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VA6x User's Reference
In the factory default setting, VA61 Camera Port 1 is set to IP Address 10.1.64.5, and VA61 Cam-
era Port 2 is set to IP Address 10.1.128.7. Subnet Mask 255.255.192.0. The VA-Genie Camera
Setup program assigns compatible addresses to the two cameras. Once addresses are assigned,
the cameras cannot be swapped between the two camera ports.
Genie cameras purchased through a different distribution channel are usually set to dynamic ad-
dressing by default. This is usable in a distributed network situation, but not when cameras are
directly connected to the VA61 camera ports. The VA61 is not a DHCP server. Connect the cam-
eras and run the VA-Genie Camera Setup program, to assign fixed addresses to the cameras, then
label each camera for the port it was connected to. The cameras are no longer interchangeable.
You should run the Firmware update to verify your camera's firmware is up to date, or if updating
is required. Start –> Programs –> DALSA –> Genie –> Firmware Update.
The camera parameters are programmable through the GigE interface. Teledyne DALSA pro-
vides the Sherlock camera I/O instructions, Sapera CamExpert utility, and iNspect/iLabel Sensor
Setup panel, for programming camera settings.
Camera Exposure Control
The Genie camera has programmable Exposure Time. For digital cameras, programming the ex-
posure time yields better control and results than pulse width controlled exposure, commonly
used to control the exposure in analog cameras. The Genie camera does have a pulse width con-
trolled mode for situations where analog cameras are being replaced. But when designing a sys-
tem with digital cameras (GigE or CameraLink) you should use the programmable exposure
time.
You can save an exposure time value to the camera, using CamExpert. You can also change the
exposure time in iNspect, iLabel and Sherlock.
GigE Camera Video Data Cable
The GigE cameras are compatible with standard RJ45 ethernet connectors and cables. The Genie
cameras automatically sense or detect the transmit and send signals. This means you can use ei-
ther a regular network cable or a crossover cable. Teledyne DALSA offers a crossover cable with
a locking connector that attaches to the camera. This cable is also compatible with the standard
RJ45 or Ethernet connectors.
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Part Number
A-CAB-GE-00
A-CAB-GE-01
A-CAB-GE-02
Cable Length
3 meters
5 meters
10 meters
405-00022-00
Rev 06; 7 April 2011
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