Dalsa Genie Nano-5G Series User manual

Genie Nano-5G Series™
Camera User’s Manual
5 Gb GigE Vision –Monochrome & Color Area Scan
October 4, 2019
Rev: 0001
P/N: G5-G00M-USR00
www.teledynedalsa.com
sensors | cameras | frame grabbers | processors | software | vision solutions

Notice
© 2019 Teledyne DALSA
All information provided in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. No responsibility is
assumed by Teledyne DALSA for its use. Teledyne DALSA reserves the right to make changes to
this information without notice. Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part, by any means, is
prohibited without prior permission having been obtained from Teledyne DALSA.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and
other countries. Windows, Windows 7, Windows 10 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks or intellectual property mentioned herein belong to their respective owners.
Document Date: November 22, 2019
Document Number: G5-G00M-USR00
About Teledyne DALSA
Teledyne 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.
Teledyne 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.

Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera Contents •1
Contents
GENIE NANO-5G SERIES OVERVIEW 7
DESCRIPTION 7
GigE with TurboDrive 8
Genie Nano-5G Overview 9
Camera Firmware 9
MODEL PART NUMBERS 10
Monochrome Cameras 10
Color Cameras 10
Optional Hardware Accessories 10
Optional Cable Accessories 11
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS 12
Sapera LT Development Software 12
Third Party GigE Vision Development 12
About GigE Vision 12
GENIE NANO-5G SPECIFICATIONS 13
COMMON SPECIFICATIONS 13
Sensor Cosmetic Specifications 15
Dynamic Range & Signal to Noise Ratio Measurement Conditions 15
EMI, Shock and Vibration Certifications 16
Mean Time between Failure (MTBF) 17
HEAT SINK REQUIREMENTS 17
NETWORK HARDWARE CONSIDERATIONS 18
SONY SENSOR MODELS 19
SPECIFICATIONS:M2050 19
SPECIFICATIONS:C2050 21
SPECIFICATIONS:M2450 22
SPECIFICATIONS:C2450 23
SPECIFICATIONS:M4060 24
SPECIFICATIONS:C4060 25
SPECIFICATIONS:M4040 26
SPECIFICATIONS:C4040 27
FIRMWARE FILES FOR ALL MODELS 28
Monochrome Camera Firmware 28
Color Camera Firmware 28
SPECTRAL RESPONSE CURVES 29
Spectral Responses (model 2050) 29
Spectral Responses (model 2450) 30
Spectral Responses (models 4040/4060) 31
NANO-5G QUICK START 32
TESTING NANO-5G WITHOUT A LENS 32
TESTING NANO-5G WITH A LENS32
THE CAMERA WORKS —NOW WHAT 32

2•Contents Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera
CONNECTING THE GENIE NANO-5G CAMERA 33
GIGENETWORK ADAPTER OVERVIEW 33
PAUSE Frame Support 33
CONNECT THE GENIE NANO-5G CAMERA 33
Connectors 34
LED Indicators 35
Camera Status LED Indicator 35
LED States on Power Up 35
Genie Nano-5G IP Configuration Sequence 36
Supported Network Configurations 36
PREVENTING OPERATIONAL FAULTS DUE TO ESD 37
USING NANO-5G WITH SAPERA API 38
NETWORK AND COMPUTER OVERVIEW 38
INSTALLATION 39
Procedure 39
Camera Firmware Updates 39
Firmware via Linux or Third Party Tools 39
GigE Server Verification 40
GigE Server Status 40
OPTIMIZING THE NETWORK ADAPTER USED WITH NANO 41
QUICK TEST WITH CAMEXPERT (WINDOWS) 41
About the Device User ID 42
OPERATIONAL REFERENCE 43
USING CAMEXPERT WITH GENIE NANO-5G CAMERAS 43
CamExpert Panes 43
CamExpert View Parameters Option 44
CAMERA FEATURE CATEGORIES 45
CAMERA INFORMATION CATEGORY 46
Camera Information Feature Descriptions 46
Power-up Configuration Dialog 50
Camera Power-up Configuration 50
Load / Save Configuration 50
SENSOR CONTROL CATEGORY 51
Sensor Control Feature Descriptions 52
Offset/Gain Control Details (Sony sensors) 54
Sony Sensors Gain Stage Diagram 54
Bayer Mosaic Pattern 55
Exposure Alignment: Overview 55
Synchronous Exposure Alignment 55
Reset Exposure Alignment 56
Sensor Exposure Timing: Sony Sensor Models 56
Trigger Characteristics: Start of Exposure 56
AUTO-BRIGHTNESS CONTROL CATEGORY 57
Auto-Brightness Feature Descriptions 57
Using Auto-Brightness 59
General Preparation 59
Auto-Brightness with Frame Luminance Averaging 59
Auto-Gain 60
Auto-Brightness by using Auto-Exposure and Auto-Gain 60
I/O CONTROL CATEGORY 61
I/O Control Feature Descriptions 62
I/O Module Block Diagram 66

Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera Contents •3
Trigger Mode Details 66
Trigger Source Types (Trigger Mode=On) 66
Input Line Details 67
Trigger Overlap: Feature Details 67
Output Line Details 73
Output High and Output Low Block Diagram 73
COUNTER AND TIMER CONTROL CATEGORY 74
Counter and Timer Control Feature Description 74
Counter and Timer Group Block Diagram 78
Example: Counter Start Source = OFF 78
Example: Counter Start Source = CounterEnd (itself) 79
Example: CounterStartSource = EVENT and Signal (Edge Base) 79
Example: CounterStartSource = Line (Edge Base) Example 80
ADVANCED PROCESSING CONTROL CATEGORY 81
Advanced Processing Control Feature Descriptions 81
Lookup Table (LUT) Overview 83
LUT Size vs. Output Pixel Format 83
Gamma Correction Factor 84
Defective Pixel Replacement 85
Example User Defective Pixel Map XML File 85
Monochrome Defective Pixel Replacement Algorithm Description 86
Color Defective Pixel Replacement Algorithm Description 87
COLOR PROCESSING CONTROL CATEGORY 88
Color Processing Control Feature Description 88
Color Processing Functional Overview 90
White Balance Operation 90
CYCLING PRESET MODE CONTROL CATEGORY 91
Cycling Preset Mode Control Feature Description 92
Using Cycling Presets—a Simple Example 95
Multi-Exposure Cycling Example Setup 95
Cycling Reset Timing Details 96
Case 1: Cycling with Internal Synchronous Increment 96
Case 2: Cycling with External Asynchronous Increment 96
Using Cycling Presets with Output Controls 97
Feature Settings for this Example 97
Cycling Mode Constraints with a changing ROI 98
Specifics Concerning Sony Sensor Models 98
IMAGE FORMAT CONTROL CATEGORY 99
Image Format Control Feature Description 100
Width and Height Features for Partial Scan Control 103
Vertical Cropping (Partial Scan) 103
Maximum Frame Rate Examples 104
Standard Design Firmware 104
Horizontal Cropping (Partial Scan) 105
Using the Multiple ROI Mode 105
Important Usage Details 106
Example: Two Horizontal ROI Areas (2x1) 106
Example: Four ROI Areas (2x2) 107
Example: Actual Sample with Six ROI Areas (3x2) 108
Horizontal and Vertical Flip 109
Image Flip –Full Frame 109
Image Flip –Multi-ROI Mode 110
Binning Function and Limitations 111
Horizontal Binning Constraints 111
Vertical Binning Constraints 111
Internal Test Pattern Generator 112

4•Contents Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera
METADATA CONTROL CATEGORY 113
Metadata Control Category Feature Descriptions 113
Important Metadata Notes: 114
Extracting Metadata Stored in a Sapera Buffer 115
ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER CONTROL CATEGORY 117
Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions 118
Acquisition Buffering 120
Using Transfer Queue Current Block Count with CamExpert 120
Features that cannot be changed during a Transfer 120
ACTION CONTROL CATEGORY 121
Action Control Feature Descriptions 121
GigE Vision Action Command Reference 122
Nano-5G Features Supporting Action Command 122
EVENT CONTROL CATEGORY 123
Event Control Feature Descriptions 124
Basic Exposure Events Overview 129
Events Associated with Triggered Synchronous Exposures 129
Events Associated with Triggered Multiple Frame Synchronous Exposures 130
Overview of Precision Time Protocol Mode (IEEE 1588) 131
PTP Master Clock Identity 131
An Example with two Nano-5G Cameras 131
IEEE 1588 Reference Resources 132
Examples using Timestamp Modulo Event for Acquisitions 132
Case Examples Overview 132
Case 1: Simple Repeating Acquisitions as Upcoming Events 132
Case 2: Potential Uncertainness to the Start Time 133
Case 3: Timer Reset before the Actual Start Time 134
Case 4: Timer Reset after the Actual Start Time 135
Case 5: Changing ‘timestampModulo’ during Acquisitions 136
GIGEVISION TRANSPORT LAYER CONTROL CATEGORY 137
GigE Vision Transport Layer Feature Descriptions 137
Defaults for devicePacketResendBufferSize 142
GIGEVISION HOST CONTROL CATEGORY 143
Teledyne DALSA TurboDrive 143
FILE ACCESS CONTROL CATEGORY 144
File Access Control Feature Descriptions 144
Updating Firmware via File Access in CamExpert 146
Overview of the deviceUserBuffer Feature 146
Open Source Software Licenses 147
IMPLEMENTING TRIGGER-TO-IMAGE RELIABILITY 148
OVERVIEW 148
T2IR with Genie Nano-5G 148
NANO-5G FEATURES FOR T2IR MONITORING 149
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 150
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS —CMOUNT: 150
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON GENIE NANO-5G IDENTIFICATION AND MECHANICAL 151
Temperature Management 151
SENSOR ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION 152
CONNECTORS 153
10-pin I/O Connector Pinout Details (Standard Models) 154
Camera DC Power Characteristics 154
I/O Mating Connector Specifications & Sources 155
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support 156

Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera Contents •5
Input Signals Electrical Specifications 157
External Input Details 157
External Input DC Characteristics 157
External Input AC Timing Characteristics 158
External Inputs: Using TTL/LVTTL Drivers 158
External Inputs: Using Common Collector NPN Drivers 159
External Inputs: Using Common Emitter NPN Driver 159
External Inputs: Using a Balanced Driver 160
Output Signals Electrical Specifications 160
External Output Details and DC Characteristics 160
External Output AC Timing Characteristics 161
External Outputs: Using External TTL/LVTTL Drivers 162
External Outputs: Using External LED Indicators 162
Using Nano-5G Outputs to drive other Nano-5G Inputs 164
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS FOR NANO-5G CAMERAS 165
Host PC System 165
Network Adapters 165
Ethernet Switch Requirements 166
IEEE 802.3x Pause Frame Flow Control 166
EC &FCC DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY 167
ADDITIONAL REFERENCE INFORMATION 168
CHOOSING A LENS WITH THE CORRECT IMAGE CIRCLE 168
Lens Options for Models ‘2450’ & ‘2050’ 168
Lens Options for Models ‘4040 /4060’ 169
Additional Lens Parameters (application specific) 170
OPTICAL CONSIDERATIONS 170
Illumination 170
Light Sources 171
IR Cut-off Filters 171
Nano-5G Models with Built-in IR Cut-off Filters 171
Guidelines for Choosing IR Cut-off Filters 172
Back Focal Variance when using any Filter 173
LENS MODELING 174
Magnification and Resolution 174
SENSOR HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS 175
Electrostatic Discharge and the Sensor 175
Protecting Against Dust, Oil and Scratches 175
Cleaning the Sensor Window 176
RUGGEDIZED CABLE ACCESSORIES 176
Cable Manufactures Contact Information 176
Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BLUNT1M 177
Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BLUNT2M 178
Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BRKOUT2M 180
Nano-5G Generic Power Supply with no I/O 182
Components Express Right-Angle Cable Assemblies 183
Cable Assembly: Right-Angle I/O Bunt End 183
Cable Assembly: Right-Angle I/O to Euro Block 184
Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cables 185
Cable Assembly: Right-Angle Ethernet 186
Right-Angle Cable-Set (Mounted) 187
Alysium-Tech “Extreme Rating” HiFlex Ethernet Cable 188
TROUBLESHOOTING 189
OVERVIEW 189

6•Contents Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera
Problem Type Summary 190
Verifying Network Parameters 191
Before Contacting Technical Support 191
DEVICE AVAILABLE WITH OPERATIONAL ISSUES 192
Firmware Updates 192
Power Failure during a Firmware Update–Now What? 192
Cabling and Communication Issues 193
Acquisition Error without Timeout Messages 194
Grab has Random Bad Data or Noise 194
No camera exposure when expected 195
Camera acquisition is good but frame rate is lower than expected 195
Camera is functional, frame rate is as expected, but image is black 195
Other Problems or Issues 196
Preventing Dropped Packets by adjusting Power Options 196
Random Invalid Trigger Events 197
Minimum Sapera Version Required 197
Issues with uninstalling Cognex VisionPro with Sapera LT CamExpert 197
ADDENDUMS 198
10-PIN I/O CONNECTOR PINOUT DETAILS (SPECIAL ORDER) 198
USING THE SPECIAL ORDER SERIAL PORT 199
Enable the Virtual Serial Port Driver 199
Automatic Windows Driver Installation 200
Selecting Serial Port Parameters 200
REVISION HISTORY 201
CONTACT INFORMATION 202
SALES INFORMATION 202
TECHNICAL SUPPORT 202

Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera Genie Nano-5G Series Overview •7
Genie Nano-5G Series
Overview
Description
The Genie Nano-5G series, a member of the Genie camera family, provides a new series of
affordable easy to use digital cameras specifically engineered for industrial imaging applications
requiring improved network integration.
Genie Nano-5G cameras use the industries’ latest leading sensors such as the Sony Pregius series
of global shutter active pixel-type CMOS image sensors.
Genie Nano-5G cameras combine standard gigabit Ethernet technology (supporting GigE Vision
2.0) with the Teledyne DALSA Trigger-to-Image-Reliability framework to dependably capture and
transfer images from the camera to the host PC. Genie Nano-5G cameras are available in a number
of models implementing different sensors, image resolutions, and feature sets, either in
monochrome or color versions.

8•Contents Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera
GigE with TurboDrive
Genie Nano-5G cameras include TurboDrive™ technology, delivering high speed data transfers
exceeding the GigE limit. TurboDrive (version 2.0) uses advanced data modeling to boost data
transfers up to 2 or 3 times faster than standard GigE Vision speeds –with no loss of image
quality. These breakthrough rates are achieved using a proprietary process that assembles data
from the sensor to optimize throughput, simultaneously taking full advantage of both the sensor’s
maximum frame rate and the camera’s maximum 5 GigE data transfer speed (up to 575 MB/s).
Teledyne DALSA’s TurboDrive increases system dependability and robustness similar to Camera
Link throughput on a GigE network.
Important: Actual Transfers with TurboDrive is image content dependent but in the best case
scenario, transfers over a GigE Network can reach the camera’s internal acquisition limit of up to
800 MB/sec. If transfers are less than the camera maximum acquisition rate, camera memory will
be used as a circular frame buffer.
Refer to TurboDrive Primer on the Teledyne DALSA web site for more details.

Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera Genie Nano-5G Series Overview •9
Genie Nano-5G Overview
•Optimized, rugged design with a wider operating temperature
•Available in multiple sensors/resolutions, monochrome and color
•Higher frame rates with Teledyne DALSA GigE Vision TurboDrive v2.0 .............Technology
•Visual camera multicolor status LED on back plate
•Multi-ROI support
•2 (default models) general purpose opto-coupled inputs
•3 (default models) general purpose opto-coupled outputs (user, counter, or timer driven for
Strobe and Flash triggering)
•Flexible general purpose Counter and Timer functions available for internal and external
controls
•Software and hardware Events available to support imaging applications
•Cycling mode supports 64 multiple camera setups (including Multi-Exposure)
•Auto brightness (i.e. auto exposure and AGC) available on many models
•In-sensor and/or FPGA (digital) Binning available on monochrome models
•Supports Image Time-Stamp based on IEEE1588-2008 (PTP: Precise Time Protocol) or an
Internal Timer
•Programmable Look-Up-Table (programmable LUT or preset Gamma) available
•Defective Pixel replacement available on some models
•Multicast and Action Command supported
•Image metadata supported
•Supports Power Over Ethernet (PoE) or auxiliary power input
•Implements 32 MB of Flash Memory
•2 User Settings sets to store and recall camera configurations
•Supports the Gigabit Ethernet PAUSE Frame feature
•GigE Vision 2.0 compliant
•1, 2.5 and 5 Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interconnection to a computer via standard CAT5e or
CAT6 cables
•Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) transfer speed up to 575 MB/second
•Application development with the freely available Sapera™ LT software libraries
•Native Teledyne DALSA Trigger-to-Image Reliability design framework
•Refer to the Operation Reference and Technical Specifications section of the manual for full
details
•Refer to the Sapera LT 8.42 release notes for information on GigE Vision and TurboDrive
Technology support.
Camera Firmware
Teledyne DALSA Genie Nano-5G camera firmware contains open source software provided under
different open source software licenses. More information about these open source licenses can be
found in the documentation that accompanies the firmware, which is available on the Teledyne
DALSA website at www.teledynedalsa.com or downloaded directly from the Nano.
Important: Genie Nano-5G firmware updates are available for download from the Teledyne DALSA
web site www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads. Choose Genie Nano-5G Firmware
from the available download sections, then choose the zip file download specific to your camera
model.
When using Sapera LT, update the camera firmware using CamExpert (see File Access via the
CamExpert Tool). The Camera firmware can easily be upgraded within your own application via the
API. The camera has a failsafe scheme which prevents unrecoverable camera errors even in the
case of a power interruption.

10 •Contents Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera
Model Part Numbers
This manual covers the released Genie Nano-5G monochrome and color models summarized in the
two tables below. These tables list models in increasing resolution. Nano-5G common specifications
and details for each Genie Nano-5G model follow these tables.
Monochrome Cameras
Model
Full Resolution
Sensor Size/Model
Lens
Part Number
Nano-5G-M2050
2048 x 1536
Sony 3.2M
(IMX252)
C-mount
G5-GM30-M2050
Nano-5G-M2450
2448 x 2048
Sony 5.1M
(IMX250)
C-mount
G5-GM30-M2450
Nano-5G-M4060
4112 x 2176
Sony 8.9M
(IMX255)
C-mount
G5-GM30-M4060
Nano-5G-M4040
4112 x 3008
Sony 12M
(IMX253)
C-mount
G5-GM30-M4040
Color Cameras
Model
Full Resolution
Sensor Size/Model
Lens
Part Number
Notes
Nano-5G-C2050
2048 x 1536
Sony 3.2M
(IMX252)
C-mount
G5-GC30-C2050
G5-GC30-C2050IF
With IR cut-off filter
Nano-5G-C2450
2448 x 2048
Sony 5.1M
(IMX250)
C-mount
G5-GC30-C2450
G5-GC30-C2450IF
With IR cut-off filter
Nano-5G-C4060
4112 x 2176
Sony 8.9M
(IMX255)
C-mount
G5-GC30-C4060
G5-GC30-C4060IF
With IR cut-off filter
Nano-5G-C4040
4114 x 3008
Sony 12M
(IMX253)
C-mount
G5-GC30-C4040
G5-GC30-C4040IF
With IR cut-off filter
Optional Hardware Accessories
Nano Accessories & Cables (sold separately)
Order Number
Mounting Bracket Plate
(2 or 3 screw camera mount),
with ¼ inch external device screw mount
(also known as a tripod mount)
G3-AMNT-BRA01

Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera Genie Nano-5G Series Overview •11
Optional Cable Accessories
Nano-5G Accessories & Cables (sold separately)
Order Number
I/O Blunt End Cable
(1 meter Screw Retention to Flying Leads)
(2 meter Screw Retention to Flying Leads)
G3-AIOC-BLUNT1M
G3-AIOC-BLUNT2M
I/O Breakout Cable
(2 meter Screw Retention to Euroblock connector)
G3-AIOC-BRKOUT2M
Power and Cable Evaluation Kit
• Includes a Power Supply (12V),
• an Ethernet Cable (RJ-45, 2 meter),
• and a 2 meter I/O Breakout Cable (Euroblock)
G3-ACBL-EVALKIT
Generic 12 volt power supply for Genie Nano–Aux
connector (Samtec 10-Pin) –4 Meter length
G3-APWS-S10S04M
See section Components Express Right-Angle Cable Assemblies and Alysium-Tech “Extreme Rating”
HiFlex Ethernet Cable for additional cabling options available directly from our preferred cable
sources.

12 •Contents Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera
Software Requirements
Sapera LT Development Software
Teledyne DALSA Software Platform for Microsoft Windows
Sapera LT version 8.42 or later for Windows. Includes Sapera
Network Imaging Package and
GigE Vision Imaging Driver, Sapera Runtime and CamExpert.
Provides everything you will need to develop imaging applications
Sapera documentation provided in compiled HTML help,
and Adobe Acrobat® (PDF)
Available for download
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/
Sapera Processing Imaging Development Library
(available for Windows or Linux –sold separately):
Contact Teledyne DALSA Sales
Teledyne DALSA Software Platform for Linux
GigE-V Framework Ver. 2.3 (for both X86 or Arm type processor)
Available for download
http://teledynedalsa.com/imaging/products/softwar
e/linux-gige-v/
Third Party GigE Vision Development
Third Party GigE Vision Software Platform Requirements
Support of GenICam GenApi version 2.3
General acquisition and control
Support of GenICam GenApi version 2.3
File access: firmware, configuration data, upload &
download
Support of GenICam XML schema version 1.1
GenICam™ support — XML camera description file
Embedded within Genie Nano-5G
About GigE Vision
Genie Nano-5G cameras are 100% compliant with the GigE Vision 2.0
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:
https://www.visiononline.org/vision-standards-details.cfm?type=5
Genie Nano-5G 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.
The Teledyne DALSA GigE Vision Module provides a license free development platform for Teledyne
DALSA GigE hardware or Sapera vision applications. Additionally supported are Sapera GigE Vision
applications for third party hardware with the purchase of a GigE Vision Module license, or the
Sapera processing SDK with a valid license.
The GigE Vision Compliant XML device description file is embedded within Genie Nano-5G firmware
allowing GigE Vision Compliant applications access to Genie Nano-5G capabilities and controls
immediately after connection.

Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera Genie Nano-5G Specifications •13
Genie Nano-5G Specifications
The Nano-5G common specifications listed first are followed by model specific tables of functional
features and timing details.
Common Specifications
Camera Controls
Synchronization Modes
Free running, External triggered, Software trigger through Ethernet, Precision Time
Protocol (PTP)
Exposure Control
Internal –Programmable via the camera API
External (Global Shutter models) –based on Trigger Width
Exposure Time Maximum
16 sec (Global Shutter models)
Exposure Modes
Programmable in increments of 1µs
minimum (in µs) is model specific
Pulse controlled via Trigger pulse width (Global Shutter models).
Trigger Inputs
Opto-isolated, 2.4V to 24V typical, 7 mA min.
Debounce range from 0 up to 255 µs
Trigger Delay from 0 to 2,000,000 µs
Strobe Outputs
Output opto-isolated:
Aligned to the start of exposure with a programmable delay, duration and polarity
(using “start of exposure on output line source” feature)
Features
Image Buffer
Refer to transferQueueMemorySize feature.
~390 MB total on-board memory for acquisitions and packet resend buffering
Reserved Private User Buffer
4 kB flash memory for OEM usage (deviceUserBuffer)
Gain
In Sensor gain (model dependent) and Digital gain up to 4x
Auto-Brightness
Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (Sensor Gain or FPGA Gain)
Note1: Sensor Gain AGC only with Sony sensors
Color model output
Color cameras support Bayer output firmware.
Binning (monochrome models)
Support for both Horizontal and Vertical Binning: 1x, 2x, and 4x in FPGA
Models M4040, M4060 have in-sensor binning
LUT
Programmable LUT (Look-up-table) up to 12-Bit (model/firmware dependent)
Defective Pixel Replacement
Available on all models —up to 4096 entries
Automatic White Balance
Available on Color models
Counter and Timer
1 Counter, and 1 Timer. User programmable, acquisition independent, with event
generation, and can control Output I/O pins
Timestamp
Timer to Timestamp images and events (1μs tics using Internal Clock, 8 nanosecond
tics when using IEEE1588 ( PTP: Precise time Protocol)
Metadata
Metadata Output at the end of the Images (also known as GenICam Chunk Data)
Cycling Mode
Automatic cycling between 64 camera setups
Multicast
Programming support for multicasting images (requires Multicast host support: refer to
the SDK documentation –if supported)
Action Command
Programmable for up to 2 GenICam Action Commands (requires host support: refer to
the SDK documentation –if supported)
Test image
Internal generator with choice of static and shifting patterns

14 •Contents Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera
User settings
Select factory default or either of two user saved camera configurations
TurboDrive v2.0 Technology
Supported with 8-bit buffer format (see Sapera 8.42 release notes)
Back Focal Distance
17.52 mm (C-mount models)
Mechanical Interface
Camera (L x H x W)
see Mechanical Specifications
42.6 mm x 44 mm x 59 mm (with C-mount)
32.3 mm x 44 mm x 59 mm (without C-mount)
Mass (approximate value due to
sensor variations)
~ 112g (C-mount with no lens)
Power connector
via the 10-pin I/O connector, or RJ45 in PoE mode
Ethernet connector
RJ45
Electrical Interface
Input Voltage
+12 to +36 Volts DC recommended(+10%/- 10%)
+10 to +56 Volts DC (Absolute min/max Range) on Auxiliary connector
Supports the Power Over Ethernet standard. (PoE Class 3 as per IEEE 802.3af)
Inputs/Outputs
Default models have 2 Inputs and 3 Outputs
Power Dissipation (typical)
24V: 9.4 to 9.6W dependent on model
PoE Class 2: 10 to 10.7W dependent on model
Data Output
Gigabit Ethernet (10/100 Mbps are not supported):
1000 Mbps 115 MB/sec max.
a Mbps 575 MB/sec max
Ethernet Option supported
PAUSE Frame support (as per IEEE 802.3x)
Data and Control
GigE Vision 2.0 compliant
Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature
(at camera front plate)
All Models: -20°C to +65°C (-4°F to +149°F)
Temperature range specification based on an auxiliary input voltage of +20 to +36Vdc
or PoE.
Any metallic camera mounting provides heat-sinking therefor reducing the internal
temperature.
Operating Relative Humidity
10% to 80% non-condensing
Storage
-40°C to +80°C (-4°F to +176°F) temperature at 20% to 80% non-condensing
relative humidity
Conformity
CE, FCC, KC, GenICam, GigE Vision, IP30, IEEE 802.3af (PoE)

Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera Genie Nano-5G Specifications •15
Sensor Cosmetic Specifications
After Factory Calibration and/or Corrections are Applied (if applicable —dependent on sensor)
Blemish Specifications
Maximum Number of
Defects
Blemish Description
Hot/Dead Pixel defects
Typical 0.0025%
Max 0.005%
Any pixel that deviates by ±20% from the average of
neighboring pixels at 50% saturation including pixel stuck at 0
and maximum saturated value.
Spot defects
none
Grouping of more than 8 pixel defects within a sub-area of 3x3
pixels, to a maximum spot size of 7x7 pixels.
Clusters defects
none
Grouping of more than 5 single pixel defects in a 3x3 kernel.
Column defects
none
Vertical grouping of more than 10 contiguous pixel defects
along a single column.
Row defects
none
Horizontal grouping of more than 10 contiguous pixel defects
along a single row.
•Test conditions
•Nominal light = illumination at 50% of saturation
•Temperature of camera is 45°C
•At exposures lower than 0.1 seconds
•At nominal sensor gain (1x)
•Sony Sensor Limitation:
•Max pixel saturated values: Max Pixel format bit depth –1DN (either 10-bit or 12-bit, as
designed by Sony)
Dynamic Range & Signal to Noise Ratio Measurement Conditions
Specifications calculated according to EMVA-1288 standard, using white LED light
Dynamic Range Test Conditions
•Exposure 100µs
•0% Full Light Level
SNR Test Conditions
•Exposure 2000µs
•80% saturation

16 •Contents Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera
EMI, Shock and Vibration Certifications
Compliance Directives
Standards ID
Overview
CE
EN61000-4-2 : 2008
Electrostatic discharge immunity test
EN61000-4-3 : 2006 A1 : 2007 A2 :
2010
Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field
immunity test
EN61000-4-4 : 2004
Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
EN61000-4-5 : 2005
Surge immunity
EN61000-4-6 : 2008
Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by
radio-frequency fields
EN61000-4-8 : 2009
Power frequency magnetic field immunity
EN61000-4-11 : 2004
Voltage variations immunity
EN61000-6-2 : 2005
Electromagnetic immunity
EN61000-6-4: 2007
Electromagnetic emissions
CISPR 11: 2009 A1 :
group 1 FCC, part 15, subpart B:2010
Limit: class A Conducted Emissions
CISPR 22 : 2008 Limit: class A
LAN port Conducted Emissions
FCC
Part 15, class A
RoHS
Compliancy as per European directive 2011/65/EC
For an image of Genie Nano-5G certificates see “EC & FCC Declarations of Conformity”on page 167
Vibration & Shock Tests
Test Levels (while operating)
Test Parameters
Random vibrations
Level 1: 2 grms 60 min.
Level 2: 4 grms 45 min.
Level 3: 6 grms 30 min.
Frequency range: 5 to 2000 Hz
Directions: X, Y, and Z axes
Shocks
Level 1: 20 g / 11 ms
Level 2: 30 g / 11 ms
Level 3: 40 g / 60 ms
Shape: half-sine
Number: 3 shocks (+) and 3 shocks (-)
Directions: ±X, ±Y, and ±Z axes
Additional information concerning test conditions and methodologies is available on request.

Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera Genie Nano-5G Specifications •17
Mean Time between Failure (MTBF)
The analysis was carried out for operating temperatures varying from -20 to 100ºC. The following
table presents the predicted MTBF and failure rate values.
Temperature
°C
MTBF
Failure Rate
(Failure/106hours)
Hours
Years
-20
12642225
1443
0.0791
0
6489293
741
0.154.1
20
2345766
268
0.426.3
40
673718
77
1.484.3
60
185532
21
5.389.9
80
54118
6
18.478
100
17260
2
57.937
Heat Sink Requirements
To minimize the camera body size, the camera is designed to convey heat to the external casing and
therefore must be heat-sinked to maintain the front plate temperature within operating temperature
specifications.
For more information, refer to the Temperature Management section.

18 •Contents Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera
Network Hardware Considerations
Network devices connected to Genie Nano 5G cameras must support 5, 2.5 or 1 Gb connections.
To utilize the full 5 Gb bandwidth output of the Genie Nano 5G, all network hardware between the
camera and the host computer must be capable of handling 5 Gb bandwidth.
It is recommended to test network device performance since certain devices may not achieve
acceptable results in actual operation (depending on the device manufacturer’s implementation).
For example, the Intel X550 network adapter achieves superior performance compared to some
other manufacturer’s comparable devices.
Note: certain 10 Gb devices do not support 5 Gb (or 2.5 Gb) speed; connecting 5 Gb
devices results in the connection speed lowered to the common supported speed of
1 Gb.
For example, the Intel X550 driver does not support 5 Gb speeds under Windows 7.
In general, to optimize performance:
•For the host computer NIC:
oMaximize receive buffers (descriptors)
oAdjust the Receive Side Scaling (RSS) Queue for best performance (for processing
intensive applications the optimal value may not be the maximum value)
•For any switches:
oMaximize the memory allocated to internal buffers (if available)
oEnable PAUSE frame support (if available)
•For the host application:
oMaximize the number of image acquisition buffers
In addition, it is recommended that the packet size be adjusted according for optimal perfomance
given the network topology. For example, certain switches might perform better using a packet
size of 4096 bytes instead of 9000 bytes.
Note: Some Ethernet Switches may produce more Pause Frame requests than
expected when Jumbo Frames is enabled. Changing the Ethernet Packet Size may
minimize Pause Requests from such a switch and improve overall transfer
bandwidth.
Ethernet cable category (CAT-5e, 6, 7), manufacturer, quality and length can also affect
performance.
For additional information, refer to the Network Imaging Package for Sapera LT Optimization
Guide, which is included with the installation of Sapera LT.