Teledyne Genie Nano-5G Series User manual

Genie Nano-5G Series™
Camera User’s Manual
5 Gb GigE Vision –Monochrome & Color Area Scan
November 25, 2022
Rev: 0010
P/N: G5-G00M-USR00
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About Teledyne DALSA
Teledyne DALSA, a business unit of Teledyne Digital Imaging Inc., 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 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 ______________________________ 8
DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................8
GigE with TurboDrive ..............................................................................9
Genie Nano-5G Overview ...................................................................... 10
Camera Firmware................................................................................. 10
MODEL PART NUMBERS ................................................................................... 11
Monochrome Cameras .......................................................................... 11
Color Cameras ..................................................................................... 11
Optional Hardware Accessories .............................................................. 12
Optional Cable Accessories .................................................................... 12
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 13
Sapera LT Development Software........................................................... 13
Third Party GigE Vision Development ...................................................... 13
About GigE Vision................................................................................. 13
GENIE NANO-5G SPECIFICATIONS_______________________________ 14
COMMON SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 14
Sensor Cosmetic Specifications .............................................................. 16
Dynamic Range & Signal to Noise Ratio Measurement Conditions...................... 16
EMI, Shock and Vibration Certifications ................................................... 17
Mean Time between Failure (MTBF) ........................................................ 18
HEAT SINK REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 18
NETWORK HARDWARE CONSIDERATIONS .............................................................. 18
SONY SENSOR MODELS _______________________________________ 20
SPECIFICATIONS:M2050 ............................................................................... 21
SPECIFICATIONS:C2050................................................................................ 22
SPECIFICATIONS:M2450 ............................................................................... 23
SPECIFICATIONS:C2450................................................................................ 24
SPECIFICATIONS:M4060 ............................................................................... 25
SPECIFICATIONS:C4060................................................................................ 26
SPECIFICATIONS:M4040 ............................................................................... 27
SPECIFICATIONS:C4040................................................................................ 28
FIRMWARE FILES FOR SONY MODELS ................................................................... 29
Monochrome Camera Firmware .............................................................. 29
Color Camera Firmware ........................................................................ 29
SPECTRAL RESPONSE CURVES FOR SONY MODELS ................................................... 30
Monochrome Models M2050 / M2450 / M4040 / M4060 ............................. 30
Color Models C2050 / C2450 / C4040 / C4060 ......................................... 30

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ON-SEMI SENSOR MODELS_____________________________________ 31
SPECIFICATIONS:M4500 ............................................................................... 32
SPECIFICATIONS:C4500................................................................................ 33
SPECIFICATIONS:M5420 ............................................................................... 34
SPECIFICATIONS:C5420................................................................................ 35
SPECIFICATIONS:M8100 ............................................................................... 36
SPECIFICATIONS:C8100................................................................................ 38
FIRMWARE FILES FOR ON-SEMI MODELS .............................................................. 40
Monochrome Camera Firmware .............................................................. 40
Color Camera Firmware ........................................................................ 40
SPECTRAL RESPONSE CURVES FOR ON-SEMI MODELS ............................................... 41
Monochrome Models M4500 / M5420 / M8100 ......................................... 41
Color Models C4500 / C5420 / C8100 ..................................................... 41
NANO-5G QUICK START _______________________________________ 42
TESTING NANO-5G WITHOUT A LENS .................................................................. 42
TESTING NANO-5G WITH A LENS ....................................................................... 42
THE CAMERA WORKS —NOW WHAT ................................................................... 42
CONNECTING THE GENIE NANO-5G CAMERA _______________________ 43
GIGENETWORK ADAPTER OVERVIEW .................................................................. 43
PAUSE Frame Support .......................................................................... 43
CONNECT THE GENIE NANO-5G CAMERA .............................................................. 43
Connectors .......................................................................................... 44
LED Indicators ..................................................................................... 45
Camera Status LED Indicator ....................................................................... 45
LED States on Power Up .............................................................................. 45
Genie Nano-5G IP Configuration Sequence .............................................. 46
Supported Network Configurations ................................................................ 46
PREVENTING OPERATIONAL FAULTS DUE TO ESD..................................................... 47
USING NANO-5G WITH SAPERA API _____________________________ 48
NETWORK AND COMPUTER OVERVIEW .................................................................. 48
INSTALLATION.............................................................................................. 49
Procedure............................................................................................ 49
Camera Firmware Updates .................................................................... 49
Firmware via Linux or Third Party Tools................................................... 50
GigE Server Verification ........................................................................ 50
GigE Server Status ............................................................................... 51
OPTIMIZING THE NETWORK ADAPTER USED WITH NANO............................................. 51
QUICK TEST WITH CAMEXPERT (WINDOWS) .......................................................... 52
About the Device User ID ...................................................................... 53
OPERATIONAL REFERENCE_____________________________________ 54
USING CAMEXPERT WITH GENIE NANO-5G CAMERAS ............................................... 54
CamExpert Panes ................................................................................. 54
CamExpert View Parameters Option .............................................................. 56
CAMERA FEATURE CATEGORIES.......................................................................... 57
CAMERA INFORMATION CATEGORY ...................................................................... 58
Camera Information Feature Descriptions................................................ 58
Power-up Configuration Dialog ............................................................... 62
Camera Power-up Configuration ................................................................... 62
Load / Save Configuration............................................................................ 62

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SENSOR CONTROL CATEGORY ........................................................................... 63
Sensor Control Feature Descriptions ....................................................... 63
Offset/Gain Control Details (Sony sensors) .............................................. 66
Sony Sensors Gain Stage Diagram ................................................................ 66
Bayer Mosaic Pattern ............................................................................ 67
Exposure Alignment: Overview .............................................................. 67
Synchronous Exposure Alignment ................................................................. 67
Sensor Exposure Timing........................................................................ 68
Sony Sensor Horizontal Line Times ............................................................... 68
Sony Sensor Readout Times......................................................................... 68
On-Semi Sensor Timings ............................................................................. 68
Trigger Characteristics: Synchronous Exposure Alignment ............................... 69
Trigger Characteristics: Reset Exposure Alignment.......................................... 71
AUTO-BRIGHTNESS CONTROL CATEGORY .............................................................. 72
Auto-Brightness Feature Descriptions ..................................................... 72
Using Auto-Brightness .......................................................................... 74
General Preparation .................................................................................... 74
Auto-Brightness with Frame Luminance Averaging .......................................... 74
Auto-Gain .................................................................................................. 75
Auto-Brightness by using Auto-Exposure and Auto-Gain .................................. 75
I/O CONTROL CATEGORY ................................................................................ 76
I/O Control Feature Descriptions ............................................................ 76
I/O Module Block Diagram ........................................................................... 80
Trigger Mode Details ................................................................................... 80
Trigger Source Types (Trigger Mode=On) ...................................................... 81
Input Line Details ....................................................................................... 81
Trigger Overlap: Feature Details ................................................................... 82
Output Line Details ..................................................................................... 88
Output High and Output Low Block Diagram................................................... 88
COUNTER AND TIMER CONTROL CATEGORY ............................................................ 89
Counter and Timer Control Feature Descriptions....................................... 89
Counter and Timer Group Block Diagram ....................................................... 93
Example: Counter Start Source = OFF........................................................... 93
Example: Counter Start Source = CounterEnd (itself)...................................... 94
Example: CounterStartSource = EVENT and Signal (Edge Base) ....................... 94
Example: CounterStartSource = Line (Edge Base) Example ............................. 95
ADVANCED PROCESSING CONTROL CATEGORY ........................................................ 96
Advanced Processing Control Feature Descriptions ................................... 96
Lookup Table (LUT) Overview ................................................................ 98
LUT Size vs. Output Pixel Format .................................................................. 98
Gamma Correction Factor ............................................................................ 99
Defective Pixel Replacement ................................................................ 100
Example User Defective Pixel Map XML File .................................................. 100
Monochrome Defective Pixel Replacement Algorithm Description .................... 101
Color Defective Pixel Replacement Algorithm Description ............................... 102
COLOR PROCESSING CATEGORY ....................................................................... 103
Color Processing Control Feature Descriptions........................................ 103
Color Processing Functional Overview ................................................... 104
White Balance Operation............................................................................ 104
LENS SHADING CORRECTION CATEGORY ............................................................. 105
Lens Shading Correction Feature Descriptions ........................................ 105
Lens Shading Calibration ..................................................................... 106
CYCLING PRESET MODE CONTROL CATEGORY ....................................................... 107
Cycling Preset Mode Control Feature Descriptions................................... 107
Using Cycling Presets—a Simple Example.............................................. 112
Multi-Exposure Cycling Example Setup ........................................................ 112

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Cycling Reset Timing Details ................................................................ 113
Case 1: Cycling with Internal Synchronous Increment ................................... 113
Case 2: Cycling with External Asynchronous Increment ................................. 114
Using Cycling Presets with Output Controls............................................ 115
Feature Settings for this Example ............................................................... 115
Cycling Mode Constraints with a changing ROI ....................................... 116
Specifics Concerning Sony Sensor Models .................................................... 116
IMAGE FORMAT CONTROL CATEGORY ................................................................. 117
Image Format Control Feature Descriptions ........................................... 117
Width and Height Features for Partial Scan Control ................................. 121
Vertical Cropping (Partial Scan) .................................................................. 121
Maximum Frame Rate Examples ................................................................. 122
Standard Design Firmware ......................................................................... 122
Horizontal Cropping (Partial Scan) .............................................................. 122
Using the Multiple ROI Mode ................................................................ 123
Important Usage Details ............................................................................ 123
Example: Two Horizontal ROI Areas (2x1) ................................................... 124
Example: Four ROI Areas (2x2) .................................................................. 125
Example: Actual Sample with Six ROI Areas (3x2) ........................................ 126
Horizontal and Vertical Flip .................................................................. 127
Image Flip –Full Frame ............................................................................. 127
Image Flip –Multi-ROI Mode ...................................................................... 128
Binning Function and Limitations .......................................................... 129
Horizontal Binning Constraints.................................................................... 129
Vertical Binning Constraints ....................................................................... 129
Internal Test Pattern Generator ........................................................... 130
METADATA CONTROL CATEGORY ...................................................................... 131
Metadata Control Category Feature Descriptions .................................... 131
Important Metadata Notes: ........................................................................ 132
Extracting Metadata Stored in a Sapera Buffer ....................................... 133
ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER CONTROL CATEGORY................................................. 135
Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions ............................. 135
Acquisition Buffering ................................................................................. 137
Using Transfer Queue Current Block Count with CamExpert ........................... 137
Features that cannot be changed during a Transfer ................................ 138
ACTION CONTROL CATEGORY .......................................................................... 139
Action Control Feature Descriptions ...................................................... 139
GigE Vision Action Command Reference....................................................... 141
Nano-5G Features Supporting Action Command............................................ 141
EVENT CONTROL CATEGORY ........................................................................... 142
Event Control Feature Descriptions ....................................................... 142
Basic Exposure Events Overview................................................................. 148
Events Associated with Triggered Synchronous Exposures ............................. 148
Events Associated with Triggered Multiple Frame Synchronous Exposures ........ 149
Overview of Precision Time Protocol Mode (IEEE 1588) ........................... 150
PTP Master Clock Identity .......................................................................... 150
An Example with two Nano-5G Cameras ...................................................... 150
IEEE 1588 Reference Resources.................................................................. 151
Examples using Timestamp Modulo Event for Acquisitions ....................... 151
Case Examples Overview ........................................................................... 151
Case 1: Simple Repeating Acquisitions as Upcoming Events ........................... 151
Case 2: Potential Uncertainness to the Start Time......................................... 152
Case 3: Timer Reset before the Actual Start Time ......................................... 153
Case 4: Timer Reset after the Actual Start Time ........................................... 154
Case 5: Changing ‘timestampModulo’ during Acquisitions............................... 155

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GIGEVISION TRANSPORT LAYER CONTROL CATEGORY ............................................ 156
GigE Vision Transport Layer Feature Descriptions ................................... 156
Defaults for devicePacketResendBufferSize............................................ 161
GIGEVISION HOST CONTROL CATEGORY............................................................ 162
Teledyne DALSA TurboDrive ................................................................ 162
FILE ACCESS CONTROL CATEGORY.................................................................... 163
File Access Control Feature Descriptions................................................ 163
Updating Firmware via File Access in CamExpert .................................... 165
Overview of the deviceUserBuffer Feature ............................................. 165
Open Source Software Licenses ........................................................... 166
IMPLEMENTING TRIGGER-TO-IMAGE RELIABILITY _________________ 167
OVERVIEW................................................................................................ 167
T2IR with Genie Nano-5G.................................................................... 167
NANO-5G FEATURES FOR T2IR MONITORING ...................................................... 168
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS _________________________________ 169
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS —CMOUNT ......................................................... 169
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS —M42 MOUNT ..................................................... 170
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON GENIE NANO-5G IDENTIFICATION AND MECHANICAL ................. 171
Temperature Management................................................................... 171
SENSOR ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION ................................................................. 172
CONNECTORS ............................................................................................ 173
10-pin I/O Connector Pinout Details (Standard Models)........................... 174
Camera DC Power Characteristics ............................................................... 174
I/O Mating Connector Specifications & Sources............................................. 175
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support ...................................................... 176
Input Signals Electrical Specifications ................................................... 177
External Input Details................................................................................ 177
External Input DC Characteristics ............................................................... 177
External Input AC Timing Characteristics ..................................................... 178
External Inputs: Using TTL/LVTTL Drivers .................................................... 178
External Inputs: Using Common Collector NPN Drivers .................................. 179
External Inputs: Using Common Emitter NPN Driver...................................... 179
External Inputs: Using a Balanced Driver ..................................................... 179
Output Signals Electrical Specifications ................................................. 180
External Output Details and DC Characteristics............................................. 180
External Output AC Timing Characteristics ................................................... 181
External Outputs: Using External TTL/LVTTL Drivers ..................................... 183
External Outputs: Using External LED Indicators........................................... 183
Using Nano-5G Outputs to drive other Nano-5G Inputs.................................. 185
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS FOR NANO-5G CAMERAS .............................................. 186
Host PC System ................................................................................. 186
Network Adapters............................................................................... 186
EMC DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ............................................................... 187
Models 2050, 2450, 4040, 4060........................................................... 187
Models 4500, 5420, 8100.................................................................... 188
ADDITIONAL REFERENCE INFORMATION_________________________ 190
CHOOSING A LENS WITH THE CORRECT IMAGE CIRCLE ............................................ 190
Lens Options for Models 2450 & 2050 ................................................... 190
Lens Options for Models 4040 & 4060 ................................................... 191
Lens Options for Models 4500 .............................................................. 192
Lens Options for Models 5420 & 8100 ................................................... 193

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Examples of Available Lenses for High Resolution Models ............................... 193
Additional Lens Parameters (application specific).................................... 194
OPTICAL CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................ 194
Illumination ....................................................................................... 194
Light Sources..................................................................................... 195
IR Cut-off Filters ................................................................................ 195
Nano-5G C-Mount Models with Built-in IR Cut-off Filters ................................ 195
Guidelines for Choosing IR Cut-off Filters..................................................... 196
Back Focal Variance when using any Filter ................................................... 197
LENS MODELING ......................................................................................... 198
Magnification and Resolution ............................................................... 198
SENSOR HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................... 199
Electrostatic Discharge and the Sensor ................................................. 199
Protecting Against Dust, Oil and Scratches ............................................ 199
Cleaning the Sensor Window ............................................................... 200
RUGGEDIZED CABLE ACCESSORIES ................................................................... 200
Cable Manufactures Contact Information ............................................... 200
Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BLUNT1M...................................................... 201
Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BLUNT2M...................................................... 202
Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BRKOUT2M ................................................... 204
Nano-5G Generic Power Supply with no I/O........................................... 206
Components Express Right-Angle Cable Assemblies................................ 207
Cable Assembly: Right-Angle I/O Bunt End .................................................. 207
Cable Assembly: Right-Angle I/O to Euro Block ............................................ 208
Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cables ............................................................... 209
Cable Assembly: Right-Angle Ethernet......................................................... 210
Right-Angle Cable-Set (Mounted)................................................................ 211
Alysium-Tech “Extreme Rating” HiFlex Ethernet Cable ............................ 212
IP67 ENCLOSURE PRODUCTS.......................................................................... 213
IP67 Protection Enclosure Designed for Nano 5G .................................... 213
TROUBLESHOOTING _________________________________________ 214
OVERVIEW................................................................................................ 214
Problem Type Summary ...................................................................... 215
Verifying Network Parameters.............................................................. 216
Before Contacting Technical Support ........................................................... 216
DEVICE AVAILABLE WITH OPERATIONAL ISSUES .................................................... 217
Firmware Updates .............................................................................. 217
Power Failure during a Firmware Update–Now What?.............................. 217
Cabling and Communication Issues ...................................................... 218
Acquisition Error without Timeout Messages .......................................... 219
Grab has Random Bad Data or Noise........................................................... 219
No camera exposure when expected ........................................................... 220
Camera acquisition is good, but frame rate is lower than expected.................. 220
Camera is functional, frame rate is as expected, but image is black ................ 220
Intel X550 T2 NIC: Low Connection Speed After Camera Reset ................ 221
Other Problems or Issues .................................................................... 221
Preventing Dropped Packets by adjusting Power Options ............................... 221
Random Invalid Trigger Events ................................................................... 222
Minimum Sapera Version Required.............................................................. 222
Issues with uninstalling Cognex VisionPro with Sapera LT CamExpert .............. 222

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ADDENDA _________________________________________________ 223
10-PIN I/O CONNECTOR PINOUT DETAILS (SPECIAL ORDER) .................................... 223
USING THE SPECIAL ORDER SERIAL PORT ........................................................... 224
Enable the Virtual Serial Port Driver...................................................... 224
Automatic Windows Driver Installation ........................................................ 225
Selecting Serial Port Parameters ................................................................. 225
Serial Port Control Category ....................................................................... 226
GigE Vision Transport Layer Feature Descriptions.......................................... 226
REVISION HISTORY _________________________________________ 227
CONTACT INFORMATION _____________________________________ 228
SALES INFORMATION.................................................................................... 228
TECHNICAL SUPPORT.................................................................................... 228

8•Genie Nano-5G Series Overview Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera
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 feature the industry's latest leading sensors such as the Sony Pregius
series of global shutter active pixel-type CMOS image sensors, as well as On-Semi 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 several
models with different sensors, image resolutions, and feature sets, either in monochrome or color
versions.

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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 595 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
950 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.
Note: The specification listed for Maximum Sustained Frame Rate Output (with
TurboDrive v2) is limited by the Genie Nano-5G Architecture into the TurboDrive
Engine to ~950MB/sec sustained using 1500 Byte Packet Size.

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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 (for example, 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 595 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 8.50 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.

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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
Nano-5G-M4500
4504 x 4504
On-Semi 20M
(XGS20000)
M42-mount
G5-GM31-M4505
Nano-5G-M5420
5420x 5420
On-Semi 30M
(XGS30000)
M42-mount
G5-GM31-M5425
Nano-5G-M8100
8192 x 5420
On-Semi 45M
(XGS45000)
M42-mount
G5-GM31-M8105
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
Nano-5G-C4500
4504 x 4504
On-Semi 20M
(XGS20000)
M42-mount
G5-GC31-C4505
Nano-5G-C5420
5420 x 5420
On-Semi 30M
(XGS30000)
M42-mount
G5-GC31-C5425
Nano-5G-C8100
8192 x 5420
On-Semi 45M
(XGS45000)
M42-mount
G5-GC31-C8105

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Optional Hardware Accessories
Nano Accessories & Cables (sold separately)
Order Number
Mounting Bracket Plate
(also known as a tripod mount)
Includes hole for third mounting position
(¼-20 Mounting Adapter)
35 mm of length
G3-AMNT-BRA02
Heatsink compatible to Nano casing
51mm x 28mm x 15mm (screws included)
G3-AHSK-51X28
M42 x1mm to F-mount (Nikon) lens adapter
G2-AM42-MOUNT4
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
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.

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Software Requirements
Sapera LT Development Software
Teledyne DALSA Software Platform for Microsoft Windows
Sapera LT version 8.50 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
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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.

14 •Genie Nano-5G Specifications Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera
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 or IEEE 1588
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.
~430 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
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 8.50 release notes)

Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera Genie Nano-5G Specifications •15
Back Focal Distance
17.52 mm (C-mount models)
12 mm (M42-mount models)
Mechanical Interface
Camera (L x H x W)
see Mechanical Specifications
Medium body size:
42.6 mm x 44 mm x 59 mm (with C-mount)
32.3 mm x 44 mm x 59 mm (without C-mount)
XL body size:
41 mm x 59 mm x 59 mm
Mass (approximate value due to
sensor variations)
~ 112g (Medium body with no lens)
~ 186g (XL body 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)
Sony Models
24V: 9.4 to 9.6W dependent on model
PoE Class 2: 10 to 10.7W dependent on model
OnSemi Models
24V: ~10.3W
PoE Class 2: ~11.4W
Data Output
Gigabit Ethernet 5/2.5/1Gbps (10/100 Mbps are not supported)
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)

16 •Genie Nano-5G Specifications Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera
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 100 µs
•0% Full Light Level
SNR Test Conditions
•Exposure 2000 µs
•80% saturation

Nano-5G Series GigE Vision Camera Genie Nano-5G Specifications •17
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 EMC Declarations of Conformity.
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 / 6 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 -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.
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.