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™ Genie Nano-CXP Series Camera User’s Manual CoaXPress™ Monochrome and Color Area Scan sensors | cameras | frame grabbers | processors | software | vision solutions February 14, 2020 Rev: 0002 P/N: G3-CX0M-USR00 w ww.teledynedalsa.com...
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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.
C amera Power-up C onfiguration Load / Save Configuration ENSOR O NTROL ATEGORY Sensor Control Feature Descriptions Black Level/Gain Control Details (On-Semi Python sensors) On-Semi Python Sensors Gain Stage Diagram OnSemi Sensor Artifacts with Fast Readout Mode • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Contents...
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O NTROL ATEGORY File Access Control Feature Descriptions Updating Firmware via File Access in CamExpert Overview of the deviceUserBuffer Feature IMPLEMENTING TRIGGER-TO-IMAGE RELIABILITY VER VIEW T2IR with Genie Nano T2IR M EATUR ES FOR O NITORING • Contents Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
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PER ATIO NAL SSUES Firmware Updates Power Failure during a Firmware Update–Now What? Cabling and Communication Issues Camera is functional, frame rate is as expected, but image is black REVISION HISTORY CONTACT INFORMATION ALES NFORMATIO N • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Contents...
Teledyne DALSA website at www.teledynedalsa.com. Firmware updates for Genie Nano are available for download from the Teledyne DALSA web site www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads. Choose Genie Nano-CXP Firmware from the available download sections, then choose the zip file download specific to your camera model.
Nano-CXP Model Sensor Size/Model Lens Part Num ber Full Resolution C4090 On-Semi 16M M42 m ount G3-XC30-C4095 4096 x 4096 (Python 16K) C5100 On-Semi 25M M42 m ount G3-XC30-C5105 5120 x 5120 (Python 25K) • Nano-CXP Series Overview Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
G2-AM42-MO UNT4 Note that there is no support for Nikon lens features such as focus and aperture motor controls. Cables are available directly from our preferred source: (see Components Express Right-Angle Cable Assemblies). • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Nano-CXP Series Overview...
Frame Grabbers and Cabling The Teledyne DALSA Xtium-CXP PX8 frame grabber is recommended for error free acquisitions with the Nano-CXP camera (contact sales for additional information). Cable Manufactures Contact Information for contact information for information on CXP cable suppliers and various I/O solutions for your imaging solution.
+24V nominal (+12 to +26 Volts DC maximum range) Supports the Powe r O ver C XP standard (PoCXP) Powe r Dissipation (typical) 12W @ 24Vdc aux. (for the XL case) Environm ental Conditions Nano-CXP Specifications • Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
Test conditions • Nominal light = illumination at 50% of saturation • Temperature of camera is 45°C • At exposures lower than 0.25 seconds • At nominal sensor gain (1x) • • Nano-CXP Specifications Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
Num be r: 3 shocks (+) and 3 shocks (-) Le ve l 3: 40 g / 60 m s Dire ctions: ±X, ±Y, and ±Z axes Additional inform ation concerning test conditions and m ethodologies is available on request. Nano-CXP Specifications • Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
Le ns Shading corre ction (Factory and 2 Use r De fine d e ntry) Noise R e duction Im age Flip support Multi-R OI Support O utput Dynamic Range (dB) 55.3 SNR (dB) 39.5 Nano-CXP Specifications • Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
0 defective row s allow ed LSB10 in a dark image, or a correcte d gray or a saturated image, from the local m e dian of 11 neighboring rows (+/- 5 top/bottom rows). continued next page Nano-CXP Specifications • Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
F5 (m ax 0): 5 or m ore defective pixels in the cluster Firmware Files for These Models The latest firmware files for all Nano models are available on the Teledyne DALSA support web site: http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/ The firmware files for currently available models are listed below. The xx variable denotes the current build number.
Genie Nano-CXP and the CamExpert tool provided with Sapera LT in a Windows OS system. Quick Start (using a Teledyne DALSA Frame Grabber) Install Sapera 8.41 (or later). Use the Full SDK version with support for Teledyne DALSA frame • grabber boards.
A 10 pin I/O connector for camera power, plus trigger, strobe and general I/O signals. The • connector supports a retention latch, while alternately the Nano-CXP case supports using an I/O cable with thumbscrews. Teledyne DALSA provides optional cables for purchase (see Ruggedized Cable Accessories). Also see 10-pin I/O Connector Details for pin out specifications.
Note that flashing rate is constant – irre levant of the frame rate. Fast Flashing Blue File Acce ss Fe ature is transferring data such as a firmware update, etc. Fast Flashing Red Syste m error (e.g. internal e rror). Nano-CXP Installation • Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
Ethernet connections, may all be solved by proper ESD management. 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.
The Sapera CamExpert tool allows a user to test the camera and frame grabber combination and their functions. Additionally CamExpert saves the Teledyne DALSA frame grabber user settings as individual camera parameter files on the host system (*.ccf). The camera settings are saved within the camera as a user set.
This avoids confusion by eliminating parameter choices when they do not apply to the hardware in use. When using a Teledyne DALSA frame grabber and camera, CamExpert groups all frame grabber parameters first and then follows with the supported camera features. Together the user configures the imaging system.
Nano-CXP device. These features are typically read-only. 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.
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Value is res et on power off. D evice T emperature D eviceTemperature T he temperature of the selected source in 1 .0 0 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature Beginner s hould not exceed +70°C for reliable operation. • Operational Reference Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
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An internal error happened related to the res ource manager SaveGenericError Unknown error SaveBus yError The camera is busy and cannot perform the action SaveMemoryError Camera ran out of memory while saving s et • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Operational Reference...
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I nvis ible SFNC SubMinor Rev D eviceSFNCVersionSubMinor SubMinor Version of the G enicam Standard 1 .0 0 Features N aming Convention which was used I nvis ible to c reate the device’s XML. • Operational Reference Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
(see feature UserSetSelector). To reset the camera to the factory configuration, select Factory Setting and click Load. To save a current camera configuration, select UserSet 1 or 2 and click Save. Select a saved user set and click Load to restore a saved configuration. • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Operational Reference...
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-CXP models.
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E xposure Time E xposureTime Sets the exposure time (in microseconds) when the 1 .0 0 E xposure Mode feature is set to Timed. Beginner • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Operational Reference...
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G uru extends longer than the exposure period. Black L evel Raw BlackLevelRaw C ontrols the black level as an absolute physical value. 1 .0 0 I nvis ible • Operational Reference Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
As a consequence of this mode there are minor column artifacts (of very low DN), typically of no significance and irrelevant for many imaging systems. Note that these column artifacts will become more prominent as sensor gain is increased. • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Operational Reference...
The exposure duration can be programmable (Exposure Mode = Timed, free run or external trigger) or controlled by the external input trigger pulse width (Exposure Mode = TriggerWidth). Note that different Nano models will support different combinations of exposure controls. • Operational Reference Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
Internal Delay (exposureAlignment = Reset or Synchronous With No Overlap) Internal Delay (exposureAlignment = Synchronous With Overlap) << Exposure Active >> Additional triggered exposure mode features and timing specific to OnSemi sensors are described in the I/O Controls Category. • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Operational Reference...
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 which may support different features within this category.
The following table describes these features along with their view attribute and minimum 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).
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Thres hold_for_TTL A s ignal below 0.8V will be detected as a Logical LOW and a s ignal greater than 2.4V will be detected as a Logical HI GH on the s elected input line. • Operational Reference Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
Trigger Source=Timer1End Event: The Timer1 End Event is used as the internal trigger • source. Refer to Counter and Timer Controls for information on those features. Trigger Source=Counter1End Event: The Counter1 End Event is used as the internal trigger • source. • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Operational Reference...
Minimum Trigger to Exposure start delay: 3.23µs (shown as 4µs) • TriggerOverlap=Off Trigger Exclusion Period Trigger Exclusion Period Trigger Input Exposure 1 Exposure 2 Frame Exposure Readout 1 Readout 2 Frame Readout Frame 1 Active period Frame 2 Active period • Operational Reference Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
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Exposure 1 Exposure 2 Frame Exposure End of Exposure End of Exposure to Start of Readout to Start of Readout Readout 1 Readout 2 Frame Readout Frame 1 Active period Frame 2 Active period • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Operational Reference...
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TriggerOverlap= EndOfExposure or Readout Trigger Exclusion Period Trigger Exclusion Period Trigger Input Trigger Latched and Delayed Exposure 1 Exposure 2 Frame Exposure Readout 1 Readout 2 Frame Readout Frame 1 Active period Frame 2 Active period • Operational Reference Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
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, Nano cameras are available in a number of models which may not support the full feature set defined in this category.
The following table and block diagram, describes these parameters along with their view attribute and minimum camera firmware version required. Additionally the Device Version 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).
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E xpert A c tivation will res et the s elected c ounter. D FN C Ris ing Edge Ris ingEdge Res et counter on ris ing edge of the s elected s ignal. • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Operational Reference...
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D FN C 1 .0 0 T imer Reset timerReset Res ets the timer to 0 while timerStatus=TimerActive. E xpert T imer then waits for the next timerStartSource event. D FN C • Operational Reference Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
The counter continues unless a new counterReset Cmd is received, which then restarts the • counter at 00. When Counter Reset Source= ‘Event’ or ‘CounterEnd’ the counter is reset to 00 but does • not restart counting, until the next CounterReset Cmd. • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Operational Reference...
CounterResetSource =CounterEnd(Itself) Counter STATUS Counter is CounterWait Counter Active Active Active Active IDLE Start Completed Counter Register CounterDuration=12 CounterStartSource= Line 1 CounterTriggerActivation= Falling Edge any Tick in CounterEventSource The Second StartSource Pulse is ignored • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Operational Reference...
• counterValueAtReset: Reads the last counter value before reset. In this example the count • value equals time in microseconds since the counter start event. counterReset: Force a counter value reset when required. • • Operational Reference Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
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.
(as little light on the sensor as possible). Lens Shading Correction Calibration Bright: Perform a bright calibration for lens shading • correction. This calibration requires a bright featureless acquisition that is not saturated. (70% illumination is recommended). • Operational Reference Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
The description column will indicate which feature is a member of the Teledyne DALSA Features Naming Convention (indicated by DFNC), versus the GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC not shown). Advanced Processing Group Display Nam e Feature &...
Res et Calibration flatfieldCorrectionCalibrationResetCoefficients Res et the current calibration coefficients to E xpert fac tory defaults. D FN C 1 .0 0 flatfieldAlgorithmBufferFormat Flat Field Algorithm I nvis ible Buffer Format D FN C Mono8 Mono8 • Operational Reference Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
C orrection C alibration c orrection. This is done before the bright D FN C D ark c alibration. This c alibration requires a dark ac quisition (as little light on the sensor as pos sible). • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Operational Reference...
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L ens Shading Algorithm I nvis ible O ffs et M in D FN C 1 .0 0 lens ShadingCorrectionAlgorithmOffsetFactor L ens Shading I nvis ible C orrection Algorithm D FN C O ffs et Factor • Operational Reference Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
The following XML code sample forms the template for the user to build bad pixel maps for any of their Nano cameras. Note: Identifying bad pixels is left to the user’s discretion, but Teledyne DALSA technical support can provide guidance.
• Do nothing when the neighboring pixels are also bad. pix0 pix1 pix2 pix3 pix4 pix5 pix6 pix7 Sensor Row “n” pix0 pix1 pix2 pix3 pix4 pix5 pix6 pix7 Sensor Row “n+1” Remains Defective • Operational Reference Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
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Sensor Row Bad pixel in a sensor line with bad adjacent pixels Do nothing when the neighboring pixels are also bad. • pix0 pix1 pix2 pix3 pix4 pix5 pix6 pix7 Sensor Row “n” Remains Defective • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Operational Reference...
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.
New features for a major device version release will be indicated by green text for easy identification. 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).
Important: Any reduction of the camera’s acquisition area from its maximum must be matched by the same reduction in the frame grabber’s buffer dimensions. The Teledyne DALSA CXP frame grabber will generate “Buffer Incomplete” errors when the buffer dimensions do not match the Nano CXP cropped acquisition.
There are two Horizontal Control features. These features, horizontal offset (OffsetX) and width (Width) have three associated factors — their minimum value, maximum value and the increment (step size) value. • Operational Reference Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
Grey Diagonal Ramp Moving: combination of the 2 previous schemes, but first pixel in image • is incremented by 1 between successive frames. This is a good pattern to indicate motion when doing a continuous grab. • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Operational Reference...
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.
The following table describes these parameters along with their view attribute and minimum 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).
O ffsetY (except within the Cycling Mode) Binning (exce pt within the C ycling Mode) W idth, Height Multi-R OI functions, TestImageSelector AC Q UISITION CONTROL De vice RegistersStreamingStart De vice RegistersStreamingEnd FILE AC C ESS C ORNTOL • Operational Reference Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
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.
New features for a major device version release will be indicated by green text for easy identification. 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).
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T otal size in bits of an image pixel. 1 .0 0 I nvis ible 8 Bits/Pixel Bpp8 Bpp8: 8 bits per pixel 1 0 Bits/Pixel Bpp10 Bpp10: 8 bits per pixel 1 2 Bits/Pixel Bpp12 Bpp12: 8 bits per pixel • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Operational Reference...
Genie Nano. The supported data files are for firmware updates and other types dependent on the Nano model. 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.
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Failure Failure The las t file operation has completed uns uccessfully for an unknown reas on. File Unavailable FileUnavailable The las t file operation has completed uns uccessfully because the file is currently unavailable. • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Operational Reference...
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C ommand that saves the last acquired image to 1 .0 0 c amera flash memory. Use the file transfer D FN C feature to read the image from c amera. I nvis ible • Operational Reference Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
Genie Nano. This memory is available to store any data required, such as licensing codes, system configuration codes, etc. as per the needs of the system supplier. No Nano firmware operation will overwrite this memory block thus allowing and simplifying product tracking and control. • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Operational Reference...
In a complex imaging system a lot can go wrong at all points – from initial acquisition, to camera processing, to data transmission. Teledyne DALSA provides features, events, and I/O signals that provide the system designer with the tools to qualify the system in real time.
Firm ware Ve rsion De vice FirmwareVersion Last firmware update failed Firm ware UpdateFailure Manufacturer Part Number de vice ManufacturerPartNumber Manufacturer Info De vice ManufacturerInfo Acquisition and Triggers Valid Frame Trigger ValidFrameTrigger Invalid Frame Trigger InvalidFrameTrigger Implementing Trigger-to-Image Reliability • Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
Technical Specifications Both 2D and 3D design drawings are available for download from the Teledyne DALSA web site http://www.teledynedalsa.com/genie-nano Notes on Genie Nano Identification and Mechanical Identification Label Ge nie Nano cameras have an identification label applied to the bottom side, with the following information:...
+/- 250 m icrons X variance (+/-) theta variance +/- 250 m icrons Y variance +/- 300 m icrons Z variance Z variance not shown (+/-) X variance +/- 1 de gre e Theta variance • Technical Specifications Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
Note: Connect power via the I/O connector or PoCXP, but never both. Although Nano has • protection, differences in ground levels may cause operational issues or electrical faults. Teledyne DALSA makes available optional I/O cables as described in Ruggedized Cable Accessories.
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These Nano-CXP models have a M42 screw mount where M42 lens or F-mount lens (via an adapter) need to have image circles exceeding the diameter of either of these larger sensors. Model 5100 26.2mm minimum Model 4090 Image Circle 32.6mm minimum Image Circle Additional Reference Information • Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
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 provides an introduction to this potentially complicated issue. Click on Knowledge Center and then select Application Notes and Technology Primers. Review the sections of interest.
Nano Models with Built-in IR Cut-off Filters Choose Nano color cameras with built-in IR Cut-off Filters for a simple generalized solution. The following graphic shows these models having an IR filter with a specified cut-off of about 646nm. Additional Reference Information • Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
CMOS sensor cameras. When selecting an IR cut-off filter, choose a near infrared blocking specification of ~650nm. Filters that block at 700nm or longer wavelengths, designed for CCD cameras, are not recommended for Genie Nano color cameras. • Additional Reference Information Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
1/3mm C-mount shim (spacer) added to move the lens focal point back to the sensor surface. Such shims are available from filter and lens suppliers. Alternatively use a variable focus lens and secure its focus ring after adjustment. Additional Reference Information • Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
45mm, and requires that 100mm in the object space correspond to each pixel in the image sensor. Using the preceding equation, the object distance must be 450mm (0.450m). OD = 450mm • Additional Reference Information Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
When exposed to uniform illumination, a sensor with a scratched window will normally have brighter pixels adjacent to darker pixels. The location of these pixels changes with the angle of illumination. Additional Reference Information • Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
• Ruggedized I/O 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. Contact Sales for pricing and delivery.
These cable assemblies can be acquired directly from our partner Components Express. In such cases use the manufacturer’s part number shown on the cable assembly engineering drawing. Cable Assembly: Right-Angle I/O Bunt End Additional Reference Information • Genie Nano-CXP Series™...
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 •...
EMI environment. Purchase CXP cables from certified sources. • Use the Log Viewer tool (see point below) for error conditions. Run the Sapera Log Viewer: Start•Programs•Teledyne DALSA•Sapera LT•Tools•Log • Viewer. Start the Nano-CXP acquisition program, such as CamExpert. Review the log output for error messages.
Date Major Change Description R : 0.2 August 29, 2019 pre lim inary version made available R : 0001 O ctober 4, 2019 Initial release R : 0002 Fe bruary 14, 2020 Various updates • Genie Nano-CXP Series™ Revision History...
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