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.
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Start Sapera CamExpert by double clicking the desktop icon created during the Genie software installation.
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CamExpert will search for installed Sapera devices. In the Device list area on the left side, the connected Genie
camera is shown or will be listed in a few seconds after CamExpert completes the automatic device search
(device discovery).
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Select the Genie camera device by clicking on the camera user-defined name. By default the Genie camera is
identified by its serial number. The LED of the Genie will turn green, indicating the CamExpert application is
now connected.
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Click on the Grab button for live acquisition (the Genie default is Free Running mode). Focus and adjust the
lens iris. See "Operational
camera.
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The following figure shows CamExpert with the Genie generating a diagonal test pattern. Select this via the
Test Image Selector drop menu from the Sensor Parameters tab.
Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera
Reference" on page 31
for information on CamExpert parameters with the Genie
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