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Linea2 5GigE Series Camera User’s Manual Color CMOS RGB and RGB-NIR Line Scan sensors | cameras | frame grabbers | processors | software | vision solutions P/N: 03-032-25001-01 www.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.
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Counter and Timer Group Block Diagram ..........74 Example: Counter Start Source = OFF ............75 Example: Counter Start Source = CounterEnd (itself) ........75 Example: CounterStartSource = EVENT and Signal (Edge Base) ....... 76 iv • Contents Linea2 5GigE Series...
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File Access via the CamExpert Tool ............119 ............120 ISION ONTROL ATEGORY IMPLEMENTING TRIGGER-TO-IMAGE RELIABILITY ........121 ....................121 VERVIEW T2IR with Linea2 ................121 T2IR M ............122 INEA EATURES FOR ONITORING Linea2 5GigE Series Contents • v...
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Verifying Network Parameters ............. 151 Before Contacting Technical Support ............151 ..........151 NSTALLATION SSUES AND UNCTIONAL ROBLEMS Camera Fails to Establish Connection with Host PC ......... 151 ............ 155 EVICE VAILABLE WITH PERATIONAL SSUES vi • Contents Linea2 5GigE Series...
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Other Problems or Issues ..............157 Buffer Incomplete Error Message ............... 157 Issues with Cognex VisionPro ..............157 REVISION HISTORY .................. 158 CONTACT INFORMATION ................159 ................... 159 ALES NFORMATION ................... 159 ECHNICAL UPPORT Linea2 5GigE Series Contents • vii...
Choose between 4 lines (RGB+NIR) with line rates up to 32 kHz, or 3 lines (RGB) up to 42 kHz. Linea2 5GigE combines standard 5 Gbps (5GBASE-T) Ethernet technology (supporting GigE Vision 1.2) with Teledyne DALSA Trigger-to-Image-Reliability it dependably captures and transfers images between the camera to the host PC. Figure 1: Linea2 5GigE Series Linea2 5GigE Series Linea2 5GigE Series Overview •...
Teledyne DALSA website at www.teledynedalsa.com. Firmware updates for Linea2 5GigE are available for download from the Teledyne DALSA web site [https://www.teledynedalsa.com/en/support/downloads-center/firmware/]. Choose Linea2 5GigE Firmware from the available download sections, then choose the zip file download specific to your camera model.
Part Numbers and Software Requirements This manual covers the Linea2 5GigE models summarized below. New models are added to this manual as they are released by Teledyne DALSA. See Sensor Specifications for details on each model. Lens Mount Camera Resolution Pixel size Max.
< 13 W Operating Temperature -10 to 65 °C at front plate Output Data Configuration 5GigE Ethernet with PAUSE Frame support (as per IEEE 802.3x) Data and Control GigE Vision compliant 4 • Linea2 5GigE Series Overview Linea2 5GigE Series...
Measured at 1x nominal sensor analog and digital gain • 5 kHz line rate or greater • Light sources: broadband white LED and 850 nm LED • Front plate temperature: < 45° C 6 • Linea2 5GigE Series Overview Linea2 5GigE Series...
The quantum efficiency graph describes the fraction of photons at each wavelength that contribute charge to the pixel. Linea2 5GigE 4k Model Spectral Responsivity Figure 2: Linea2 4k RGBN Spectral Responsivity. NIR channel available in model L2-GC-04K03N-00 only. Linea2 5GigE Series Linea2 5GigE Series Overview • 7...
Linea2 5GigE, especially when on battery power. Thorough testing is required with any laptop computer to determine the maximum frame rate possible (refer to Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package for Sapera LT Optimization Guide, available through the Start menu under Teledyne DALSA).
When using VLAN groups, the Linea2 5GigE and controlling computer must be in the same group. For more information, refer to Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package for Sapera LT Optimization Guide, available through the Start menu under Teledyne DALSA.
Review this section to implement features to monitor the system’s performance. NIC Optimization Refer to Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package for Sapera LT Optimization Guide, available through the Start menu under Teledyne DALSA, for information on optimizing network adapters for GigE Vision cameras. Linea2 5GigE Series...
If both supplies are connected and active, the Linea2 will use the I/O power supply connector. • Important: When using PoE, the camera’s I/O pin 10 (Camera Power – Ground) must not be connected to I/O pin 5 (Signals Ground). 12 • Linea2 5GigE Series Overview Linea2 5GigE Series...
GenICam™ specification. For more information see GenICam Standard at www.emva.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.
Refer to Sapera LT User’s Manual concerning application development with Sapera. The Teledyne DALSA Sapera CamExpert tool (used throughout this manual to describe Linea2 5GigE Vision features) is installed with either the Sapera LT runtime or the Sapera LT development package. If Sapera application development is required, install Sapera LT SDK (8.60 or later for all firmware support) as described in the...
Connecting the Linea2 5GigE Camera Connecting a Linea2 5GigE to a network system is independent of whether the Teledyne DALSA Sapera LT package or a third-party GigE Vision development package is used. Steps for Camera Startup • Apply power to the camera: see Connectors and Powering the Camera.
RJ45 Ethernet Cables for information on secure cables. • A HD15 connector for camera power, trigger, strobe and general I/O signals. Teledyne DALSA provides an optional breakout cable; see Mating GPIO Cable Assembly. Refer to HD15 type Connector Details for pinout specifications.
ESD events. • Method 2: Using Power over Ethernet (PoE), Teledyne DALSA strongly recommends a shielded Ethernet cable to provide a ground connection from the controlling computer / power supply to the Linea2. PoE requires a powered computer NIC, a powered Ethernet switch or an Ethernet power injector.
Note: The GigE server periodically scans the network automatically to refresh its state. See the Troubleshooting section for network problems. Refer to Running the Network Configuration Tool and Troubleshooting sections for more information. 18 • Linea2 5GigE Camera Quick Start Linea2 5GigE Series...
The following LED sequence occurs when the Linea2 5GigE is powered up connected to a network with installed GigE Vision software. Green Flashing Red Flashing Blue Blue Application Power connected Initialization Waiting for IP IP assigned connected Figure 9: LED Power-Up Sequence Linea2 5GigE Series Linea2 5GigE Camera Quick Start • 19...
Refer to the Operational Reference for information on camera features. • If no lens is attached, select one of the internal test patterns available using the Test Image Selector feature. 20 • Linea2 5GigE Camera Quick Start Linea2 5GigE Series...
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Sapera Grab Demo application is better suited for high frame rates. Firmware is uploaded using the File Access Control features in Sapera CamExpert; Refer to section Camera Firmware Updates. Linea2 5GigE Series Linea2 5GigE Camera Quick Start • 21...
Help > Content to open CamExpert’s stand-alone help window. Note: The examples shown may not entirely reflect the features and parameters available from the camera model and camera mode used in your application. 22 • Linea2 5GigE Camera Quick Start Linea2 5GigE Series...
The Display pane includes CamExpert control buttons, as decribed in the table below. • Output pane: Displays messages from CamExpert or the GigE Vision driver. Linea2 5GigE Series Linea2 5GigE Camera Quick Start • 23...
Creating a Camera Configuration File in the Host • When using the Teledyne DALSA Sapera SDK – the CCF is created automatically via a save. • When using a third-party SDK application, if that SDK supports GenAPI 2.4, then the process is automatic.
Linea2 5GigE Interpacket Delay feature available from the GigE Vision Transport Layer Category. An increase from default may correct errors with NIC interfaces that do not have adequate performance. For more information, Refer to Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package for Sapera LT Optimization Guide, available through the Start menu under Teledyne DALSA.
When Line Input is the trigger source, the width of the trigger signal can be used to control the exposure time by setting Exposure Mode = Trigger Width (Sensor Control category). Figure 13: CamExpert – Exposure Mode 26 • Camera Performance and Features Linea2 5GigE Series...
The output delay can be set from 0 to 16 seconds in increments of 1 µs. The pulse duration can be set from 0 to 16 seconds in increments of 1 µs. Linea2 5GigE Series Camera Performance and Features • 27...
Use Timestamp Latch Cmd to start the timestamp using the camera’s internal clock • Timestamp Modulo Event = 10 000 (frame rate = 100 Hz) Then click the CamExpert Grab button. 28 • Camera Performance and Features Linea2 5GigE Series...
Gain is expressed as a multiplication factor. Increasing digital gain does not increase the low-level resolution and increases the sensor noise proportionately. Features related to Gain and Black Level are found in the Sensor Control Category. Linea2 5GigE Series Camera Performance and Features • 29...
1024 Figure 14: Horizontal & Vertical Binning The Binning Mode feature determines whether combined pixels are averaged or summed. Features related to binning are found in the Image Format Control Category. 30 • Camera Performance and Features Linea2 5GigE Series...
The Flat Field Coefficients File is a standard 16-bit TIFF file for both 8-bit and 12-bit acquisition modes. If the Flat Field calibration is made while using a 12-bit buffer, the user Flat Field Calibration coefficients file is applicable to both 12-bit and 8-bit acquisitions. Linea2 5GigE Series Camera Performance and Features • 31...
Cover the lens with the lens cap. • Using CamExpert, click Grab and then Statistics. Figure 16: CamExpert – Grab & Statistics Buttons • In the Statistics dialog, use the Selected view drop-down list to select Histogram. 32 • Camera Performance and Features Linea2 5GigE Series...
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Figure 18: CamExpert Statistics Dialog – Average Dark Pixel Value Important: The average pixel value for the frame is close to black. Note: Sensors might show a much higher maximum pixel value due to one or more "hot pixels". Linea2 5GigE Series Camera Performance and Features • 33...
When the bright gray acquisition setup is complete, note the camera and lens iris position for repeatability in the future. Flat Field Correction Calibration Flat Field Correction Calibration (FFC) contains FPN (Fixed Pattern Noise) and PRNU (Photon Response non-uniformity) corrections. 34 • Camera Performance and Features Linea2 5GigE Series...
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Note: Before performing a FFC, Teledyne DALSA recommends evaluating the “bare image” characteristics, which determine the quality of FFC, applied to the image. A bare image has no gains applied. To obtain a bare image, disable FPN and PRNU coefficients: Choose Off from Flat Field Correction Mode: •...
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Ensure the camera is at normal operating temperature. Power-on for minimum 30 min. • All parameters should meet your application’s specifications. If parameters change after FFC completion, the results may no longer be accurate. Perform another FFC. 36 • Camera Performance and Features Linea2 5GigE Series...
Step 3. Set the Flat Field Correction Mode to Calibration and select the required user set from Flat Field Correction Current Active Set list. Figure 24: CamExpert – Flat Field Correction Current Active Set Linea2 5GigE Series Camera Performance and Features • 37...
FFC result will be lost when the Active Set or Calibration mode is changed. Step 7. Set the Flat Field Correction Mode to Active to apply the calibrated FPN and PRNU parameters. Results can be checked using Statistics with the line profile. 38 • Camera Performance and Features Linea2 5GigE Series...
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Step 8. To load this user set when resetting or powering on the camera, use the Power-up Configuration dialog. Click Setting next to the Power-up Configuration feature, in the Camera Information category. Figure 26: CamExpert – Power-up Configuration Linea2 5GigE Series Camera Performance and Features • 39...
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Load / Save configuration, and click Save. This ensures the camera loads the saved parameters next time the camera is powered up. Figure 27: CamExpert – Power-up Configuration Dialog 40 • Camera Performance and Features Linea2 5GigE Series...
Figure 29: CamExpert – File Upload Completed Message Box Sapera LT includes a Camera Firmware Update example that demonstrates how to perform a firmware update within an application. Linea2 5GigE Series Camera Performance and Features • 41...
(NIR image), that range from dark to bright. The darkest point of each color is offset such that no two colors have the same value at a given pixel. Figure 31: CamExpert Test Image: Horizontal Ramp. (Top) RGB. (Bottom) NIR. 42 • Camera Performance and Features Linea2 5GigE Series...
Figure 33: CamExpert Test Image –Diagonal Ramp Moving. (Top) RGB. (Bottom) NIR. Fixed Offset The display shows an image where all pixels have a uniform color and intensity. Figure 34: CamExpert Test Image – Fixed Offset. (Top) RGB. (Bottom) NIR. Linea2 5GigE Series Camera Performance and Features • 43...
When using CamExpert, multiple Linea2 5GigE cameras on the network are seen as different "Linea2_C4096_xx" 4k devices. Non-Teledyne DALSA cameras are labeled as “GigEVision Device”. Click on a device to select it for control by CamExpert. An imaging application uses any one of these attributes to identify a camera: its IP address, MAC address, serial number or Device User ID.
This feature can only be adjusted when the acquisition is stopped. Examples of color artifacts generated by a small encoder error: Linea2 5GigE Series Camera Performance and Features • 45...
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If the encoder resolution remains constant for perpendicular operation, many encoder pulses will be too closely spaced, apparent row spacing will increase and the spatial correction will need to be increased. 46 • Camera Performance and Features Linea2 5GigE Series...
Parallax correction of the individual colors cannot be performed due to the row summing in the sensor. Therefore, at high angles, a degradation in MTF at the end pixels may occur. Linea2 5GigE Series Camera Performance and Features • 47...
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By tuning the ParallaxCorrection Pixel Stretch, the user can adjust the parallax correction of the image. Figure 40: Corrected Image The figure above is the same image corrected using the parallax correction. 48 • Camera Performance and Features Linea2 5GigE Series...
Camera Power-up Configuration The Camera Power-up Configuration list displays the camera configuration to load during power-up (see UserSetDefaultSelector feature). The user can choose Factory Setting or one of four saved User Sets. Linea2 5GigE Series Camera Performance and Features • 49...
Save (see UserSetSave feature). Select a saved user set and click Load to restore a saved configuration. By default, the user sets are shipped with the same settings as the factory set. 50 • Camera Performance and Features Linea2 5GigE Series...
In the following feature description sections, the Standard & View column indicates which parameter is a member of the DALSA Features Naming Convention (indicated by DFNC), versus the GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC not shown). In general, feature names that start with an uppercase letter are part of the SFNC while those starting with a lowercase letter are part of the DFNC.
Displays the currently loaded firmware version Beginner number. Firmware files have a unique number and have the .cbf file extension. (RO) Serial Number DeviceSerialNumber Displays the factory set serial number of the device. Expert (RO) 52 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
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DeviceTemperature The temperature of the selected source in degrees Beginner Celsius. Maximum temperature should not exceed C for reliable operation. DALSA Software DALSASoftwareCompatibilityComponentList List the optional Teledyne DALSA software functions Beginner Compatibility Component that are supported. DFNC List TurboDrive 8-bit requires Compatibility1 Teledyne DALSA Turbo Drive 8-bit (Monochrome or v8.01 or greater...
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(W) Save Configuration UserSetSave Saves the current camera configuration to the user Beginner set specified by the User Set Selector feature. The user sets are located on the camera in non-volatile memory. (W) 54 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
Feature & Values Description Standard & View Device Scan Type DeviceScanType Defines the scan type of the device’s sensor. <RO> Beginner Areascan Areascan Device uses an Areascan sensor. Linescan Linescan Device uses a linescan sensor. Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 55...
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The Trigger Width setting is applicable with Trigger Selector = Single Line Trigger(Start). Note that the Line Inverter feature setting may affect the polarity of the trigger signal and is only available when exposureAlignment = Reset. 56 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
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Sets the selected gain as an amplification factor applied to Beginner the image. User adjusts the Gain feature or the GainRaw feature. Gain (Raw) GainRaw Raw Gain value that is set in the camera. Guru DFNC Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 57...
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Green Row Correction. Blue Blue Blue Row Correction. Parallax Correction Pixel imageDistortionParallaxCorrect Set Parallax Correction value of either Red, Blue, or Green. Beginner Stretch ionPixelStretch Stretch is relative to the row center. DFNC 58 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
The External Programmable Exposure mode is similar to Internal Programmable except the exposure start is an external user input. • The TriggerSource feature selects an external signal line as trigger. • Line rates and exposure limits are defined by Internal Programmable Exposure. Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 59...
Concurrent integration and digital readout may occur, however, in the 4k only one row may be read out at a time. • In case the trigger frequency exceeds the allowable line rate, the camera will buffer one trigger. 60 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
The Linea2 5GigE I/O Controls category group features used to configure external inputs and acquisition actions based on those inputs, plus camera output signals to other devices. Figure 45: CamExpert – I/O Control Category Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 61...
Select the Counter1End Event as the internal trigger source. Counter2End Event Counter2End Select the Counter2End Event as the internal trigger source. Counter1 Active Counter1Active Select Counter1 as trigger source. The trigger will be DFNC activated when the counter is running. 62 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
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Rotary Encoder Input B is not used. Line 2 Line2 Line2 is assigned to the Rotary Encoder Input B. Line 4 Line4 Line4 is assigned to the Rotary Encoder Input B. Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 63...
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Line Status LineStatus Returns the current status of the selected input or output line. (RO) False/True Beginner Line Inverter LineInverter Controls the inversion of the signal of the selected input or output Line. False/True 64 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
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Exposure Active Sensor Row 3 ExposureActiveSensorRow3 Generate a signal that is active when the Exposure for Sensor Row 3 is active. This is the Green Pixel when the sensor is scanning in the forward direction. Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 65...
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Output Line Software Latch outputLineSoftwareLatchControl When Off, the selected output line is set with the value DFNC Control in Output Line Value. Output pin state set by outputLineValue. Latch Latch Output pin state set by outputLineSoftwareCmd. 66 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
Counter and Timer Control Category The Linea2 5GigE Counter and Timer Control category groups parameters used to configure acquisition counters, timers and signal edge detection. Figure 47: CamExpert – Counter and Timer Control Category 68 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
Counter starts on the reception of the Frame Start event. Invalid Frame Trigger InvalidFrameTrigger Counter starts on the reception of the Invalid Frame Trigger event. Valid Line Start LineStart Counter starts on the reception of the line start event. Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 69...
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Line 6. Rotary Encoder RotaryEncoder1 Counter increments on the Rotary Encoder. Frame Start FrameStart Counts the number of Frame Start events. Valid Frame(s) Trigger ValidFrameTrigger Counts the number of Valid Frame(s) Trigger events. 70 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
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Reset Counter on reception of Invalid Frame Trigger events. Valid Line Start LineStart Reset Counter on reception of Line Start events. Rejected Line Trigger InvalidLineTrigger Reset Counter on reception of Invalid Line Trigger events. Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 71...
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Timer starts on the reception of Action 1 event. Action 2 Action2 Timer starts on the reception of Action 2 event. GPI Line 1 Line1 Timer starts on the rising edge of signal on GPI Line 1. 72 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
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Timer Value timerValue Reads the current value (in microseconds) of the selected DFNC timer. Expert Timer Reset timerReset Resets the timer to 0 while timerStatus=TimerActive. Timer DFNC then waits for the next timerStartSource event. Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 73...
A Counter Reset CMD will reset the counter to 00 and continues counting. • counterResetSource must be set to CounterEnd. When the counterValue feature reaches the counterDuration value, an event is generated and the counter is reset to 00, then continues. Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 75...
Counter Counter Active Wait Active Active IDLE Trigger Wait Completed Counter Register CounterStartSource = Signal (Level Base ) CounterTriggerActivation = LevelLow Tick in CounterEventSource Figure 52: Example – CounterStartSource = Signal (Level Base) 76 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
Completed Counter Register CounterDuration = 12 CounterStartSource = Line 1 CounterTriggerActivation = Falling Edge Any Tick in CounterEventSource The Second StartSource Pulse is ignored Figure 53: Example – CounterStartSource = Line (Edge Base) Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 77...
Flat Field Correction and Color Processing, which groups parameters used to configure flat field calibration and camera white balance/color balance features. Figure 54: CamExpert – Advanced Processing Figure 55: CamExpert – Advanced Processing – Flat Field Correction Category 78 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
Selects the index (offset) of the coefficient to access in Guru the selected LUT. LUT Value LUTValue Returns the value at specified LUT index entry of the Guru LUT selected by the LUT Selector feature. Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 79...
Red row calibrated. Green Green Green row calibrated. NIR row calibrated. Flat Field Calibration Offset X flatfieldCalibrationROIOffsetX Sets the ROI Offset X. Guru DFNC Guru Flat Field Calibration Width flatfieldCalibrationROIWidth Sets the ROI Width. DFNC 80 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
Specifies the active set of color correction DFNC coefficients. Factory Preset FactoryPreset Loads the factory color correction coefficient set as the active set. User Defined UserDefined Loads a user-defined color correction coefficient set as the active set. Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 81...
(instead of performing correction on the host computer after the image transfer). The Sapera Color Calibration tool is available from Windows Start menu under Teledyne DALSA Sapera LT. Refer to the tool’s online help for information about generating coefficients.
Pixel Size PixelSize Total size in bits of an image pixel. <RO> 24 Bits/Pixel Bpp24 Bpp24: 24-bits per pixel. 32 Bits/Pixel Bpp32 Bpp32: 32-bits per pixel. 64 Bits/Pixel Bpp64 Bpp64: 64 bits per pixel. Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 85...
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This reduces the horizontal resolution of the image. Beginner Binning Vertical BinningVertical Number of vertical pixels to combine together using the method selected by binningMode. This reduces the vertical resolution of the image. 86 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
ROI Width: the number of pixels to grab. • Repeat for each ROI. The display will show the combined ROIs. For instance, the following figure depicts a horizontal ramp test image without ROI, and with 2 ROIs. Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 87...
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Mode activated with two ROIs: ROI 1 has an offset of 400 pixels and is 800 pixels wide; ROI 2 has an offset of 2912 pixels and is 600 pixels wide. Both ROIs are combined to form an image 1400 pixels wide. 88 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
Chunk data included in payload. Beginner Chunk Compatibility Mode chunkCompatibilityMode Selects the format of the chunk data (metadata) in the DFNC payload of the image. Gen API GenAPI Metadata compatible with GenICam GenAPI. Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 89...
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Selected metadata enabled. Guru Chunk Binning Horizontal ChunkBinningHorizontal Number of horizontal pixels to combine in the payload image. Guru Chunk Binning Vertical ChunkBinningVertical Number of vertical pixels to combine in the payload image. 90 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
When in free-running (not triggered) mode, the Metadata value for feature Exposure Delay is not a valid value and must be ignored. The value of LineStatusAll is updated on the start of exposure. The following figure shows Sapera Explorer with the Metadata Example highlighted. Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 91...
Device is currently waiting for a trigger to start acquisition. Acquisition Active AcquisitionActive Device is currently doing an acquisition of one or many frames. Expert Acquisition Status AcquisitionStatus Reads the state of the internal acquisition signal selected using the AcquisitionStatusSelector feature. Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 93...
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Sets the method used to control the transfer. Expert Basic Basic Basic mode ensures maximum compatibility but does not allow for control of the transfer flow. User Controlled UserControlled Manual mode allows maximum control of the transfer flow. 94 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
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Starts the streaming of data Block(s) to another Expert device. Transfer Stop TransferStop Stops the streaming of data Block(s) to another Expert device. Transfer Abort TransferAbort Aborts the streaming of data Block(s)to another Expert device. Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 95...
The host-based acquisition program commands the camera to do a frame grab and send it through the camera’s frame buffer to the camera’s transfer module and the host. The acquisition rate is limited by the host transfer rate. 96 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
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FB 1 Write FB 2 Index Host FB 3 Computer Transfer FB 4 Acquisition Transfer Read FB 5 Index Module FB 6 FB n Camera Transfer Module Camera Figure 65: Transfer Control Mode Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 97...
ADVANCED PROCESSING CONTROL flatfieldCorrectionMode IMAGE FORMAT CONTROL PixelFormat OffsetX Width Height BinningHorizontal BinningVertical ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER CONTROL EVENT CONTROL GIGE VISION TRANSPORT LAYER CONTROL GevSCPSPacketSize GIGE VISION HOST CONTROL InterPacketTimeout InterPacketTimeoutRaw ImageTimeout FILE ACCESS CONTROL 98 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
When it happens an internal action signal will be pulsed. Master Master The camera generates an action command packet to the network when the selected camera event occurs. Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 99...
Please refer to the GigE Vision® Specification — version 2.0 RC6, for configuration and usage details. Contact Teledyne DALSA Support and request example code for Action Command usage. Features Supporting Action Command Feature Category...
Event Control Category The Linea2 5GigE Event Control category groups parameters used to configure Camera Event related features. Figure 67: CamExpert – Event Control Category Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 101...
Resets the timestamp counter to 0. This Feature DFNC resets both the internal Clock timer and the PTP clock timer. Note that the PTP Mode must be disabled first to reset the PTP clock timer. (WO) 102 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
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See also PAUSE Frame Support for information on Ethernet Packet size. Expert Event Statistic Count eventStatisticCount Display the count of the selected Event. DFNC Expert Event Statistic Count Reset eventStatisticCountReset Reset the count of the selected Event. DFNC Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 103...
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Slave Slave The port is synchronizing to the selected master port. 104 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
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Master Recommended State Slave RS_Slave Recommended State Slave Recommended State Passive RS_Passive Recommended State Passive Expert PTP Transport Protocol ptpTransportProtocol Describes the PTP Transport Protocol used. DFNC UDP_IPV4 UDP_IPV4 PTP runs over UDP/IPV4 Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 105...
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When the user specified “timestampModuloStartTime” has already past, the camera automatically recalculates a future value for “timestampModuloStartTime” using the user set “timestampModulo” feature value. This new start time is reported by “timestampModuloActualStartTime”. 106 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
Counter 2 End Event ID EventCounter2End Represents the event ID to identify the EventCounter2End software Event. (RO) Guru Events Overflow Event ID EventOverflowError Represents the event ID to identify the EventOverflowError software Event. (RO) Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 107...
Event Controls —Timestamp Modulo Event = 1000000000 (one modulo event every second) With the two cameras aimed at the same moving object, click Grab on each instance of CamExpert; each camera grabs frames simultaneously. 108 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
After the Timestamp Reset, the first acquisition is made when the Modulo reaches the +10 tick Timestamp count, following the programmed start time. Acquisitions repeat every +10 Timestamp tick until stopped. Figure 68: Case 1 - Repeating Acquisitions as Upcoming Events Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 109...
The first frame acquisition may occur at the first modulo count time or at the following. The actual value for the uncertainty period may vary between cameras and network conditions. Uncertainty Period Figure 69: Case 2 – Potential Uncertainty of the Start Time 110 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
Actual Start Time remains at 30. In this condition the Actual Start Time did not reset. Timestamp counter resets First modulo acquisition remains as it was — following the initial modulo start time Figure 70: Case 3 – Timer Reset before the Actual Start Time Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 111...
3 above. “A” “B” Timestamp counter resets “C” Modulo acquisition continues at new Timestamp count Figure 71: Case 4 – Timer Reset after the Actual Start Time 112 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
(F2) the Modulo value is changed from 10 to 20. The third acquisition now occurs at modulo 20 time following the previous acquisition. Modulo value changed Figure 72: Case 5 – Changing timestampModulo during Acquisitions Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 113...
GigE Vision Transport Layer Category The Linea2 5GigE Vision Transport Layer Control category groups parameters used to configure features related to GigE Vision specification and the Ethernet Connection. Figure 73: CamExpert – GigE Vision Transport Layer Category 114 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
Current Subnet Mask GevCurrentSubnetMask Reports the subnet mask of the given interface. (RO) Beginner Current Default Gateway GevCurrentDefaultGateway Reports the default gateway IP address to be used on the given network interface. (RO) Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 115...
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Indicates the second URL to the XML device description file of the selected manifest entry. (RO) Expert Gev GVSP Extended ID Mode GevGVSPExtendedIDMode Enables the extended ID mode. Off Disables the extended ID mode. On Enables the extended ID mode. 116 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
Select user Flat Field coefficients 4. Color Correction Coefficients ColorCorrection Select the color correction coefficients. User Defined Saved Image userDefinedSavedImage Upload and download an image in the camera. Open Source Licenses SoftwareLicenses Open Source Software Licenses. Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 117...
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Displays the file operation result. For Read or Write operations, the number of successfully read/written bytes is returned. (RO) Guru File Size (in B) FileSize Represents the size of the selected file in bytes. 118 • Operational Reference Linea2 5GigE Series...
File Selector: select the required file; different options may be available depending on the Type selected. • Click Browse to open Windows Explorer and select the specific file to upload. • Click Upload (to Camera) to execute the file transfer to the Linea2 5GigE. Linea2 5GigE Series Operational Reference • 119...
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.
Overview In a complex imaging system, many points of failure exist – from acquisition to processing and transmission. Teledyne DALSA provides features, events and I/O signals that provide the system designer with tools to qualify the system in real-time. Teledyne DALSA’s website provides general information, FAQ and White Papers about the Trigger- to-Image Reliability (T2IR) framework in hardware and Sapera LT SDK.
Preferably, a DHCP server is present on the network, where the Linea2 5GigE issues a DHCP request for an IP address. The DHCP server then provides the IP address. The Teledyne DALSA Network Configuration tool, installed with the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package, provides a DHCP server which is easily enabled on the NIC used with the Linea2 5GigE (Refer to Teledyne DALSA’s Sapera LT Getting Started Manual for GigE Vision Cameras &...
NIC will get a DHCP assigned IP address for the connected device but connections on the LLA IP address will be lost. The Teledyne DALSA Network Configuration Tool can enable the Teledyne DALSA DHCP server on the NIC used for the GigE Vision network.
Ensure a different subnet is assigned to each NIC on the network. This will automatically be managed when the Teledyne DALSA DHCP server is enabled on one or all subnets used for GigE Vision devices. The graphic below illustrates a system with one NIC having the Teledyne DALSA DHCP server enabled.
• If the camera is connected to a network with a different subnet, it cannot be accessed. • Use Teledyne DALSA’s Network Configuration Tool to set a persistent IP address. Refer to Teledyne DALSA’s Network Imaging manual. • Example of a Persistent IP address assignment on a class B network: •...
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Subnet mask 255.255.0.0 Subnet mask 255.255.0.0 Gigabit switch Gigabit switch (default LLA Mode) Persistent IP Mode NIC 169.254.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xx1 Corporate Network with corporate DHCP server NIC xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Figure 77: Persistent IP Configuration Overview Linea2 5GigE Series Network Overview & Tools • 127...
Most Gigabit network interface controllers (NIC) allow user modifications to parameters such as Adapter Buffers and Jumbo Frames. The optimal settings will be system dependent. These should be optimized for use with the Linea2 5GigE during installation; refer to Teledyne DALSA’s Network Imaging Package for Sapera LT Optimization Guide for more information.
To start the Network Configuration Tool • On Windows Start menu, select Teledyne DALSA > Network Configuration Tool. Verify the camera appears as a child of the NIC card it is connected to. By default, the camera is identified by its serial number if no user defined name has been assigned.
For information on lens requirements see Lens Selection Overview and Optical Considerations. Each camera side has two mounting holes in identical locations to provide grounding capabilities. Overall height or width tolerance is ±0.10 mm 132 • Technical Specifications Linea2 5GigE Series...
RS-422/Single ended Output Port 5+ Line 5- RS-422 Output Port 5- Line 6+ RS-422/Single ended Output Port 6+ Line 6- RS-422 Output Port 6- PWR-VCC Camera Power – DC +12 to +24 Volts 134 • Technical Specifications Linea2 5GigE Series...
Mating GPIO Cable Assembly Teledyne DALSA optionally provides for purchase a GPIO breakout cable (HD15 Male to 26-Pos Euro Block) as shown in the following drawing. Use accessory number #AC-CA-00002-00-R when placing your order. Figure 82: Mating GPIO Cable Assembly Linea2 5GigE Series Technical Specifications •...
The input signal can be improved by User programmable debounce time from 0 to 255 µs in 1 µs steps. Caution: It is important to correctly configure external inputs before connecting external signals. Connecting higher voltage signals to inputs configured as RS422 may damage the inputs. 136 • Technical Specifications Linea2 5GigE Series...
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20 MHz 25 ns 0 to 12 V <100 ns 12 V to 0 <100 ns 24 V 20 MHz 25 ns 0 to 24 V <100 ns 24 V to 0 <100 ns Linea2 5GigE Series Technical Specifications • 137...
Single-Ended Open Collector Mode 5 V, 12 V, 24 V OUTPUT (+) Output Signal External Output Signal Output Enable OUTPUT (-) not connected PIN 5 Signal Ground Figure 84: External Outputs Block Diagram 138 • Technical Specifications Linea2 5GigE Series...
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The output signals are designed to prevent an output signal glitch on power-up or polarity reversal. • Protection Circuit – DC Ratings: • Output protected against shorts to ground or other voltages • Output maximum voltage of 26 V at 10 mA (at 60°C) Linea2 5GigE Series Technical Specifications • 139...
This equipment is intended to be a component of a larger industrial system. CE Declaration of Conformity Teledyne DALSA declares that this product complies with applicable standards and regulations. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This section provides a general overview to selecting a lens for the Linea2 5GigE. Mechanical drawings and Teledyne DALSA part numbers for available lens adapters are provided. The first two lens parameters, Lens Mount Types and Lens Image Circle, are based on correctly matching the lens to the sensor.
The graphic below illustrates the Linea2 5GigE 4k active sensor relative to the lens image circle of a Nikon F DX lens (using F-mount adapter). Image Circle (approximate) for Nikon F DX Lens Linea2 5GigE 4k sensor 28.672 mm DX format sensor ~ 24x16 mm Figure 86: Lens Circle 142 • Additional Reference Information Linea2 5GigE Series...
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. Linea2 5GigE Series Additional Reference Information • 143...
The wavelengths and intensity of light required to capture useful images vary per application. The image will be affected by speed, spectral characteristics, exposure time, light source characteristics, environmental and acquisition system specifics, etc. Teledyne DALSA’s Web Site introduces this potentially complicated issue. Browse the Knowledge Center and the White Papers and Technology Primers sections.
NIR. It is recommended to check with lens supplier for lens optical performance and MTF. Note: Standard lenses designed for visible light may not transmit NIR light fully or perform to specification outside of their intended wavelength range. Linea2 5GigE Series Additional Reference Information • 145...
When handling or storing the camera without a lens always install the protective cap. When exposed to uniform illumination a scratched window will normally have brighter pixels adjacent to darker pixels. The location of these pixels will change with the angle of illumination. 146 • Additional Reference Information Linea2 5GigE Series...
• DALSA recommends the use of an ionized air gun and compressor to blow off the sensor. • Use compressed air to blow off loose particles. This step alone is usually sufficient to clean the sensor window.
• In multiple NIC systems where the NIC for the Linea2 5GigE is using LLA mode, ensure no other NIC is in or switches to LLA mode. It is preferable that the Teledyne DALSA DHCP Linea2 5GigE Series Troubleshooting • 149...
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• When using multiple cameras connected to a VLAN Ethernet switch, confirm that all cameras are on the same subnet setup on that switch. Refer to Teledyne DALSA’s Network Imaging Package for Sapera LT Optimization Guide for more information. •...
• From the Start menu, select Teledyne DALSA Sapera LT > Log Viewer. From the Sapera Log Viewer File menu, select Save All Messages to generate a log file.
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The camera is connected but a NIC IP is not assigned. The GigE Server icon is displaying a warning. Open Teledyne DALSA’s Network Configuration Tool from Windows Start menu. Figure 91: Network Configuration Tool Cameras displayed in red require a NIC IP. Select the camera name on the left pane, then select the Device IP Configuration tab.
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PC if the IP address does not conflict with other network IP addresses. Refer to Persistent IP section for more information. Assigning two devices the same IP Address will cause conflicts. 154 • Troubleshooting Linea2 5GigE Series...
This section considers issues with cabling, Ethernet switches, multiple cameras and camera exposure. Information concerning Teledyne DALSA’s Network Configuration Tool and other networking considerations, is available in the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging manual. Firmware Updates As a general rule any Linea2 5GigE installation must include the firmware update procedure (Refer to File Access Control Category section for feature descriptions).
• Verify Ethernet link speed. If the LAN connection is limited to 100 Mbps, the line rate maximum will be limited once the internal buffers are filled. Refer to Teledyne DALSA’s Network Imaging manual for information on network optimization. •...
• Verify network parameters are optimal as described in Teledyne DALSA’s Network Imaging Package for Sapera LT Optimization Guide. Ensure the host computer is not executing other network intensive tasks. Try a different Gigabit NIC. Note: Changed acquisition frame rate requires the acquisition to be stopped; when acquisition is restarted the new frame rate is applied.
Revision History Revision Date Change 2023-04-13 Initial release. New model L2-GC-0404T-00. Updated Trigger source types. New example for PTP use. 2023-10-13 Various updates. 158 • Revision History Linea2 5GigE Series...
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