Teledyne Genie C640-1/2 User manual

Genie Color Series™
Camera User’s Manual
Genie Framework 2.01
C640, C1024, C1280, C1400, C1410, C1600
sensors | cameras | frame grabbers |processors | software | vision solutions
P/N: CA-GENM-NM-CUM00
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Document Date: April 15, 2015, 2015
Document Number: CA-GENM-CUM00
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.

Contents
GENIE COLOR SERIES OVERVIEW..................................................................5
DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................5
Genie Application Advantages..................................................................6
PRODUCT PART NUMBERS..................................................................................6
CAMERA PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS................................................................8
Certifications .........................................................................................9
Vibration and Shock Certifications ............................................................9
SUPPORTED INDUSTRY STANDARDS ....................................................................10
GENIE SENSOR OVERVIEW...............................................................................10
Genie C640-1/2 Specifications ...............................................................11
Genie C640-1/3 Specifications ...............................................................13
Genie C1024-1/3 Specifications..............................................................15
Genie C1280-1/3 Specifications..............................................................17
Genie C1400-1/2 Specifications..............................................................19
Genie C1410-2/3 Specifications..............................................................21
Genie C1600-1/1.8 Specifications...........................................................23
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW ...............................................................24
Sapera LT Library with optional Processing ..............................................24
GigE Vision Compliant Environment ........................................................24
INSTALLING THE GENIE CAMERA ................................................................25
WARNING!(GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS).............................................................25
GIGENETWORK ADAPTER GUIDELINE..................................................................25
Supported Network Configurations .........................................................25
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW &PREPARATIONS ..........................................................26
Network and Computer Overview ...........................................................26
Installation Overview............................................................................27
Preventing Operational Faults due to ESD................................................27
SAPERA LT LIBRARY INSTALLATION.....................................................................28
GENIE CD PACKAGE INSTALLATION.....................................................................28
Procedure............................................................................................28
GigE Server Verification ........................................................................29
CONNECT THE GENIE CAMERA...........................................................................30
Connectors..........................................................................................30
Status LED Codes.................................................................................31
Genie IP Configuration Sequence............................................................32
GigE Server Status ...............................................................................32
OPTIMIZING THE NETWORK ADAPTER USED WITH GENIE............................................33
Running the Network Configuration Tool..................................................33
UPDATING GENIE FIRMWARE ............................................................................34
QUICK TEST WITH CAMEXPERT..........................................................................36
About the User-Defined Camera Name....................................................37
SILENT INSTALLATION OF GENIE FRAMEWORK ........................................................38
WINDOWS EMBEDDED 7INSTALLATION................................................................39
OPERATIONAL REFERENCE..........................................................................40
CAMERA AND SENSOR INFORMATION...................................................................40
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Access Via CamExpert...........................................................................40
Power-up Configuration (Saved User Settings).........................................41
Camera Information via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant
Applications....................................................................................43
SENSOR CONTROLS .......................................................................................44
Sensor Parameters: Controls Via CamExpert............................................44
Color Calibration ..................................................................................45
Gain and Black Level Controls................................................................46
Gain and Offset Control via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant
Applications....................................................................................47
Partial Scan—Window ROI .....................................................................48
Window ROI Control via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant
Applications....................................................................................51
CamExpert Image Buffer and ROI Parameters..........................................51
TRIGGER MODES ..........................................................................................52
EXPOSURE CONTROLS ....................................................................................53
Free-running Programmable Exposure.....................................................53
External Trigger Programmable Exposure ................................................54
External Trigger Level-controlled Exposure ..............................................56
Exposure Controls via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications .......57
SYNCHRONIZATION TIMING..............................................................................58
Synchronous Mode ...............................................................................58
Reset Mode .........................................................................................59
Synchronization Mode via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant
Applications....................................................................................59
CAMEXPERT I/O CONTROLS DIALOG ...................................................................60
GENERAL INPUTS ..........................................................................................62
External Input Signal Opto-coupler & Debounce Circuit .............................62
General Inputs: Settings Via CamExpert..................................................62
Input Controls via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications ............64
STROBE AND GENERAL OUTPUTS........................................................................65
General Outputs: Settings via CamExpert................................................65
Output Control via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications............70
GENIE PROCESSING FEATURES..........................................................................71
Lookup Table (LUT) ..............................................................................71
LUT Control via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications................72
Flat Field (Image Shading) Correction.....................................................72
Flat Field Correction Control via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant
Applications....................................................................................77
Image Flip...........................................................................................78
Internal Image Test Patterns .................................................................79
Test Image Select via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications .......80
EVENTS .....................................................................................................81
Sapera Callbacks..................................................................................81
Event Selection via GigE Vision Compliant Applications..............................82
USING CAMEXPERT TO SET NETWORK CONTROLS &GIGEVISION PARAMETERS ................82
CamExpert GigE Vision Parameters.........................................................82
Network Controls via Sapera LT or GigE Vision Compliant Applications ........86
SAPERA SUPPORTED FEATURES LIST ...................................................................87
Accessing Features with Sapera++ LT.....................................................87
Feature Type STRING ...........................................................................88
Feature Type ENUM ..............................................................................88
Feature Type INT32..............................................................................90
Feature Type BOOL...............................................................................92
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Feature Summary List by Function Group................................................93
Feature Interdependence Diagrams ........................................................97
Accessing the Genie User Buffer........................................................... 101
NETWORK OVERVIEW & TOOLS.................................................................103
GENIE IP CONFIGURATION MODE DETAILS.......................................................... 103
Link-Local Address (LLA)..................................................................... 103
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) ......................................... 104
Persistent IP...................................................................................... 105
SAPERA CAMEXPERT GUIDE ......................................................................107
USING CAMEXPERT WITH GENIE COLOR CAMERAS................................................. 107
CamExpert Panes ............................................................................... 108
CamExpert LUT Controls...................................................................... 109
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................111
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................ 111
Genie 3D View with C-mount and CS-mount.......................................... 111
Genie C-mount and CS-mount Mechanical Specifications......................... 112
Genie 3D View with Right-angle C-mount and CS-mount......................... 113
Genie Right-angle C-mount and CS-mount Mechanical Specifications........ 114
Additional Notes on Genie Mechanical ................................................... 115
SENSOR ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION................................................................. 115
CONNECTORS ............................................................................................ 116
12-Pin Hirose Connector Signal Details.................................................. 116
Genie Signal Electrical Details.............................................................. 117
RJ45 LAN Ethernet Connector Details.................................................... 119
CAMERA STATUS LED .................................................................................. 120
OPTICAL CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................ 120
Illumination....................................................................................... 120
Light Sources..................................................................................... 121
Filters............................................................................................... 121
Lens Modeling.................................................................................... 121
Magnification and Resolution................................................................ 122
LENS SELECTION OVERVIEW........................................................................... 122
Lens Mount........................................................................................ 122
Lens Sensor Size................................................................................ 123
Additional Lens Parameters (application specific).................................... 124
SENSOR HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................... 125
Electrostatic Discharge and the CCD Sensor........................................... 125
Protecting Against Dust, Oil and Scratches ............................................ 125
Cleaning the Sensor Window................................................................ 126
Environment...................................................................................... 126
RUGGEDIZED RJ45 ETHERNET CABLES .............................................................. 127
C/CS-MOUNT NIR AND UV FILTER .................................................................. 128
Back Focal Variance when using a Filter ................................................ 129
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS FOR GENIE CAMERAS .................................................. 130
Host PC System ................................................................................. 130
Ethernet Switch Requirements ............................................................. 130
Ethernet to Fiber-Optic Interface Requirements...................................... 131
EC &FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .......................................................... 132
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................133
OVERVIEW................................................................................................ 133
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Problem Type Summary...................................................................... 133
Verifying Network Parameters.............................................................. 135
INSTALLATION ISSUES AND FUNCTIONAL PROBLEMS ............................................... 136
The Windows Firewall Service Can Not Start .......................................... 136
DEVICE AVAILABLE WITH OPERATIONAL ISSUES.................................................... 137
Firmware Updates .............................................................................. 137
Power Failure During a Firmware Update–Now What?.............................. 137
Cabling and Communication Issues....................................................... 138
Acquisition Error without Timeout Messages........................................... 138
Other Problems or Issues .................................................................... 139
CONTACT INFORMATION...........................................................................141
GENIE SALES INFORMATION ........................................................................... 141
GENIE TECHNICAL SUPPORT ........................................................................... 142
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Genie Color Series Overview
Description
The Genie color camera family form a series of affordable, easy to use digital cameras
specifically engineered for industrial imaging applications. Genie cameras combine standard
gigabit Ethernet technology with the Teledyne DALSA Trigger-to-Image-Reliability
framework to dependably capture and transfer images from the camera to the host PC.
All Genie cameras are supported by Teledyne DALSA Sapera™ LT software libraries featuring
CamExpert for simplified camera set-up and configuration. Sapera LT is field proven in
thousands of robust industrial applications. Hardware independent, Sapera LT delivers the
same reliable performance regardless of the image acquisition device being used. This
unique feature allows OEM’s to start using the Genie without re-writing applications
developed for Teledyne DALSA frame grabbers. In addition, Sapera LT includes powerful
diagnostics and setup utilities for application development, custom camera configurations
and system deployment.
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Genie Application Advantages
•Available in a number of resolutions
•Compact, rugged design
•GigE Vision 1.0 compliant
•Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interconnection to a computer via standard CAT5e or CAT6
cables
•Connection to the host computer NIC through a GigE network switch
•Available in variety of resolutions
•Lookup table pre-processing
•Real-time shading correction (i.e. Flat Field processing)
•Horizontal Flip function
•Supports several trigger modes for image capture control
•2 opto-isolated inputs
•2 opto-isolated outputs
•Native Trigger-to-Image Reliability design framework
•Visual status LEDs on camera back plate
•1µs internal timer to timestamp images and events
•Supported by Sapera™ LT software libraries
Product Part Numbers
This manual covers the color Genie models summarized below. See "Camera Performance
Specifications" on page 8 for each Genie model.
Camera Sensor Size Resolution Pixel size (µm) fps
(full frame) Product Number
Genie C640-1/2 1/2 in 640 x 480 9.9 x 9.9 64 CR-Gxx0-C640x
Genie C640-1/3 1/3 in 640 x 480 7.4 x 7.4 64 CR-Gxx3-C640x
Genie C1024-
1/3 1/3 in 1024 x 768 4.65 x 4.65 20 CR-Gxx0-C102x
Genie C1280-
1/3 1/3 in 1280 x 960 3.75 x 3.75 24.36 CR-Gxx0-C128x
Genie C1400-
1/2 1/2 in 1360 x 1024 4.65 x 4.65 15 CR-Gxx0-C140x
Genie C1410-
2/3 2/3 in 1360 x 1024 6.45 x 6.45 21 CR-Gxx3-C141x
Genie C1600-
1/1.8 1/1.8 in 1600 x 1200 4.40 x 4.40 15 CR-Gxx0-C160x
Lens Mount Option
The last digit of the Genie product number defines the
mechanical lens mount.
(see Mechanical Specifications)
C-Mount = 0
CS-Mount = 1
C-Mount downward right
angle = 2
CS-Mount downward right
angle = 3
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Input Voltage
CR-GC0x-xxxxx models: +11 to +25.2 Volts DC at 0.6 Amp minimum, (over voltage–reverse
voltage protected)
CR-GENx-xxxxx models: +11 to +13 Volts DC at 0.6 Amp minimum, (note – these models are
being phased out)
Software Product Number
Genie Framework composed of the Sapera network Imaging Package,
Genie Imaging Driver and latest Genie Firmware. Required
installation.
Included with Genie
distribution CD
Sapera Runtime including CamExpert Included and installed if
desired
GenICam™ support (XML camera description file) Embedded within Genie
Sapera LT version 6.10 or later (Sapera 7 required for 64-bit
support):
Provides everything you will need to develop imaging applications
Sapera documentation in compiled HTML help, and Adobe Acrobat®
(PDF) formats.
OC-SL00-0000000
(sold separately)
Sapera Processing Imaging Development Library (sold separately):
Includes over 600 optimized image processing routines. Contact Sales at DALSA
Genie Cables & Accessories (sold separately) Product number
Genie I/O and Power breakout cable (Hirose to Euroconnector) CR-GENC-IOP00
Tripod mount bracket (mount to Genie top or bottom—provides ¼-20
socket) CA-GENA-BRA00
Industrial type CAT 6 cable assembly:
Molded shroud with top/bottom thumbscrews on one end with
standard Ethernet RJ45 clip on other. Available in various lengths.
See "Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cables" on page 127.
C-mount NIR/UV filter available from Midwest Optical Systems.
See "C/CS-Mount NIR and UV Filter" on page 128. CA-GENL-BP550
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Camera Performance Specifications
Specifications for each available sensor are listed after the general Genie camera
specifications.
Camera Controls
Synchronization Modes Free running and Triggered
Synchronous and Reset mode
Software trigger (through Ethernet)
Exposure Modes Programmable (1µs granularity, minimum (see sensor data) –
maximum 16s)
Pulse controlled
Trigger Input Opto-isolated, 2V to 12V typical, 2mA min.
Debounce range from 1 µs up to 255 µs
Strobe Output
Output opto-isolated: Aligned to the start of exposure with a programmable delay, duration and polarity
Features
LUT 3x8-bit (RGB)
Flip Real-time horizontal flip
Flat Field Correction Real-time on camera
Timestamp 1µs internal timer or external signal to timestamp images and
events
Test image Internal pattern generator
User settings Select factory default or one user camera configuration
Optical Interface
Back Focal Distance—C-Mount 17.52 mm
Back Focal Distance—CS-
Mount 12.52 mm
Mechanical Interface
Camera Size 29(H) x 44(W) x 67(L) in mm, ( see Mechanical Specifications )
Mass < 125g (no lens)
Power connector 12 pin male Hirose
Ethernet connector RJ45
Electrical Interface
Input Voltage CR-GENx-xxxxx models: +11 to +13 Volts DC at 0.6 Amp
minimum,
CR-GC0x-xxxxx models: +11 to +25.2 Volts DC at 0.6 Amp
minimum
(over voltage–reverse voltage protected)
Power Dissipation < 4W
Operating Temperature 0 to 45°C (at front plate)
Relative Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing (operating)
Output Data Configuration Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3)
Data and Control GigE Vision compliant at 1000 or 100 Mbps
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Certifications
CE EN55022, class A, Radio Disturbance Characteristics
EN61000-4-2, Electrostatic discharge immunity test
EN61000-4-3, Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity
test
EN61000-4-4, Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
EN61000-4-6, Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-
frequency fields
ENV50204, 1995
FCC Part 15, class A
see "EC & FCC Declaration of Conformity" on page 132
RoHS Compliancy as per European directive 2002/95/EC
(applies to camera part numbers CR-GENx-xxxxx)
Vibration and Shock Certifications
Test (while operating) Standard Description
Sinusoidal vibrations with
identification of critical
frequencies
IEC 68-2-6 (1995)
Test Fc Frequency range: 10 to 2000 Hz Amplitude: 5 m/s2
Sweep rate: 1 octave per minute
Duration: 1 sweep cycle (to and fro)
Random vibrations MIL-STD-810E (1989)
method 514.4
Category 10
Levels and frequencies:
0.04 g2/Hz from 20 to 1000 Hz
-6 dB/oct. from 1000 to 2000 Hz
Duration: 1 hour
Shocks IEC 68-2-27 (1987)
Test Ea and guide Shape: half-sine Amplitude: 75 g
Duration: 3 ms
Number: 3 shocks (+) and 3 shocks
(-)
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Supported Industry Standards
Genie cameras are 100% compliant with the GigE Vision
1.0 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:
http://www.machinevisiononline.org/public/articles/index.cfm?cat
=167
Genie 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.
Genie Sensor Overview
Each sensor description below provides a specification table and response graphic. The
graph describes the sensor RGB 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. The peak response for green is around 530 nanometers typical for
each sensor model.
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Genie C640-1/2 Specifications
Item / Feature Specification
Imager Format Full frame interline CCD area scan with square pixel (1/2 inch
diagonal)
Sensor Sony ICX414AQ
Resolution 640 x 480 pixels
Minimum Frame Rate (free-
running) 0.1 fps (one frame every 10 seconds)
Maximum Frame Rate (free-
running) 64 fps
Minimum Exposure 22μs
Maximum Exposure 16 seconds (note: maximum exposures are susceptible to hot-
pixel noise)
Internal Trigger to Start of
Exposure 3.8μs
Horizontal Line Time 32μs
Pixel Size 9.9µm x 9.9µm
Pixel Format 3x8-bit (RGB primary color mosaic filters on chip)
Bayer Mosaic Arrangement
Bayer Decoding Algorithm is SapBayer::Method1 as
described
in the Sapera++ user manual.
Shutter Full frame electronic shutter
Gain Range -6dB to +12dB
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Genie C640-1/2 Responsivity
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Genie C640-1/3 Specifications
Item / Feature Specification
Imager Format Full frame interline CCD area scan with square pixel (1/3 inch
diagonal)
Sensor Sony ICX424AQ
Resolution 640 x 480 pixels
Minimum Frame Rate (free-
running) 0.1 fps (one frame every 10 seconds)
Maximum Frame Rate (free-
running) 64 fps
Minimum Exposure 22μs
Maximum Exposure 16 seconds (note: maximum exposures are susceptible to hot-
pixel noise)
Internal Trigger to Start of
Exposure 3.8μs
Horizontal Line Time 32μs
Pixel Size 7.4µm x 7.4µm
Pixel Format 3x8-bit (RGB primary color mosaic filters on chip)
Bayer Mosaic Arrangement
Bayer Decoding Algorithm is SapBayer::Method1 as
described
in the Sapera++ user manual.
Shutter Full frame electronic shutter
Gain Range -6dB to +12dB
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Genie C640-1/3 Responsivity
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Genie C1024-1/3 Specifications
Item / Feature Specification
Imager Format Full frame interline CCD area scan with square pixel (1/3 inch
diagonal)
Sensor Sony ICX204AK
Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels
Minimum Frame Rate (free-
running) 0.1 fps (one frame every 10 seconds)
Maximum Frame Rate (free-
running) 20 fps
Minimum Exposure 44μs
Maximum Exposure 16 seconds (note: maximum exposures are susceptible to hot-
pixel noise)
Internal Trigger to Start of
Exposure 7.65μs
Horizontal Line Time 63.5μs
Pixel Size 4.65μm (H) × 4.65μm (V)
Pixel Format 3x8-bit (RGB primary color mosaic filters on chip)
Bayer Mosaic Arrangement
Bayer Decoding Algorithm is SapBayer::Method1 as
described
in the Sapera++ user manual.
Shutter Full frame electronic shutter
Gain Range -6dB to +12dB
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Genie C1024-1/3 Responsivity
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Genie C1280-1/3 Specifications
Item / Feature Specification
Imager Format Full frame interline CCD area scan with square pixel (1/3 inch
diagonal)
Sensor Sony ICX445AQA
Resolution 1280 x 960 pixels
Minimum Frame Rate (free-
running) 0.1 fps (one frame every 10 seconds)
Maximum Frame Rate (free-
running) 24.36 fps
Minimum Exposure 13μs
Maximum Exposure 16 seconds (note: maximum exposures are susceptible to hot-
pixel noise)
Internal Trigger to Start of
Exposure 2.33μs
Horizontal Line Time 42μs
Pixel Size 3.75μm (H) × 3.75μm (V)
Pixel Format 3x8-bit (RGB primary color mosaic filters on chip)
Bayer Mosaic Arrangement
Bayer Decoding Algorithm is SapBayer::Method1 as
described
in the Sapera++ user manual.
Shutter Full frame electronic shutter
Gain Range -6dB to +12dB
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Genie C1280-1/3 Responsivity
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