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Genie Nano Series
Camera User's Manual
Monochrome & Color GigE Vision Area Scan
sensors | cameras | frame grabbers | processors | software | vision solutions
September 15, 2015
P/N: G3-G00M-USR00
www.teledynedalsa.com
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  • Page 1 ™ Genie Nano Series Camera User’s Manual Monochrome & Color GigE Vision Area Scan sensors | cameras | frame grabbers | processors | software | vision solutions September 15, 2015 P/N: G3-G00M-USR00 www.teledynedalsa.com...
  • Page 2 All information provided in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. No responsibility is assumed by Teledyne DALSA for its use. Teledyne 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 Teledyne DALSA.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents GENIE NANO SERIES OVERVIEW ESCRIPTION GigE with TurboDrive Genie Nano Overview GigE Firmware UMBERS AND OFTWARE EQUIREMENTS Monochrome Cameras Color Cameras Accessories Windows Development Software Third Party GigE Vision Development About GigE Vision ENIE OMMON PECIFICATIONS EMI, Shock and Vibration Certifications Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) M/C1940 &...
  • Page 4 About the Device User ID OPERATIONAL REFERENCE SING XPERT WITH ENIE AMERAS CamExpert Panes CamExpert View Parameters Option AMERA NFORMATION ATEGORY Camera Information Feature Descriptions Temperature Management Power-up Configuration Dialog Camera Power-up Configuration Load / Save Configuration ENSOR ONTROL ATEGORY Sensor Control Feature Descriptions Offset/Gain Control Details Bayer Mosaic Pattern...
  • Page 5 AYER ONTROL ATEGORY GigE Vision Transport Layer Feature Descriptions Defaults for devicePacketResendBufferSize ISION ONTROL ATEGORY Teledyne DALSA TurboDrive CCESS ONTROL ATEGORY File Access Control Feature Descriptions Updating Firmware via File Access in CamExpert SAPERA TOOLS FOR NETWORKING IP C ONFIGURATION...
  • Page 6 TROUBLESHOOTING VERVIEW Problem Type Summary Verifying Network Parameters Before Contacting Technical Support EVICE VAILABLE WITH PERATIONAL SSUES Firmware Updates Power Failure During a Firmware Update–Now What? Cabling and Communication Issues Acquisition Error without Timeout Messages No camera exposure when expected Camera is functional but frame rate is lower than expected Camera acquisition is good but frame rate is lower than expected Camera is functional, frame rate is as expected, but image is black...

  • Page 7: Genie Nano Series Overview

    Genie Nano Series Overview Description The Genie Nano series, a member of the Genie camera family, provides a new series of affordable easy to use digital cameras specifically engineered for industrial imaging applications requiring improved network integration. Genie Nano cameras use the industries’ latest leading sensors such as the Sony Pregius series of global shutter active pixel-type CMOS image sensors.

  • Page 8: Genie Nano Overview

    • details GigE Firmware Firmware updates for Genie Nano are available for download from the Teledyne DALSA web site www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads. Choose Genie Nano Firmware from the available download sections, then choose the zip file download specific to your camera model.

  • Page 9: Part Numbers And Software Requirements

    This manual covers the Genie Nano monochrome and color models summarized below. This table groups models by color mode, resolution, and other physical parameters. New models area added to this manual as they are released by Teledyne DALSA. See Genie Nano Common Specifications for details of each Genie Nano model.

  • Page 10: Windows Development Software

    GenApi module of the GenICam™ specification. For more information see www.genicam.org. The Teledyne DALSA GigE Vision Module provides a license free development platform for Teledyne DALSA GigE hardware or Sapera vision applications. Additionally supported are Sapera GigE Vision applications for third party hardware with the purchase of a GigE Vision Module license, or the Sapera processing SDK with a valid license.

  • Page 11: Genie Nano Common Specifications

    GigE Vision 1.2 compliant Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature -20°C to +60°C (Housing Temperature) Operating Relative Humidity 10% to 70% non-condensing Storage -40°C to +80°C temperature at 20% to 80% non-condensing relative humidity Genie Nano Series Overview • 9 Nano Series GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 12: Emi, Shock And Vibration Certifications

    Number: 3 shocks (+) and 3 shocks (-) Level 3: 40 g / 60 ms Directions: ±X, ±Y, and ±Z axes Additional information concerning test conditions and methodologies is available on request. 10 • Genie Nano Series Overview Nano Series GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 13: Mean Time Between Failure (Mtbf)

    The analysis was carried out for operating temperatures varying from 0 to 80ºC, with the product steady state temperature determined as 20ºC. The following table presents the predicted MTBF and failure rate values. Genie Nano Series Overview • 11 Nano Series GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 14: Performance: Models M/C1940 & M/C1920

    75 dB (12-bit buffer), 68 dB (10-bit) Output Dynamic Range † ‡ Signal to Noise ratio †† ‡ 30 dB typical DN Variation 50% saturation: < +/- 0.5% Responsivity graphic: 12 • Genie Nano Series Overview Nano Series GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 15: Sensor Cosmetic Specifications

    Horizontal grouping of more than 10 contiguous pixel defects along a single row. ††† Test conditions • Nominal light = illumination at 50% of saturation Temperature of camera is 45°C • Genie Nano Series Overview • 13 Nano Series GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 16: Spectral Response

    Monochrome Models M194x & M192x, (Sony IMX174 & IMX249) Measured Fill-Factor x Quantum Efficiency (FF x QE) Color Models C194x & C192x, (Sony IMX174 & IMX249) Measured Fill-Factor x Quantum Efficiency (FF x QE) 14 • Genie Nano Series Overview Nano Series GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 17: Nano Quick Start

    Genie Nano and Sapera LT in a Windows OS system. If you are not familiar with Teledyne DALSA GigE Vision cameras go to Connecting the Genie Nano Camera. Your computer requires a second or unused Ethernet Gigabit network interface (NIC).

  • Page 18: Connecting The Genie Nano Camera

    DALSA Network Imaging manual. Connect the Genie Nano Camera Connecting a Genie Nano to a network system is similar whether using the Teledyne DALSA Sapera LT package or a third party GigE Vision development package. Power supplies must meet the requirements defined in section Input Signals Electrical . Apply •...

  • Page 19: Connectors

    • connector supports a retention latch, while the Nano case supports thumbscrews. Teledyne DALSA provides optional cables (see Accessories). See 10-pin I/O Connector Details for connector pin out specifications. The following figure of the Genie Nano back end shows connector and LED locations. See Mechanical Specifications for details on the connectors and camera mounting dimensions.

  • Page 20: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators The Genie Nano has one multicolor LED to provide a simple visible indication of camera state, as described below. The Nano Ethernet connector does not have indicator LEDs; the user should use the LED status on the Ethernet switch or computer NIC for networking status. Camera Status LED Indicator The camera is equipped with one LED to display its operational status.

  • Page 21: Genie Nano Ip Configuration Sequence

    Preferably, a DHCP server is present on the network, where the Genie Nano issues a DHCP request for an IP address. The DHCP server then provides the Nano an IP address. The Teledyne DALSA Network Configuration tool, installed with the Sapera Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package, provides a DHCP server which is easily enabled on the NIC used with the Genie Nano (refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging user's manual).

  • Page 22: Preventing Operational Faults Due To Esd

    0 volt return line is not necessarily connected to earth ground. Teledyne DALSA has performed ESD testing on Nano cameras using an 8 kilovolt ESD generator without any indication of operational faults. The two following methods, either individually or together will prevent ESD problems.

  • Page 23: Using Nano With Sapera Api

    Nano also can connect through a Gigabit Ethernet switch. When using VLAN groups, the • Nano and controlling computer must be in the same group (refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package user's manual). If Genie Nano is to be used in a Sapera development environment, Sapera LT 8.10 needs to •...

  • Page 24: Procedure

    Download and install Sapera 8.01 which automatically provides GigE Vision support with • Teledyne DALSA TurboDrive™ technology. Optional: If the Teledyne DALSA Sapera LT SDK package is not used, click to install the Genie • Nano firmware and user manuals only. Follow the on screen prompts.

  • Page 25: Gige Server Verification

    GigE Server Verification After a successful Genie Nano Framework package installation, the GigE Server icon is visible in the desktop taskbar tray area (note that in Windows 7 the icon remains hidden until a camera is connected). After connecting a camera (see following section), allow a few seconds for the GigE Server status to update.

  • Page 26: Optimizing The Network Adapter Used With Nano

    CamExpert. The single “moving” test image is a shifting diagonal ramp pattern, which is useful for testing network/computer bandwidth issues (see following image). Refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging package manual if error messages are shown in •...
  • Page 27 Using Nano with Sapera API • 25 Nano Series GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 28: About The Device User Id

    When using CamExpert, multiple Genie Nano cameras on the network are seen as different "Nano-xxxxx" devices as an example. Non Teledyne DALSA cameras are labeled as “GigEVision Device”. Click on a device user name to select it for control by CamExpert.

  • Page 29: Operational Reference

    Operational Reference Using CamExpert with Genie Nano Cameras The Sapera CamExpert tool is the interfacing tool for GigE Vision cameras, and is supported by the Sapera library and hardware. CamExpert allows a user to test camera functions. Additionally CamExpert saves the Nano user settings configuration to the camera or saves multiple configurations as individual camera parameter files on the host system (*.ccf).

  • Page 30: Camexpert View Parameters Option

    Device pane: View and select from any installed GigE Vision or Sapera acquisition device. After • a device is selected CamExpert will only present parameters applicable to that device. Parameters pane: Allows viewing or changing all acquisition parameters supported by the •...

  • Page 31: Camera Information Category

    GigE Vision applications retrieve this information to identify the camera along with its characteristics. Features listed in the description table but tagged as Invisible are usually for Teledyne DALSA or third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications.
  • Page 32 Display Name Feature & Values Description Device Version & View Manufacturer Name DeviceVendorName Displays the device vendor name. 1.00 Beginner Family Name DeviceFamilyName Displays the device family name. 1.00 Beginner Model Name DeviceModelName Displays the device model name. 1.00 Beginner Device Version DeviceVersion Displays the device version.
  • Page 33 UserSet 2 UserSet2 Select the User Defined Configuration space UserSet1 to save to or load from features settings previously saved by the user. Load Configuration UserSetLoad Loads the camera configuration set specified by the User Set Selector feature, to the camera and makes it active.

  • Page 34: Temperature Management

    SaveResourceManagerError An internal error happened related to the resource manager DFNC Major Rev deviceDFNCVersionMajor Major revision of Dalsa Feature Naming Convention which was used to create the device’s XML. DFNC Minor Rev deviceDFNCVersionMinor Minor revision of Dalsa Feature Naming Convention which was used to create the device’s XML.

  • Page 35: Power-Up Configuration Dialog

    Power-up Configuration Dialog CamExpert provides a dialog box which combines the features to select the camera power-up state and for the user to save or load a Nano camera state. Camera Power-up Configuration The first drop list selects the camera configuration state to load on power-up (see feature UserSetDefaultSelector).

  • Page 36: Sensor Control Category

    Parameters in black are user set in CamExpert or programmable via an imaging application. Features listed in the description table that are tagged as Invisible are usually for Teledyne DALSA or third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important, features shown by CamExpert may change with different Genie Nano models implementing different sensors, image resolutions, and color versions.

  • Page 37: Sensor Control Feature Descriptions

    The first column indicates whether a feature applies to monochrome or color camera models via a symbol. No symbol indicates a common feature. Additionally the description column will indicate which feature is a member of the DALSA Features Naming Convention (indicated by DFNC), versus the GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC tag is not shown).
  • Page 38 Exposure Alignment exposureAlignment Exposure Alignment specifies how the exposure is executed in relationship to the sensor capabilities and current frame trigger. < DFNC Beginner > Synchronous Synchronous Exposure is synchronous to the internal timing of the sensor. The readout is concurrent to the exposure for the fastest possible frame rate.

  • Page 39: Offset/Gain Control Details

    Offset/Gain Control Details Applies to Nano models using Sony IMX174/249 sensors (Monochrome or Color) The Gain and Black level functions are applied at the sensor and/or on the digital image values output by the sensor, as described below. Gain Selector = Sensor: The gain function controls the sensor hardware. Sensor gain is •...

  • Page 40: Bayer Mosaic Pattern

    Genie Nano Color cameras (using Sony IMX174/249 sensors) output raw Bayer image data using the mosaic pattern shown below. Teledyne DALSA Sapera CamExpert tool interprets the raw Bayer output when the user enables the Pre-Processing Software Bayer Decoder. CamExpert also provides an automatic white balance tool to aid RGB gain adjustments.

  • Page 41: Exposure Controls Detail

    Exposure Controls Detail Exposure Control modes define the method and timing of controlling the sensor integration period. The integration period is the amount of time the sensor is exposed to incoming light before the video frame data is transmitted to the controlling computer. Exposure control is defined as the start of exposure and exposure duration.

  • Page 42: Internal Programmable Exposure (Exposuremode = Timed)

    Internal Programmable Exposure (ExposureMode = Timed) The Genie Nano in Internal Programmable Timed Exposure mode has the following features: • Programmable internal trigger, where the maximum and minimum sensor frame rate limits are defined by the ExposureTime feature. Exposure synchronization timing is Synchronous Mode where the exposure is aligned with the •...

  • Page 43: External Trigger: Trigger Width Exposure

    Any external trigger received before the last exposure is ignored. • exposureAlignment=Synchronous ValidFrameTrigger ValidFrameTrigger Event (1) Event (2) Invalid Frame Trigger Period Invalid Frame Trigger Period FrameTrigger Inactive FrameTrigger Active FrameTrigger Inactive FrameActive (1) Frame Inactive Frame Inactive FrameActive (2) Exposure Exposure(1) ReadOut (1)

  • Page 44: I/O Control Category

    Parameters in black are user set in CamExpert or programmable via an imaging application. Features listed in the description table but tagged as Invisible are usually for Teledyne DALSA or third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important, Genie Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different sensors which may support different features within this category.

  • Page 45: I/O Control Feature Descriptions

    The following table describes these features along with their view attribute and minimum camera firmware version required. Additionally the Device Version column will indicate which parameter is a member of the DALSA Features Naming Convention (indicated by DFNC), versus the GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC tag is not shown).
  • Page 46 Any Edge AnyEdge The trigger is considered valid on any edge of the line source signal (after any processing by the line inverter module). Level High LevelHigh The trigger is considered valid on the high level of the line source signal. Level Low LevelLow The trigger is considered valid on the low level of...
  • Page 47 DFNC Threshold for TTL Threshold_for_TTL A signal below 0.8V will be detected as a Logical LOW and a signal greater than 2.4V will be detected as a Logical HIGH on the selected input line. 1.00 Input Line Debouncing lineDebouncingPeriod Specifies the minimum delay before an input line Beginner Period voltage transition is recognizing as a signal...

  • Page 48: I/O Module Block Diagram

    Inactive Inactive Sets the Output circuit to open 1.00 Output Line Software Latch outputLineSoftwareLatchControl When Off, the selected output line is set with the Guru Control value in Output Line Value. DFNC Output pin state set by outputLineValue. Latch Latch Output pin state set by outputLineSoftwareCmd.

  • Page 49: Trigger Mode Details

    Trigger Mode Details Genie Nano 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 50: Output Line Details

    Output Line Details The general purpose output line signals are connected to I/O lines 3 and 4, which have the following features for control or status indication. Feature set: LineInverter (RW), outputLineSource (RW), outputLinePulseDelay (RW), • outputLinePulseDuration (RW), outputLineValue (RW), outputLineSoftwareCmd (RW), LineSelector (RW), LineName (RO), linePinAssociation (RO), LineFormat (RO), LineMode (RO), LineStatus (RO).

  • Page 51: Counter And Timer Control Category

    Parameters in black are user set in CamExpert or programmable via an imaging application. Features listed in the description table but tagged as Invisible are usually for Teledyne DALSA or third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important, Genie Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different sensors and image resolutions which may not support the full feature set defined in this category.
  • Page 52 Display Name Feature & Values Description Device Version & View 1.00 Counter Selector counterSelector Selects the counter to configure. Expert Counter 1 Counter1 Select counter 1 DFNC 1.00 Counter mode counterMode Selects the counter mode. The selected Counter is Expert either Active or Disabled.
  • Page 53 Any Edge AnyEdge Starts counting on the falling or rising edge of the selected Line. 1.00 Counter Incremental counterIncrementalSource Select the event source which increments the Expert Source counter. The Event Control section provides details DFNC and timing diagrams for the supported events. Counter is stopped.
  • Page 54 MultiFrame End Trigger FrameBurstEnd Reset on reception of the Frame Burst end. Line 1 Line1 Reset counter on the specified transition on line 1. See Input Signals Electrical Specifications. Line 2 Line2 Reset counter on the specified transition on line 2. Output 1 Line3 Counts the number of transitions of Output 1 (based...

  • Page 55: Counter And Timer Group Block Diagram

    Line 1 Line1 Start Timer on a transition of I/O Line 1 event. See Input Signals Electrical Specifications. Line 2 Line2 Start Timer on a transition of I/O Line 2 event. Timer 1 End Timer1End Start Timer on Timer End event. Counter 1 End Counter1End Start Timer on Counter 1 End event.

  • Page 56: Example: Counter Start Source = Off

    Example: Counter Start Source = OFF CounterStartSource=OFF Countermode=Active Countermode=OFF CounterEnd Event Generated Counter Counter is CounterWait Counter is Counter Overflow IDLE Trigger Active Completed Counter is incrementing CounterStartSource=OFF CounterResetSource=OFF Counter Reset CMD CounterResetSource=Event CounterResetSource=CounterEnd The counter starts on the counterReset Cmd. •...

  • Page 57: Example: Counterstartsource = Event And Signal (Edge Base)

    Example: CounterStartSource = EVENT and Signal (Edge Base) CounterStartSource= EVENT and Signal (Edge Base ) Countermode=Active Countermode=OFF CounterEnd Event Generated Counter Counter is CounterWait Counter is Counter Overflow IDLE Trigger Active Completed Counter is incrementing CounterResetSource=OFF CounterStartSource= EVENT or Signal (Edge Base ) Counter Reset CMD CounterResetSource=Event (Itself) CounterResetSource=Event...

  • Page 58: Image Format Control Category

    Parameters in black are user set in CamExpert or programmable via an imaging application. Features listed in the description table but tagged as Invisible are usually for Teledyne DALSA or third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important, Genie Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different sensors and image resolutions which may not support the full feature set defined in this category.

  • Page 59: Image Format Control Feature Description

    The first column indicates whether a feature applies to monochrome or color camera models via a symbol. No symbol indicates a common feature. Additionally the description column will indicate which feature is a member of the DALSA Features Naming Convention (denoted by DFNC), versus the GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC tag is not shown).
  • Page 60 Vertical Offset OffsetY Vertical offset from the Sensor Origin to the Area Of Interest (in Lines). < Beginner > Width Width Width of the Image provided by the device (in pixels). < Beginner > Height Height Height of the Image provided by the device (in lines). <...
  • Page 61 ROI Width multipleROIWidth Width of the selected ROI (Region of Interest) provided by the device (in pixels). < Expert, DFNC > ROI Height multipleROIHeight Height of the selected ROI (Region of Interest) provided by the device (in pixels). < Expert, DFNC > Test Image Selector TestImageSelector Selects the type of test image generated by the camera.

  • Page 62: Width And Height Features For Partial Scan Control

    Width and Height Features for Partial Scan Control Width and Height controls along with their respective offsets, allow the Genie Nano to grab a region of interest (ROI) within the full image frame. Besides eliminating post acquisition image cropping done by software in the host computer, a windowed ROI grab reduces the bandwidth required on the Gigabit Ethernet link since less pixels are transmitted.

  • Page 63: Maximum Frame Rate (Fps) Examples

    Maximum Frame Rate (fps) Examples Vertical Lines Free Running Acquisition Free Running Acquisition Acquired M/C1920 Models (minimum exposure) M/C1940 Models (minimum exposure) 1216 38 fps 1080 43 fps 51 fps 75 fps 98 fps 141 fps 249 fps 409 fps 632 fps 1366 799 fps...

  • Page 64: Using The Multiple Roi Mode

    Using the Multiple ROI Mode Genie Nano monochrome cameras implement the Multiple ROI mode (region of interest) features, which allow having 2 to 16 smaller image ROI areas versus the single ROI area possible with vertical and horizontal crop functions. These multiple areas are combined as one output image, reducing transfer bandwidth requirements, plus with the added benefit that any reduction of the number of vertical lines output will result in a greater possible camera frame rate.

  • Page 65: Example: Four Roi Areas (2X2)

    Example: Four ROI Areas (2x2) ROI (x1,y1) ROI (x2,y1) ROI (x1,y1) ROI (x2,y1) ROI (x1,y2) ROI (x2,y2) ROI (x1,y2) ROI (x2,y2) Camera Outputs only the 4 ROI Areas 4 ROI Areas Defined • Note that ROI(x1,y1) defines the height of any ROI in that row. ROI(x2,y1) can have a different width.
  • Page 66 With the ROI areas defined, the camera outputs an image consisting only of data within those ROI areas, as shown below. Such data reduction improves transfer bandwidth and also reduces image processing time for the host system imaging application. 64 • Operational Reference Nano Series GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 67: Internal Test Pattern Generator

    Internal Test Pattern Generator The Genie Nano camera includes a number of internal test patterns which easily confirm camera installations, without the need for a camera lens or proper lighting. Use CamExpert to easily enable and select the any of the Nano test patterns from the drop menu while the camera is not in acquisition mode.

  • Page 68: Acquisition And Transfer Control Category

    Parameters in black are user set in CamExpert or programmable via an imaging application. Features listed in the description table but tagged as Invisible are usually for Teledyne DALSA or third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important, Genie Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different sensors and image resolutions which may not support the full feature set defined in this category.
  • Page 69 Single Frame SingleFrame One frame is captured for each AcquisitionStart Command. An AcquisitionStop occurs at the end of the Active Frame. Multi-Frame MultiFrame A sequence of frames is captured for each AcquisitionStart Command. The number of frames is specified by AcquisitionFrameCount feature. An AcquisitionStop occurs at the end of the Active Frame(s) Continuous...

  • Page 70: Acquisition Buffering

    Acquisition Buffering All acquisitions are internally buffered and transferred as fast as possible to the host system. This internal buffer allows uninterrupted acquisitions no matter of any transfer delays that might occur (such as acquisition frame rates faster that the Gigabit Ethernet link or the IEEE Pause frame).

  • Page 71: Event Control Category

    Parameters in black are user set in CamExpert or programmable via an imaging application. Features listed in the description table but tagged as Invisible are usually for Teledyne DALSA or third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important, Genie Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different sensors and image resolutions which may not support the full feature set defined in this category.

  • Page 72: Event Control Feature Descriptions

    The following table describes these parameters along with their view attribute and minimum camera firmware version required. Additionally the Device Version column will indicate which parameter is a member of the DALSA Features Naming Convention (denoted by DFNC), versus the GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC tag is not shown).
  • Page 73 The selected event is disabled. The selected event will generate a software event. GigEVisionEvent GigEVisionEvent The selected event will generate a software event. This entry is deprecated. Using "On" is recommended. Event Statistic Selector eventStatisticSelector Selects which Event statistic to display. 1.00 Expert Image Lost...

  • Page 74: Basic Exposure Events Overview

    1.00 Events Overflow Event EventeventsOverflowTimestamp Timestamp of the EventeventsOverflow event. Guru Timestamp 1.00 Gev Timestamp Latch GevtimestampControlLatch Latch the current timestamp internal counter value Invisible in the timestampValue feature. 1.00 Gev Timestamp Value GevtimestampValue Returns the 64-bit value of the timestamp counter. Invisible 1.00 Gev Timestamp Tick...

  • Page 75: Events Associated With Triggered Synchronous Exposures

    Events Associated with Triggered Synchronous Exposures The following timing graphic shows the primary events and acquisition timing associated with a synchronous exposure of two individually triggered frames. FrameActive (exposureAlignment=Synchronous ) ValidFrameTrigger ValidFrameTrigger Event (1) Event (2) Invalid Frame Trigger Period Invalid Frame Trigger Period FrameTrigger Inactive FrameTrigger Active...

  • Page 76: Gige Vision Transport Layer Control Category

    Parameters in black are user set in CamExpert or programmable via an imaging application. Features listed in the description table but tagged as Invisible are usually for Teledyne DALSA or third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important, Genie Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different sensors and image resolutions which may not support the full feature set defined in this category.
  • Page 77 Display Name Feature & Values Description Device Version & View Stream Channel Selector GevStreamChannelSelector Selects the stream channel to control. 1.00 Expert 1.00 Device Link Speed GevLinkSpeed Indicates the transmission speed Expert negotiated by the given network interface. 1.00 PacketSize GevSCPSPacketSize Specifies the stream packet size in bytes Expert...
  • Page 78 1.00 Current Heartbeat Timeout GevHeartbeatTimeout Indicates the current heartbeat timeout in Guru milliseconds. 1.00 GVCP Heartbeat Disable GevGVCPHeartbeatDisable Disables the GVCP (GigE Vision Control Expert Protocol) heartbeat monitor. This allows control switchover to an application on another device. 1.00 Communication Timeout GevMCTT Provides the transmission timeout value in Guru...
  • Page 79 Windows itself does not provide a DHCP server function therefore a dedicated DHCP server is required. The DALSA Network Configuration Tool can be configured as a DHCP server on the NIC used for the GigE Vision network. (RO) 1.00...
  • Page 80 1.00 GVCP Pending Timeout GevGVCPPendingTimeout Indicates the longest GVCP command Invisible execution time before a device returns a PENDING_ACK. 1.00 Gev MCP HostPort GevMCPHostPort Indicates the port to which the device Invisible must send messages. (RO) 1.00 Gev MCDA GevMCDA Indicates the destination IP address for Invisible the message channel.

  • Page 81: Defaults For Devicepacketresendbuffersize

    NIC, the data rate of each camera and the trigger modes used. Information on these features is found in the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Module User manual.

  • Page 82: File Access Control Category

    Genie Nano. The supported data files are for firmware updates, etc. Features listed in the description table but tagged as Invisible are usually for Teledyne DALSA or third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important, Genie Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different sensors and image resolutions which may not support the full feature set defined in this category.
  • Page 83 Guru Read Read Select READ only open mode Write Write Select WRITE only open mode 1.00 File Access Buffer FileAccessBuffer Defines the intermediate access buffer that allows the Guru exchange of data between the device file storage and the application. 1.00 File Access Offset FileAccessOffset...

  • Page 84: Updating Firmware Via File Access In Camexpert

    Updating Firmware via File Access in CamExpert Click on the “Setting…” button to show the file selection menu. • From the File Type drop menu, select the file Type that will be uploaded to the Genie Nano. • This CamExpert tool allows quick firmware changes or updates, when available for your Genie Nano model.

  • Page 85: Sapera Tools For Networking

    In general automatic IP configuration assignment (LLA/DHCP) is sufficient for most Nano installations. Please refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package manual for information on the Teledyne DALSA Network Configuration tool and network optimization for GigE Vision cameras and devices.

  • Page 86: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Mechanical Specifications: Note: Genie Nano with C or CS Mount 84 • Technical Specifications Nano Series GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 87: Specification

    Additional Notes on Genie Nano Identification and Mechanical Identification Label Genie Nano cameras have an identification label applied to the bottom side, with the following information: Model Part Number Serial number MAC ID 2D Barcode CE and FCC logo Additional Mechanical Notes Nano supports a screw lock Ethernet cable as described in Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cables.

  • Page 88: Connectors

    DC power source. Nano supports connecting cables with retention latches or screw locks. The following figure shows pin number assignment. 10-pin I/O Connector Details Teledyne DALSA makes available optional I/O cables as described in Accessories. Contact Sales for availability and pricing. Pin Number...

  • Page 89: I/O Mating Connector Sources

    I/O Mating Connector Sources For users wishing to build their own custom I/O cabling, the following product information is provided to expedite your cable solutions. Part # Description Data Sheet Samtec SFSD-05-[WG]-G-[AL]-DR-[E2O] Discrete Cable www.samtec.com/technical- Assembly specifications/Default.aspx?SeriesMaster=SFSD WG : Wire Gauge AL : Assembled Length E2O : End 2 Option Samtec...

  • Page 90: Input Signals Electrical Specifications

    Input Signals Electrical Specifications External Inputs Block Diagram User Side Camera Side Current INPUT Port X Protection Limiter INPUT-Common External Input Details Opto-coupled (2.4V to 24V) with internal current limit. • • Selectable input trigger threshold levels for TTL, 12V, and 24V signal inputs (see lineDetectionLevel feature).

  • Page 91: Output Signals Electrical Specifications

    Output Signals Electrical Specifications External Outputs Block Diagram User side Camera side Output Common Power Protection Output Port X External Output Details Programmable output mode such as strobe, event notification, etc (see outputLineSource • feature) Outputs are open on power-up with the default factory settings •...

  • Page 92: Computer Requirements For Nano Cameras

    Nano cameras support the IEEE 802.3x pause frame flow control protocol automatically so that images from many cameras can be transmitted through the switch to the NIC efficiently, without data loss. As a working example, one such switch tested at Teledyne DALSA is the NETGEAR GS716T.

  • Page 93: Ethernet To Fiber-Optic Interface Requirements

    Ethernet to Fiber-Optic Interface Requirements In cases of camera-to-PC separations of more than 100 meters but an Ethernet switch is not desired, a fiber-optic media converter can be used. The FlexPoint GX from Omnitron Systems (www.omnitron-systems.com) converts GigE to fiber transmission and vice versa. It supports multimode (MM) fiber over distances of up to 220 m (720 ft.) and single-mode (SM) fiber up to 65 km (40 mi.) with SC, MT-RJ, or LC connector types.

  • Page 94: Ec & Fcc Declarations Of Conformity

    EC & FCC Declarations of Conformity Pending 92 • Technical Specifications Nano Series GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 95: Additional Reference Information

    Additional Reference Information Lens Selection Overview This section provides a general overview to selecting a lens for the various models of Genie Nano. Brief information on other lens parameters to consider follows those sections. Lens Options for Models ‘M/C194x’ & ‘M/C192x’ •...

  • Page 96: Additional Lens Parameters (Application Specific)

    Factors include the nature, speed, and spectral characteristics of objects being imaged, exposure times, light source characteristics, environmental and acquisition system specifics, and more. The Teledyne DALSA Web site, http://mv.dalsa.com/, provides an introduction to this potentially complicated issue. Click on Knowledge Center and then select Application Notes and Technology Primers.

  • Page 97: Light Sources

    Light Sources Keep these guidelines in mind when selecting and setting up light source: LED light sources are relatively inexpensive, provide a uniform field, and longer life span • compared to other light sources. However, they also require a camera with excellent sensitivity. Halogen light sources generally provide very little blue relative to infrared light (IR).
  • Page 98 The graphic below shows a sample response of a color camera with an overlay of a cut-off filter suppressing wavelengths above 650nm from reaching the camera sensor. 96 • Additional Reference Information Nano Series GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 99: Lens Modeling

    Lens Modeling Any lens surrounded by air can be modeled for camera purposes using three primary points: the first and second principal points and the second focal point. The primary points for a lens should be available from the lens data sheet or from the lens manufacturer. Primed quantities denote characteristics of the image side of the lens.

  • Page 100: Sensor Handling Instructions

    Sensor Handling Instructions This section reviews proper procedures for handling, cleaning, or storing the Genie Nano camera. Specifically the Genie Nano sensor needs to be kept clean and away from static discharge to maintain design performance. Electrostatic Discharge and the Sensor Cameras sensors containing integrated electronics are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD).

  • Page 101: Cleaning The Sensor Window

    Wipe the window carefully and slowly when using these products. Ruggedized Cable Accessories Teledyne DALSA provides optional I/O cable assemblies for Genie Nano. Users wishing to build their I/O cabling by starting from available cable packages should consider these popular assemblies described below.

  • Page 102: Cable Assembly G3-Aioc-Blunt2M

    Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BLUNT2M 100 • Additional Reference Information Nano Series GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 103: Cable Assembly G3-Aioc-Brkout2M

    Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BRKOUT2M Additional Reference Information • 101 Nano Series GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 104: Ruggedized Rj45 Ethernet Cables

    Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cables Components Express Inc. has available industrial RJ45 CAT6 cables that on one end have a molded shroud assembly with top/bottom thumbscrews, while the other end is a standard RJ45 (one example shown below). These cables are recommended when Nano is installed in a high vibration environment.

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    In multiple NIC systems where the NIC for the Nano is using LLA mode, ensure that no • other NIC is in or switches to LLA mode. It is preferable that the Teledyne DALSA DHCP Troubleshooting • 103 Nano Series GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 106 When using multiple cameras connected to an VLAN Ethernet switch, confirm that all • cameras are on the same subnet setup on that switch. See the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging package manual for more information. . If a Nano camera installed with other GigE Vision cameras cannot connect properly with the •...

  • Page 107: Verifying Network Parameters

    Carefully review the issues described in this Troubleshooting section. To aid Teledyne DALSA personnel when support is required, the following should be included with the request for support. From the Start menu, go to Programs • Dalsa • Sapera LT • Tools and run the Log Viewer •...

  • Page 108: Power Failure During A Firmware Update-Now What

    • Use the Log Viewer tool (see point below) to check on packet resend conditions. • Run the Sapera Log Viewer: Start•Programs•Teledyne DALSA•Sapera LT•Tools•Log • Viewer. Start the Nano acquisition program, such as CamExpert. There should not be any "packet resend" messages, else this indicates a control or video transmission problem due to poor connections or extremely high EMI environments.

  • Page 109: Acquisition Error Without Timeout Messages

    Streaming video problems range from total loss of image data to occasional loss of random video data packets. The following section describes conditions identified by Teledyne DALSA engineering while working with Nano in various computers and setups. See the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging manual for information on network optimizations.

  • Page 110: Other Problems Or Issues

    Other Problems or Issues This section describes problems that do not fit any of the categories above. Typically these are issues found in the field under specific or unusual conditions. Random Invalid Trigger Events Do not change the exposure time while grabbing, else an Invalid Trigger Event may be generated. This applies to any exposure mode or trigger source.

  • Page 111: Contact Informations

    Sales Information Visit our web site: www.teledynedalsa.com/mv Email: mailto:info@teledynedalsa.com Canadian Sales Teledyne DALSA — Head office Teledyne DALSA — Montreal office 605 McMurray Road 880 Rue McCaffrey Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2V 2E9 Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada, H4T 2C7 Tel: 519 886 6000...

  • Page 112: Index

    Index fast frame rate, 60 fastest frame rates, 40 fiber-optic light sources, 95 firewall exceptions, 21 firmware update, 21 flow control protocol, 90 focal point, 97 format controls, 56 10-pin connector, 86 frame rate limits, 90 Frame Trigger modes, 47 free running mode, 40 AC Timing Characteristics, 88 administrator, 22...
  • Page 113 LED light sources, 95 Sapera LT User’s manual, 22 LED states, 18 Sapera version, 8 lens parameters, 94 screw locks, 86 lens selection, 93 secure Ethernet cable, 102 light source aging, 95 secured Ethernet cable, 106 line signals, 47 sensor cleaning, 99 Link-Local Address, 19 sensor controls, 34, 79 Log Viewer tool, 106...

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