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  • Page 1 (217) 352-9330 | Click HERE Find the Teledyne Dalsa Genie M640-1/3 at our website:...
  • Page 2 ™ Genie Monochrome Series Camera User’s Manual Genie Framework 2.01 M640, M690, M1024, M1280, M1400, M1410, M1600 sensors | cameras | frame grabbers | processors | software | vision solutions P/N: CA-GENM-NM-MUM00 www.teledynedalsa.com...
  • Page 3 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents GENIE MONOCHROME SERIES OVERVIEW ............. 7 ....................7 ESCRIPTION Genie Application Advantages ..............8 .................. 8 RODUCT UMBERS .............. 10 AMERA ERFORMANCE PECIFICATIONS Certifications ..................11 Vibration and Shock Certifications ............11 ..............12 UPPORTED NDUSTRY TANDARDS ................12...
  • Page 5 Network Controls via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications ..81 ..............83 APERA UPPORTED EATURES Accessing Features with Sapera++ LT ............. 83 Feature Type STRING ................84 Feature Type ENUM ................84 Feature Type INT32 ................86 4 • Genie Monochrome Series Overview Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 6 EQUIREMENTS FOR ENIE AMERAS Host PC System ................. 126 Ethernet Switch Requirements ............. 126 Ethernet to Fiber-Optic Interface Requirements ........127 EC & FCC D ............128 ECLARATION OF ONFORMITY Genie Monochrome Series Overview • 5 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 7 Cabling and Communication Issues............134 Acquisition Error without Timeout Messages ........... 135 Other Problems or Issues ..............136 CONTACT INFORMATION ................137 ................137 ENIE ALES NFORMATION ................138 ENIE ECHNICAL UPPORT 6 • Genie Monochrome Series Overview Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 8: Genie Monochrome Series Overview

    (T2IR) framework to dependably capture and transfer images from the camera to the host All Genie cameras are supported by Teledyne DALSA Sapera™ LT software libraries featuring CamExpert for simplified camera set-up and configuration. Sapera LT is field proven in thousands of robust industrial applications.

  • Page 9: Genie Application Advantages

    CS-Mount = 1 The last digit of the Genie product number defines the C-Mount downward right mechanical lens mount. angle = 2 (See Mechanical Specifications) CS-Mount downward right angle = 3 8 • Genie Monochrome Series Overview Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 10 Ethernet RJ45 clip on other. Available in various lengths. See "Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cables" on page 123. C-mount NIR/UV filter available from Midwest Optical Systems. CA-GENL-BP550 See "C/CS-Mount NIR and UV Filter" on page 124. Genie Monochrome Series Overview • 9 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 11: Camera Performance Specifications

    0 to 45°C (at front plate) Relative Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing (operating) Output Data Configuration Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) Data and Control GigE Vision compliant at 1000 or 100 Mbps 10 • Genie Monochrome Series Overview Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 12: Certifications

    -6 dB/oct. from 1000 to 2000 Hz Duration: 1 hour Shocks IEC 68-2-27 (1987) Shape: half-sine Test Ea and guide Amplitude: 75 g Duration: 3 ms Number: 3 shocks (+) and 3 shocks Genie Monochrome Series Overview • 11 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 13: Supported Industry Standards

    Wavelengths below 390 nm are termed ultra-violet while those above 780 nm. are termed infra-red. The peak response is around 500 nanometers typical for each sensor model, corresponding to a shade of blue-green. 12 • Genie Monochrome Series Overview Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 14: Genie M640-1/2 Specifications

    Internal Trigger to Start of 3.8μs Exposure Horizontal Line Time 32μs 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 Genie Monochrome Series Overview • 13 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 15: Genie M640/M690-1/3 Specifications

    Internal Trigger to Start of 3.8μs Exposure Horizontal Line Time 32μs 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/M690-1/3 Responsivity 14 • Genie Monochrome Series Overview Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 16: Genie M1024 Specifications

    Exposure Horizontal Line Time 63.5μs 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 Genie Monochrome Series Overview • 15 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 17: Genie M1280 Specifications

    Exposure Horizontal Line Time 42μs Pixel Size 3.75μm (H) × 3.75μm (V) Pixel Format 8-bit, 10-bit Shutter Full frame electronic shutter Gain Range -6dB to +12dB Genie M1280 Responsivity 16 • Genie Monochrome Series Overview Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 18: Genie M1400-1/2 Specifications

    Exposure Horizontal Line Time 59.7μs 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 • 17 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 19: Genie M1410-2/3 Specifications

    Exposure Horizontal Line Time 44.2μs 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 18 • Genie Monochrome Series Overview Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 20: Genie M1600 Specifications

    Horizontal Line Time 53.3μs 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 • 19 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 21: Application Development Overview

    Sapera LT Library with optional Processing Sapera LT is a powerful development library for image acquisition and control. Sapera LT provides a single API across current and future Teledyne DALSA hardware. Sapera LT delivers a comprehensive feature set including program portability, versatile camera controls, flexible display functionality and management, plus easy to use application development wizards.

  • Page 22: Installing The Genie Camera

    IP address. The DHCP server will then provide the Genie an IP address. The Teledyne DALSA Network Configuration tool, installed with the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package, can also function as the DHCP server (refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package user’s manual).

  • Page 23: Installation Overview & Preparations

    Genie, especially when on battery power. Thorough testing is required with any laptop computer to determine the maximum frame rate possible (refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package user’s manual). Genie also can connect through a Gigabit Ethernet switch. When using VLAN groups, •...

  • Page 24: Installation Overview

    Genie camera. Set the Genie to internal test pattern. See "Sapera CamExpert Guide" on page 103. Set up the other components of the imaging system such as light sources, camera • mounts, optics, encoders, trigger sources, etc. Test with CamExpert. Installing the Genie Camera • 23 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 25: Preventing Operational Faults Due To Esd

    0 volt return line is not necessarily connected to earth ground. Teledyne DALSA has performed ESD testing on Genie 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 26: Procedure

    When upgrading the Genie Framework from a previous version, there is no need to • uninstall the older version. The new installation will correctly update all framework files. Insert the Teledyne DALSA Genie CD-ROM. If AUTORUN is enabled on your computer, • the Genie installation menu is presented.

  • Page 27: Connect The Genie Camera

    LLA IP address as described in section "Genie IP Configuration Sequence" on page 28, or a DHCP IP address if a DHCP server is present on your network. Note that the Network Configuration tool can enable the Teledyne DALSA smart DHCP server.

  • Page 28: Status Led Codes

    Typical LED States on Power Up The following LED sequence occurs when the Genie is powered up connected to a network with installed Genie Framework software. Installing the Genie Camera • 27 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 29: Genie Ip Configuration Sequence

    Genie attempts to assign an IP address as follows. For any GigE Vision device, the IP configuration protocol sequence is: • Persistent IP (if enabled) DHCP (if a DHCP server is present such as the Teledyne DALSA smart DHCP server) • Link-Local Address (always enabled) •...

  • Page 30: Optimizing The Network Adapter Used With Genie

    Most Gigabit network interface controllers (NIC) allow user modifications to parameters such as Adapter Buffers and Jumbo Frames. These should be optimized for use with the Genie during the installation. Refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package user’s manual for optimization information.

  • Page 31: Updating Genie Firmware

    Important: Make sure that no Sapera application (such as CamExpert) is controlling the • Genie camera. Start the Teledyne DALSA Device Manager program from the windows start menu: • Start•All Programs•Teledyne DALSA•Genie•Firmware Update. The right hand column shows whether a firmware update is Required or Not Required.
  • Page 32 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. See "Power Failure During a Firmware Update–Now What?" on page 133. Installing the Genie Camera • 31 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 33: Quick Test With Camexpert

    CamExpert parameters with the Genie camera. • 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. 32 • Installing the Genie Camera Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 34: About The User-Defined Camera Name

    In this case, the vision system can be duplicated any number of times with cameras identified by their function, not their serial numbers or MAC address. Installing the Genie Camera • 33 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 35: Ilent Nstallation Of Enie Ramework

    Execute the Framework installer with the following command line (using version 1.30 as an example): "Genie_1.30.00.0171 Release.exe" -s -f1".\setup.iss" where in this example, the switch –f1".\setup.iss" specifies that the setup.iss file is in the same folder as the Framework installer. 34 • Installing the Genie Camera Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 36: Indows Mbedded Nstallation

    Windows Embedded 7 Installation Windows Embedded 7 is not officially supported by Teledyne DALSA due to the number of possible configurations. However, Sapera LT and other Teledyne DALSA products should function properly on the Windows Embedded 7 platform provided that the required components are installed.

  • Page 37: Operational Reference

    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. 36 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 38: Power-Up Configuration (Saved User Settings)

    Read Only Parameters Parameter Description Device Vendor For the Genie Monochrome series, this is always DALSA. Device Model Name Displays the device model name (for example, Genie M640). Device Version Displays the device version which includes the firmware release and build..
  • Page 39 User Settings Power-up Parameters. Such "flawed" Flat Field data is useable during camera operation but cannot be sufficiently compressed to be saved as a user setting. 38 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 40 UserSetLoad = Loads the User Set specified by UserSetSelector to the camera and makes it active UserSetSave = Saves the User Set specified by UserSetSelector to the camera UserSetDefaultSelector = Selects the feature User Set to load at camera reset Operational Reference • 39 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 41: Camera Information Via Sapera Lt Or Gige Vision Compliant Applications

    PixelSize = Number of bits per pixel (typically 8 or 10-bits per pixel) WidthMax = Maximum image width. Depends on binning and ROI settings HeightMax = Maximum image height. Depends on binning and ROI settings 40 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 42: Sensor Controls

    Displays the color type of the sensor. Possible values are Color Sensor or Monochrome Sensor. Sensor Width (in Displays the sensor width (in pixels). pixels) Sensor Height (in Displays the sensor height (in pixels). pixels) Operational Reference • 41 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 43 Purity For more information, see "Internal Image Test Patterns" on page 75. Click Setting to open the Exposure Control dialog. For more information, Exposure Control see "Exposure Controls" on page 51. 42 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 44: Gain And Black Level Controls

    XML features for Gain and Black level: GainRaw = Analog gain in tenth of dB (0.1 dB) BlackLevelRaw = Black level (offset) in 1/16 of DN in 8-bit mode or 1/4 DN in 10-bit mode Operational Reference • 43 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 45: Partial Scan-Window Roi

    149.3 fps 86.5 fps 394 fps 553 fps 118 fps 144 fps 73 fps 182.6 fps 98.7 fps 589 fps 814 fps 146 fps 169 fps 81 fps 232.7 fps 113.7 fps 44 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 46 Frame Rates 900.0 800.0 M640 700.0 M690 600.0 M1024 500.0 M1280 400.0 M1400 300.0 200.0 M1410 100.0 M1600 Vertical Lines Captured Operational Reference • 45 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 47 ROI grab reduces the bandwidth required on the Gigabit Ethernet link since less pixels are transmitted. See "CamExpert Image Buffer and ROI Parameters" on page 48 to use CamExpert to configure image cropping. 46 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 48: Window Roi Control Via Sapera Lt Or Gige Vision Compliant Applications

    PixelCoding = Feature indicates the coding of the image pixels. Raw data is the native format of the sensor. PixelDynamicRangeMin = Minimum pixel value sent by camera PixelDynamicRangeMax = Maximum pixel value sent by camera Operational Reference • 47 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 49: Camexpert Image Buffer And Roi Parameters

    Parameters tab. The image buffer can be easily cropped as desired. 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 50: Binning

    Repeated for each line of pixels Horizontal Binning Line Line Line Repeated for each column of pixels Line Line Line Line Line Vertical Binning Line Horizontal and Vertical Binning Illustration Operational Reference • 49 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 51: Binning Control Via Sapera Lt Or Gige Vision Compliant Applications

    (Snap command) since the latter must validate the acquisition parameters and modify on-board buffer allocation if the buffer size has changed since the last acquisition. 50 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 52: Exposure Controls

    Image readout is simultaneous where the grabbed image frame is readout during the • next frame exposure time. This allows for fastest possible frame rates. See the timing diagram below. Operational Reference • 51 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 53: 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 52 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 54 Programmable Synchronous Mode Exposure Timing Programmable Reset Mode Exposure Timing Operational Reference • 53 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 55: 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 57 trigger timing only. • External Trigger Level-controlled Exposure Timing 54 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 56: Exposure Controls Via Sapera Lt Or Gige Vision Compliant Applications

    AcquisitionStop = Stop the acquisition at the end of the current exposure AcquisitionAbort = Abort an acquisition immediately without completing the current frame TLParamsLocked = Flag to indicate if features are locked during acquisition. Operational Reference • 55 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 57: Synchronization Timing

    • 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 56 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 58: Reset Mode

    In CamExpert, these parameters are available under the “Sensor” tab in the “Exposure Control” dialog box. See "Accessing Features with Sapera++ LT" on page 83. XML features for Synchronization Mode: ExposureAlignment = {Synchronous = 0, Reset = 1} Operational Reference • 57 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 59: Camexpert I/O Controls Dialog

    Input 1 polarity setting = Active Timestamp is held in Reset – counter is always 0 Input 1 signal = High Timestamp Reset Software Reset: Reset the Timestamp counter immediately (click mouse in command field). 58 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 60: External Input Signal Opto-Coupler & Debounce Circuit

    Note, the external trigger input propagation delay is dependent on the signal used to • activate the opto-coupled input. Typical delays are 3 µs for Active Open and 5 µs for Active Close. Operational Reference • 59 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 61: General Inputs: Settings Via Camexpert

    The Minimum duration field for each input, allows you to specify the minimum trigger length (1-255µs ) so that input transitions are debounced to prevent unwanted trigger events. Input Settings Dialog 60 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 62: Input Controls Via Sapera Lt Or Gige Vision Compliant Applications

    InputLineValue = Read input line state {low=0, high=1} LineStatus = Current logical state of signal at time of polling {FALSE, TRUE} Line Mode = Indicate if the line is an input or an output. Operational Reference • 61 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 63: Strobe And General Outputs

    The output delay can be set from 0 to 4 seconds, in increments of 1 µs. The pulse mode duration can be set from 100µs to 4 seconds, in increments of 1 µs. 62 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 64 This can delay the start of exposure by an amount of up to 31.77µs for the Genie M640. For more information on exposure synchronous time see "Exposure Controls" on page 51. Operational Reference • 63 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 65 (exposure and readout) and cannot accept trigger inputs. This is shown by the trigger exclusion region in the following diagram. 64 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 66 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. Operational Reference • 65 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 67 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. 66 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 68: Output Control Via Sapera Lt Or Gige Vision Compliant Applications

    OutputLineValue = Static output state {Open = 0, Close = 1} Genie Processing Features The Genie monochrome series of cameras support a number of functions to enhance acquisitions or perform real time processing. Functions can be combined to solve specific imaging situations.

  • Page 69: Lut Control Via Sapera Lt Or Gige Vision Compliant Applications

    LUTEnable = Enable the selected LUT { False, True } LUTIndex = LUT data index { 0 to 255 for 8-bit LUT, 0 to 1023 for a 10-bit LUT } LUTValue = Value of selected LUT element at index LutIndex. 68 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 70: Flat Field (Image Shading) Correction

    Ideally a controlled diffused light source aimed directly at the lens should be used. Note the lens iris position for a bright but not saturated image. Additionally check that the lens iris closes well or have a lens cover to grab the dark calibration image. Operational Reference • 69 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 71 200 (for 8-bit pixels). The following figure shows a typical histogram for a Genie grabbing a bright gray image. 70 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 72 Start the Flat Field calibration tool via the CamExpert menu bar: Pre-processing • Flat Field Correction • Calibration. Operational Reference • 71 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 73 It is preferable to prepare for the white level calibration step before starting the calibration procedure (see the previous section Set up Dark and Bright Acquisitions with the Histogram Tool for information). 72 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 74: Flat Field Correction Control Via Sapera Lt Or Gige Vision Compliant Applications

    ShadingCorrectionReplacePixel = Enable pixel replacement for current pixel ShadingCorrectionGain = Gain factor (multiplier) for the current pixel ShadingCorrectionOffset = Offset value added to the current pixel after the Gain multiplier Operational Reference • 73 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 75: Image Flip

    In CamExpert, this feature is available in the Image Buffer menu. See "Accessing Features with Sapera++ LT" on page 83. Enable Horizontal Image Flip ReverseX = {disabled = 0, horizontal flip enabled = 1} 74 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 76: Internal Image Test Patterns

    Purity: a purity pattern where all pixels have the same value. The gray value is • incremented by one on successive frames to maximum then repeated. This also provides motion for live grabs. Operational Reference • 75 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 77: Test Image Select Via Sapera Lt Or Gige Vision Compliant Applications

    Sapera resources for the device do not have to be destroyed if it is expected that the device will be reconnected. SapManager::EventServerAccessible — The device is accessible again (device • reconnected). Sapera resources for the device if not previously destroyed, will be used again. 76 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 78: Event Selection Via Gige Vision Compliant Applications

    EventNotification = {Off = 0, GigEVisionEvent = 1} Event_FrameTrigger_TimeStamp = Generate an Event on a frame trigger Event_ExposureStart_TimeStamp = Event on exposure start Event_ExposureEnd_TimeStamp = Event on exposure end Event_InvalidTrigger_TimeStamp = Event when invalid trigger received Operational Reference • 77 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 79: Using Camexpert To Set Network & Gige Vision Parameters

    Genie GigE Vision parameters can be manually modified directly from CamExpert as described below. Note that a number of parameters (IP Configuration Mode, IP Address, Packet Size, etc.), can also be modified by the Teledyne DALSA Network Configuration Tool described in the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging package manual.
  • Page 80 576 to 1500, in increments of 4 bytes when the NIC does not support jumbo packet. The maximum is currently 9000 bytes when jumbo packets are supported (refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging package manual to enable jumbo packets on the NIC). In most situations, use the largest possible packet size supported by your network elements.
  • Page 81 0.5 to 65, in increments of 0.001 seconds. This is used by the camera to ensure the PC application is still linked. If the heartbeat timeout expires, the camera will shutdown the connection to the current application. 80 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 82: Network Controls Via Sapera Lt Or Gige Vision Compliant Applications

    GevNumberOfInterfaces = The number of physical network interfaces on this device. GevMessageChannelCount = The number of message channels supported by this device. GevStreamChannelCount = Indicates the number of stream channels supported by this device. Operational Reference • 81 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 83 GevSCPSPacketSize = The size of the stream packet to send on this channel. GevSCPD = Delay (in 1µs) to insert between each packet for this stream channel. Other networks parameters may be available through the 3rd party package used. 82 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 84: Sapera Supported Features List

    Read or Write Always Write Always (anytime) Write Only N.acq Write when transfer object Not Acquiring N.conn Write when transfer object is Not Connected Refer to the Sapera++ LT Programmer's manual (OC-SAPM-SPPP0). Operational Reference • 83 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 85: Feature Type String

    Mono 9 - Unsigned = 16779520 Mono 10 - Unsigned = 16779776 RGB = 1124075520 ImageFlip ENUM Off = 0 Horizontal = 1 NoiseReduction N.acq ENUM Disabled = 0 Enabled = 1 (default) 84 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 86 8-bit = 17301505 (0x1080001) 10-bit = 17825795 (0x1100003) Power-upConfig N.acq ENUM Factory Default = 0 Camera Configuration 1 = 1 TimestampResetSource Always ENUM Off = 0 Input 1 = 1 Input 2 = 2 Operational Reference • 85 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 87: Feature Type Int32

    DebounceInput_2 (μS) Always EXP10: 6 PulseDelayOutput_1 (μS) Always EXP10: 6 min=0, max=16777215, inc=1 min=100, PulseDurationOutput_1 (μS) Always EXP10: 6 max=16777215, inc=1 PulseDelayOutput_2 (μS) Always EXP10: 6 min=0, max=16777215, inc=1 86 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 88: Feature Type Bool

    InputPinStatusInput_2 Invalid EXP10: 0 min=0, max=1, inc=1 Note 1: not displayed in CamExpert; not saved in a camera configuration file (CCF) Feature Type BOOL Feature Name Access W-mode Type Value Notes Operational Reference • 87 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 89 When calibration is enabled features such as Crop, Flip, LUT, etc. are reset to their default state before the calibration sequence is started. The application would need to restore these features after flat field calibration is complete. 88 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 90: Feature Summary List By Function Group

    User Defined Buffers Feature Type UserBuffer Sapera buffer SaperaBufferFormat INT32 Sensor Feature Type DeviceScanType ENUM ColorType ENUM SensorWidth INT32 SensorHeight INT32 FrameRate INT32 Gain INT32 BlackLevel INT32 PixelSize INT32 PixelFormat ENUM NoiseReduction ENUM Operational Reference • 89 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 91 Sapera buffer Flat Field Control Feature Type FlatFieldEnable BOOL FlatFieldCalibrationEnable BOOL FlatFieldFormat ENUM FlatFieldWidth INT32 FlatFieldHeight INT32 FlatFieldGainMin INT32 FlatFieldGainMax INT32 FlatFieldOffsetMin INT32 FlatFieldOffsetMax INT32 FlatFieldGainBuffer Sapera buffer FlatFieldOffsetBuffer Sapera buffer 90 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 92 DebounceInput_2 INT32 InputPinStatusInput_2 INT32 OutputSelectorOutput_1 ENUM PulseDelayOutput_1 INT32 PulseDurationOutput_1 INT32 PolarityOutput_1 ENUM OutputSelectorOutput_2 ENUM PulseDelayOutput_2 INT32 PulseDurationOutput_2 INT32 PolarityOutput_2 ENUM Time Stamp Control Feature Type TimestampCounter ENUM TimestampResetSource ENUM TimestampReset BOOL Operational Reference • 91 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 93 STRING SubnetMask STRING DefaultGateway STRING InterPacketDelay INT32 PacketSize INT32 HeartbeatTimeout INT32 MaximumPacketResend INT32 InterPacketTimeout INT32 ImageTimeout INT32 User Options Feature Type Power-upConfig ENUM SaveCameraConfigurationSelecto ENUM SaveCameraConfiguration BOOL LoadCameraConfigurationSelector ENUM LoadCameraConfiguration BOOL 92 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 94: 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 • 93 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 95 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 94 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 96 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 • 95 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 97 Inter-Packet Delay Max Packet Resend Inter-Packet Timeout Image Timeout Packet Size Heartbeat Timeout Inter-Packet Delay Max Packet Resend Inter-Packet Timeout Image Timeout IP Configuration Mode DHCP/LLA IP Address Persistent IP IP Address 96 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 98: Accessing The Genie User Buffer

    Genie found!\n"); return FALSE; BOOL isUserBuffer = FALSE; if( !pAcqDevice->IsFeatureAvailable("UserBuffer", &isUserBuffer)) printf("Error in IsFeatureAvailable( \"UserBuffer\" ) !\n"); return FALSE; if(!isUserBuffer) printf("No UserBuffer feature!\n"); return FALSE; SapFeature feature(serverName); if (!feature.Create()) Operational Reference • 97 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 99 FALSE; // Write a buffer to the caemra user buffer if( !pAcqDevice->SetFeatureValue( "UserBuffer", Buffers)) printf("Error in SetFeatureValue( \"UserBuffer\" ) !\n"); return FALSE; delete pAcqDevice; delete Buffers; printf("Exit 0\n"); return 0; 98 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 100: Network Overview & Tools

    NIC to forward an IP packet on the 169.254 segment. Limit the number of NIC configured using LLA to one interface. It is preferable that the Teledyne DALSA DHCP server is used instead of LLA mode (see next section).

  • Page 101: Dhcp (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

    Use the Teledyne DALSA Network Configuration 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 Teledyne DALSA recommends DHCP/LLA as the mode of operation where a switch is used to connect multiple Genie devices.

  • Page 102: Persistent Ip

    If the Genie camera is connected to a network with a different subnet, it cannot be • accessed. • The Teledyne DALSA Network Configuration Tool is used to set a persistent IP address. Refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging manual. An example of a Persistent IP address assignment on a class B network: •...
  • Page 103 102 • Network Overview & Tools Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 104: Sapera Camexpert Guide

    Provides controls for trigger source and I/O pin configuration. Image Buffer and ROI Provides controls for buffer pixel depth, image size and cropping. GigE Vision Provides advance controls to optimize the network connection. Sapera CamExpert Guide • 103 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 105: 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: • 104 • Sapera CamExpert Guide Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 106: Camexpert Lut Controls

    LUT. These are CamExpert common examples for LUT operations. A Sapera application can program the Genie LUT for any required LUT operation. See "Lookup Table (LUT)" on page 67 for Genie LUT support. Sapera CamExpert Guide • 105 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 107 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 • 106 • Sapera CamExpert Guide Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 108: Technical 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 • 107 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 109: Genie C-Mount And Cs-Mount Mechanical Specifications

    Genie C-mount and CS-mount Mechanical Specifications Note: Overall length tolerance is ± 0.35mm 108 • Technical Specifications Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 110: Genie 3D View With Right-Angle C-Mount And Cs-Mount

    Genie 3D View with Right-angle C-mount and CS-mount Technical Specifications • 109 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 111: Genie Right-Angle C-Mount And Cs-Mount Mechanical Specifications

    Genie Right-angle C-mount and CS-mount Mechanical Specifications Note: Overall length tolerance is ± 0.35mm 110 • Technical Specifications Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 112: Additional Notes On Genie Mechanical

    = +/- 150 microns y = +/- 150 microns z = +/- 300 microns (not shown) +/- 150 theta = +/- 0.3 degrees dimensions in microns (not shown to scale) Technical Specifications • 111 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 113: 12-Pin Hirose Connector Signal Details

    Input 2 - RS422- or TTL GND shell / via cable Genie chassis connects to supply improves EMI & ESD shield shield earth ground shielding (see Preventing Operational Faults due to ESD) 112 • Technical Specifications Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 114: 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 • 113 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 115 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 114 • Technical Specifications Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 116 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 • 115 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 117: Rj45 Lan Ethernet Connector Details

    Ethernet cable disconnected (no link) Steady Blue IP address assigned; no application connected to the camera Steady Green Application connected Slow Flashing Green Triggered acquisition in progress Fast Flashing Green Free running acquisition in progress 116 • Technical Specifications Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 118: Optical Considerations

    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, www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging, provides an introduction to this potentially complicated issue. Click on Knowledge Center and then select Application Notes and Technology Primers.

  • Page 119: Magnification And Resolution

    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 118 • Technical Specifications Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 120: Lens Selection Overview

    The lens sensor standard (in imperial units) and the sensor diameter in millimeters are the two important parameters when choosing a lens. Refer to "Product Part Numbers" on page 8 for a summary of Genie model, resolution, and sensor size. Technical Specifications • 119 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 121: Additional Lens Parameters (Application Specific)

    Aberrations are typically more visible when imaging fine details. Spatial Distortions: Describes non-linear lens distortions across the field of view. • Such distortion limits the accuracy of measurements made with that lens. 120 • Technical Specifications Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 122: Sensor Handling Instructions

    Scratches diffract incident illumination. 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. Technical Specifications • 121 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 123: Cleaning The Sensor Window

    Condensation, even when left to dry naturally, will deposit more particles on the sensor. When compressed air cannot clean the sensor, Teledyne DALSA recommends using lint- • free ESD-safe cloth wipers that do not contain particles that can scratch the window. The Anticon Gold 9”x 9”...

  • Page 124: Rj45 Ethernet Cables

    IGE-25M (25meters) IGE-50M (50meters) IGE-100M (100meters) Components Express, Inc. (CEI) For Information 10330 Argonne Woods Drive, Suite 100 contact: Woodridge, IL 60517-4995 Phone: 630-257-0605 / 800.578.6695 (outside Illinois) Fax: 630-257-0603 http://www.componentsexpress.com/ Technical Specifications • 123 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 125: C/Cs-Mount Nir And Uv Filter

    90.00 80.00 70.00 60.00 Transmission (%) 50.00 40.00 30.00 20.00 10.00 0.00 1050 Wavelength (nm) Midwest Optical Systems For Information 322 Woodwork Ln. contact: Palatine Il. 60067 USA Tel: 847-359-3550 http://www.midwestopticalsystems.com/ 124 • Technical Specifications Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 126: 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 • 125 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 127: Computer Requirements For Genie Cameras

    NIC efficiently, without data loss. As a working example, one such switch tested at Teledyne DALSA is the NETGEAR GS716T. Important: The maximum frame rate possible from a large number of Genie cameras which are simultaneously triggered will depend on the Genie model, frame size, and network details.

  • Page 128: Ethernet To Fiber-Optic Interface Requirements

    (SM) fiber up to 65 km (40 mi.) with SC, MT-RJ, or LC connector types. Important: The inclusion in this manual of GigE to fiber-optic converters does not guarantee they will meet specific application requirements or performance. The user must evaluate any supplemental Ethernet equipment. Technical Specifications • 127 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 129: Ec & Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    EC & FCC Declaration of Conformity 128 • Technical Specifications Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

    Optimization may still be Genie. Or in the change. required to maximize simplest case, the performance. Genie is not connected. Troubleshooting • 129 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 131: Problem Type Summary

    In multiple NIC systems where the NIC for the Genie is using LLA mode, ensure that no other NIC is in or switches to LLA mode. It is preferable that the Teledyne DALSA DHCP server is enabled on the NIC used with the Genie instead of LLA mode, which prevents errors associated with multiple NIC ports using LLA mode.

  • Page 132: Verifying Network Parameters

    • a report.txt file automatically generated on firmware updates. From the Start menu, go to All Programs • Teledyne 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 133: The Windows Firewall Service Can Not Start

    Windows registry backups and editing. These registry keys can be deleted via the following command console instructions: • REG DELETE HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Security /f • REG DELETE HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\{ce166e40-1e72-45b9-94c9-3b2050e8f180} /f Reboot the computer after execution. 132 • Troubleshooting Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 134: Firmware Updates

    Device Available with Operational Issues This section considers issues with cabling, Ethernet switches, multiple cameras, and camera exposure. All information concerning the Teledyne DALSA Network Configuration Tool and other networking considerations, is available in the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging manual.

  • Page 135: Cabling And Communication Issues

    Minimum recommended Ethernet cable length is 3 feet (1 meter). • Use the Log Viewer tool (see point below) to check on packet resend conditions. Run the Sapera Log Viewer: Start•All Programs•Teledyne DALSA•Sapera • LT•Tools•Log Viewer. Start the Genie acquisition program, such as CamExpert. There should not be any "packet resend"...

  • Page 136: 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 Genie in various computers and setups. See the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging manual for information on network optimizations.

  • Page 137: Other Problems Or Issues

    Framework. The Genie HM requires Sapera version 6.20 or later. The Genie Monochrome or Color require Sapera version 6.10 or later. Sapera 7 or later is required for any Genie installation with a computer running 64-bit Windows. 136 • Troubleshooting Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 138: Contact Information

    Room G, 20F, 18 North Cao Xi Road, 3-4-3 Higashi Ikebukuro, Shanghai, China 200030 Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Japan Tel: +86-21-64279081 Tel: +81 3 5960 6353 Fax: +86-21-64699430 Fax: +81 3 5960 6354 Contact Information • 137 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...
  • Page 139 In the folder [installation drive]\Teledyne DALSA\Genie\bin a report.txt file is • automatically generated on firmware updates. From the Start menu, go to All Programs • Teledyne DALSA • Sapera LT • Tools • and run the Log Viewer program. From its File menu click on Save Messages to generate a log text file.

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