Dalsa Genie Nano Series User manual

Genie Nano Series™
Camera User’s Manual
Monochrome & Color GigE Vision Area Scan
September 15, 2015
P/N: G3-G00M-USR00
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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.

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Contents
GENIE NANO SERIES OVERVIEW 5
DESCRIPTION 5
GigE with TurboDrive 5
Genie Nano Overview 6
GigE Firmware 6
PART NUMBERS AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS 7
Monochrome Cameras 7
Color Cameras 7
Accessories 7
Windows Development Software 8
Third Party GigE Vision Development 8
About GigE Vision 8
GENIE NANO COMMON SPECIFICATIONS 9
EMI, Shock and Vibration Certifications 10
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) 11
PERFORMANCE:MODELS M/C1940 &M/C1920 12
Model Specifications 12
Sensor Cosmetic Specifications 13
Spectral Response 14
NANO QUICK START 15
IF YOU HAVE NO LENS ON THE NANO 15
IF YOU HAVE A LENS ON THE NANO 15
CAMERA WORKS–NOW WHAT 15
CONNECTING THE GENIE NANO CAMERA 16
GIGENETWORK ADAPTER OVERVIEW 16
PAUSE Frame Support 16
CONNECT THE GENIE NANO CAMERA 16
Connectors 17
LED Indicators 18
Camera Status LED Indicator 18
LED States on Power Up 18
Genie Nano IP Configuration Sequence 19
Supported Network Configurations 19
PREVENTING OPERATIONAL FAULTS DUE TO ESD 20
USING NANO WITH SAPERA API 21
NETWORK AND COMPUTER OVERVIEW 21
INSTALLATION 22
Procedure 22
Camera Firmware Updates 22
Firmware via Linux or Third Party Tools 22
GigE Server Verification 23
GigE Server Status 23
OPTIMIZING THE NETWORK ADAPTER USED WITH NANO 24
QUICK TEST WITH CAMEXPERT (WINDOWS) 24

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About the Device User ID 26
OPERATIONAL REFERENCE 27
USING CAMEXPERT WITH GENIE NANO CAMERAS 27
CamExpert Panes 27
CamExpert View Parameters Option 28
CAMERA INFORMATION CATEGORY 29
Camera Information Feature Descriptions 29
Temperature Management 32
Power-up Configuration Dialog 33
Camera Power-up Configuration 33
Load / Save Configuration 33
SENSOR CONTROL CATEGORY 34
Sensor Control Feature Descriptions 35
Offset/Gain Control Details 37
Bayer Mosaic Pattern 38
Native Sensor Exposure Timing 38
External Trigger Characteristics: Models M/C1940 & M/C1920 38
Exposure Controls Detail 39
Synchronous Mode Timing 39
Internal Programmable Exposure (ExposureMode = Timed) 40
External Trigger: Programmable Exposure 40
External Trigger: Trigger Width Exposure 41
I/O CONTROL CATEGORY 42
I/O Control Feature Descriptions 43
I/O Module Block Diagram 46
Trigger Mode Details 47
Trigger Source Types (Trigger Mode=On) 47
Input Line Details 47
Output Line Details 48
Output High and Output Low Block Diagram 48
COUNTER AND TIMER CONTROL CATEGORY 49
Counter and Timer Control Feature Description 49
Counter and Timer Group Block Diagram 53
Example: Counter Start Source = OFF 54
Example: Counter Start Source = CounterEnd (itself) 54
Example: CounterStartSource = EVENT and Signal (Edge Base) 55
Example: CounterStartSource = Line (Edge Base) Example 55
IMAGE FORMAT CONTROL CATEGORY 56
Image Format Control Feature Description 57
Width and Height Features for Partial Scan Control 60
Vertical Cropping (Partial Scan) 60
Maximum Frame Rate (fps) Examples 61
Horizontal Cropping (Partial Scan) 61
Using the Multiple ROI Mode 62
Important Usage Details 62
Example: Two Horizontal ROI Areas (2x1) 62
Example: Four ROI Areas (2x2) 63
Example: Actual Sample with Six ROI Areas (3x2) 63
Internal Test Pattern Generator 65
ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER CONTROL CATEGORY 66
Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions 66
Acquisition Buffering 68
Using Transfer Queue Current Block Count with CamExpert 68
Features that Cannot be Changed During a Transfer 68
EVENT CONTROL CATEGORY 69

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Event Control Feature Descriptions 70
Basic Exposure Events Overview 72
Events Associated with Triggered Synchronous Exposures 73
Events Associated with Triggered Multiple Frame Synchronous Exposures 73
GIGEVISION TRANSPORT LAYER CONTROL CATEGORY 74
GigE Vision Transport Layer Feature Descriptions 74
Defaults for devicePacketResendBufferSize 79
GIGEVISION HOST CONTROL CATEGORY 79
Teledyne DALSA TurboDrive 79
FILE ACCESS CONTROL CATEGORY 80
File Access Control Feature Descriptions 80
Updating Firmware via File Access in CamExpert 82
SAPERA TOOLS FOR NETWORKING 83
NANO IP CONFIGURATION MODE DETAILS 83
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 84
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS: 84
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON GENIE NANO IDENTIFICATION AND MECHANICAL 85
SENSOR ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION 85
CONNECTORS 86
10-pin I/O Connector Details 86
I/O Mating Connector Sources 87
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support 87
Input Signals Electrical Specifications 88
Output Signals Electrical Specifications 89
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS FOR NANO CAMERAS 90
Host PC System 90
Ethernet Switch Requirements 90
IEEE 802.3x Pause Frame Flow Control 90
Ethernet to Fiber-Optic Interface Requirements 91
EC &FCC DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY 92
ADDITIONAL REFERENCE INFORMATION 93
LENS SELECTION OVERVIEW 93
Lens Options for Models ‘M/C194x’ & ‘M/C192x’ 93
Additional Lens Parameters (application specific) 94
OPTICAL CONSIDERATIONS 94
Illumination 94
Light Sources 95
IR Cut-off Filters 95
Lens Modeling 97
Magnification and Resolution 97
SENSOR HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS 98
Electrostatic Discharge and the Sensor 98
Protecting Against Dust, Oil and Scratches 98
Cleaning the Sensor Window 99
RUGGEDIZED CABLE ACCESSORIES 99
Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BLUNT2M 100
Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BRKOUT2M 101
RUGGEDIZED RJ45 ETHERNET CABLES 102
Components Express Cable Assemblies 102

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TROUBLESHOOTING 103
OVERVIEW 103
Problem Type Summary 103
Verifying Network Parameters 105
Before Contacting Technical Support 105
DEVICE AVAILABLE WITH OPERATIONAL ISSUES 105
Firmware Updates 105
Power Failure During a Firmware Update–Now What? 106
Cabling and Communication Issues 106
Acquisition Error without Timeout Messages 107
No camera exposure when expected 107
Camera is functional but frame rate is lower than expected 107
Camera acquisition is good but frame rate is lower than expected 107
Camera is functional, frame rate is as expected, but image is black 107
Other Problems or Issues 108
Random Invalid Trigger Events 108
Minimum Sapera Version Required 108
Issues with Cognex VisionPro 108
CONTACT INFORMATION 109
SALES INFORMATION 109
TECHNICAL SUPPORT 109
INDEX 110

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Genie Nano Series Overview
Description
The Genie Nano 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 cameras use the industries’ latest leading sensors such as the Sony Pregius series of
global shutter active pixel-type CMOS image sensors.
Genie Nano cameras combine standard gigabit Ethernet technology (supporting GigE Vision 1.2)
with the Teledyne DALSA Trigger-to-Image-Reliability framework to dependably capture and
transfer images from the camera to the host PC. Genie Nano cameras are available in a number of
models implementing different sensors, image resolutions, and feature sets, either in monochrome
or color versions.
GigE with TurboDrive
Genie Nano cameras include TurboDrive™ technology, delivering high speed data transfers
exceeding the GigE limit. TurboDrive 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, patent pending 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 GigE data transfer speed (up to 110 Mbytes/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 84fps.
If transfers are less than the camera maximum frame rate, camera memory will be used as a
circular frame buffer. Refer to TurboDrive Primer on the Teledyne DALSA web site for more detail.

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Genie Nano Overview
•Optimized, rugged design with a wider operating temperature
•Available in multiple resolutions, monochrome and color
•Higher frame rates with Teledyne DALSA GigE Vision TurboDrive Technology
•Visual camera multicolor status LED on back plate
•Multi-ROI support
•2 general purpose inputs
•2 general purpose outputs
•Supports both Power Over Ethernet (PoE) and auxiliary power input
•Counter, Timer, and Events available to support imaging applications
•1µs internal timer can timestamp images
•Variety of internal test image patterns for quick camera verification
•2 User Settings sets to store and recall camera configurations
•Supports the Gigabit Ethernet PAUSE Frame feature
•GigE Vision 1.2 compliant
•Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interconnection to a computer via standard CAT5e or CAT6 cables
•Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) transfer speed up to 115 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
GigE Firmware
Firmware updates for Genie Nano are available for download from the Teledyne DALSA web site
www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads. Choose Genie Nano 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).

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Part Numbers and Software Requirements
This manual covers the Genie Nano monochrome and color models summarized below. This table
groups models by color mode, resolution, and other physical parameters. New models area added
to this manual as they are released by Teledyne DALSA. See Genie Nano Common Specifications
for details of each Genie Nano model.
Monochrome Cameras
Model
Resolution Sensor Model Lens Part Number
M1940
1936 x 1216 Sony IMX174 C-mount G3-GM10-M1940
CS-mount coming soon
M1920
1936 x 1216 Sony IMX249 C-mount G3-GM11-M1920
CS-mount coming soon
Color Cameras
Model
Resolution Sensor Model Lens Part Number Notes
C1940
1936 x 1216 Sony IMX174
C-mount G3-GC10-C1940
TBA with IR Filter
CS-mount coming soon
TBA with IR Filter
C1920
1936 x 1216 Sony IMX249
C-mount G3-GC11-C1920
TBA with IR Filter
CS-mount coming soon
TBA with IR Filter
Accessories
Nano Accessories & Cables (sold separately) Order Number
Mounting Bracket Plate, with 1/4 inch screw mount (tripod mount) G3-AMNT-BRA00
I/O Blunt End Cable (2 meter Screw Retention to Flying Leads) 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 an I/O
Breakout Cable (2 meter to Euroblock connector). G3-ACBL-EVALKIT

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Windows Development Software
Teledyne DALSA Software Platform for Microsoft Windows
Sapera LT version 8.01 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 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 (for both X86 or Arm type processor) Contact Teledyne DALSA Sales
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
About GigE Vision
Genie Nano 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:
http://www.machinevisiononline.org/public/articles/index.cfm?cat=167
Genie Nano 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 firmware
allowing GigE Vision Compliant applications access to Genie Nano capabilities and controls
immediately after connection.

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Genie Nano Common Specifications
Model and Sensor specific specifications follow the common specifications present here.
Camera Controls
Synchronization Modes Free running, External triggered, Software trigger through Ethernet
Exposure Modes Programmable in increments of 1µs
minimum (in µs) is model specific
maximum is 16 seconds
Pulse controlled via Trigger pulse width.
Trigger InputsOpto-isolated, 2.4V to 24V typical, 16mA 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 90 MB total on-board memory for acquisitions and packet resend buffering
Gain In Sensor gain (model dependent) and Digital gain up to 4x
Counter and Timer 1 Counter, and 1 Timer.
User programmable, acquisition independent, with event generation.
Timestamp 1µs internal timer to timestamp images and events
Test image Internal generator with choice of static and shifting patterns
User settings Select factory default or either of two user saved camera configurations
TurboDrive Technology Currently supported when using 8-bit pixel format (Sapera 8.01 or later)
Back Focal Distance
C-mount models 17.52 mm
CS-mount models 12.52 mm
Mechanical Interface
Camera (L x H x W)
see Mechanical Specifications 21.2 mm x 29 mm x 44 mm (without lens mount or connectors) 38.9 mm x 29 mm x 44 mm (with C-mount and connectors)
Mass 46g (C-mount with no lens)
Power connector via 10-pin connector, or RJ45 in PoE mode
Ethernet connector RJ45
Electrical Interface
Input Voltage +10 to +36 Volts DC (+10%/- 10%)
+9 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)
Power Dissipation (typical) < 3.6W (12V), 4.1W (POE)
Ethernet Speed Gigabit Ethernet 1000Mbps (10/100Mbps are not supported)
Ethernet Option supported PAUSE Frame support (as per IEEE 802.3x)
Data and Control GigE Vision 1.2 compliant
Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature -20°C to +60°C (Housing Temperature)
Operating Relative Humidity 10% to 70% non-condensing
Storage -40°C to +80°C temperature at 20% to 80% non-condensing relative humidity

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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 certificates see "EC & FCC Declarations of Conformity" on page 92
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.

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Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
The analysis was carried out for operating temperatures varying from 0 to 80ºC, with the product
steady state temperature determined as 20ºC. The following table presents the predicted MTBF and
failure rate values.

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Performance: Models M/C1940 & M/C1920
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).
Model Specifications
Supported Features Camera Models
M1920 C1920 M1940 C1940
Minimum Frame Rate
(internal acquisition) 0.06 fps 0.06 fps
Maximum Frame Rate
(full resolution – 1936x1216) 38.8 fps 83.9 fps (with TurboDrive)
Maximum Frame Rate Output System dependent on the GigE network (based on typical 115 MBs of image data)
Pixel Data Formats Monochrome 8-bit
Monochrome 12-bit Bayer 8-bit Bayer 12-bit Monochrome 8-bit Monochrome 10-bit Bayer 8-bit Bayer 10-bit
Sensor Exposure Time Minimum 1 line time + 13.73 us = 34.23 µs
auto-adjusted to steps of 20.5 µs
(3 line time with initial beta version 1.00)
1 line time + 13.73 us = 23.23 µs
auto-adjusted to steps of 9.5 µs
(3 line time with initial beta version 1.00)
Horizontal Line Time 20.5 µs 9.5 µs
Exposure Time Maximum ~16 sec
End of Exposure to Start of
Readout 22 lines (451.5µs) 22 lines (209.2µs)
Readout Time Horizontal Line Time (max) x (lines in full frame +20) — in μs
Exposure Control Internal - Programmable via the camera API
External – based on Trigger Width
Internal Trigger to Start of
Exposure 2 to 3 line time
External Exposure Control (1 line time + 13.73 us)
Gain Control In-Sensor Gain: 48dB range
up to 24dB as analog gain in 0.1 dB steps (1x to 15x)
from 24dB to 48dB as digital gain in 0.1 dB steps (from 16x to 250x )
Additional Digital Gain: 4x (monochrome models only, color models TBA)
Black Offset Control Yes (0 to 511 dn)
Multi-ROI Support TBA Yes — In-Sensor
Synchronization Via External Trigger Signal Or Internal Trigger Free Run
Data Output Gigabit Ethernet (~115MB/sec max)
Pixel Size 5.86 µm x 5.86 µm
Shutter Full frame electronic global shutter function
Full Well charge 32 ke (max)
Output Dynamic Range † ‡ 75 dB (12-bit buffer), 68 dB (10-bit)
Signal to Noise ratio †† ‡ 30 dB typical
DN Variation 50% saturation: < +/- 0.5%
Responsivity see graphic:

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† Dynamic Range Test Conditions
•Exposure 100µs
•0% Full Light Level
†† SNR Test Conditions
•Exposure 2000µs
•80% saturation
‡ Specifications calculated according to EMVA-1288 standard, using white LED light
Sensor Cosmetic Specifications
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

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Spectral Response
Monochrome Models M194x & M192x, (Sony IMX174 & IMX249)
Measured Fill-Factor x Quantum Efficiency (FF x QE)
Color Models C194x & C192x, (Sony IMX174 & IMX249)
Measured Fill-Factor x Quantum Efficiency (FF x QE)

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Nano Quick Start
If you are familiar with GigE Vision cameras follow these steps to quickly install and acquire images
with Genie Nano and Sapera LT in a Windows OS system. If you are not familiar with Teledyne
DALSA GigE Vision cameras go to Connecting the Genie Nano Camera.
•Your computer requires a second or unused Ethernet Gigabit network interface (NIC).
•Install Sapera 8.01 and make certain to select the installation of GigE Vision support.
•Connect Nano to the spare NIC and wait for the GigE Server Icon in the Windows tray to show
that the Nano is connected. The Nano Status LED will be steady Blue.
If you have no lens on the Nano
•Start CamExpert. The Nano Status LED will be steady Green.
•Select the moving test pattern from the Image Format Feature Category.
•Click grab
If you have a lens on the Nano
•Start CamExpert. The Nano Status LED will be steady Green.
•Click the button to show a full camera image on CamExpert display.
•Click grab.
•Adjust the lens aperture and/or adjust the Nano Exposure as required.
Camera Works–Now What
Consult this manual for detailed Networking and Nano feature descriptions, as you write, debug,
and optimize your imaging application.

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Connecting the Genie Nano
Camera
GigE Network Adapter Overview
Genie Nano connects to a computer’s Gigabit Network Adapter. If the computer is already
connected to a network, the computer requires a second network adapter, either onboard or an
additional PCIe NIC adapter. Refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging manual for information
on optimizing network adapters for GigE Vision cameras.
PAUSE Frame Support
The Genie Nano supports the Gigabit Ethernet PAUSE Frame feature as per IEEE 802.3x. PAUSE
Frame is the Ethernet flow control mechanism to manage network traffic within an Ethernet switch
when multiple cameras are simultaneously used. This requires that the flow control option in the
NIC property settings and the Ethernet switch settings must be enabled. Refer to the Teledyne
DALSA Network Imaging manual.
Connect the Genie Nano Camera
Connecting a Genie Nano to a network system is similar whether using the Teledyne DALSA Sapera
LT package or a third party GigE Vision development package.
•Power supplies must meet the requirements defined in section Input Signals Electrical . Apply
power to the camera.
•Connect Nano to the host computer GigE network adapter or to the Ethernet switch via a CAT5e
or CAT6 Ethernet cable. Note: cable should not be less than 1 meter (3 feet) long or more than
100 meters (328 feet) long.
•Once communication with the host computer is started the automatic IP configuration sequence
will assign an LLA IP address as described in section Genie Nano IP Configuration Sequence, or
a DHCP IP address if a DHCP server is present on your network.
•Check the status LED which will be initially red then switch to flashing blue while waiting for IP
configuration. See Camera Status LED for Nano LED display descriptions.
•The factory defaults for Nano is Persistent IP disabled and DHCP enabled with LLA always
enabled as per the GigE Vision specification. For additional information see Nano IP
Configuration Mode Details. See the next section Connectors for an overview of the Nano
interfaces.

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Connectors
The Nano has two connectors:
•A single RJ45 Ethernet connector for control and video data transmitted to/from the host
computer Gigabit NIC. The Genie Nano also supports Power Over Ethernet (PoE).
See Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cables for secure cables.
•A 10 pin I/O connector for camera power, plus trigger, strobe and general I/O signals. The
connector supports a retention latch, while the Nano case supports thumbscrews. Teledyne
DALSA provides optional cables (see Accessories). See 10-pin I/O Connector Details for
connector pin out specifications.
The following figure of the Genie Nano back end shows connector and LED locations. See
Mechanical Specifications for details on the connectors and camera mounting dimensions.
Status LED
10 Pin
I/O & Power
Ethernet Connector
(supports PoE)
Supports
Thumbscrew
Secured Cables
Camera Mounts
(4 sides)
Optional Tripod
Mount
Genie Nano – Rear View

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LED Indicators
The Genie Nano has one multicolor LED to provide a simple visible indication of camera state, as
described below. The Nano Ethernet connector does not have indicator LEDs; the user should use
the LED status on the Ethernet switch or computer NIC for networking status.
Camera Status LED Indicator
The camera is equipped with one LED to display its operational status. When more than one
condition is active, the LED color indicates the condition with the highest priority (such as, an
acquisition in progress has more priority than a valid IP address assignment).
Once the Genie Nano connects to a network and an IP address is assigned, the Status LED will turn
to steady blue. Only at this time will it be possible by the GigE Server or any application to
communicate with the camera. The following table summarizes the LED states and corresponding
camera status.
LED State Definition
LED is off No power to the camera
Steady Red Initial state on power up before flashing.
Remains as steady Red only if there is a fatal error.
Camera is not initialized **
Flashing Red Initialization sequence in progress
** Wait less than a minute for the Nano to reboot itself.
Steady Red +
Flashing Blue Fatal Error. If the Genie Nano does not reboot itself contact Technical
Support.
Slow Flashing Blue Ethernet cable disconnected. The camera continuously attempts to assign
itself an IP address.
Fast Flashing Blue File Access Feature is transferring data such as a firmware update, etc.
Steady Blue IP address assigned;
no application connected to the camera
Steady Green Application connected
Flashing Green Acquisition in progress. Flashing occurs on frame acquisition but does not
exceed a rate of 100ms for faster frame rates.
Note: Even if the Nano has obtained an IP address, it might be on a different subnet than the NIC it is attached
to. Therefore, if the Nano LED is blue but an application cannot see it, this indicates a network configuration
problem. Review troubleshooting suggestions in the Network Imaging manual.
LED States on Power Up
The following LED sequence occurs when the Genie Nano is powered up connected to a network.
Flashing Red
initialization Flashing Blue
waiting for IP Blue
IP assigned Green
application
connected
Red
power connected