Dalsa Genie HM640 User manual

Genie™HM/HC Series
Camera User’s Manual
Genie Framework 1.80
HM640
HM1024
HM1400
HM1400 XDR
HC640
HC1024
HC1400
GigE Vision Area Scan Camera
CA-GENM-HUM00
www.imaging.com

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Document Date: October 13, 2010
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About DALSA
DALSA is an international high performance semiconductor and electronics company that designs, develops,
manufactures, and markets digital imaging products and solutions, in addition to providing wafer foundry services.
DALSA Digital Imaging offers the widest range of machine vision components in the world. From industry-leading
image sensors through powerful and sophisticated cameras, frame grabbers, vision processors and software to easy-
to-use vision appliances and custom vision modules.
DALSA is a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “DSA”.
Based in Waterloo, ON, Canada, the company has operations in Montreal, QC; Bromont, QC; Colorado Springs,
CO; Eindhoven, NL; Munich, Germany and Tokyo, Japan.

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Contents
GENIE HM/HC SERIES OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................7
DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................7
Genie Application Advantages..........................................................................................................8
PRODUCT PART NUMBERS ........................................................................................................................9
CAMERA PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................10
Certifications...................................................................................................................................11
Vibration and Shock Certifications.................................................................................................11
SUPPORTED INDUSTRY STANDARDS........................................................................................................11
GENIE HM/HC SERIES SENSOR OVERVIEW ............................................................................................12
HM/HC Series Sensor Global Specifications..................................................................................12
Model Specific Specifications .........................................................................................................13
Genie HM/HC Series Responsivity .................................................................................................14
Genie HM/HC Series Effective Quantum Efficiency.......................................................................15
Genie HM/HC Series Sensor Cosmetic Specifications ...................................................................15
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................17
Sapera LT Library with optional Processing..................................................................................17
GigE Vision Compliant Environment .............................................................................................18
INSTALLING THE GENIE CAMERA....................................................................................................19
WARNING!(GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS)...............................................................................................19
GIGENETWORK ADAPTER GUIDELINE ...................................................................................................19
Supported Network Configurations ................................................................................................19
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW &PREPARATIONS .........................................................................................20
Network and Computer Overview...................................................................................................20
Installation Overview......................................................................................................................21
Preventing Operational Faults due to ESD ....................................................................................21
SAPERA LT LIBRARY INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................22
GENIE CD PACKAGE INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................23
Procedure........................................................................................................................................23
GigE Server Verification.................................................................................................................23
CONNECT THE GENIE CAMERA ...............................................................................................................24
Connectors ......................................................................................................................................24
Status LED Codes ...........................................................................................................................25
Typical LED States on Power Up ........................................................................................................... 25
Genie IP Configuration Sequence ..................................................................................................26
GigE Server Status..........................................................................................................................26
OPTIMIZING THE NETWORK ADAPTER USED WITH GENIE .......................................................................27
Running the Network Configuration Tool.......................................................................................27
UPDATING GENIE FIRMWARE..................................................................................................................28
QUICK TEST WITH CAMEXPERT ..............................................................................................................29
Bayer CFA Decoder........................................................................................................................30
About the User-Defined Camera Name ..........................................................................................30
SILENT INSTALLATION OF GENIE FRAMEWORK.......................................................................................31
OPERATIONAL REFERENCE................................................................................................................33
CAMERA AND SENSOR INFORMATION .....................................................................................................33
Access Via CamExpert....................................................................................................................33
Power-up Configuration (Saved User Settings)..............................................................................34

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Power-up Parameter List......................................................................................................................... 35
Power-up Control via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications............................................. 35
Camera Information via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications................................36
SENSOR CONTROLS .................................................................................................................................37
Sensor Parameters: Controls Via CamExpert ................................................................................37
Gain and Black Level Controls.......................................................................................................39
Gain and Offset Control via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications..........................39
Partial Scan—Window ROI ............................................................................................................40
Maximum Frame Rate (fps) Examples (model HM1400/HM1400XDR/HC1400)................................. 40
Maximum Frame Rate (fps) Examples (model HM1024/HC1024 – 8-bit only) ..................................... 41
Maximum Frame Rate (fps) Examples (model HM640/HC640 – 8-bit only) ......................................... 41
Partial Scan (horizontal cropping)........................................................................................................... 42
Window ROI Control via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications...............................43
CamExpert Image Buffer and ROI Parameters ..............................................................................44
Binning............................................................................................................................................45
Binning Control via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications.......................................46
TRIGGER MODES.....................................................................................................................................46
EXPOSURE CONTROLS.............................................................................................................................47
Free-running Programmable Exposure..........................................................................................47
External Trigger Programmable Exposure ....................................................................................48
External Trigger Level-controlled Exposure ..................................................................................49
Exposure Controls via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications...................................50
SYNCHRONIZATION TIMING ....................................................................................................................51
Synchronous Mode..........................................................................................................................51
Reset Mode......................................................................................................................................52
Synchronization Mode via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications.............................52
CAMEXPERT I/O CONTROLS DIALOG......................................................................................................53
GENERAL INPUTS ....................................................................................................................................54
External Input Signal Opto-coupler & Debounce Circuit ..............................................................54
General Inputs: Settings Via CamExpert........................................................................................54
Input Controls via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications .........................................55
STROBE AND GENERAL OUTPUTS............................................................................................................56
General Outputs: Settings via CamExpert......................................................................................56
Open and Close Output Settings ............................................................................................................. 57
Strobe On Start of Exposure Event Mode ............................................................................................... 57
Pulse On Valid Trigger Event Mode ....................................................................................................... 58
Pulse On Invalid Trigger Event Mode..................................................................................................... 58
Pulse On Start of Readout Event Mode................................................................................................... 59
Pulse On End of Readout Event Mode.................................................................................................... 59
Pulse On End of Acquisition Event Mode............................................................................................... 60
Pulse On Input 1 or Input 2 Event Modes ............................................................................................... 60
Output Control via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications ........................................61
GENIE PROCESSING FEATURES................................................................................................................61
Lookup Table (LUT) .......................................................................................................................61
LUT Control via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications ............................................62
Flat Field (Image Shading) Correction ..........................................................................................63
Information on the Flat Field Data File................................................................................................... 63
Important Factors about Flat Field Processing ........................................................................................ 63
Important Factors about the Flat Field Data (TIF) File ........................................................................... 64
Set up Dark and Bright Acquisitions with the Histogram Tool............................................................... 64
Flat Field Correction Calibration Procedure ........................................................................................... 66
Using Flat Field Correction..................................................................................................................... 68
Flat Field Correction Control via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications.................68
Image Flip.......................................................................................................................................69
Internal Image Test Patterns ..........................................................................................................70
Test Image Select via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications.....................................71
EVENTS ...................................................................................................................................................71

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Sapera Callbacks ............................................................................................................................71
Event Selection via GigE Vision Compliant Applications ..............................................................72
USING CAMEXPERT TO SET NETWORK CONTROLS &GIGEVISION PARAMETERS ..................................73
CamExpert GigE Vision Parameters ..............................................................................................73
Network Controls via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications ....................................75
SAPERA SUPPORTED FEATURES LIST ......................................................................................................76
Accessing Features with Sapera++ LT ..........................................................................................76
Feature Type STRING.....................................................................................................................77
Feature Type ENUM.......................................................................................................................77
Feature Type INT32........................................................................................................................79
Feature Type BOOL........................................................................................................................80
Feature Summary List by Function Group .....................................................................................81
Device ..................................................................................................................................................... 81
User Defined Buffers .............................................................................................................................. 81
Sensor...................................................................................................................................................... 81
Sensor Exposure...................................................................................................................................... 82
Acquisition ROI ...................................................................................................................................... 82
Binning Control....................................................................................................................................... 82
LUT Control............................................................................................................................................ 82
Flat Field Control .................................................................................................................................... 82
Trigger Control........................................................................................................................................ 83
I/O Control .............................................................................................................................................. 83
Time Stamp Control................................................................................................................................ 83
Network Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 84
User Options............................................................................................................................................ 84
Feature Interdependence Diagrams ...............................................................................................85
Trigger Enable - TRUE........................................................................................................................... 86
Trigger Enable - FALSE ......................................................................................................................... 86
Output Selector........................................................................................................................................ 87
Vertical Binning...................................................................................................................................... 87
Horizontal Binning.................................................................................................................................. 88
Pixel Format............................................................................................................................................ 88
Network Configuration Mode ................................................................................................................. 89
Miscellaneous Dependencies ................................................................................................................. 89
Accessing the Genie User Buffer ....................................................................................................90
NETWORK OVERVIEW & TOOLS.......................................................................................................93
GENIE IP CONFIGURATION MODE DETAILS ............................................................................................93
Link-Local Address (LLA)...............................................................................................................93
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).............................................................................94
Persistent IP....................................................................................................................................95
SAPERA CAMEXPERT GUIDE ..............................................................................................................97
USING CAMEXPERT WITH GENIE HM/HC CAMERAS ..............................................................................97
CamExpert Panes............................................................................................................................98
CamExpert LUT Controls ...............................................................................................................99
Bayer CFA Decoder Setting..........................................................................................................100
Bayer Conversion Algorithms............................................................................................................... 101
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................103
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................103
Genie 3D View with C-mount and CS-mount ...............................................................................103
Genie C-mount and CS-mount Mechanical Specifications...........................................................104
Genie 3D View with Right-angle C-mount and CS-mount............................................................105
Genie Right-angle C-mount and CS-mount Mechanical Specifications .......................................106
Additional Notes on Genie Mechanical ........................................................................................107
SENSOR ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION ....................................................................................................107

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CONNECTORS........................................................................................................................................108
12-Pin Hirose Connector Signal Details ......................................................................................108
Genie Signal Electrical Details.....................................................................................................109
External Inputs ...................................................................................................................................... 109
External Outputs.................................................................................................................................... 111
RJ45 LAN Ethernet Connector Details.........................................................................................111
CAMERA STATUS LED..........................................................................................................................112
OPTICAL CONSIDERATIONS...................................................................................................................112
Illumination...................................................................................................................................112
Light Sources ................................................................................................................................112
Filters............................................................................................................................................113
Lens Modeling...............................................................................................................................113
Magnification and Resolution.......................................................................................................113
LENS SELECTION OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................114
Lens Mount ...................................................................................................................................114
Lens Sensor Size............................................................................................................................114
Comparison of a 2/3 Inch and 1 Inch Lens used with a Genie HM 1400.............................................. 116
Lens Sensor Size vs. Genie HM model ................................................................................................. 116
Additional Lens Parameters (application specific).......................................................................117
SENSOR HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................117
Electrostatic Discharge and the Sensor........................................................................................117
Protecting Against Dust, Oil and Scratches .................................................................................118
Cleaning the Sensor Window ........................................................................................................118
Environment..................................................................................................................................118
RUGGEDIZED RJ45 ETHERNET CABLES.................................................................................................119
C/CS-MOUNT NIR AND UV FILTER .....................................................................................................120
Back Focal Variance when using a Filter ....................................................................................121
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS FOR GENIE CAMERAS................................................................................122
Host PC System.............................................................................................................................122
Ethernet Switch Requirements ......................................................................................................122
IEEE 802.3x Pause Frame Flow Control............................................................................................... 122
Ethernet to Fiber-Optic Interface Requirements ..........................................................................123
EC &FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .........................................................................................124
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................125
OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................125
Problem Type Summary................................................................................................................125
Verifying Network Parameters......................................................................................................127
Before Contacting Technical Support ................................................................................................... 127
INSTALLATION ISSUES AND FUNCTIONAL PROBLEMS............................................................................127
The Windows Firewall Service Can Not Start ..............................................................................127
DEVICE AVAILABLE WITH OPERATIONAL ISSUES..................................................................................128
Firmware Updates ........................................................................................................................128
Power Failure During a Firmware Update–Now What? .............................................................128
Cabling and Communication Issues .............................................................................................128
Acquisition Error without Timeout Messages...............................................................................129
No camera exposure when expected ..................................................................................................... 129
Camera is functional but frame rate is lower than expected.................................................................. 129
Camera acquisition is good but frame rate is lower than expected........................................................ 129
Camera is functional, frame rate is as expected, but image is black ..................................................... 130
Other Problems or Issues..............................................................................................................130
Random Invalid Trigger Events ............................................................................................................ 130
Minimum Sapera Version Required...................................................................................................... 130
DALSA CONTACT INFORMATION....................................................................................................131
GENIE SALES INFORMATION .................................................................................................................131

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GENIE TECHNICAL SUPPORT .................................................................................................................132
GLOSSARY OF TERMS .........................................................................................................................133
INDEX........................................................................................................................................................137

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Genie HM/HC Series Overview
Description
The Genie HM/HC camera family form a series of affordable, easy to use digital cameras specifically engineered for
industrial imaging applications requiring high frame rates. 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.
The Genie HM camera series provides monochrome acquisition while the HC camera series, using the same sensor
with a Bayer filter, provides color acquisition.
All Genie cameras are supported by DALSA Sapera™ LT software libraries featuring CamExpert for simplified
camera set-up and configuration. Sapera LT is field proven in thousands of robust industrial applications. Hardware
independent, Sapera LT delivers the same reliable performance regardless of the image acquisition device being
used. This unique feature allows OEM’s to start using the Genie without re-writing applications developed for
DALSA frame grabbers. In addition, Sapera LT includes powerful diagnostics and setup utilities for application
development, custom camera configurations and system deployment.

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Genie Application Advantages
Compact, rugged design
GigE Vision 1.0 compliant
Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interconnection to a computer via standard CAT5e or CAT6 cables
Supports connection to the host computer NIC through a GigE network switch
Available in multiple resolutions
Monochrome or color acquisition
High frame rates relative to similar products
Digital binning for increased sensitivity
Lookup table pre-processing
Real-time shading correction (i.e. Flat Field processing)
Horizontal Flip function
Supports several trigger modes for image capture control
2 opto-isolated inputs
2 opto-isolated outputs
Native Trigger-to-Image Reliability design framework
Visual status LEDs on camera back plate
1µs internal timer or external events can timestamp images
Supported by Sapera™ LT software libraries

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Product Part Numbers
This manual covers the Genie HM and HC models summarized below. See "Camera Performance Specifications"
on page 10 for each Genie model.
Camera Resolution Pixel size fps
(free running / flat field off)
Product Number
Genie HM640 640 x 480 7.4 x 7.4 µm 301 fps @ 8-bit CR-GM00-H640x
Genie HM1024 1024 x 768 7.4 x 7.4 µm 136 fps @ 8-bit CR-GM00-H102x
Genie HM1400 1400 x 1024 7.4 x 7.4 µm 75 fps @ 8-bit
37 fps @ 10-bit
CR-GM00-H140x
Genie HM1400 XDR
extended dynamic range 1400 x 1024 7.4 x 7.4 µm 75 fps @ 8-bit
37 fps @ 10-bit
CR-GM01-H140x
Genie HC640 640 x 480 7.4 x 7.4 µm 301 fps @ 8-bit CR-GC00-H640x
Genie HC1024 1024 x 768 7.4 x 7.4 µm 136 fps @ 8-bit CR-GC00-H102x
Genie HC1400 1400 x 1024 7.4 x 7.4 µm 75 fps @ 8-bit
37 fps @ 10-bit
CR-GC00-H140x
Lens Mount Option
The last digit of the Genie product number defines the mechanical lens mount.
(see Mechanical Specifications)
C-Mount = 0
CS-Mount = 1
C-Mount downward right angle = 2
CS-Mount downward right angle = 3
Software Product Number
Genie Framework composed of the Sapera network Imaging Package, Genie Imaging
Driver and latest Genie Firmware. Required installation.
Included with Genie distribution
CD
Sapera Runtime including CamExpert Included and installed if desired
GenICam™ support (XML camera description file) Embedded within Genie
Sapera LT version 6.10 or later (Sapera 7 required for 64-bit support):
Provides everything you will need to develop imaging applications
Sapera documentation in compiled HTML help, and Adobe Acrobat® (PDF) formats.
OC-SL00-0000000
(sold separately)
Sapera Processing Imaging Development Library (sold separately):
Includes over 600 optimized image processing routines.
Contact Sales at
DALSA
Genie Cables & Accessories (sold separately) Product number
Genie I/O and Power breakout cable (Hirose to Euroconnector) CR-GENC-IOP00
Tripod mount bracket (mount to Genie top or bottom—provides ¼-20 socket) CA-GENA-BRA00
Industrial type CAT 6 cable assembly:
Molded shroud with top/bottom thumbscrews on one end with standard Ethernet RJ45
clip on other. Available in various lengths.
See "Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cables" on page 119.
C-mount NIR/UV filter available from Midwest Optical Systems.
See "C/CS-Mount NIR and UV Filter" on page 120.
CA-GENL-BP550

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Camera Performance Specifications
Specifications for each available sensor are listed after the general Genie camera specifications.
Camera Controls
Synchronization Modes Free running
External triggered
Software trigger (through Ethernet)
Exposure Modes Programmable in increments of 1µs
minimum 10µs in Reset Mode or 56µs in Synchronous Mode
maximum is 4 seconds
Pulse controlled via Trigger pulse width.
Trigger Input Opto-isolated, 2V to 12V typical, 2mA min.
Debounce range from 1µs up to 255µs
Strobe Output Output opto-isolated:
Aligned to the start of exposure with a programmable delay, duration and polarity
Features
LUT 8-bit (HM models) / 10-bit (only HM1400 and HM1400 XDR)
Note: LUTs are not available on the HC models.
Flip Real-time horizontal flip (All HM models)
Note: Flipping is not available on the HC models.
Binning Digitally based: Horizontal (2 pixel) and Vertical (2 line) (All HM models)
Note: Binning is not available on the HC models.
Timestamp 1µs internal timer or external signal to timestamp images and events
Test image Internal generator with choice of static and shifting patterns
User settings Select factory default or one user camera configuration
Optical Interface
Back Focal Distance—C-Mount 17.52 mm
Back Focal Distance—CS-Mount 12.52 mm
Mechanical Interface
Camera Size 29(H) x 44(W) x 67(L) in mm, ( see Mechanical Specifications )
Mass < 125g (no lens)
Power connector 12 pin male Hirose
Ethernet connector RJ45
Electrical Interface
Input Voltage xx-GM0x-xxxxx models +11 to +25.2 Volts DC at 0.6 Amp minimum
(over voltage–reverse voltage protected)
xx-GENx-xxxxx models +11 to +13 Volts DC at 0.6 Amp minimum (legacy models)
Power Dissipation < 4W
Operating Temperature 0 to 45°C (at front plate)
Relative Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing (operating)
Output Data Configuration Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3)
Data and Control GigE Vision compliant at 1000 or 100 Mbps

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Certifications
CE 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
FCC Part 15, class A
see "EC & FCC Declaration of Conformity" on page 124
RoHS Compliancy as per European directive 2002/95/EC
(applies to camera part numbers CR-GENx-xxxxx)
Vibration and Shock Certifications
Test (while operating) Standard Description
Sinusoidal vibrations with identification
of critical frequencies
IEC 68-2-6 (1995)
Test Fc
Frequency range: 10 to 2000 Hz
Amplitude: 5 m/s2
Sweep rate: 1 octave per minute
Duration: 1 sweep cycle (to and fro)
Random vibrations MIL-STD-810E (1989)
method 514.4
Category 10
Levels and frequencies:
0.04 g2/Hz from 20 to 1000 Hz
-6 dB/oct. from 1000 to 2000 Hz
Duration: 1 hour
Shocks IEC 68-2-27 (1987)
Test Ea and guide
Shape: half-sine
Amplitude: 75 g
Duration: 3 ms
Number: 3 shocks (+) and 3 shocks (-)
Supported Industry Standards
Genie cameras are 100% compliant with the GigE Vision 1.0 specification
which defines the communication interface protocol used by any GigE
Vision device. The device description and capabilities are contained in an
XML file. For more information see:
http://www.machinevisiononline.org/public/articles/index.cfm?cat=167
Genie cameras implement a superset of the GenICam™ specification which
defines device capabilities. This description takes the form of an XML
device description file respecting the syntax defined by the GenApi module
of the GenICam™ specification. For more information see
www.genicam.org.

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Genie HM/HC Series Sensor Overview
The sensor description below provides a specification table and response graphics. The graph describes the sensor
response to different wavelengths of light (excluding lens and light source characteristics). Visible light spans
wavelengths between about 390 - 780 nanometers. Wavelengths below 390 nm are termed ultra-violet while those
above 780 nm. are termed infra-red. The peak response is around 600 nanometers.
HM/HC Series Sensor Global Specifications
Item / Feature Specification
Imager Features Global Shutter, Exposure Control, Anti-Blooming
Sensor DALSA IA-G5 Area Array
Minimum Frame Rate (free-running) 0.1 fps (one frame every 10 seconds)
Maximum Frame Rate (free-running) Dependent on Genie HM/HC model (see Partial Scan—Window ROI)
Minimum Exposure 10μs when using reset exposure mode (triggered)
56μs when using synchronous exposure mode (free running)
Maximum Exposure ( 1 / frame rate ) - 10μs
Internal Trigger to Start of Exposure 100μs
Horizontal Line Time HM640/HC640 6.7μs
HM1024/HC1024 10.3μs
HM1400/HC1400 (8-bit) 14μs
HM1400/HC1499 (10-bit) 22.3μs
Pixel Size 7.4µm x 7.4µm
Pixel Format 8-bit all models
10-bit available only with HM1400/HM1400 XDR and HC1400
Bayer Mosaic Arrangement
(HC models only)
The HC color camera models have a Bayer filter applied to the
CMOS sensor to allow for color separation. Each individual
pixel is covered by either a red, green, or blue filter. The camera
outputs raw color data--no color interpolation is performed. Full
RGB images can be obtained by performing color interpolation
on the frame grabber or host PC.
Shutter Full frame electronic shutter
Gain Range 0dB to +12dB

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Model Specific Specifications
HM1400-XDR Typical Min. Units Notes
Output Dynamic Range 55.3 53.9 db With FFC (Factory calibrated)
Maximum Achievable SNR 51.6 51.1 db With FFC (Factory calibrated)
Full Well Capacity 60 000 electron
Responsivity 12 DN/(nJ/cm2) @ 600 nm , 1 x Gain
HM1400/HC1400 Typical Min. Units Notes
Output Dynamic Range 48.2 47.5 db With FFC (Factory calibrated)
Maximum Achievable SNR 48.3 47.6 db With FFC (Factory calibrated)
Full Well Capacity 24 000 electron
Responsivity 30.6 DN/(nJ/cm2) @ 600 nm, 2.55 x Gain
HM1024/HC1024 Typical Min. Units Notes
Output Dynamic Range 47.5 45.7 db With FFC (Factory calibrated)
Maximum Achievable SNR 47.1 45.9 db With FFC (Factory calibrated)
Full Well Capacity 24 000 electron
Responsivity 30.6 DN/(nJ/cm2) @ 600 nm, 2.55 x Gain
HM640/HC640 Typical Min. Units Notes
Output Dynamic Range 47.5 45.5 db With FFC (Factory calibrated)
Maximum Achievable SNR 47.2 45.9 db With FFC (Factory calibrated)
Full Well Capacity 24 000 electron
Responsivity 30.6 DN/(nJ/cm2) @ 600 nm, 2.55 x Gain

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Genie HM/HC Series Responsivity
Note: DALSA recommends using a 700nm cutoff filter with the HC color series cameras since the
blue and green color filters become transparent above 700nm.

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Genie HM/HC Series Effective Quantum Efficiency
The following quantum efficiency graph describes the fraction of photons at each wavelength that contribute charge
to the pixel.
Genie HM/HC Quantum Efficiency (%) Curve
0. 0 %
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
400 500 600 70 0 80 0 900 1000
Wave le ngth ( nm)
Genie HM/HC Series Sensor Cosmetic Specifications
The following table lists the current cosmetic specifications for the DALSA sensor used in the Genie HM/HC series.
Blemish Specifications Maximum Number of Defects
Hot/Dead pixel defects 2
Single pixel defects 100 for HM series
25 for each individual color (R, G1, G2, B) for HC series
Clusters defects 0
Column defects 0
Row defects 0
Note: All of the sensor and camera cosmetic specifications are with factory flat-field correction turned on. There are
no pre-flat-field camera cosmetic specifications.

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Definition of cosmetic specifications
Hot/Dead pixel defect:
Pixel whose signal, in dark, deviates by more than 400DN (10-bits) from the mean.
Single pixel defect:
Pixel whose signal, at nominal light (illumination at 50% of the linear range), deviates by more than ±30% from
the mean.
Cluster defect:
A grouping of more than 8 pixel defects.
Column defect:
A column which has more than 8 consecutive pixel defects.
Row defect:
A horizontal grouping of more than 8 consecutive pixel defects.
Test conditions
Digital gain = 1X
Nominal light = illumination at 50% of saturation
Temperature of camera front plate is 40°C

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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.
Sapera Processing is a comprehensive set of C++ classes for image processing and analysis. Sapera Processing
offers highly optimized tools for image processing, blob analysis, search (pattern recognition), OCR and barcode
decoding.
The following is a Sapera application functional block diagram. The Genie Framework installation includes the
Genie driver and the Sapera Network Imaging Package.
User’s Sapera
Application
Sapera LT SDK
Genie Driver
GigE Server Sapera Network
Imaging Driver
CamExpert
Ethernet Network Interface Card
Network
Configuration Tool
Images
Control
GVSP
GigE Vision
Stream
Protocol
GVCP
GigE Vision
Control
Protocol
single GigE Vision
Camera
Sapera LT
Genie
Framework
smart DHCP
Server (optional)
Sapera
Network
Imaging
Package
Alternatively via a switch
To multiple GigE
Vision Cameras

18 Genie HM/HC Series Overview Genie HM-HC Series-GigE Vision Camera
GigE Vision Compliant Environment
The GigE Vision Compliant XML device description file is embedded within Genie firmware allowing GigE Vision
Compliant applications to know Genie capabilities immediately after connection.