3 shocks (-) Supported Industry Standards Genie cameras are 100% compliant with the GigE Vision 1.0 specification which defines the communication interface protocol used by any GigE Vision device. The device description and capabilities are contained in an XML file. -
Page 12: Genie M640-1/2 Specifications
Internal Trigger to Start of Exposure 3.8μs Pixel Size 9.9µm x 9.9µm Pixel Format 8-bit, 10-bit Shutter Full frame electronic shutter Gain Range -6dB to +12dB Genie M640-1/2 Responsivity 10 • Genie Monochrome Series Overview Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 13: Genie M640-1/3 Specifications
Internal Trigger to Start of Exposure 3.8μs Pixel Size 7.4µm x 7.4µm Pixel Format 8-bit, 10-bit Shutter Full frame electronic shutter Gain Range -6dB to +12dB Genie M640-1/3 Responsivity Genie Monochrome Series Overview • 11 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 14: Genie M1024 Specifications
Internal Trigger to Start of Exposure 7.65μs Pixel Size 4.65μm (H) × 4.65μm (V) Pixel Format 8-bit, 10-bit Shutter Full frame electronic shutter Gain Range -6dB to +12dB Genie M1024 Responsivity 12 • Genie Monochrome Series Overview Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 15: Genie M1400-1/2 Specifications
Internal Trigger to Start of Exposure 11.87μs Pixel Size 4.65µm (H) x 4.65µm (V) Pixel Format 8-bit, 10-bit Shutter Full frame electronic shutter Gain Range -6dB to +12dB Genie M1400-1/2 Responsivity Genie Monochrome Series Overview • 13 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 16: Genie M1410-2/3 Specifications
Internal Trigger to Start of Exposure 4.15μs Pixel Size 6.45µm (H) x 6.45µm (V) Pixel Format 8-bit, 10-bit Shutter Full frame electronic shutter Gain Range -6dB to +12dB Genie M1410-2/3 Responsivity 14 • Genie Monochrome Series Overview Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 17: Genie M1600 Specifications
Internal Trigger to Start of Exposure Pixel Size 4.40μm (H) × 4.40μm (V) Pixel Format 8-bit, 10-bit Shutter Full frame electronic shutter Gain Range -6dB to +12dB Genie M1600 Responsivity Genie Monochrome Series Overview • 15 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 18: Application Development Overview
Genie GigE Vision Compliant Environment The GigE Vision Compliant XML device description file is embedded within Genie firmware allowing GigE Vision Compliant applications to know Genie capabilities immediately after connection. 16 • Genie Monochrome Series Overview Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 19: Installing The Genie Camera
GigE Network Adapter Guideline If the computer to be used with the Genie camera does not have a Gigabit network adapter or second built in Gigabit NIC, a PCI bus Gigabit NIC needs to be installed. Typically under Windows XP the PCI Gigabit NIC is recognized automatically when Windows boots. -
Page 20: Installation Overview & Preparations
77). • If Genie is to be used in a Sapera development environment, Sapera LT needs to be installed, either before or after the Genie software package. If Genie will be used in a GigE Vision Compliant environment, Sapera or Sapera runtime is not required and you need to follow the installation instructions of the third party GigE Vision compliant package. -
Page 21: Sapera Lt Library Installation
Sapera LT Library Installation Note: to install Sapera LT and the Genie device driver, logon to the workstation as an administrator or with an account that has administrator privileges. When Sapera application development is performed on the same computer that the Genie is connected to, the Sapera Development Library (version 6.0 or later) must be installed. -
Page 22: Genie Cd Package Installation
After connecting a camera (see following section), allow a few seconds for the GigE Server status to update. The Genie camera must be on the same subnet as the NIC to be recognized by the GigE Server. Device Available... -
Page 23: Connect The Genie Camera
Connect the Genie Camera Connect a power supply to the Genie camera and an Ethernet cable from the Genie to the host computer. Once communication with the host computer is started the automatic IP configuration sequence will assign an LLA IP address as described in section "Genie IP Configuration... -
Page 24: Status Led Codes
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Page 25: Typical Led States On Power Up
GigE Server Status Once the Genie is assigned an IP address (its Status LED is steady blue) the GigE server tray icon will not have a red X through it, indicating that the Genie device was found. It might take a few seconds for the GigE Server to refresh its state after the Genie has obtained an IP address. -
Page 26: Optimizing The Network Adapter Used With Genie
Genie. Before the Genie is configured to use larger data packets, the NIC used with the Genie must be configured to allow Jumbo Frames. The procedure in this section describes increasing the size of Jumbo Frames for one version of Intel network adapter. -
Page 27: Select Nic Advanced Configuration Properties
From the Start menu go to Settings • Control Panel • Network Connections and select the NIC used to connect the Genie to. • Open the Properties for the Ethernet GigE NIC used with the Genie. • Click the Configure button. -
Page 28: Jumbo Frames
See "Network Configuration Tool" on page First verify the Genie camera appears as a child of the NIC card it is connected to. By default the Genie camera is identified by its serial number if no user-defined name has been assigned. -
Page 29: Updating Genie Firmware
Because image transfers require considerable bandwidth through the NIC, it is recommended that a separate Gigabit Ethernet NIC for the Genie camera be used. Connections to the Internet or to a corporate network should be through a different NIC. The Network Configuration Tools allows you to: •... - Page 30 Status LED will turn blue as normally happens during power up. • Wait for the GigE Server to find the Genie again, then run CamExpert to test the Genie operation (as described below). Important: If the Genie power is accidentally cut off during the firmware update (such as a electrical source power failure or human error), the Genie is easily recovered.
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Page 31: Quick Test With Camexpert
Quick Test with CamExpert When the Genie camera is directly connected to a Gigabit network adapter on a host computer or via a network switch, testing the installation with CamExpert is a straightforward procedure. • Start Sapera CamExpert by double clicking the desktop icon created during the Genie software installation. -
Page 32: About The User-Defined Camera Name
About the User-Defined Camera Name The Genie can be programmed with a user-defined name to aid identifying multiple cameras connected to the network. For instance, on an inspection system with 4 cameras, the first camera might be labeled “top view”, the second “left view”, the third “right view”... -
Page 33: Operational Reference
Following is an overview of CamExpert displaying this information followed by tables with the feature name associated to Sapera LT and to GigE Vision Compliant development environments. Access Via CamExpert The Camera Information Parameters tab groups parameters that contain information specific to the individual Genie camera. Operational Reference • 31... -
Page 34: Power-Up Configuration
The Power-up configuration dialog allows you to specify the camera configuration to load when powering-up the camera. The Genie camera flash memory contains two possible configuration settings; the Factory Default (neutral parameters and in free run mode), and a user-defined Camera Configuration 1. The Camera Power-up configuration drop-down list box allows you to select either the Factory Default or a user specified camera configuration file. - Page 35 FFC function On or Off plus the offset/gain data. Power-up Control via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications Genie Sapera parameters for Power-up Configuration: Power-upConfig = {Factory Default = 0, Camera Configuration 1 = 1} SaveCameraConfigurationSelector = {Camera Configuration 1 = 1}...
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Page 36: Camera Information Via Sapera Lt Or Gige Vision Compliant Applications
Camera Information via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications Genie Sapera parameters for Camera and Sensor Information: Interface = {GigE Vision} DeviceVendorName = “DALSA” DeviceModelName = “Genie M640” for Genie M640 Sapera DeviceVersion = String representing the version of the camera... -
Page 37: Sensor Controls
Sensor Controls Genie provides a number of sensor controls to optimize image acquisitions for most imaging solutions. Following is an overview of the CamExpert controls displaying this information, followed by individual control function descriptions and tables indicating the feature name associated to Sapera LT and to GigE Vision Compliant development environments. -
Page 38: Parameter Description
Frame Rate (in Hz) Specifies the internal trigger frame rate for free run mode, in Hz. Possible values range from 0.1 to 64.0 Hz for Genie M640 in full scan mode. (Note: the Sapera SDK specifies the frame rate in milliHertz). -
Page 39: Gain And Black Level Controls
Gain and Black Level Controls The Genie series of monochrome cameras provide gain and black level adjustments for the analog signal from each CCD pixel, before the analog to digital conversion. The software gain and black level controls can make small compensations to the acquisition in situations where lighting varies and the lens iris can not be easily adjusted. -
Page 40: Partial Scan-Window Roi
The Partial Scan mode, also know as vertical cropping, reduces the number of video lines grabbed for a frame. By not scanning the full vertical area of the sensor, the maximum possible acquisition frame rate is proportionately increased (as an extreme example, the M640 scanning a one line frame, exposed around 589fps). Scan Start Offset... - Page 41 Partial Scan (horizontal cropping) Genie also can crop the acquisition horizontally by grabbing less pixels on each horizontal line. Additionally a horizontal offset value will start the grab from any pixel count, as shown in the following figure. Note that horizontal cropping does not increase the maximum frame rate due to the CCD readout architecture.
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Page 42: Window Roi Control Via Sapera Lt Or Gige Vision Compliant Applications
Window ROI Control via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications Genie Sapera parameters for Partial Scan and Window ROI: Width = Buffer width in pixels (must be an even value) Height = Buffer height in lines OffsetX = Horizontal Offset of the leftmost pixel relative to the sensor (must be an even value) -
Page 43: Camexpert Image Buffer And Roi Parameters
Below is the CamExpert dialog and parameter descriptions follow. Parameter Description Pixel Format For the Genie Monochrome series, the image buffer format is Monochrome 8-bit or 10-bit. Width (in Pixels) Displays the image buffer width (X axis), in pixels. Height (in Pixels) Displays the image buffer height (Y axis), in pixels. -
Page 44: Binning
CamExpert. Genie supports horizontal and vertical binning independently, by a factor of 2 in each axis. Specifically if horizontal binning only is activated, a nominal 640x480 image is reduced to 320x480. If vertical binning only is activated, the image is reduced to 640x240. -
Page 45: Binning Control Via Sapera Lt Or Gige Vision Compliant Applications
BinningVertical = Number of vertically binned cells (1 = no binning) Trigger Modes Genie image exposures are initiated by an event. The trigger event is either the camera's programmable internal clock used in free running mode, an external input used for synchronizing exposures to external triggers, or a programmed function call message by the controlling computer. -
Page 46: Exposure Controls
Exposure" on page 46 (trigger pulse width). Following are details for each mode. Free-running Programmable Exposure Genie is in a multifunctional free running mode with the following features: • Internal trigger programmable from maximum sensor frame rate down to 0.1Hz. -
Page 47: External Trigger Programmable Exposure
Any external trigger received before the previous exposure is complete is ignored. An application can elect to receive messages about ignored triggers. See "Events" on page Programmable Synchronous Mode Exposure Timing Programmable Reset Mode Exposure Timing Operational Reference • 45 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 48: External Trigger Level-Controlled Exposure
Exposure is stopped by the opposite edge on the trigger signal. Therefore the exposure time is defined by the trigger pulse duration. • Supports "Reset Mode" on page 49 trigger timing only. External Trigger Level-controlled Exposure Timing 46 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 49: Exposure Controls Via Sapera Lt Or Gige Vision Compliant Applications
Exposure Controls via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications Genie Sapera parameters for Exposure Control: FrameRate = 0.1 Hz up to max. frame rate supported by sensor in current mode of operation. Only available with Trigger disabled. ExposureMode = {Programmable = 1, Pulse Controlled = 2} Sapera ExposureTime = Exposure duration in µs... -
Page 50: Synchronization Timing
See "Events" on page • Since the external trigger is asynchronous with the Genie horizontal line timing, the frame exposure start is subject to 1 horizontal line jitter. Synchronous Mode Timing example for Genie M640 48 • Operational Reference... -
Page 51: Reset Mode
Any external trigger received before the previous exposure/read out sequence is complete is ignored. An application can elect to receive messages about ignored triggers. See "Events" on page Reset Mode Timing example for Genie M640 Synchronization Mode via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications... -
Page 52: Camexpert I/O Controls Dialog
CamExpert I/O Controls Dialog CamExpert groups the Genie I/O Controls Parameters in one group. These parameters allow configuring the Genie inputs and outputs for type of signal and signal polarity. The screen capture below shows the CamExpert I/O parameters dialog and is followed by a descriptive overview. Detailed information on inputs and outputs follow this section. -
Page 53: General Inputs
General Inputs External Input Signal Opto-coupler & Debounce Circuit • Genie provides two sets of opto-coupled inputs for either RS422 or TTL signals. These can be used as external trigger sources. • See "12-Pin Hirose Connector Signal Details" on page 95 for connector pinout and electrical information. -
Page 54: Input Controls Via Sapera Lt Or Gige Vision Compliant Applications
Input Controls via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications Genie Sapera parameters for Trigger Modes and General Inputs: TriggerDelayToIntegration = Delay in µs from trigger to exposure TriggerEnable = {FALSE, TRUE} TriggerSource = {Input 1 = 0, Input 2 = 1, Software = 2}... -
Page 55: Strobe And General Outputs
Strobe and General Outputs Genie provides two sets of opto-coupled outputs (see "External Outputs" on page 99). These can be used as a strobe signal to control lighting or to generate programmable pulses when specific events are generated by the camera. -
Page 56: Open And Close Output Settings
Strobe On Start of Exposure Event Mode The Strobe On Start of Exposure event mode is used when controlling a strobe light using the Genie output pin. The exposure delay parameter is specified using the Sensor Parameters tab Exposure Control setting. -
Page 57: Pulse On Valid Trigger Event Mode
This event mode generates an output signal when an invalid input trigger is received. An invalid trigger is any trigger received while the camera is engaged in frame acquisition (exposure and readout) and cannot accept trigger inputs. This is shown by the trigger exclusion region in the following diagram. Operational Reference • 55 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 58: Pulse On Start Of Readout Event Mode
Pulse On End of Readout Event Mode The Pulse On End of Readout event mode generates an output signal when the camera finishes a readout operation from the sensor. 56 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 59: Pulse On End Of Acquisition Event Mode
Pulse On Input 1 or Input 2 Event Modes The Pulse On Input 1 or Input 2 event modes generate an output signal when the specified input signal is asserted. Operational Reference • 57 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 60: Output Control Via Sapera Lt Or Gige Vision Compliant Applications
Pixel data when read out of the sensor is passed through the LUT memory array, where the new programmed pixel value is then passed to the Genie output circuit. The LUT data table is stored along with other parameters with the user configuration function (see "Power-up... -
Page 61: Lut Control Via Sapera Lt Or Gige Vision Compliant Applications
Simplified Genie LUT Block Diagram (8-bit example) Pixel Sensor & Data Output Circuit Circuit Programmed as Invert Function Simplified 8-bit LUT Block Diagram LUT Control via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications Genie Sapera parameters for LUT: LUTEnable = {FALSE, TRUE} LUTFormat = {Mono 8, Mono 10 –... -
Page 62: Flat Field (Image Shading) Correction
The Genie camera stores flat field correction data until power off or in its user setting state for recall at any time (see "Power-up Configuration"... - Page 63 • Click on Save. The flat field correction data is saved as a TIF image with a file name of your choice (suggestions are the camera name and its serial number). Operational Reference • 61 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
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Page 64: Using Flat Field Correction
Flat Field Correction Control via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications Genie Sapera parameters for Flat Field Correction: FlatFieldEnable = Enable Flat Field Correction {False=0, True=1} FlatFieldFormat = {RO: mono 8, mono 9, mono 10, RGB}... -
Page 65: Image Flip
Image Flip Horizontal The Genie supports a software controlled horizontal flip function as shown in the following figure. The process is done in hardware with no loss of acquisition frame rate. Horizontal Flip Vertical As shown in the following figure, a vertical flip function is simply accomplished by mounting the Genie camera upside down and by programming the camera to do a horizontal flip. -
Page 66: Internal Image Test Patterns
The pattern generator inserts video just after the sensor A/D converter, therefore Genie processing such as the LUT act on the generator images or on sensor images. -
Page 67: Test Image Select Via Sapera Lt Or Gige Vision Compliant Applications
DiagonalMovingWedge = 3} Events Genie supports a number of events that a control application can monitor. Events provide real time notification on various stages of the acquisition sequence and of error conditions. A Sapera application registers callbacks for those events that need monitoring. -
Page 68: Event Selection Via Gige Vision Compliant Applications
Video frame transferred to host buffer Event Selection via GigE Vision Compliant Applications XML features for Events: EventSelector = {AcquisitionTrigger = 2, ExposureStart = 3, ExposureEnd = 4} EventNotification = {Off = 0, GigEVisionEvent = 1} 66 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 69: Network Controls & Gige Vision Parameters
Network Controls & GigE Vision Parameters This section describes how to optimize the network configuration for maximum Genie bandwidth. Optimization of these parameters is highly dependent on the number of cameras connected to a NIC, the data rate of each camera and the trigger modes used. -
Page 70: Network Controls Via Sapera Lt Or Gige Vision Compliant Applications
100 MB/s (about the maximum capacity of a gigabit Ethernet link). Network Controls via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications Genie Sapera parameters for Network Configuration: NetworkConfigurationMode = {Automatic = 0, Manual = 1} InterPacketDelay = Minimum delay in µs between image packets... -
Page 71: Sapera Supported Features List
Sapera Supported Features List The Genie features and its currently set values can be read by a Sapera application. The Sapera tool CamExpert is an example of an application that reads and writes Genie parameters to control its operation. The following tables group the Genie features by their feature type—STRING, ENUM, INT32, and BOOL. -
Page 72: Feature Type Enum
Pulse On: Start of Readout = 6 Pulse On: End of Readout = 7 Pulse On: End of Acquisition = 8 Pulse On: Input 1 = 9 Pulse On: Input 2 = 10 70 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 73: Feature Type Int32
• As an example from the following table, the Genie frame rate is 60000 with an exponent of 3. Therefore the frame rate native unit is mHz. The current value shown – 60000 mHz, is actually 60.000 Hz. -
Page 74: Feature Type Bool
W-mode Type Value LUTEnable N.conn BOOL True/False TriggerEnable N.acq BOOL True/False TriggerSoftware Always BOOL True/False FlatFieldEnable N.conn BOOL True/False TimestampReset Always BOOL True/False SaveCameraConfiguration N.conn BOOL True/False LoadCameraConfiguration N.conn BOOL True/False 72 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 75: Feature Interdependence Diagrams
The event “Feature Value Changed” is sent if the new range causes the value to be not within the valid range. The feature is usually set to the new maximum. When the maximum range increases, the “Feature Value Changed” event is never set. Operational Reference • 73 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 76: Trigger Enable - True
Frame Per Trigger Trigger Enable - FALSE Trigger Enable FALSE Trigger Source Exposure Mode Programmable Exposure Time Trigger Delay to Integration Exposure Alignment-Synchronous Frame Rate Exposure Time Software Trigger Frame Per Trigger 74 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 77: Output Selector
Frame Rate Exposure Time Buffer Top Buffer Height Horizontal Binning Flat Field Enable Horizontal Binning Buffer Width 1 Row (Off) 2 Rows Buffer Left Buffer Width Buffer Left Buffer Left Buffer Width Operational Reference • 75 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 78: Pixel Format
PixelSize LUTFormat LUTNumberEntries FlatFieldEnable Network Configuration Mode Network Configuration Mode Automatic Packet Size Optimize Heartbeat Timeout Manual Inter-Packet Delay Max Packet Resend Packet Size Heartbeat Timeout Inter-Packet Delay Max Packet Resend 76 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 79: Network Overview & Tools
Multiple Genie cameras are individually controlled by multiple computers, all located on the same subnet. In these cases the Ethernet switch is a transparent device. The device discovery process finds all Genie cameras, and presents them as ready to be controlled by an application such as CamExpert. -
Page 80: Link-Local Address (Lla)
• Use the DALSA Network tool to change the Genie from the default DHCP/LLA mode to Persistent IP mode when required, such as when there are multiple NIC devices with Genie connected to each. Note that DALSA recommends DHCP/LLA as the mode of operation where a switch is used to connect multiple Genie devices. -
Page 81: Persistent Ip
The following illustration shows a functional computer setup with two NIC ports, but no DHCP server. The first uses the default LLA mode for IP addresses, while the second NIC and the Genie cameras connected to it are configured with a persistent IP. An application on the computer can control each Genie camera, on each subnet, without conflict. -
Page 82: Network Configuration Tool
Click on a Genie camera to see information such as MAC address, current IP address, serial and firmware numbers. • Click in the User Defined Name edit box and change the Genie name as required. Click on the Update button to write into the Genie memory. Genie Network Information •... -
Page 83: System Information And Configuration
Sapera GigE Server to have access through it. Alternatively, it is possible to exclude a specified NIC from using the firewall. The NIC dedicated to the Genie camera does not need Windows firewall. See "Disabling Windows Firewall"... -
Page 84: Network Card Information And Configuration
NIC devices installed in the computer are on the same subnet, since that would create a conflict. A warning message is displayed in such a case, indicating that a settings change is required for one of the NIC. NIC Information 82 • Network Overview & Tools Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 85: Recovering A Camera With An Unknown Persistent Ip
Recovering a Camera with an Unknown Persistent IP When a Genie camera has been configured with a persistent IP address, that camera can not be controlled if its IP address has been lost or forgotten. The DALSA Network Configuration tool provides a function to recover cameras and reset them back to the DHCP/LLA mode. -
Page 86: Creating A Status Report
If the camera requires a persistent IP address, select the bullet to assign a persistent IP immediately with recovery. Enter the new IP address and click on Recover Camera. Important: Any changes made with this tool will update the Genie flash memory. Do not remove power from the Genie camera for a minimum 10 seconds. -
Page 87: Sapera Gige Server Details
Sapera GigE Server Details This section provides additional details on the GigE Server not covered in the Genie installation section of this manual. Generally the Genie automatic installation requires no user intervention. • The Sapera GigE Server implements the GigE Vision Control Protocol (GVCP). This provides the interface to generate GVCP messages to control and configure a GigE Vision device. - Page 88 86 • Network Overview & Tools Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
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Page 89: Sapera Camexpert Guide
Using CamExpert with Genie Monochrome Cameras CamExpert is the camera interfacing tool supported by the Sapera library. When used with a Genie camera, CamExpert allows a user to test all Genie operating modes. Additionally CamExpert saves the Genie user settings configuration to the camera or saves multiple configurations as individual camera parameter files on the host system (*.ccf). -
Page 90: Camexpert Panes
Display pane: Provides a live or single frame acquisition display. Frame buffer parameters are shown in an information bar above the image window. • Control Buttons: The Display pane includes CamExpert control buttons. These are: 88 • Sapera CamExpert Guide Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 91: Camexpert Lut Controls
CamExpert LUT Controls The Lookup Table dialog allows you to configure the LUT if it is available on the device. Genie monochrome cameras support an 8-bit or 10-bit LUT. To open this dialog, use the Pre-Processing > Lookup Table > Setting menu command. - Page 92 Slope within range: modifies part of a LUT with a linear mapping • Single Threshold: modifies all LUT entries using a threshold operation • Double Threshold: modifies all LUT entries using a dual level threshold operation 90 • Sapera CamExpert Guide Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
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Page 93: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Mechanical Specifications The following sections show 3D views and the mechanical dimensions for Genie with C-mount or CS-mount, and also for Genie with right-angled lens mounts. Additional notes follow the figures. Genie 3D View with C-mount and CS-mount Technical Specifications •... -
Page 94: Genie C-Mount And Cs-Mount Mechanical Specifications
Genie C-mount and CS-mount Mechanical Specifications 92 • Technical Specifications Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 95: Genie 3D View With Right-Angle C-Mount And Cs-Mount
Genie 3D View with Right-angle C-mount and CS-mount Technical Specifications • 93 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 96: Genie Right-Angle C-Mount And Cs-Mount Mechanical Specifications
Genie Right-angle C-mount and CS-mount Mechanical Specifications 94 • Technical Specifications Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 97: Additional Notes On Genie Mechanical
The camera top also has four mounting holes in identical locations. Connectors • A single RJ45 Ethernet connector for control and video data to the host Gigabit NIC. Genie is available with an industrial case supporting a screw lock Ethernet cable (see "Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cables" on page 105). - Page 98 / shield via cable shield Genie chassis connects to supply earth ground improves EMI shielding 96 • Technical Specifications Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
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Page 99: Genie Signal Electrical Details
Minimum input pulse width to turn ON 30 µs Output rise time (typical) 10 µs Output fall time (typical) 50 µs Maximum input voltage 13 V Maximum reverse voltage - 6 V Technical Specifications • 97 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... - Page 100 Fairchild SN75179B HMHA281R Hirose 12 connector RS-422 External Signal Example 3.3V Genie 4.7K 680 1/2W Event Trigger Signal Debounce .01µf Fairchild HMHA281R Hirose 12 connector 24 Volt External Signal Example 98 • Technical Specifications Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
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Page 101: External Outputs
Value Maximum voltage difference 13 V Maximum current through opto-coupler 12mA Minimum output pulse width 100 us Maximum switch closure transition time 12 µs Maximum switch open transition time 40 µs Technical Specifications • 99 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 102: Rj45 Lan Ethernet Connector Details
Camera Status LED The Genie has one multicolor LED to provide a simple visible indication of the operational status of the camera. When more than one condition is active, the LED color indicates the condition with the highest priority. The following table summarizes the LED states and corresponding camera status. -
Page 103: Optical Considerations
750nm. Examples are the Schneider Optics™ B+W 489, which includes a mounting ring, the CORION™ LS-750, which does not include a mounting ring, and the CORION™ HR-750 series hot mirror. Technical Specifications • 101 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 104: Lens Modeling
45mm, and requires that 100μm in the object space correspond to each pixel in the image sensor. Using the preceding equation, the object distance must be 450mm (0.450m). μ OD = μ 102 • Technical Specifications Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 105: Sensor Handling Instructions
Sensor Handling Instructions This section reviews proper procedures for handling, cleaning, or storing the Genie camera. Specifically the Genie CCD sensor needs to be kept clean and away from static discharge to maintain design performance. Electrostatic Discharge and the CCD Sensor Cameras contain charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensors, which are metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) devices and are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). -
Page 106: Cleaning The Sensor Window
Wipe the window carefully and slowly when using these products. Environment Operating Temperature: 0° to 45° C (at front plate) Storage Temperature: 0° to 70° C Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing (operating) 0% to 95% (storage) 104 • Technical Specifications Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 107: Ruggedized Rj45 Ethernet Cables
RJ45. This cable is recommended when Genie is installed in a high vibration environment. Contact sales at DALSA for availability of Genie with female mounts for this secure Ethernet cable. CAT6 certified (tested for near end / far end crosstalk and return loss). -
Page 108: C/Cs-Mount Nir And Uv Filter
Midwest Optical Systems has available a C-mount NIR/UV filter. This filter screws into the Genie camera before mounting the lens. The figures below show the filter before mounting into the Genie, followed by the filter physical specifications and pass spectrum. Contact Midwest Optical Systems directly for technical information and pricing. -
Page 109: Back Focal Variance When Using A Filter
In simplified equation form: Where: d ≅ is the change (increase) in back focal distance due to the filter glass higher index of refraction is the thickness of the filter glass Technical Specifications • 107 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 110: Computer Requirements For Genie Cameras
When there is more than one device on the same network or a camera-to-PC separation greater than 100 meters, an Ethernet switch is required. Since the Genie GigE camera complies with the Internet Protocol, it should work with all standard Ethernet switches. However, switches offer a range of functions and performance grades, so care must be taken to choose the right switch for a particular application. -
Page 111: Ec & Fcc Declaration Of Conformity
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Page 113: Troubleshooting
Device Not Available A red X over the GigE server tray icon indicates that the Genie device is not found. This indicates either a major camera fault or condition such as disconnected power, or a network issue where there is no communication. - Page 114 Multiple Camera Issues • When using multiple cameras with a computer with multiple NIC ports, confirm each Genie has been assigned an IP address by checking the GigE server (see "Sapera GigE Server Details" on page 85).
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Page 115: Verifying Network Parameters
Verifying Network Parameters DALSA provides the Network Configuration tool to verify and configure network devices and the Genie network parameters. See section "Network Configuration Tool" on page 80 if there were any problems with the automatic Genie software installation. Before Contacting Technical Support Carefully review the issues described in this Troubleshooting section. -
Page 116: Installation Issues And Functional Problems
• When multiple NICs are used, only one can be set to LLA mode. A second NIC connected to Genie must use the persistent IP mode or must have a DHCP server on that subnet. The following illustration shows such a setup. -
Page 117: Gige Server Warning Example 1B: Ip Error With Multiple Nics
As a second example, the screenshot below shows an IP conflict error similar to the example above but the second NIC has no camera connected (or only an Ethernet switch). • The following illustration shows an example of this fault condition. The second NIC has no Genie connected ether directly or via a switch. LLA Mode (only 1 NIC) -
Page 118: Gige Server Warning Example 2: Subnet Mask Or Ip Error
GigE Server Warning Example 2: Subnet Mask or IP error The screenshot below shows that the Genie device is not accessible. This IP error is an example of the Genie being assigned a persistent IP address with an incorrect subnet mask. -
Page 119: Device Available With Operational Issues
• A Genie that had a fault with a firmware update will boot with default safe firmware. In this case the Genie behaves normally as a network device but can not function as a camera. Opening the GigE Vision device status will show the Genie name field as Firmware required. -
Page 120: Power Failure During A Firmware Update-Now What
With only two cables connected to Genie, possible cabling issues are limited. Power supply problems: • If the Genie status LED is off, the DC supply power is not connected or faulty. Verify the power supply voltage at the Hirose connector. See "12-Pin Hirose Connector Signal Details" on page 95 for pinout information. -
Page 121: Acquisition Error With A Timeout Message
A streaming error is typical with a firewall not allowing the filter driver through. As an example, CamExpert will run (but start slowly due to initialization timeouts), the Genie is visible in the device pane, but no parameters are shown to control the camera. -
Page 122: Acquisition Error Without Timeout Messages
With a computer that is not behind a corporate firewall an alternative is to disable Windows firewall only for the network adapter dedicated for the Genie camera. Such a computer would have two or more network adapters where one NIC only connects to the Genie—never the Internet. -
Page 123: Camera Is Functional, Frame Rate Is As Expected, But Image Is Black
Controls" on page • Using CamExpert set the Genie to output its Internal Pattern Generator. This step is typically done for any camera installation to quickly verify the Genie and its software package. See "Internal Image Test Patterns" on page 64 for information on using CamExpert to select internal patterns from Genie. -
Page 124: Grab Has Random Bad Data Or Noise - Case 3
NIC reports as its maximum. This maximum value is actually not supported. • Test for a good acquisition by reducing the Genie packet size used. Set the value to a starting value of 1500 to verify acquisition before trying a higher value. See "CamExpert GigE Vision Parameters"... -
Page 125: Problems With Disconnecting Nics
Problems with Disconnecting NICs Genie cameras installed in environments with physical motion, vibrations, or high EMI may be disconnected by the NIC. The following items need to be reviewed to solve the problem. • Motion or vibrations may cause data loss because the Ethernet cable connection is not secure. Use a locking Ethernet cable (see "Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet... - Page 126 124 • Troubleshooting Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
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Page 127: Dalsa Contact Information
(978) 670-2000 Fax: (978) 670-2010 Asia Sales Office DALSA Asia Pacific Ikebukuro East 13F 3-4-3 Higashi Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Japan Tel: +81 3 5960 6353 Fax: +81 3 5960 6354 DALSA Contact Information • 125 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... -
Page 128: Genie Technical Support
Report" on page • From the computer folder [installation drive]:\DALSA\Genie\bin there is a report.txt file automatically generated on firmware updates. • From the Start menu, go to Programs • Dalsa • Sapera LT • Tools and run the Log Viewer program. From its File menu click on Save Messages to generate a log text file. -
Page 129: Glossary Of Terms
GigE Vision specification Specification of the Automated Imaging Association (AIA, www.machinevisiononline.org). Defines the communication interface protocol used by any GigE Vision device. Glossary of Terms • 127 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... - Page 130 Link-Local Address is a protocol providing a scheme for devices to automatically assign themselves an IP address and check for IP conflict. Used in unmanaged networks. Network Interface Card/Controller. For the Genie products the NIC must be a Gigabit Ethernet interface to provide sufficient bandwidth.
- Page 131 The idea of the VPN is to give the company the same capabilities at much lower cost by using the shared public infrastructure rather than a private one. (source: www.netunlimited.com/glossary.html Glossary of Terms • 129 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
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Page 133: Index
100 Dust problems, 102 heartbeat timeout, 68 high EMI, 116, 120 Hirose HR10A-10P-12S, 21 histogram tool, 60 Edge Pre-select, 45 horizontal and vertical binning, 42 effective focal length, 101 Index • 131 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera... - Page 134 9 sensor specifications, 8 sensor synchronization, 48 network configuration, 26 signal debounce circuit, 51 Network Configuration Mode, 68 software triggers, 43 network configuration tool, 80 spatial resolution, 42 Network Configurations, 17 132 • Index Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
- Page 135 78 User Name, 30 user-defined name, 30 vertical and horizontal cropping, 39 vertical cropping, 38 visible light, 9 VLAN Ethernet switch, 77 VLAN group, 77 workstation, 19 XML device file, 16 Index • 133 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...