Dalsa Linea2 5GigE User manual

Linea2 5GigE
Camera User’s Manual
Color and Multispectral CMOS Line Scan
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Contents
LINEA2 5GIGE SERIES OVERVIEW ................................................................1
DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................1
Linea2 5GigE Application Advantages........................................................2
Linea2 5GigE Firmware ...........................................................................2
PART NUMBERS AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS .......................................................3
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW.....................................................................4
Environmental Specifications ...................................................................5
Flash Memory Size .................................................................................5
SENSOR PERFORMANCE.....................................................................................6
Sensor Specifications ..............................................................................6
SPECTRAL RESPONSIVITY &QUANTUM EFFICIENCY.....................................................7
Linea2 5GigE 4k Model............................................................................7
Spectral Responsivity.................................................................................... 7
Effective Quantum Efficiency.......................................................................... 8
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS FOR LINEA25GIGECAMERAS ............................................9
Host PC System .....................................................................................9
Ethernet Switch Requirements ............................................................... 10
IEEE 802.3x Pause Frame Flow Control ..........................................................10
Ethernet to Fiber-Optic Interface Requirements........................................ 10
5GIGENETWORK ADAPTER OVERVIEW ................................................................ 11
Optimizing the Network Adapter used with Linea2 .................................... 11
Optimizing Camera/System Performance........................................................11
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support ........................................................ 12
GIGEVISION SAPERA APPLICATION DESCRIPTION ................................................... 13
LINEA2 5GIGE CAMERA QUICK START.........................................................14
SAPERA SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...................................................................... 14
Procedure............................................................................................ 14
CONNECTING THE LINEA25GIGECAMERA ............................................................ 15
Steps for Camera Startup...................................................................... 15
Connectors .......................................................................................... 16
Powering the Camera............................................................................ 16
Preventing Operational Faults due to ESD.......................................................17
GigE Server Verification ........................................................................ 17
GigE Server Status ............................................................................... 18
Camera Status LED Indicator ................................................................. 19
LED States on Power Up...............................................................................19
QUICK STARTUP WITH CAMEXPERT ..................................................................... 20
USING CAMEXPERT WITH LINEA25GIGECAMERAS .................................................. 22
CamExpert Panes ................................................................................. 23
CamExpert View Parameters Option ..............................................................24
Creating a Camera Configuration File in the Host...................................... 24
Displaying Image in the BGRA Mode ....................................................... 24
CAMERA PERFORMANCE AND FEATURES .....................................................26
ACQUIRING IMAGES:TRIGGERING THE CAMERA ...................................................... 26
External Triggers.................................................................................. 27

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Trigger Selector Details................................................................................27
Trigger Source Types...................................................................................27
Line Rate & Synchronization .................................................................. 28
Input Line Details........................................................................................28
Output Line Details......................................................................................28
GAIN AND BLACK LEVEL CONTROL DETAILS ........................................................... 29
BINNING .................................................................................................... 30
FLAT FIELD CORRECTION ................................................................................. 31
Flat Field Correction Algorithm Description .............................................. 31
Information on the Sapera Flat Field Coefficients File .......................................31
Important Factors about Flat Field Processing .................................................32
Performing an FFC Setup via Sapera CamExpert ...................................... 32
Set up Dark and Bright Acquisitions with the Histogram Tool ............................32
Flat Field Correction Calibration.....................................................................35
FPN Correction............................................................................................37
PRNU Correction .........................................................................................38
CAMERA FIRMWARE UPDATES............................................................................ 41
INTERNAL TEST IMAGE GENERATOR..................................................................... 42
Available Test Patterns.......................................................................... 42
Horizontal Ramp .........................................................................................42
Vertical Ramp .............................................................................................43
Diagonal Ramp Moving ................................................................................43
Fixed Offset................................................................................................43
USER-DEFINED CAMERA NAME .......................................................................... 43
SPATIAL CORRECTION .................................................................................... 45
PARALLAX CORRECTION:USING THE CAMERA AT NON-PERPENDICULAR ANGLES TO THE
OBJECT ................................................................................................ 47
SAVING &RESTORING CAMERA SETUP CONFIGURATIONS ........................................... 49
Active Settings for Current Operation...................................................... 49
Camera Configuration Selection Dialog.................................................... 49
Camera Power-up Configuration....................................................................49
Load / Save Configuration ............................................................................49
OPERATIONAL REFERENCE ..........................................................................50
Feature Descriptions ............................................................................. 50
CAMERA INFORMATION CATEGORY ...................................................................... 51
Camera Information Feature Descriptions................................................ 51
SENSOR CONTROL CATEGORY ........................................................................... 54
Sensor Control Feature Descriptions ....................................................... 54
Exposure Controls Details...................................................................... 57
Exposure Delay Mode ..................................................................................57
Internal Programmable Exposure ..................................................................57
External Programmable Exposure ..................................................................57
External Trigger Width Exposure ...................................................................58
I/O CONTROL CATEGORY ................................................................................ 59
I/O Control Feature Descriptions ............................................................ 60
I/O Module Block Diagram ..................................................................... 65
COUNTER AND TIMER CONTROL CATEGORY ............................................................ 66
Counter and Timer Control Feature Descriptions....................................... 66
Counter and Timer Group Block Diagram................................................. 71
Example: Counter Start Source = OFF ...........................................................72
Example: Counter Start Source = CounterEnd (itself) ......................................72
Example: CounterStartSource = EVENT and Signal (Edge Base)........................73
Example: CounterStartSource = Signal (Level Base) Example 1 ........................73
Example: CounterStartSource = Line (Edge Base) Example 2 ...........................74

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ADVANCED PROCESSING CATEGORY .................................................................... 75
Advanced Processing Feature Descriptions............................................... 76
Flat Field Correction Feature Descriptions ................................................ 77
Color Processing Feature Descriptions ..................................................... 78
Lookup Table (LUT) Overview ................................................................ 79
LUT Size vs. Output Pixel Format ..................................................................80
Gamma Correction Factor.............................................................................80
Color Processing Overview..................................................................... 81
White Balance Operation ..............................................................................81
Color Correction Matrix ................................................................................81
IMAGE FORMAT CONTROL CATEGORY ................................................................... 82
Image Format Control Feature Descriptions ............................................. 82
Multiple ROI Mode ................................................................................ 84
METADATA CONTROL CATEGORY ........................................................................ 85
Metadata Controls Feature Descriptions .................................................. 85
Extracting Metadata Stored in a Sapera Buffer ......................................... 87
ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER CONTROL CATEGORY................................................... 89
Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions ............................... 89
Acquisition Buffering............................................................................. 91
Using Transfer Queue Current Block Count with CamExpert ....................... 92
Overview of Transfer Control (TransferControlMode)................................. 92
Features that cannot be changed during a Sapera Transfer ....................... 93
ACTION CONTROL CATEGORY ............................................................................ 94
Action Control Feature Descriptions ........................................................ 94
GigE Vision Action Command Reference .................................................. 95
Features Supporting Action Command ...........................................................95
EVENT CONTROL CATEGORY ............................................................................. 96
Event Control Feature Descriptions ......................................................... 97
Event Info Feature Descriptions ........................................................... 102
Overview of Precision Time Protocol Mode (IEEE 1588) ........................... 103
PTP Master Clock Identity........................................................................... 103
IEEE 1588 Reference Resources .................................................................. 104
Examples using Timestamp Modulo Event for Acquisitions ....................... 104
Case Examples Overview ........................................................................... 104
Case 1: Simple Repeating Acquisitions as Upcoming Events............................ 104
Case 2: Potential Uncertainty of the Start Time............................................. 105
Case 3: Timer Reset before the Actual Start Time ......................................... 106
Case 4: Timer Reset after the Actual Start Time............................................ 107
Case 5: Changing timestampModulo during Acquisitions................................. 108
GIGEVISION TRANSPORT LAYER CATEGORY ........................................................ 109
GigE Vision Transport Layer Feature Descriptions ................................... 109
FILE ACCESS CONTROL CATEGORY.................................................................... 112
File Access Control Feature Descriptions................................................ 113
File Access via the CamExpert Tool....................................................... 114
GIGEVISION HOST CONTROL CATEGORY............................................................ 115
IMPLEMENTING TRIGGER-TO-IMAGE RELIABILITY ...................................116
OVERVIEW................................................................................................ 116
T2IR with Linea2 ................................................................................ 116
LINEA2FEATURES FOR T2IR MONITORING.......................................................... 117
NETWORK OVERVIEW & TOOLS.................................................................118
LINEA25GIGEIP CONFIGURATION SEQUENCE ..................................................... 118
Supported Network Configurations ....................................................... 118

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IP CONFIGURATION MODE DETAILS .................................................................. 119
Link-Local Address (LLA) ..................................................................... 119
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) ......................................... 120
Persistent IP ...................................................................................... 121
OPTIMIZING THE NETWORK ADAPTER USED WITH LINEA25GIGE................................ 123
Running the Network Configuration Tool ............................................... 123
PAUSE Frame Support ........................................................................ 124
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................125
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................... 125
Linea2 5GigE 4k ................................................................................. 125
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON LINEA25GIGEIDENTIFICATION AND MECHANICAL .................... 126
SENSOR ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION ................................................................. 127
CONNECTORS ............................................................................................ 128
HD15 Type Connector Details .............................................................. 128
Mating GPIO Cable Assembly ...................................................................... 129
Input Signals Electrical Specifications ................................................... 130
Output Signals Electrical Specifications ................................................. 132
DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ..............................................................134
FCC Statement of Conformance ........................................................... 134
FCC Class A Product .................................................................................. 134
EU and UKCA Declaration of Conformity ................................................ 134
ADDITIONAL REFERENCE INFORMATION ..................................................135
LENS SELECTION OVERVIEW ........................................................................... 135
Lens Mount Types .............................................................................. 135
M42x1 to Nikon F Bayonet Adapter (AC LA 00115 A1-R ).................................. 136
M42x1 to C-Mount Adapter (AC-LC-00001-00-R) ............................................. 137
Lens Image Circle Illustration .............................................................. 138
Additional Lens Parameters (application specific).................................... 139
OPTICAL CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................ 140
Illumination ....................................................................................... 140
Light Sources..................................................................................... 140
Lens Modeling.................................................................................... 141
Magnification and Resolution ............................................................... 141
Lens selection .................................................................................... 142
SENSOR HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................... 143
Electrostatic Discharge and the Sensor ................................................. 143
Protecting Against Dust, Oil and Scratches ............................................ 143
Cleaning the Sensor Window ............................................................... 144
RUGGEDIZED RJ45 ETHERNET CABLES .............................................................. 145
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................146
OVERVIEW................................................................................................ 146
Problem Type Summary ...................................................................... 146
Verifying Network Parameters.............................................................. 148
Before Contacting Technical Support............................................................ 148
INSTALLATION ISSUES AND FUNCTIONAL PROBLEMS ............................................... 148
CAMERA FAILS TO ESTABLISH CONNECTION WITH HOST PC ...................................... 148
DEVICE AVAILABLE WITH OPERATIONAL ISSUES .................................................... 152
Firmware Updates .............................................................................. 152
Power Failure During a Firmware Update–Now What? ............................. 152

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Cabling and Communication Issues ...................................................... 153
Acquisition Error without Timeout Messages .......................................... 154
No camera exposure when expected............................................................ 154
Camera is functional but frame rate is lower than expected ............................ 154
Camera acquisition is good but frame rate is lower than expected ................... 154
Camera is functional, line rate is as expected, but image is black .................... 154
Other Problems or Issues .................................................................... 155
Buffer Incomplete Error Message................................................................. 155
Issues with Cognex VisionPro ..................................................................... 155
REVISION HISTORY ..................................................................................156
CONTACT INFORMATION ...........................................................................157
SALES INFORMATION.................................................................................... 157
TECHNICAL SUPPORT.................................................................................... 157

Linea2 5GigE Series Camera Linea2 5GigE Series Overview •1
Linea2 5GigE Series Overview
Description
The Linea2™5GigE is a new affordable line scan camera delivering both speed and responsivity at
a competitive price. This camera is low-powered and designed for applications such as grading and
inspection, transportation safety, automated optical inspection and general purpose machine
vision.
The Linea2 5GigE camera is one of a new series of affordable and easy to use digital cameras
specifically engineered for industrial imaging applications requiring embedded image processing
and improved network integration.
The Linea2 color model is a trilinear RGB plus additional defect or contaminant detection with near
infrared. Choose between 4 lines (RGB+NIR) with line rates up to 32 kHz, or 3 lines (RGB) up to
42 kHz.
Linea2 5GigE combines standard 5 Gbps (5GBASE-T) Ethernet technology (supporting GigE
Vision 1.2) with Teledyne DALSA Trigger-to-Image-Reliability it dependably captures and transfers
images between the camera to the host PC.
Figure 1: Linea2 5GigE Series

2•Linea2 5GigE Series Overview Linea2 5GigE Series Camera
Linea2 5GigE Application Advantages
•4096 pixel resolution
•7 µm pixel size
•High speeds over 5GigE
•Multiple regions of interest for calibration and data reduction
•4 programmable coefficient sets
•Programmable I/Os
•Compact form factor
•Configurable full well
•Precision Time Protocol
•PoE (Power-over-Ethernet)
Linea2 5GigE Firmware
Teledyne DALSA Linea2 5GigE camera firmware contains open source software provided under
different open source software licenses. Information about these open source licenses can be found
in the documentation that accompanies the firmware available on the Teledyne DALSA website at
www.teledynedalsa.com.
Firmware updates for Linea2 5GigE are available for download from the Teledyne DALSA web site
[https://www.teledynedalsa.com/en/support/downloads-center/firmware/]. Choose Linea2 5GigE
Firmware from the available download sections, then choose the zip file download specific to your
camera model.
When using Sapera LT, update the camera firmware using CamExpert (see File Access via the
CamExpert Tool). The Camera firmware can be easily upgraded / downgraded within your
application.

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Part Numbers and Software Requirements
This manual covers the Linea2 5GigE models summarized below. New models are added to this
manual as they are released by Teledyne DALSA. See Sensor Specifications for details on each
model.
Camera
Resolution
Pixel size
Max. Line Rate
Lens Mount
(threaded)
Product Number
Linea2 5GigE 4k
4096 x 4
7 x 7 µm
32 kHz RGBN
42 kHz RGB (available
in future release)
M42 x 1
L2-GC-04K03N-00
Accessories
Order Number
M42 x 1 to F-mount adapter for 12 mm BFD lens, heavy duty with clip
AC-LA-00115-xx-R
M42 x 1 to C-mount adapter for 12 mm BFD lens
AC-LC-00001-xx-R
HD15 GPIO Breakout Cable Assembly
AC-CA-00002-xx-R
For a list of accessories go to http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/products/cameras/accessories/
Optical filters are available from https://midopt.com/
Teledyne DALSA Software Platform
Sapera LT version 8.60
Sapera LT is a free image acquisition and control software
development toolkit (SDK) for Teledyne DALSA 2D/3D
cameras and frame grabbers. Hardware independent in
nature, Sapera LT offers a rich development ecosystem for
machine vision OEMs and system integrators.
Sapera LT includes CamExpert, an intuitive graphical
interface that allows configuration and setup of cameras. It
includes live image acquisition with interactive parameter
configuration capabilities.
Available for download
https://www.teledynedalsa.com/en/support/downloads-
center/software-development-kits/
GigE Vision Turbo Drive Technology Module —
Improved proprietary package allowing the Linea2 5GigE to
sustain higher data transfers to the host system. Contact
Teledyne DALSA Sales for additional information.
Sapera Processing Imaging Development Library
(sold separately)
Contact Teledyne DALSA Sales
Third-Party GigE Vision Software Platform Requirements
Support of GenICam™GenApi version 2.3
General acquisition and control. File access: firmware,
FFC, configuration data, upload & download.
Support of GenICam™XML schema version 1.1
Support of GenICam™ —XML camera description file
Embedded within Linea2 5GigE.
Support of GigE Vision 1.2

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Camera Specifications Overview
Camera Controls
Synchronization Modes
Free running, External triggered, Software trigger through Ethernet or IEEE 1588
Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
Exposure Modes
Programmable increments of 0.02 µs
•minimum (in µs) is model specific
•maximum is 3.0 ms
Pulse controlled via Trigger pulse width
Trigger Inputs
(used as Line or Frame triggers)
RS422 or single ended with programmable thresholds
Debounce range from 0 to 255 µs
Frame Trigger programmable delay up to 2000000 µs for 128 objects maximum.
Strobe Outputs
Aligned to the start of exposure with a programmable delay, duration and polarity
(using “start of exposure on output line source”feature)
Features
Flat Field Correction
1 Factory FFC plus 4 User Defined FFC
Binning
Digitally based: Horizontal & Vertical (2 and 4 pixel)
Digital Gain
1x to 10x
Sensor Analog Gain
0.5x to 1x
Counter and Timer
2 Counters and 2 Timers
User programmable, acquisition independent with event generation
Timestamp
1 µs internal timer
Test Image
Internal generator with choice of patterns
User Settings
Select factory default or one of 4 user camera configurations
Onboard Memory
Reserved Packet Resend Buffer
6 MB default (user defined feature)
Reserved Data Buffer
84 MB
Total Memory
128 MB
Back Focal Distance
M42 x 1 Mount
12 mm
M42 to Nikon F-bayonet adapter
46.5 mm (34.5 mm for the F mount adapter plus 12 mm for the camera body)
M42 to C-Mount adapter
17.52 mm (5.52 mm for the C mount adapter plus 12 mm for the camera body)
Mechanical Interface
Camera Size
62 x 62 x 50 mm
For complete dimensions Refer to Mechanical Specifications section.
Mass
< 280 g (no lens)
Power Connector
via HD15 GPIO connector or RJ45 in PoE mode
Ethernet Connector
RJ45
Electrical Interface
Input Voltage
+12 to +24 Volts DC (+/- 10%)
Supports Power Over Ethernet standard (PoE Class 2 as per IEEE 802.3af)
Power Dissipation
< 13 W
Operating Temperature
-10 to 65 °C at front plate
Output Data Configuration
5GigE Ethernet with PAUSE Frame support (as per IEEE 802.3x)
Data and Control
GigE Vision compliant

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Environmental Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Performance
Storage temperature range
-20 °C to +80 °C
Humidity (storage and operation)
15% to 85% relative, non-condensing
MTBF (mean time between failures)
> 100,000 hours, typical field operation
Flash Memory Size
Camera
Flash Memory Size
L2-GC-04K03N-00
32 MB

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Sensor Performance
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 nm. Wavelengths below
390 nm are termed ultraviolet while those above 780 nm are termed infrared.
Sensor Specifications
Item / Feature
Specification
Camera Model
L2-GC-04K03N-00
Sensor Used
High speed CMOS line scan
Minimum Line Rate
0 (external trigger) / 300 Hz (internal trigger)
Maximum Line Rate
32 kHz RGBN
42 kHz RGB (available in future release)
Maximum Line Rate Output
System dependent on the GigE network
Exposure Time
5 μs to 3000 μs
Default settings (μs):
Blue: 93
Green: 49
Red: 57
NIR 21
External Trigger to Start of
Exposure Active
~0.30 μs minimum
Horizontal Line Readout Time
7.8 μs
Pixel Size
7 µm x 7 µm
Pixel Format
User selectable 8-bit or 12-bit (coming soon)
Output Dynamic Range
71 dB (typical at minimum sensor gain)
> 56 dB (factory calibration)
Random Noise
< 4.8 DN rms
DC Offset
28 DN (FFC enabled)
PRNU
< 2% pk-pk @ 50% Saturation (FFC enabled)
FPN
< 7 DN pk-pk (FFC enabled)
SEE
Red (650 nm) 15 nJ / cm2
Green (550 nm) 25 nJ / cm2
Blue (480 nm) 34 nJ / cm2
NIR (840 nm) 37 nJ / cm2
NEE
< 100 pJ / cm2
Anti-blooming
> 100 x Saturation
Integral non-Linearity
< 2% DN
Test Conditions
•All values specified with 12-bit data, unless otherwise noted
•Measured at 1x nominal sensor analog and digital gain
•5 kHz line rate or greater
•Light sources: broadband white LED and 850 nm LED
•Front plate temperature: < 45° C

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Spectral Responsivity & Quantum Efficiency
The spectral response curves describe the sensor, excluding lens and light source characteristics.
The quantum efficiency graph describes the fraction of photons at each wavelength that contribute
charge to the pixel.
Linea2 5GigE 4k Model
Spectral Responsivity
Figure 2: Linea2 4k RGBN Spectral Responsivity

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Effective Quantum Efficiency
Figure 3: Linea2 4k Quantum Efficiency

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Computer Requirements for Linea2 5GigE Cameras
The following information is a guide to computer and networking equipment required to support the
Linea2 5GigE camera at maximum performance. The Linea2 5GigE camera series complies with the
current IPv4 Internet Protocol, therefore current Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) equipment should provide
trouble-free performance.
Host PC System
•Operating System: Windows 10/11 (32- or 64-bit) are supported.
5GigE Network Adapters
•5GigE network adapter. Typically, a system will need an Ethernet 5GigE adapter to supplement
the single NIC on the motherboard.
•PCI Express adapters will outperform PCI adapters.
•Network adapters that support Jumbo Frames will outperform adapters with fixed packet size
frames. Optimal settings will be system-dependent.
If the computer to be used with the Linea2 5GigE camera does not have a 5GigE network adapter
or second built in 5GigE NIC, a Gigabit Network Interface adapter card (NIC) needs to be installed.
With any high-performance 5GigE NIC adapter review the NIC documentation for any drivers
required for the specific host operating system.
•Laptop computers with built-in GigE network adapters may not be able to stream full line
rates from Linea2 5GigE, especially when on battery power. Thorough testing is required with
any laptop computer to determine the maximum frame rate possible (refer to Teledyne DALSA
Network Imaging Package for Sapera LT Optimization Guide, available through the Start menu
under Teledyne DALSA).
•The Windows Firewall exceptions feature is automatically configured to allow the Sapera GigE
Server data to pass through the firewall.
•Computers with VPN software (virtual private network) may need to have the VPN driver
disabled in the NIC properties. This would be required only on the NIC used with the Linea2
5GigE. Testing by the user is required.

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Ethernet Switch Requirements
If there are more than one device on the same network or a camera-to-PC separation is greater
than 100 meters, an Ethernet switch is required. Since the Linea2 5GigE camera complies with the
Internet Protocol, it should work with all standard Ethernet switches. However, care must be taken
to choose the right switch for a particular application.
When using VLAN groups, the Linea2 5GigE and controlling computer must be in the same group.
For more information, refer to Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package for Sapera LT
Optimization Guide, available through the Start menu under Teledyne DALSA.
IEEE 802.3x Pause Frame Flow Control
Ethernet Switches supporting Full-duplex IEEE 802.3x Pause Frame Flow Control must be used in
situations where multiple cameras may be triggered simultaneously. In such a case the NIC
maximum bandwidth would be exceeded if there was no mechanism to temporarily hold back data
from cameras. Linea2 5GigE cameras support the IEEE 802.3x pause frame flow control protocol
automatically so images from many cameras can be reliably transmitted through the switch to the
NIC efficiently.
Important: The maximum virtual frame rate possible from multiple cameras which
are simultaneously triggered will depend on the camera model, frame size and
network configuration. Additionally, using Pause Frame may change the Jumbo
Frame value which maximizes data throughput. Each imaging system should be
tested for data rate maximums.
Ethernet to Fiber-Optic Interface Requirements
In cases of camera-to-PC separations of more than 100 meters a fiber-optic media converter can
be used instead of an Ethernet switch. The FlexPoint GX from Omnitron Systems (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.
Important: The inclusion of GigE to fiber-optic converters does not guarantee they
will meet specific application requirements or performance. The user must evaluate
any supplemental Ethernet equipment.

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5GigE Network Adapter Overview
Linea2 connects to a computer’s 5GigE Network Adapter (NIC). If the computer is already
connected to a network, the computer requires a second network adapter.
Refer to Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package for Sapera LT Optimization Guide, available
through the Start menu under Teledyne DALSA, for information on general networking and
Sapera LT specific configuration settings.
Optimizing the Network Adapter used with Linea2
Most Gigabit network interface controllers (NIC) allow user modifications to parameters such as
Adapter Buffers and Jumbo Frames. These should be optimized for use with the Linea2 during the
installation.
In addition, refer the Sapera Getting Started Manual For GigE Vision Cameras manual installed with
the Sapera LT package, for an overview of using GigE Vison cameras.
Optimizing Camera/System Performance
Camera feature settings have a direct effect on the maximum performance possible on the imaging
system network. Review the following features to optimize the system.
GigE Vision Transport Layer Control
•Packet Size: The default size 1500 is often more efficient than larger jumbo packets, especially
when using Ethernet switches.
•Inter-packet Delay: Inserts a delay (in µs) between packets. Dependent on the Ethernet
connection, inserting a short delay (even 1 µs) can make the difference between transmission
errors or no errors at all.
•Device Link Throughput Limit: Limits the maximum bandwidth of the data streamed by the
device. This limiter is useful to allow each camera, when multiple cameras are on the same NIC
and subnet, adequate time to transfer data to transfer data over the network.
GigE with TurboDrive
The Linea2 cameras include TurboDrive™ technology which enables high speed data transfers
exceeding the GigE limit via a compression algorithm.
For information on TurboDrive see our technology primer:
https://www.teledynedalsa.com/en/learn/knowledge-center/turbodrive/
Implementing Trigger-to-Image Reliability
Review this section to implement features to monitor the system’s performance.
NIC Optimization
Refer to Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package for Sapera LT Optimization Guide, available
through the Start menu under Teledyne DALSA, for information on optimizing network adapters for
GigE Vision cameras.

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Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support
•Linea2 requires PoE Class 0 or Class 2 (or greater) power source for the network if not using a
separate external power source connected to pins 10 & 15 of the camera’s I/O Connector.
•To use PoE, the camera network setup requires a powered computer NIC supporting PoE, or
PoE capable Ethernet switch, or an Ethernet power injector.
Important: Connect power via the I/O or PoE, not both. Although Linea2 has
protection, differences in ground levels may cause operational issues or electrical
faults. If both supplies are connected and active, the Linea2 will use the I/O power
supply connector.
•Important: When using PoE, the camera’s I/O pin 10 (Camera Power –Ground) must not be
connected to I/O pin 5 (Signals Ground).

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GigE Vision Sapera Application Description
Linea2 5GigE cameras are 100% compliant with the GigE
Vision 1.2 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
GigE Vision Standard at www.automate.org
Linea2 5GigE 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
GenICam Standard at www.emva.org.
The Teledyne DALSA GigE Vision Module provides a license free development platform for Teledyne
DALSA GigE hardware or Sapera vision applications. Additionally supported are Sapera GigE Vision
applications for third-party hardware with the purchase of a GigE Vision Module license, or the
Sapera processing SDK with a valid license.
The GigE Vision Compliant XML device description file is embedded within Linea2 5GigE firmware
allowing GigE Vision Compliant applications access to camera capabilities and controls immediately
after connection.
Users Sapera
Application
Sapera LT SDK
GigE Vision
Module
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
Linea GigE
Package
Smart DHCP
Server (optional)
Sapera
Network
Imaging
Module
Alternatively via a Switch
To multiple GigE
Vision Cameras
Camera
Firmware
User
Manuals
Figure 4: GigE Application Architecture