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  • Page 1 ™ Genie Monochrome Series Camera User’s Manual Genie Framework 1.20 M640 M1024 M1400 M1600 CA-GENM-MUM00 www.imaging.com...
  • Page 2 © 2007 DALSA All information provided in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. No responsibility is assumed by DALSA for its use. 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 DALSA.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PECIFICATIONS Certifications...9 UPPORTED NDUSTRY TANDARDS ...9 ENIE ENSOR VERVIEW Genie M640-1/2 Specifications...10 Genie M640-1/3 Specifications...11 Genie M1024 Specifications ...12 Genie M1400 Specifications ...13 Genie M1600 Specifications ...14 PPLICATION EVELOPMENT Sapera LT Library with optional Processing...15 GenICam Environment ...15 INSTALLING THE GENIE CAMERA...17...
  • Page 4 Access Via CamExpert...31 Power-up Configuration ... 32 Camera Information via Sapera LT or GenICam Applications...33 ...34 ENSOR ONTROLS Sensor Parameters: Controls Via CamExpert ...34 Gain and Black Level Controls...36 Gain and Offset Control via Sapera LT or GenICam Applications...36 Partial Scan—Window ROI ...37 Window ROI Control via Sapera LT or GenICam Applications...39 CamExpert Image Buffer and ROI Parameters ...40 Binning...41...
  • Page 5 APERA UPPORTED EATURES Accessing Features with Sapera++ LT ...68 Feature Type STRING...69 Feature Type ENUM...69 Feature Type INT32...71 Feature Type BOOL...72 Feature Interdependence Diagrams ...72 Trigger Enable - TRUE ... 73 Trigger Enable - FALSE ... 73 Output Selector... 74 Vertical Binning ...
  • Page 6 Ethernet Switch Requirements ...98 Ethernet to Fiber-Optic Interface Requirements ...99 EC & FCC D ECLARATION OF TROUBLESHOOTING...101 ...101 VERVIEW Problem Type Summary...101 NSTALLATION SSUES AND GigE Server Warning Example 1a: IP error with multiple NICs ...103 GigE Server Warning Example 1b: IP error with multiple NICs ...104 GigE Server Warning Example 2: Subnet Mask or IP error ...105 GigE Server Warning Example 3: Filter Driver (CorSnid) Disabled ...105 EVICE...

  • Page 7: Genie Monochrome Series Overview

    Genie Monochrome Series Overview Description The Genie monochrome camera family form a series of affordable, easy to use digital cameras specifically engineered for industrial imaging applications. Genie cameras combine standard gigabit Ethernet technology with the DALSA Trigger-to-Image-Reliability framework to dependably capture and transfer images from the camera to the host PC.

  • Page 8: Genie Application Advantages

    Genie Application Advantages • Compact, rugged design • GigE Vision 1.0 compliant • Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interconnection to a computer via standard CAT5e or CAT6 cables • Connection to the host computer NIC through a GigE network switch • Available in variety of resolutions, each supporting 8-bit or 10-bit acquisitions •...

  • Page 9: Product Part Numbers

    This manual covers the five monochrome Genie models summarized below. See "Camera Performance Specifications" on page 8 for each Genie model. Camera Sensor Size Resolution Genie M640-1/2 1/2 in 640 x 480 Genie M640-1/3 1/3 in 640 x 480 Genie M1024...

  • Page 10: Camera Performance Specifications

    Camera Performance Specifications Specifications for each available sensor are listed after the general Genie camera specifications. Camera Controls Synchronization Modes Free running and Triggered Synchronous and Reset mode Software trigger (through Ethernet) Exposure Modes Programmable (1µs granularity) Pulse controlled Trigger Input Opto-isolated, 2V to 12V typical, 2mA min.

  • Page 11: Certifications

    Certifications EN55022, class A, Radio Disturbance Characteristics EN61000-4-2, Electrostatic discharge immunity test EN61000-4-3, Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test EN61000-4-4, Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test EN61000-4-6, Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields Part 15, class A see "EC & FCC Declaration of Compliancy as per European directive 2002/95/EC RoHS (applies to camera part numbers CR-GENx-xxxxx)

  • Page 12: Genie M640-1/2 Specifications

    Genie M640-1/2 Specifications Item / Feature Specification Imager Format Full frame interline CCD area scan with square pixel Sensor Sony ICX414AL Resolution 640 x 480 pixels Minimum Frame Rate (free-running) 0.1 fps (one frame every 10 seconds) Maximum Frame Rate (free-running)

  • Page 13: Genie M640-1/3 Specifications

    Genie M640-1/3 Specifications Item / Feature Specification Imager Format Full frame interline CCD area scan with square pixel Sensor Sony ICX424AL Resolution 640 x 480 pixels Minimum Frame Rate (free-running) 0.1 fps (one frame every 10 seconds) Maximum Frame Rate (free-running)

  • Page 14: Genie M1024 Specifications

    Genie M1024 Specifications Item / Feature Specification Imager Format Full frame interline CCD area scan with square pixel Sensor Sony ICX204AL Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels Minimum Frame Rate (free-running) 0.1 fps (one frame every 10 seconds) Maximum Frame Rate (free-running) 20 fps Maximum Exposure 1 / frame rate - 100μs...

  • Page 15: Genie M1400 Specifications

    Genie M1400 Specifications Item / Feature Specification Imager Format Full frame interline CCD area scan with square pixel Sensor ICX267AL Resolution 1360 x 1024 pixels Minimum Frame Rate (free-running) 0.1 fps (one frame every 10 seconds) Maximum Frame Rate (free-running) 15 fps Maximum Exposure 1 / frame rate - 100μs...

  • Page 16: Genie M1600 Specifications

    Genie M1600 Specifications Item / Feature Specification Imager Format Full frame interline CCD area scan with square pixel Sensor Sony ICX274AL Resolution 1600 x 1200 pixels Minimum Frame Rate (free-running) 0.1 fps (one frame every 10 seconds) Maximum Frame Rate (free-running) 12 fps Maximum Exposure 1 / frame rate - 100μs...

  • Page 17: Application Development Overview

    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 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 18 16 • Genie Monochrome Series Overview Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 19: Installing The Genie Camera

    Installing the Genie Camera Warning! (Grounding Instructions) Static electricity can damage electronic components. Please discharge any static electrical charge by touching a grounded surface, such as the metal computer chassis, before performing any hardware installation. If you do not feel comfortable performing the installation, please consult a qualified technician. GigE Network Adapter Guideline If the computer to be used with the Genie camera does not have a Gigabit network adapter or second built in Gigabit NIC, a PCI bus Gigabit NIC needs to be installed.

  • Page 20: Using Genie With A Vlan Ethernet Switch

    Using Genie with a VLAN Ethernet Switch An Ethernet switch supporting VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) allows multiple isolated subnets to exist on the same switch. Within each VLAN group, the Genie camera and controlling computer will behave identically as if connected to a simple Ethernet switch.

  • Page 21: Installation Overview

    Installation Overview • Inspect all cables and connectors prior to their use. Do not use faulty cables or connectors to avoid camera damage. • Before connecting power to the camera, test all power supplies. Power supplies must meet the requirements defined in section "Genie Signal Electrical •...

  • Page 22: Genie Cd Package Installation

    Genie CD Package Installation The Genie Framework software package and Sapera runtime provides all components required to control the Genie with the supplied CamExpert tool. Genie Framework software components include the Network Imaging driver, the Sapera GigE server, and CamExpert (if Sapera LT library is not installed). Note: If Sapera application development is required, install Sapera (6.0 or later) as described in the previous section.

  • Page 23: Connect The Genie Camera

    Connect the Genie Camera Connect a power supply to the Genie camera and an Ethernet cable from the Genie to the host computer. Once communication with the host computer is started the automatic IP configuration sequence will assign an LLA IP address as described in section "Genie IP Configuration server is present on your network.

  • Page 24: Status Led Codes

    Status LED Codes The camera is equipped with a LED to display the operational status of the camera. When more than one condition is active, the LED color indicates the condition with the highest priority (such as an acquisition in progress has more priority than a valid IP address assignment).

  • Page 25: Typical Led States On Power Up

    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. power connected Flashing Blue waiting for IP Genie IP Configuration Sequence The Genie IP (Internet Protocol) Configuration sequence to assign an IP address is executed automatically on camera power-up or when connected to a network.

  • Page 26: Optimizing The Network Adapter Used With Genie

    In the event that the device is physically connected, but the Sapera GigE Server icon is indicating that the connected device is not recognized, click Scan Network to restart the discovery process. Note that the GigE server periodically scans the network automatically to refresh its state. See "Troubleshooting"...

  • Page 27: Select Nic Advanced Configuration Properties

    Select NIC Advanced Configuration Properties • From the Start menu go to Settings • Control Panel • Network Connections and select the NIC used to connect the Genie to. • Open the Properties for the Ethernet GigE NIC used with the Genie. •...

  • Page 28: Jumbo Frames

    Jumbo Frames • Select the 'Jumbo Frames' property. • Change the value to the largest supported by the installed NIC. The Genie can then be configured to use its maximum Jumbo Frames size (currently 9000). In this example the NIC value is set to 9014. Running the Network Configuration Tool Once the GigE Server discovers a device, start the Network Configuration tool to verify and modify the network configuration of the imaging system.

  • Page 29: Updating Genie Firmware

    The Network Configuration Tools allows you to: • Configure the Windows firewall exception list • Activate the Network Imaging driver use for image acquisition on any NIC • Configure the NIC and camera IP settings Updating Genie Firmware The Genie firmware may need to be updated to correspond with the currently used Genie software framework. After installing the new Genie software package and Genie camera, update the firmware by following this procedure.
  • Page 30 • The firmware update is complete when the lower message output area says "Device reset complete". Close the Device Manager program. • Genie cameras manufactured in 2007 or later will display the following status LED sequence while initializing with the new firmware. •...

  • Page 31: Quick Test With Camexpert

    Quick Test with CamExpert When the Genie camera is directly connected to a Gigabit network adapter on a host computer or via a network switch, testing the installation with CamExpert is a straightforward procedure. • Start Sapera CamExpert by double clicking the desktop icon created during the Genie software installation. •...

  • Page 32: About The User-Defined Camera Name

    About the User-Defined Camera Name The Genie can be programmed with a user-defined name to aid identifying multiple cameras connected to the network. For instance, on an inspection system with 4 cameras, the first camera might be labeled “top view”, the second “left view”, the third “right view”...

  • Page 33: Operational Reference

    Operational Reference Camera and Sensor Information Camera and sensor information can be retrieved via a controlling application. Parameters such as camera model, firmware version, sensor characteristics, etc. are read to uniquely identify the connected Genie device. All these features, with the exception of the DeviceUserId, are read-only. Sapera LT or GenICam calls are used to retrieve this information and correctly identify the camera along with its characteristics.

  • Page 34: Power-Up Configuration

    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. Firmware Version Displays the currently loaded firmware version. Device ID Displays the camera serial number.

  • Page 35: Camera Information Via Sapera Lt Or Genicam Applications

    Interface = {GigE Vision} DeviceVendorName = “DALSA” Sapera DeviceModelName = “Genie M640” for Genie M640 DeviceVersion = String representing the version of the camera FirmwareVersion = String representing the version of the camera firmware DeviceID = String representing the camera serial number...

  • Page 36: Sensor Controls

    Sensor Controls Genie provides a number of sensor controls to optimize image acquisitions for most imaging solutions. Following is an overview of the CamExpert controls displaying this information, followed by individual control function descriptions and tables indicating the feature name associated to Sapera LT and to GenICam development environments.

  • Page 37: Parameter Description

    Frame Rate (in Hz) Specifies the internal trigger frame rate for free run mode, in Hz. Possible values range from 0.1 to 64.0 Hz for Genie M640 in full scan mode. (Note: the Sapera SDK specifies the frame rate in milliHertz).

  • Page 38: Gain And Black Level Controls

    Gain and Black Level Controls The Genie series of monochrome cameras provide gain and black level adjustments for the analog signal from each CCD pixel, before the analog to digital conversion. The software gain and black level controls can make small compensations to the acquisition in situations where lighting varies and the lens iris can not be easily adjusted.

  • Page 39: Partial Scan-Window Roi

    Partial Scan—Window ROI Partial Scan (vertical cropping) The Partial Scan mode, also know as vertical cropping, reduces the number of video lines grabbed for a frame. By not scanning the full vertical area of the sensor, the maximum possible acquisition frame rate is proportionately increased (as an extreme example, the M640 scanning a one line frame, exposed around 589fps).
  • Page 40 Partial Scan (horizontal cropping) Genie also can crop the acquisition horizontally by grabbing less pixels on each horizontal line. Additionally a horizontal offset value will start the grab from any pixel count, as shown in the following figure. Note that horizontal cropping does not increase the maximum frame rate due to the CCD readout architecture.

  • Page 41: Window Roi Control Via Sapera Lt Or Genicam Applications

    Window ROI Control via Sapera LT or GenICam Applications Genie Sapera parameters for Partial Scan and Window ROI: Width = Buffer width in pixels Sapera Height = Buffer height in lines OffsetX = Horizontal Offset in pixels of the leftmost pixel relative to the sensor OffsetY = Vertical offset in lines of the uppermost pixel relative to the sensor PixelFormat = {Monochrome 8-bit, Monochrome 10-bit} See "Accessing Features with Sapera++...

  • Page 42: Camexpert Image Buffer And Roi Parameters

    CamExpert Image Buffer and ROI Parameters CamExpert provides controls to configure acquisitions via the Image Buffer and ROI 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.

  • Page 43: Binning

    Binning Binning is the process where the charge on two (or more) adjacent pixels is combined. This results in increased light sensitivity since there is twice the sensor area to capture photons. The sensor spatial resolution is reduced but the improved low-light sensitivity plus lower signal-noise ratio may solve a difficult imaging situation.

  • Page 44: Binning Control Via Sapera Lt Or Genicam Applications

    Binning Control via Sapera LT or GenICam Applications Genie Sapera parameters for Binning: BinningHorizontal = {Disabled = 1, 2 pixels = 2} Sapera BinningVertical = {Disabled = 1, 2 lines = 2} In CamExpert, these parameters are available under the “Sensor” tab. See "Accessing Features with Sapera++ GenICam features for Binning: BinningHorizontal = Number of horizontally binned cells (1 = no binning)

  • Page 45: Exposure Controls

    Exposure Controls Exposure Control modes define the method and timing of how to control the sensor integration period. The integration period is the amount of time the sensor is exposed to incoming light before the video frame data is transmitted to the controlling computer. •...

  • Page 46: External Trigger Programmable Exposure

    External Trigger Programmable Exposure • Also known as “Edge Pre-select” exposure. See the timing diagram below. • The external trigger edge initiates the exposure process. The active external trigger edge can be selected as either the low-high or high-low transition. •...

  • Page 47: External Trigger Level-Controlled Exposure

    External Trigger Level-controlled Exposure • Also known as “Pulse Width Control” exposure. See the timing diagram below. • The external trigger edge initiates the exposure process. The active external trigger edge can be selected as either the low-high or high-low transition. •...

  • Page 48: Synchronization Timing

    Synchronous mode starts the exposure period aligned to the sensor horizontal line timing and the programmable duration granularity is 1µs. • In the case of the Genie M640, a horizontal line occurs every 31.77µs. • Exposure duration is from a minimum of 100µs up to 4 sec.

  • Page 49: Reset Mode

    Any external trigger received before the previous exposure/read out sequence is complete is ignored. An application can elect to receive messages about ignored triggers. See Reset Mode Timing example for Genie M640 Synchronization Mode via Sapera LT or GenICam Applications...

  • Page 50: Camexpert I/O Controls Dialog

    CamExpert I/O Controls Dialog CamExpert groups the Genie I/O Controls Parameters in one group. These parameters allow configuring the Genie inputs and outputs for type of signal and signal polarity. The screen capture below shows the CamExpert I/O parameters dialog and is followed by a descriptive overview. Detailed information on inputs and outputs follow this section.

  • Page 51: General Inputs

    General Inputs External Input Signal Opto-coupler & Debounce Circuit • Genie provides two sets of opto-coupled inputs for either RS422 or TTL signals. These can be used as external trigger sources. • See "12-Pin Hirose Connector Signal cable shell and shield should electrically connect the Genie chassis to computer chassis for maximum EMI protection.

  • Page 52: Input Controls Via Sapera Lt Or Genicam Applications

    Input Controls via Sapera LT or GenICam Applications Genie Sapera parameters for Trigger Modes and General Inputs: TriggerDelayToIntegration = Delay in µs from trigger to exposure Sapera TriggerEnable = {FALSE, TRUE} TriggerSource = {Input 1 = 0, Input 2 = 1, Software = 2} TriggerSoftware = {FALSE, TRUE} FramesPerTrigger = Frame count 1 to 64k PolarityInput_x = {Active High = 0, Active Low = 1}...

  • Page 53: Strobe And General Outputs

    Strobe and General Outputs Genie provides two sets of opto-coupled outputs (see "External signal to control lighting or to generate programmable pulses when specific events are generated by the camera. They can also be set to a static state (close or open) by the application. See "12-Pin Hirose Connector Signal Details"...

  • Page 54: Open And Close Output Settings

    For Synchronous mode, the exposure start timing is aligned to the line period of the sensor. 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...

  • Page 55: Pulse On Valid Trigger Event Mode

    Pulse On Valid Trigger Event Mode The Pulse On Valid Trigger event mode generates an output signal when a valid input trigger is received. Pulse On Invalid Trigger Event Mode This event mode generates an output signal when an invalid input trigger is received. An invalid trigger is any trigger received while the camera is engaged in frame acquisition (exposure and readout) and cannot accept trigger inputs.

  • Page 56: Pulse On Start Of Readout Event Mode

    Pulse On Start of Readout Event Mode The Pulse On Start of Readout event mode generates an output signal when the camera begins a readout operation from the sensor. 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.

  • Page 57: Pulse On End Of Acquisition Event Mode

    Pulse On End of Acquisition Event Mode The Pulse On End of Acquisition event mode generates an output signal when the acquisition process is terminated using software. 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. Operational Reference •...

  • Page 58: Output Control Via Sapera Lt Or Genicam Applications

    Output Control via Sapera LT or GenICam Applications Genie Sapera parameters for Strobe and General Outputs. See "Accessing Features with Sapera++ Sapera OutputSelectorOutput_x = {Open = 0, Close = 1, Strobe On: Start of Exposure = 2, Pulse On: Valid Trigger = 4, Pulse On: Invalid Trigger = 5, Pulse On: Start of Readout = 6, Pulse On: End of Readout = 7, Pulse On: End of Acquisition = 8, Pulse On: Input 1 = 9, Pulse On: Input 2 = 10} PulseDelayOutput_x = Delay in µs to assert pulse output PulseDurationOutput_x = Pulse duration in µs...

  • Page 59: Lut Control Via Sapera Lt Or Genicam Applications

    Simplified Genie LUT Block Diagram Pixel Sensor & Data Circuit LUT Control via Sapera LT or GenICam Applications Genie Sapera parameters for LUT: LUTEnable = {FALSE, TRUE} Sapera LUTFormat = {Mono 8, Mono 10 – Unsigned} LUTNumberEntries = Number of entries in the LUT (256 for an 8-bit LUT, 1024 for a 10-bit LUT) LUTData = Array of data representing the LUT content Sapera++ classes used:...

  • Page 60: Flat Field (Image Shading) Correction

    Flat Field (Image Shading) Correction Image Shading correction, also know as Flat Field Correction is the process of eliminating small gain differences between pixels in a sensor array. That sensor when exposed to a uniformly lit field will have no gray level differences between pixels when calibrated flat field correction is applied to the image.
  • Page 61 • Click on the Advanced Setting button to change the default number of frames averaged for each calibration step. The default value is 10 frames. • Setup the camera to capture a uniform black image. Black paper with no illumination and the camera lens’ iris closed to minimum can provide such a black image.

  • Page 62: Using Flat Field Correction

    Using Flat Field Correction From the CamExpert menu bar enable Flat Field correction (Pre-Processing • Flat Field Correction • Hardware). Now when doing a live grab or snap, the incoming image is corrected by the current flat field calibration data for each pixel.

  • Page 63: Image Flip

    Image Flip Horizontal The Genie supports a software controlled horizontal flip function as shown in the following figure. The process is done in hardware with no loss of acquisition frame rate. Horizontal Flip Vertical As shown in the following figure, a vertical flip function is simply accomplished by mounting the Genie camera upside down and by programming the camera to do a horizontal flip.

  • Page 64: Internal Image Test Patterns

    Internal Image Test Patterns The Genie camera includes a built in test pattern generator that can be used to confirm camera Ethernet connections or driver installations, without the need for a camera lens or proper lighting. The pattern generator inserts video just after the sensor A/D converter, therefore Genie processing such as the LUT act on the generator images or on sensor images.

  • Page 65: Test Image Select Via Sapera Lt Or Genicam Applications

    Test Image Select via Sapera LT or GenICam Applications Genie Sapera parameters for Image Test Patterns: TestImageSelector = {Off = 0, Grey Horizontal Ramp = 1, Grey Vertical Ramp = 2, Sapera Grey Diagonal Ramp Moving = 3, Purity = 4} In CamExpert, these parameters are available in the “Sensor”...

  • Page 66: Event Selection Via Genicam Applications

    Acquisition Device Event Name (case sensitive strings) Start of Trigger Start of Exposure End of Exposure Feature Value Changed Feature Info Changed Invalid Trigger Input Event 0 Input Event 1 Output Event 0 Output Event 1 Transfer Event Name End of frame transfer Event Selection via GenICam Applications GenICam features for Events: EventSelector = {AcquisitionTrigger = 2, ExposureStart = 3, ExposureEnd = 4}...

  • Page 67: Network Controls & Gige Vision Parameters

    Network Controls & GigE Vision Parameters This section describes how to optimize the network configuration for maximum Genie bandwidth. Optimization of these parameters is highly dependent on the number of cameras connected to a NIC, the data rate of each camera and the trigger modes used.

  • Page 68: Network Controls Via Sapera Lt Or Genicam Applications

    Parameter Description Network Configuration Mode Specifies the Network Configuration Mode as either Automatic, Manual, or Optimize. In general use Optimize mode. Some computers, especially laptops, may require manual optimization of network parameters. The following parameters can be modified when Manual mode is selected. Inter-Packet Delay (in sec) Specifies the inter-packet delay, in sec.

  • Page 69: Genie Power-Up Configuration

    Genie Power-up Configuration On power up the Genie camera initializes to a factory default state which sets the camera with neutral parameters and in free run mode. The default state ensures that the camera is ready for acquisition. Genie also provides storage for one user-defined state.

  • Page 70: Power-Up Control Via Sapera Lt Or Genicam Applications

    Power-up Control via Sapera LT or GenICam Applications Genie Sapera parameters for Power-up Configuration: Power-upConfig = {Factory Default = 0, Camera Configuration 1 = 1} SaveCameraConfigurationSelector = {Camera Configuration 1 = 1} Sapera SaveCameraConfiguration = Write to save selected camera configuration LoadCameraConfigurationSelector = {Factory Default = 0, Camera Configuration 1 = 1} LoadCameraConfiguration = Write to load selected camera configuration In CamExpert, these parameters are available in the “Camera Information”...

  • Page 71: Feature Type String

    Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera Type Value STRING Genie_M640_1 (example) STRING (number dependent on firmware version) STRING DALSA STRING Genie M640 (example) STRING 1452 (example) STRING version 7630 (example) STRING S1234567 (example) STRING 00:01:0D:11:01:2A (example) STRING Inspection-1 (user set example)
  • Page 72 LUTFormat (dependent on camera model) TriggerSource OutputSelectorOutput_1 OutputSelectorOutput_2 PolarityInput_1 PolarityInput_2 PolarityOutput_1 PolarityOutput_2 PixelFormat Power-upConfig SaveCameraConfigurationSelector LoadCameraConfigurationSelector NetworkConfigurationMode 70 • Operational Reference ENUM Mono 8 - Unsigned = 16844800 Mono 8 - Signed = 285280256 Mono 9 - Unsigned = 16779520 Mono 9 - Signed = 285214976 Mono 10 - Unsigned = 16779776 Mono 10 - Signed = 285215232...

  • Page 73: Feature Type Int32

    Feature Type INT32 The feature list for type INT32 has an additional column 'Exponent' which defines the feature's native unit. This exponent value is used as a unit multiplier so that the feature value is expressed as an integer, not a decimal number. •...

  • Page 74: Feature Type Bool

    Note 1: not displayed in CamExpert; not saved in a camera configuration file (CCF) Feature Type BOOL Feature Name Access LUTEnable TriggerEnable TriggerSoftware FlatFieldEnable SaveCameraConfiguration LoadCameraConfiguration Feature Interdependence Diagrams The following diagrams describe operational feature availability which are dependent on user selected modes. These diagrams show what features are set to a value, and they show which feature parameters remain as user variables.

  • Page 75: Trigger Enable - True

    Trigger Enable - TRUE Trigger Enable TRUE Trigger Source Software Input 1 Input 2 Trigger Delay to Integration Exposure Alignment Synchronous Reset Frame Rate Software Trigger Frame Per Trigger Trigger Enable - FALSE Trigger Enable FALSE Trigger Source Exposure Mode Programmable Trigger Delay to Integration Exposure Alignment...

  • Page 76: Output Selector

    Output Selector Output X Selector Open Close Strobe On: Start of Exposure Pulse On: End of Exposure Pulse On: Valid Trigger Pulse On: Invalid Trigger Pulse On: Start of Readout Pulse On: End of Readout Pulse On: End of Acquisition Vertical Binning Vertical Binning Buffer Height...

  • Page 77: Pixel Format

    Pixel Format Pixel Format 8-Bit 10-bit Network Configuration Mode Network Configuration Mode Automatic Optimize Manual Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera SaperaBufferFormat PixelSize LUTFormat LUTNumberEntries FlatFieldEnable Packet Size Heartbeat Timeout Inter-Packet Delay Max Packet Resend Packet Size Heartbeat Timeout Inter-Packet Delay Max Packet Resend Operational Reference •...
  • Page 78 76 • Operational Reference Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 79: Network Tools

    Network Tools IP Configuration Mode Details The following descriptions provide more information on the IP configuration modes supported by Genie. In general automatic IP configuration assignment is sufficient for most Genie installations. Link-Local Address (LLA) • LLA is also known as Auto-IP. It is used for unmanaged networks including direct connections from a GigE Vision device to a dedicated NIC.

  • Page 80: Dhcp (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

    DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) • This Genie IP configuration mode requires a DHCP server to allocate an IP address dynamically. The Genie must be configured to have DHCP enabled. This is the factory default settings. • The DHCP server is part of a managed network. Windows XP itself does not provide a DHCP server function. A dedicated DHCP server is required.

  • Page 81: Network Configuration Tool

    Network Configuration Tool The Network Configuration tool provides information on all network adapters installed in the system and any connected GigE Vision devices. For the Genie, the tool allows a simple method to assign a User-Defined name and also to set a Persistent IP address instead of the default DHCP/LLA assigned IP address. Using this tool, Genie network configurations can be easily made without having to use any Windows Control Panel application.

  • Page 82: System Information And Configuration

    Genie IP Configuration System Information and Configuration Select the system icon (the computer symbol) in the left pane to display current system information which may be required when documenting Genie installations. There are no user changeable fields in the System Information tab. In the right hand pane click on the System Configuration tab.

  • Page 83: Network Card Information And Configuration

    Network Card Information and Configuration Select a network card icon in the left pane to see the NIC configuration parameters. The Network Configuration tool ensures that no two NIC devices installed in the computer are on the same subnet, since that would create a conflict. A warning message is displayed in such a case, indicating that a settings change is required for one of the NIC.

  • Page 84: Recovering A Camera With An Unknown Persistent Ip

    After installation, all system NIC devices have the Sapera Network Imaging driver enabled. Only the NIC connected to a Genie camera requires the Network Imaging driver enabled to capture images from Genie. The Network Imaging driver streams image data efficiently to image buffers. Select other NIC devices in the system and disable the Network Imaging Driver if they are not used with a Genie camera.

  • Page 85: Sapera Gige Server Details

    • If the camera requires a persistent IP address, select the bullet to assign a persistent IP immediately with recovery. Enter the new IP address and click on Recover Camera. Important: Any changes made with this tool will update the Genie flash memory. Do not remove power from the Genie camera for a minimum 10 seconds.

  • Page 86: Creating A Status Report

    Status Window Description User Name User assigned identification Manufacturer Manufacturer for this device Model GigE Vision device model Serial Number Device serial number Firm Ver Device firmware revision number MAC adddress Device MAC address Camera IP Device current IP address NIC IP NIC IP associated with the GigE server Filter driver...

  • Page 87: Sapera Camexpert Guide

    Sapera CamExpert Guide Using CamExpert with Genie Monochrome Cameras CamExpert is the camera interfacing tool supported by the Sapera library. When used with a Genie camera, CamExpert allows a user to test all Genie operating modes. Additionally CamExpert saves the Genie user settings configuration to the camera or saves multiple configurations as individual camera parameter files on the host system (*.ccf).

  • Page 88: Camexpert Panes

    CamExpert Panes The CamExpert application uses 5 windows to simplify choosing and configuring camera files or acquisition parameters for the installed device. • Device pane: View and select from any installed Sapera acquisition device. Once a device is selected CamExpert will only present acquisition parameters applicable to that device. •...

  • Page 89: Camexpert Lut Controls

    • Control Buttons: The Display pane includes CamExpert control buttons. These are: • Camera pane: Allows selecting any camera file that is included with the Sapera installation. Only camera files supported by the selected acquisition device. When there is more then one acquisition server, such as monochrome and RGB, selecting an inappropriate camera file will produce a message prompting you to select the correct acquisition server.
  • Page 90 CamExpert available LUT examples are briefly described below. The LUT function graphic simplifies understanding the operation especially when user settings modify the LUT function. • Normal (default): modifies all LUT entries using a linear mapping such that a gray level input is equal to the output •...

  • Page 91: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Mechanical Specifications The figure below defines the Genie family mechanical specifications. Additional notes follow. Technical Specifications • 89 Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 92: Connectors

    Notes: Genie supports a screw lock Ethernet cable (see "Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet For information on Genie lens requirements see "Optical Lens flange focal distance = 17.52 mm. The camera top also has four mounting holes in identical locations. Connectors • A single RJ45 Ethernet connector for control and video data to the host Gigabit NIC.

  • Page 93: Genie Signal Electrical Details

    Genie Signal Electrical Details • Power Supply (pin 2): +12V DC nominal. Operating tolerance +10% to –10%. Over voltage and reverse voltage protection circuit built in. The protection circuit is reset by shutting down or disconnecting the power supply. • The 12-pin Hirose male connector shell and cable shield should connect to the supply earth ground to improve EMI shielding.

  • Page 94: External Outputs

    External Outputs • Programmable output mode such as strobe, event notification, etc. (see "Output Control via Sapera LT or GenICam Applications" on page User Genie side side OUT+ OUT- Hirose-12 Connector pins The opto-coupler is typically a NEC PS2805-1 with the following characteristics. Output Electrical Parameter Description Maximum voltage difference Maximum current through opto-coupler...

  • Page 95: Camera Status Led

    Camera Status LED The Genie has one multicolor LED to provide a simple visible indication of the operational status of the camera. When more than one condition is active, the LED color indicates the condition with the highest priority. The following table summarizes the LED states and corresponding camera status.

  • Page 96: Filters

    • Some light sources age such that over their life span they produce less light. This aging may not be uniform—a light source may produce progressively less light in some areas of the spectrum but not others. Filters CCD cameras are extremely responsive to infrared (IR) wavelengths of light. To prevent infrared from distorting the images you scan, use a “hot mirror”...

  • Page 97: Sensor Handling Instructions

    Example: An acquisition system has a 512 x 512 element, 10μm pixel pitch area scan camera, a lens with an effective focal length of 45mm, and requires that 100μm in the object space correspond to each pixel in the image sensor.

  • Page 98: Cleaning The Sensor Window

    Cleaning the Sensor Window Even with careful handling, the sensor window may need cleaning. The following steps describe various cleaning techniques to clean minor dust particles to accidental finger touches. • Use compressed air to blow off loose particles. This step alone is usually sufficient to clean the sensor window. Avoid moving or shaking the compressed air container and use short bursts of air while moving the camera in the air stream.

  • Page 99: Ruggedized Rj45 Ethernet Cables

    Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cables Components Express Inc. has available an industrial RJ45 CAT6 cable that on one end has a molded shroud assembly with top/bottom thumbscrews, while the other end has a standard RJ45. This cable is recommended when Genie is installed in a high vibration environment. Contact sales at DALSA for availability of Genie with female mounts for this secure Ethernet cable.

  • Page 100: Computer Requirements For Genie Cameras

    Computer Requirements for Genie Cameras The following information is a guide to computer and networking equipment required to support the Genie camera at maximum performance. The Genie camera series complies with the current IPv4 Internet Protocol, therefore current Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) equipment should provide trouble free performance. Host PC System •...

  • Page 101: Ethernet To Fiber-Optic Interface Requirements

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

  • Page 102: Ec & Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    EC & FCC Declaration of Conformity 100 • Technical Specifications Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Overview In rare cases an installation may fail or there are problems in controlling and using the Genie camera. This section highlights issues or conditions which may cause installation problems and additionally provides information on computers and network adapters which have caused problems with Genie. Emphasis is on the user to perform diagnostics with the tools provided and methods are described to correct the problem.
  • Page 104 Device Not Available A red X over the GigE server tray icon indicates that the Genie device is not found. This indicates either a major camera fault or condition such as disconnected power, or a network issue where there is no communication. •...

  • Page 105: Installation Issues And Functional Problems

    Installation Issues and Functional Problems This section covers issues indicated by the GigE server tray icon shows a warning symbol. GigE Server Warning Example 1a: IP error with multiple NICs The screenshot below shows an IP conflict error due to two (or more) NICs that are all set to LLA mode. In this case both NICs are assigned the same IP address preventing communication with any connected Genie.

  • Page 106: Gige Server Warning Example 1B: Ip Error With Multiple Nics

    GigE Server Warning Example 1b: IP error with multiple NICs As a second example, the screenshot below shows an IP conflict error similar to the example above but the second NIC has no camera connected (or only an Ethernet switch). •...

  • Page 107: Gige Server Warning Example 2: Subnet Mask Or Ip Error

    GigE Server Warning Example 2: Subnet Mask or IP error The screenshot below shows that the Genie device is not accessible. This IP error is an example of the Genie being assigned a persistent IP address with an incorrect subnet mask. •...

  • Page 108: Device Available With Operational Issues

    • Information about the CorSnid driver is also available from Network Configuration tool. Device Available with Operational Issues This section considers issues with cabling, Ethernet switches, multiple cameras, and camera exposure. Firmware Updates As a general rule any Genie installation must include the firmware update procedure (see "Updating Genie Firmware"...

  • Page 109: Power Failure During A Firmware Update-Now What

    Power Failure During a Firmware Update–Now What? Don't panic! There is far greater chance that the host computer OS is damaged during a power failure than any permanent problems with the Genie. When electrical power returns and the host computer system has started, the Genie firmware reprogramming sequence is as follows.
  • Page 110 Turning Windows Firewall Off With a computer that is not behind a corporate firewall an alternative is to disable Windows firewall only for the network adapter dedicated for the Genie camera. Such a computer would have two or more network adapters where one NIC only connects to the Genie—never the Internet.

  • Page 111: Test A Genie Using Internal Test Patterns

    Test a Genie Using Internal Test Patterns The Genie test pattern mode allows quick verification of an installation without the need for correct lighting or lens. Troubleshooting physical connection issues or communication problems is made easier knowing that the camera can output a known video signal at selectable frame rates.

  • Page 112: Grab Remains Black

    Grab Remains Black While using CamExpert to test a Genie installation, there are no obvious installation problems. But when Grab is clicked in CamExpert, a grab failure occurs. The grab remains black and an Abort message is displayed. • Typically this problem occurs when the video stream is blocked by a third-party firewall program. Configure the firewall to pass GigE Vision applications.

  • Page 113: Grab Has Random Bad Data Or Noise - Case 2

    Grab has Random Bad Data or Noise – Case 2 • This problem has been seen with network adapters using the Realtek RTL8169 chip and associated low-level driver. In this case the NIC reports a false maximum jumbo frame size. •...

  • Page 114: Configuration Recommendations With Laptops

    Configuration Recommendations with Laptops • In the NIC configuration, keep the jumbo frame size set to the maximum allowed. See "Increasing Adapter Buffers and Jumbo Frames" on page • If VPN software is installed, most likely the VPN driver must be disabled in the NIC properties (open via Control Panel).

  • Page 115: Problems With Disconnecting Nics

    Problems with Disconnecting NICs Genie cameras installed in environments with physical motion, vibrations, or high EMI may be disconnected by the NIC. The following items need to be reviewed to solve the problem. • Motion or vibrations may cause data loss because the Ethernet cable connection is not secure. Use a locking Ethernet cable (see "Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet •...

  • Page 116: Camera Exposure Issues

    Camera Exposure Issues No camera exposure when expected. • Verify by using the camera in free-running mode. Do not use external trigger mode when testing a camera setup. • If using free-running mode, verify that the exposure period is set to the maximum possible for the set frame rate.

  • Page 117: Verifying Network Parameters

    Verifying Network Parameters DALSA provides the Network Configuration tool to verify and configure network devices and the Genie network parameters. See section "Network Configuration Tool" on page 79 if there were any problems with the automatic Genie software installation. VPN Driver Interference VPN (virtual private network) software using a driver component called "Deterministic Network Enhancement"...
  • Page 118 116 • Troubleshooting Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 119: Dalsa Contact Information

    DALSA Contact Information Genie Sales Information Visit our web site: Email: International/Canada DALSA — Montreal office 7075 Place Robert-Joncas Suite #142 St. Laurent, Quebec, Canada H4M 2Z2 Tel: (514) 333-1301 Fax: (514) 333-1388 DALSA 700 Technology Park Drive Billerica, Ma. 01821 Tel: (978) 670-2000 Fax:...

  • Page 120: Genie Technical Support

    Genie Technical Support Any support question or request can be submitted via our web site: Technical support form via our web page: Support requests for imaging product installations, Support requests for imaging applications Product literature and driver updates 118 • DALSA Contact Information http://www.imaging.com/support http://www.imaging.com/download Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 121: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms Address Resolution Protocol provides a way to retrieve the MAC address associated to an IP address. Bandwidth Describes the measure of data transfer capacity. CAT5e Ethernet cable Category 5e was designed for transmission speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second (Gigabit Ethernet). CAT6 Ethernet cable Same as Category 5e, except that it is made to a higher standard.

  • Page 122: Nics

    GenICam specification Specification of the European Machine Vision Association (EMVA, www.emva.org). Defines the capabilities of any GigE Vision device. Grab Acquiring an image frame. Grayscale In image processing, the range of available brightness levels, displayed in shades of gray. In an 8-bit system, the gray scale contains values from 0 to 255.
  • Page 123 Saturation Output Amplitude. SAT is the average maximum output level for a specified light input. Scatter Gather Host system memory allocated for frame buffers is virtually contiguous but physically scattered throughout all available memory. Signal to Noise Ratio. SNR measures the ratio between random noise and an arbitrary reference signal on the transmission path or within a device.
  • Page 124 122 • Glossary of Terms Genie Monochrome Series-GigE Vision Camera...

  • Page 125: Index

    Index 12-pin male Hirose connector, 90 8/10-bit LUT, 56 Acquisition events, 63 administrator, 19 AUTORUN, 19, 20 back focal length, 94 Binning, 41 binning modes, 41 cable mating connector, 90 camera configuration, 32 camera interfacing tool, 85 camera parameters, 67 camera state LED, 21 camera status, 93 CamExpert parameters, 29...
  • Page 126 high EMI, 109, 112 Hirose HR10A-10P-12S, 21 histogram tool, 58 horizontal and vertical binning, 41 horizontal crop, 38 hot mirror, 94 HTML help, 7 I/O signal specification, 90 image buffer, 40 image cropping, 40 image exposures, 42 image processing, 7 incoming image packets, 24 industrial RJ-45, 97 infrared filters, 94...
  • Page 127 sensor specification, 9 sensor specifications, 8 sensor synchronization, 46 signal debounce circuit, 49 software triggers, 42 spatial resolution, 41 Static electricity, 17 static IP address, 78 status LED sequence, 23 strobe light, 51 subnet, 20, 81, 109 synchronization timing, 43 test pattern, 110 test pattern generator, 62 test patterns, 29...

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