Teledyne Linea Color GigE LA-GC-02k05B User manual

Linea Color GigE
Camera User’s Manual
Color CMOS Line Scan
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Linea GigE Series Camera Contents •1
Contents
LINEA COLOR GIGE SERIES OVERVIEW .........................................................4
DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................4
Linea GigE Application Advantages ...........................................................5
Linea GigE with TurboDrive......................................................................5
Linea GigE Firmware...............................................................................6
PART NUMBERS AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS .......................................................7
GIGEVISION SAPERA APPLICATION DESCRIPTION .....................................................8
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW .....................................................................9
Environmental Specifications ................................................................. 10
Compliance, EMI Certifications ............................................................... 10
Flash Memory Size ............................................................................... 10
SENSOR PERFORMANCE ................................................................................... 11
Sensor Specifications............................................................................ 11
Spectral Responsivity: .......................................................................... 12
SPATIAL CORRECTION AND BILINEAR SENSOR DESIGN .............................................. 12
Parallax Correction ............................................................................... 14
Camera Direction ................................................................................. 15
CONNECTING THE LINEA COLOR GIGE CAMERA ..........................................16
GIGENETWORK ADAPTER OVERVIEW .................................................................. 16
PAUSE Frame Support .......................................................................... 16
CONNECT THE LINEA COLOR GIGECAMERA ........................................................... 16
Connectors.......................................................................................... 17
LED Indicators ..................................................................................... 18
Linea GigE IP Configuration Sequence..................................................... 19
PREVENTING OPERATIONAL FAULTS DUE TO ESD..................................................... 20
USING LINEA GIGE WITH THE SAPERA API.................................................21
NETWORK AND COMPUTER OVERVIEW .................................................................. 21
INSTALLATION.............................................................................................. 22
Procedure............................................................................................ 22
Camera Firmware Updates .................................................................... 22
GigE Server Verification ........................................................................ 23
GigE Server Status ............................................................................... 23
OPTIMIZING THE NETWORK ADAPTER USED WITH LINEA GIGE ..................................... 24
Running the Network Configuration Tool ................................................. 24
QUICK STARTUP WITH CAMEXPERT ..................................................................... 25
About the User Defined Camera Name .................................................... 27
OPERATIONAL REFERENCE..........................................................................28
USING CAMEXPERT WITH LINEA GIGECAMERAS ..................................................... 28
CamExpert Panes ................................................................................. 28
Creating a Camera Configuration File in the Host...................................... 30
CAMERA FEATURE CATEGORIES.......................................................................... 31
CAMERA INFORMATION CATEGORY ...................................................................... 32
Camera Information Feature Descriptions................................................ 32

2•Contents Linea GigE Series Camera
Camera Configuration Selection Dialog.................................................... 35
SENSOR CONTROL CATEGORY ........................................................................... 36
Sensor Control Feature Descriptions ....................................................... 36
Gain and Black Level Control Details ....................................................... 38
Exposure Controls Details...................................................................... 39
I/O CONTROL CATEGORY................................................................................. 41
I/O Control Feature Descriptions ............................................................ 42
I/O Module Block Diagram..................................................................... 47
Trigger Overview.................................................................................. 48
COUNTER AND TIMER CONTROL CATEGORY ............................................................ 52
Counter and Timer Control Feature Description ........................................ 52
Counter and Timer Group Block Diagram................................................. 56
ADVANCED PROCESSING CONTROL CATEGORY ........................................................ 59
Advanced Processing Control Feature Descriptions.................................... 59
Flat Field Correction Overview................................................................ 63
How to do a FFC Setup via Sapera CamExpert ......................................... 65
IMAGE FORMAT CONTROL CATEGORY ................................................................... 74
Image Format Control Feature Description .............................................. 74
Binning ............................................................................................... 78
Internal Test Image Generator............................................................... 78
Metadata Format.................................................................................. 79
ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER CONTROL CATEGORY................................................... 80
Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions ............................... 80
Overview of Transfer Control (TransferControlMode)................................. 83
Features that cannot be changed during a Sapera transfer ........................ 84
EVENT CONTROL CATEGORY ............................................................................. 85
Event Control Feature Descriptions ......................................................... 85
GIGEVISION TRANSPORT LAYER CONTROL CATEGORY .............................................. 90
GigE Vision Transport Layer Feature Descriptions ..................................... 90
Defaults for devicePacketResendBufferSize.............................................. 94
Device UPnP Auto-Discovery Mode Details ............................................... 94
GIGEVISION HOST CONTROL CATEGORY.............................................................. 97
FILE ACCESS CONTROL CATEGORY...................................................................... 98
File Access Control Feature Descriptions.................................................. 98
File Access via the CamExpert Tool....................................................... 100
DEVICE STREAMING REGISTERS ....................................................................... 101
Start –End Command Requirements .................................................... 101
NETWORK OVERVIEW & TOOLS.................................................................102
IP CONFIGURATION MODE DETAILS .................................................................. 102
Link-Local Address (LLA) ..................................................................... 102
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)......................................... 103
Persistent IP ...................................................................................... 104
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................106
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................... 106
Linea Color GigE 2k and 4k.................................................................. 106
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON LINEA GIGEIDENTIFICATION AND MECHANICAL........................ 107
SENSOR ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION ................................................................. 108
CONNECTORS ............................................................................................ 109
HD15 type Connector Details ............................................................... 109
Input Signals Electrical Specifications ................................................... 111
External Input Overview...................................................................... 112

Linea GigE Series Camera Contents •3
Output Signals Electrical Specifications ................................................. 113
External Output Details ....................................................................... 114
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS FOR LINEA GIGECAMERAS ............................................ 114
Host PC System ................................................................................. 114
Ethernet Switch Requirements ............................................................. 115
Ethernet to Fiber-Optic Interface Requirements...................................... 115
DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY..............................................................116
FCC Statement of Conformance ........................................................... 116
EU and UKCA Declaration of Conformity ................................................ 116
ADDITIONAL REFERENCE INFORMATION ..................................................117
LENS SELECTION OVERVIEW ........................................................................... 117
Lens Mount Types .............................................................................. 117
Additional Lens Parameters (application specific).................................... 121
OPTICAL CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................ 122
Illumination ....................................................................................... 122
Light Sources..................................................................................... 122
Lens Modeling.................................................................................... 123
Magnification and Resolution ............................................................... 123
SENSOR HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................... 124
Electrostatic Discharge and the Sensor ................................................. 124
Protecting Against Dust, Oil and Scratches ............................................ 124
Cleaning the Sensor Window ............................................................... 125
RUGGEDIZED RJ45 ETHERNET CABLES .............................................................. 126
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................127
OVERVIEW ................................................................................................ 127
Problem Type Summary ...................................................................... 127
Verifying Network Parameters.............................................................. 129
INSTALLATION ISSUES AND FUNCTIONAL PROBLEMS ............................................... 130
DEVICE AVAILABLE WITH OPERATIONAL ISSUES .................................................... 130
Firmware Updates .............................................................................. 130
Power Failure During a Firmware Update–Now What? ............................. 130
Cabling and Communication Issues ...................................................... 130
Acquisition Error without Timeout Messages .......................................... 132
Other Problems or Issues .................................................................... 133
CONTACT INFORMATION...........................................................................134
SALES INFORMATION.................................................................................... 134
TECHNICAL SUPPORT.................................................................................... 134

4•Linea Color GigE Series Overview Linea GigE Series Camera
Linea Color GigE Series
Overview
Description
The Linea Color™GigE Vision lines can is a new affordable single line, camera delivering speed,
responsivity, and color at a competitive price. This small, low power camera is designed for
applications such as materials grading and inspection, transportation safety, automated optical
inspection and general purpose machine vision.
The Linea Color GigE Vision camera is one of a new series of affordable easy to use digital cameras
specifically engineered for industrial imaging applications requiring embedded image processing
and improved network integration.
Linea Color GigE combines standard gigabit Ethernet technology (supporting GigE Vision 1.2) with
Teledyne DALSA Trigger-to-Image-Reliability, to dependably capture and transfer color images
from the camera to the host PC.

Linea GigE Series Camera Linea Color GigE Series Overview •5
Linea GigE Application Advantages
•Optimized, rugged design
•GigE Vision 1.2 compliant
•Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interconnection to a computer via standard CAT5e or CAT6 cables
•Supports connection to the host computer NIC through a GigE network switch
•GigE Vision Turbo Drive Technology Module
•Available in 2048 or 4096 pixel line resolutions
•8 bit output
•High line rates
•2 general purpose inputs with programmable threshold
•2 bidirectional I/O
•2 general purpose outputs
•Counter, Timer, and Events available to support imaging applications
•Native Trigger-to-Image Reliability design
•Visual status LEDs on camera back plate
•Supported by Sapera™ LT software libraries
•Camera power via HD15 GPIO connector
•Support for end-of-line Metadata
•Digital binning for increased sensitivity
•1 µs internal timer or external events can timestamp images
•Provides 4 User Settings sets to store and recall camera configurations
•Refer to the Operation Reference and Technical Specifications section of the manual for full
details.
Linea GigE with TurboDrive
Linea 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 line
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
line rate (up to 45 kHz) and the camera’s maximum GigE data transfer speed (up to 110
Mbytes/s). TurboDrive increases system dependability and robustness by engaging Linea’s full
image capture capability—similar to Camera Link throughput on a GigE network.
*TurboDrive is supported by the Green 8-bit and BicolorRGBG8 pixel formats exclusively.

6•Linea Color GigE Series Overview Linea GigE Series Camera
Linea GigE Firmware
Teledyne DALSA Linea GigE 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, which is available on the Teledyne DALSA
website at www.teledynedalsa.com.
Firmware updates for Linea GigE are available for download from the Teledyne DALSA web site
[http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/]. Choose Linea GigE
Firmware from the available download sections, then choose the zip file download specific to your
camera model. Update the camera firmware using CamExpert (see File Access via the CamExpert
Tool).
When using Sapera LT, update the camera firmware using CamExpert (see File Access via the
CamExpert Tool). The Camera firmware can also be easily upgrade/downgrade within your own
application via the API.

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Part Numbers and Software Requirements
This manual covers the Linea Color GigE models summarized below. New models area added to this
manual as they are released by Teledyne DALSA. See Camera Specifications for details of each
Linea GigE model.
Camera
Resolution
Pixel size
Max. Line Rate
Lens Mount
(treaded)
Product Number
Linea GigE 2K
2048 x 2
7.04 x 7.04 µm
45 kHz
M42 x 1
LA-GC-02K05B-00-R
Linea GigE 4k
4096 x 2
7.04 x 7.04 µm
45 kHz
M42 x 1
LA-GC-04K05B-00-R
Accessories
Order Number
M42 x 1 to F-mount adapter for 12mm 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
Linea Heatsink
AC-MS-00108-xx-R
For a list of accessories go to http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/products/cameras/accessories/
Optical filters are available from http://www.midwestopticalsystems.com/
Teledyne DALSA Software Platform
Sapera LT version 8.12 and later includes the Sapera Network Imaging
Package and GigE Vision Imaging Driver.
Available for download
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/
downloads/sdks/
GigE Vision Turbo Drive Technology Module —improved proprietary
package allows the Linea GigE to sustain higher data transfers to the host
system. Contact Teledyne DALSA Sales for additional information.
Sapera provides everything needed to develop imaging applications.
New or alternative Linea GigE Firmware Designs
Via web download
Sapera Processing Imaging Development Library
(available for Windows or Linux - 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 GigE Vision 1.2
Includes end-of-line Metadata
GenICam™ support — XML camera description file
Embedded within Linea GigE

8•Linea Color GigE Series Overview Linea GigE Series Camera
GigE Vision Sapera Application Description
Linea GigE 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
Linea GigE 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 Linea GigE 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

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Camera Specifications Overview
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 3 milliseconds
Pulse controlled via Trigger pulse width.
Trigger Inputs
(used as Line or Frame triggers)
RS422, and 3.3V to 24V typical
Debounce range from 0 up to 255 µs
Frame Triggers have a programmable delay up to 2,000,000 µs for 128 objects max.
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 pixel)
Gain
1x to 10x
Counter and Timer
2 Counters, and 2 Timers.
User programmable, acquisition independent, with event generation.
Timestamp
1 µs internal timer (external signaling planned with a future release)
Metadata Support
End-of-Line Metadata
Test image
Internal generator with choice of static patterns
User settings
Select factory default or either of two user camera configurations
Onboard Memory
Minimum Reserved Data Buffer
200 MB
Reserved Packet Resend Buffer
24 MB default (user defined feature)
Reserved Private User Buffer
4 kB
Total Memory
256 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
2k/4k: 62(H) x 62(W) x 46.64(L) in mm
For complete dimensions, refer to the Mechanical Specifications section.
Mass
2k/4k:< 280g (no lens)
Power connector
via HD15 GPIO connector
Ethernet connector
RJ45
Electrical Interface
Input Voltage
+12 to +24 Volts DC (+20%/- 10%)
Power Dissipation
<7.5 W (2K/4K)
Operating Temperature
0 to 65°C at front plate
Relative Humidity
15% to 85% non-condensing (storage and operating)
Output Data Configuration
Gigabit Ethernet with PAUSE Frame support (as per IEEE 802.3x)
Data and Control
GigE Vision compliant

10 •Linea Color GigE Series Overview Linea GigE Series Camera
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
Compliance, EMI Certifications
Compliance Directives
Standards ID
Overview
CE
EN55032 (2012)
Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia
equipment —Emission requirements
EN55011 (2009) with A1(2010)
Industrial, scientific and medical equipment —
Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics —
Limits and methods of measurement
EN 61326-1 (2013)
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use —EMC requirements —
Part 1: General requirements
EN 55024 (2010)
Information technology equipment —
Immunity characteristics —
Limits and methods of measurement
CISPR 11
Industrial, scientific and medical equipment —
Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics —
Limits and methods of measurement
CISPR 32
Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia
equipment - Emission requirements
FCC
Part 15, class A
RoHS
Compliancy as per European directive 2004/105/EC
For more information refer to the Declarations of Conformity section.
Flash Memory Size
Camera
Flash Memory Size
LA-GC-02K08A
512 MByte
LA-GC-04K08A
512 MByte

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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 nanometers.
Wavelengths below 390 nm are termed ultra-violet while those above 780 nm are termed infra-
red.
Sensor Specifications
Item / Feature
Specification
Camera Models
LA-GC-02K05B-00-R (2048), LA-GC-04K05B-00-R (4096)
Sensor Used
High speed CMOS line scan
Minimum Line Rate (internal acquisition)
100 Hz
Maximum Line Rate (internal acquisition)
2k/4k: 45kHz
Maximum Line Rate Output
System dependent on the GigE network
Exposure Control
4 μs to 3 ms
Internal Trigger to Start of Exposure
~0.24 μs minimum (programmable exposure mode)
External Trigger to Start of Exposure
~0.30 μs minimum (programmable exposure mode)
~12.75 μs (pulse width controlled exposure mode)
Horizontal Line Time
12.5 μs
Readout Time
20.1 μs
Pixel Size
7.04 µm x 7.04 µm
Pixel Format
User selectable 8-bit
Sensor Gain Range
Default Gain value = 1.0, User selectable 1x to 10x
Output Dynamic Range
>60 db (nominal gain)
Random Noise
< 0.17 DN rms (FFC enabled)
DC Offset
<1DN —8-bit (FFC enabled)
PRNU
< 1.5% @ 50% Saturation
FPN
< 0.35 DN
SEE
11.1 nJ / cm2(red), 13.3 nJ / cm2(green), 12.8 nJ / cm2(blue)
NEE
7.55 pJ / cm2(red), 9.00 pJ / cm2(green), 8.77 pJ / cm2(blue),
Anti-blooming
> 100 x Saturation
Integral non-linearity
1.5 % DN
Test Conditions
•Values measured using 8-bit, 1x gain
•10 kHz line rate
•Light source: broadband, quartz halogen, 3250 K with 700 nm IR cut-off filter
•Front plate temperature: 45° C

12 •Linea Color GigE Series Overview Linea GigE Series Camera
Spectral Responsivity:
0
5
10
15
20
25
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
Responsivity (DN/ɳJ/cm2)
Wavelength (ɳm)
Red
Green
Blue
Typical Spectral Responsivity (No white balance, 8 bit, 1x gain)
Spatial Correction and Bilinear Sensor Design
The bilinear color camera is based on Teledyne DALSA’s bilinear CMOS sensor and designed such
that the first line of this two line sensor has red (R) and blue (B) alternating pixels, while the
second line has all green (G) pixels. The sensor has a 100% fill factor with zero gap between the
two lines, which minimizes any artifact due to spatial correction. The G channel can be used as a
monochrome output.
Note: The interpolation procedure does not work on the first and last pixels. As a result, the number
of effective full color (RGB) pixels is reduced by 2 to 4094 pixels.
There is no spacing between the sensor lines. When the image passes the two lines of pixels, the
red/blue and green components for the same image location are captured at a different time as
dictated by the line spacing. The camera automatically corrects for the line spacing to ensure that
the red/blue and green components of the image pixel are all aligned when output. However, this
is only correct when the object pixel size is square; i.e., the distance moved by the object for one
EXSYNC period is equal to the width of the object pixel. In some applications it may not be possible
to achieve a ‘square’ object pixel as fine adjustment of the lens magnification and/or the distance
Red
Pixel
1
Green
Pixel
1
Blue
Pixel
2
Green
Pixel
2
Red
Pixel
3
Green
Pixel
3
Blue
Pixel
4
Green
Pixel
4
Red
Pixel
5
Green
Pixel
5
Blue
Pixel
6
Green
Pixel
6
Red
Pixel
7
Green
Pixel
7
Blue
Pixel
8
Green
Pixel
8
Red
Pixel
4095
Green
Pixel
4095
Blue
Pixel
4096
Green
Pixel
4096
Top Line
Bottom Line

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moved for each EXSYNC period is not possible. This scenario may be especially apparent when
trying to integrate the camera into an existing system.
When it is not possible to generate a square object pixel, color artifacts will occur in the scan
direction and is particularly noticeable at sharp edge transitions. The size of the edge artifact is
proportional to how far the pixel is from square. To correct for this, the camera has a feature, Line
Spatial Correction , which allows fine adjustment of the compensation mechanism the camera uses
to correct for the line spacing.
The default setting for this feature is 1, which is set for square object pixels. The setting can be
adjusted from 0 to 3 to compensate for rectangular pixels—whether they are too long or to short.
The following examples of image artifacts show black to white image transitions and the associated
corrected image after applying a specific spatial setting.
Example 1. Target speed adjusted for square pixels
Line Spatial Correction = 0. This is the default condition.
Example 2. Target running slower than example 1, same EXSYNC (trigger) frequency
Line Spatial Correction = 2 Line Spatial Correction = 3

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Example 3. Target running faster than example 1, same EXSYNC (trigger) frequency
Line Spatial Correction = 3 Line Spatial Correction = 1.73
Parallax Correction
When the camera is not perpendicular to the object surface it will exhibit color. The parallax
distortion increases when imaging at steep angles relative to the cameras imaging plain. This is an
optical effect caused by the line spacing of the three individual colors. This spacing results in a
different magnification for each line at high angles. As shown in the figure below, there is color
distortion at the extremes ends of the image but at the center of the image the color distortion
does not show up.
4096 pixels
Image with Horizontal Color Alignment Issues
Using the cameras Parallax Correction feature, the optical magnification for each line is adjusted
such that colors can be lined up at the extreme ends of the image without affecting the center.
Using the feature Image Distortion Correction Mode this feature can be turned on. Using the
feature Image Distortion Correction Line Selector the user can select red and green to correct the
distortion. Note. The red and green lines are adjusted to align with the center blue line. Image
Distortion Parallax Correction Pixel Stretch is used to add the amount of correction needed to the
image. The value entered here must be between 0 and 3 (decimal values are accepted).
CamExpert Parallax Correction Controls
2048 pixels

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4096 pixels
Corrected Image
The figure above is the same image corrected using the parallax correction. In this example the
value of 3 was used to correct the image.
Camera Direction
Selectable camera direction accommodates an object direction change on a web and allows you to
mount the camera “upside down”.
Note: The example here assumes the use of a lens (which inverts the image).
Object Movement and Camera Direction Example, with a Lens
2048 pixels

16 •Connecting the Linea Color GigE Camera Linea GigE Series Camera
Connecting the Linea Color GigE
Camera
GigE Network Adapter Overview
If the computer to be used with the Linea GigE camera does not have a Gigabit network adapter or
second built in Gigabit NIC, a Gigabit Network Interface adapter card (NIC) needs to be installed.
Typically under Windows, the Gigabit NIC is recognized automatically when Windows boots.
With any high performance Gigabit NIC adapter, review the NIC documentation concerning any
special driver required for your specific operating system. When adding a NIC adapter to a
computer, Teledyne DALSA engineering has seen cases where a PCI Express bus Gigabit NIC has
better overall performance than the same NIC hardware in PCI bus format.
PAUSE Frame Support
The Linea GigE supports the Gigabit Ethernet PAUSE Frame feature as per IEEE 802.3x. PAUSE
Frame is the Ethernet flow control mechanism that temporarily stops data transmission on the
network. The PAUSE Frame feature can help a NIC that doesn’t have enough buffering to handle
full-speed reception. This requires that the flow control option in the NIC property settings and the
Ethernet switch settings must be enabled.
Note that this problem is not as common with advances in computer bus speeds and memory sizes.
PAUSE Frame support is typically required to manage network traffic within an Ethernet switch
when multiple cameras are simultaneously used. Using PAUSE Frame will require the user to test
various values of Jumbo Frames, to determine the best data throughput. Therefore the downside to
managed network traffic is that the Pause Frame control will reduce the absolute maximum
transfer bandwidth possible on the network.
Connect the Linea Color GigE Camera
Connecting a Linea GigE to a network system is independent of whether the Teledyne DALSA
Sapera LT package or a third party GigE Vision development package is used.
•Before connecting power to the camera, test all power supplies. Power supplies must meet the
requirements defined in section Input Signals Electrical . Apply power to the camera.
•Connect Linea GigE 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 Linea GigE IP Configuration Sequence, or
a DHCP IP address if a DHCP server is present on your network.
•Check the diagnostic LED which will be initially red then switch to flashing blue while waiting for
IP configuration. See Camera Status LED for Linea GigE LED display descriptions.

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•The factory defaults for Linea GigE is Persistent IP disabled and DHCP enabled with LLA always
enabled as per the GigE Vision specification. For additional information see IP Configuration
Mode Details. See the next section Connectors for an overview of the interface.
Connectors
The Linea GigE has two connectors:
•A single RJ45 Ethernet connector for control and video data transmitted to/from the host
computer Gigabit NIC. See Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cables for secure cables.
•A HD15 connector for camera power, plus trigger, strobe and general I/O signals. Teledyne
DALSA provides an optional breakout cable; see Mating GPIO Cable Assembly. See HD15 type
Connector Details for connector pin out specifications.
The following figure of the Linea GigE back end shows connector and LED locations. See Mechanical
Specifications for details on the connectors and camera mounting dimensions.
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LED Indicators
The Linea GigE has one multicolor LED to provide a simple visible indication of camera state and
the RJ45 Ethernet connector has two LEDs for network status conditions. These are described
below.
Network Status Indicators
The Linea GigE RJ45 Ethernet connector has two LEDS which display standardized information,
defined as follows:
Ethernet Connector LEDs
Color
Description
Left LED (Connection indicator)
Amber
Connected to a network
Off
Not Connected to a network
Right LED (Link/Activity indicator)
Green
Blinking –There is activity on the port
Off
No data is currently being transferred
Camera Status LED Indicator
The camera is equipped with one LED to display the operational status of the camera. 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 Linea GigE is connected to a network, the Status LED will turn to steady blue when the IP
address is assigned. 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 a few minutes for the camera to reboot itself.
Steady Red + Flashing
Blue
Fatal Error. If the camera 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 or FCC
transfer, 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 Linea GigE has obtained an IP address, it might be on a different
subnet than the NIC it is attached to. Therefore, if the Linea GigE LED is blue but an
application cannot see it, this indicates a network configuration problem. See the
troubleshooting section in this manual.