Teledyne TS Series User manual

Genie™TS Series
Camera User’s Manual
Genie TS Framework 1.00
GigE Vision Area Scan Camera
CA-GENM-TSM00
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Document Date: May 25, 2012
Document Number: CA-GENM-TSM00
*CA-GENM-TSM00*
About Teledyne DALSA
Teledyne DALSA is an international high performance semiconductor and electronics company that designs,
develops, manufactures, and markets digital imaging products and solutions, in addition to providing wafer foundry
services.
Teledyne DALSA Digital Imaging offers the widest range of machine vision components in the world. From
industry-leading image sensors through powerful and sophisticated cameras, frame grabbers, vision processors and
software to easy-to-use vision appliances and custom vision modules.

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Contents
GENIE TS SERIES OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................................5
DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................5
Genie Application Advantages..........................................................................................................6
PART NUMBERS AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................7
GIGEVISION SAPERA APPLICATION DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................8
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................9
Certifications...................................................................................................................................10
Vibration and Shock Certifications.................................................................................................10
GENIE TS SENSOR PERFORMANCE ..........................................................................................................11
DALSA DCK4131 Monochrome CMOS Sensor Specifications ......................................................11
Sensor Cosmetic Specifications: Teledyne DALSA DCK4131 Monochrome .................................12
Spectral Responsivity: Teledyne DALSA DCK4131 Monochrome.................................................13
Effective Quantum Efficiency: Teledyne DALSA DCK4131 Monochrome.....................................13
CONNECTING THE GENIE TS CAMERA ...........................................................................................15
GIGENETWORK ADAPTER OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................15
PAUSE Frame Support...................................................................................................................15
CONNECT THE GENIE TS CAMERA ..........................................................................................................15
Connectors ......................................................................................................................................16
LED Indicators ...............................................................................................................................16
Network Status Indicators ....................................................................................................................... 16
Camera Status LED Indicator.................................................................................................................. 17
LED States on Power Up ........................................................................................................................ 17
Genie IP Configuration Sequence ..................................................................................................18
Supported Network Configurations......................................................................................................... 18
PREVENTING OPERATIONAL FAULTS DUE TO ESD..................................................................................18
USING GENIE TS WITH SAPERA API .................................................................................................19
NETWORK AND COMPUTER OVERVIEW...................................................................................................19
SAPERA LT LIBRARY WINDOWS INSTALLATION.....................................................................................20
GENIE TS FRAMEWORK INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................20
Procedure........................................................................................................................................20
Camera Firmware Updates ............................................................................................................20
Application Development Header Files..........................................................................................21
GigE Server Verification.................................................................................................................21
GigE Server Status..........................................................................................................................21
OPTIMIZING THE NETWORK ADAPTER USED WITH GENIE .......................................................................22
Running the Network Configuration Tool.......................................................................................22
QUICK TEST WITH CAMEXPERT ..............................................................................................................23
About the User-Defined Camera Name ..........................................................................................24
SILENT INSTALLATION OF GENIE FRAMEWORK.......................................................................................25
WINDOWS EMBEDDED 7INSTALLATION .................................................................................................26
OPERATIONAL REFERENCE................................................................................................................27
USING CAMEXPERT WITH GENIE TS CAMERAS ......................................................................................27
CamExpert Panes............................................................................................................................27
CamExpert View Parameters Option..............................................................................................29
CAMERA INFORMATION CATEGORY........................................................................................................29

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Camera Information Feature Descriptions.....................................................................................30
SENSOR CONTROL CATEGORY ................................................................................................................32
Sensor Control Feature Descriptions .............................................................................................32
Gain and Black Level Control Details............................................................................................34
Exposure Controls Details..............................................................................................................34
Free-running Programmable Exposure.................................................................................................... 34
External Trigger Programmable Exposure .............................................................................................. 35
Synchronization Timing ..................................................................................................................36
Synchronous Mode.................................................................................................................................. 36
Reset Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 36
I/O CONTROL CATEGORY .......................................................................................................................37
I/O Control Feature Descriptions...................................................................................................37
I/O Module Block Diagram..................................................................................................................... 41
Trigger Mode Details .............................................................................................................................. 41
Input Line Details.................................................................................................................................... 42
Output Line Details ................................................................................................................................. 42
Output Open and Output Close Modes.................................................................................................... 42
COUNTER AND TIMER CONTROL CATEGORY ..........................................................................................43
Counter and Timer Control Feature Description ...........................................................................43
Counter and Timer Group Block Diagram .............................................................................................. 46
Example: Counter Start Source = OFF.................................................................................................... 47
Example: Counter Start Source = CounterEnd (itself) ............................................................................ 47
Example: CounterStartSource = EVENT and Signal (Edge Base).......................................................... 48
Example: CounterStartSource = Signal (Level Base) Example 1 ........................................................... 48
Example: CounterStartSource = Line (Edge Base) Example 2 ............................................................... 49
ADVANCED PROCESSING CONTROL CATEGORY......................................................................................49
Advanced Processing Control Feature Descriptions......................................................................50
Lookup Table (LUT) Overview .......................................................................................................53
Sharpness Type Overview ...............................................................................................................54
Flat Field Correction and Defective Pixel Detection Overview .....................................................54
Correction Function Block Diagram ....................................................................................................... 54
Flat Field Correction Algorithm Description .......................................................................................... 55
Information on the Sapera Flat Field Coefficients File ........................................................................... 55
Important Factors about Flat Field Processing ........................................................................................ 56
Defective Pixel Replacement .................................................................................................................. 56
Defective Pixel Detection Algorithm Description................................................................................... 56
How to do a FFC Setup via Sapera CamExpert .............................................................................56
Set up Dark and Bright Acquisitions with the Histogram Tool............................................................... 56
Flat Field Correction Calibration Procedure ........................................................................................... 58
Using Flat Field Correction..................................................................................................................... 60
IMAGE FORMAT CONTROL CATEGORY....................................................................................................61
Image Format Control Feature Description...................................................................................61
Width and Height Features for Partial Scan Control.....................................................................63
Vertical Cropping (Partial Scan) ............................................................................................................. 63
Maximum Frame Rate (fps) Examples (TS-M4096)............................................................................... 64
Maximum Frame Rate (fps) Examples (TS-M3500)............................................................................... 65
Maximum Frame Rate (fps) Examples (TS-M2500)............................................................................... 65
Horizontal Cropping (Partial Scan)......................................................................................................... 66
Binning............................................................................................................................................67
Horizontal Binning Constraints............................................................................................................... 67
Vertical Binning Constraints................................................................................................................... 67
Internal Test Image Generator .......................................................................................................68
METADATA CONTROL CATEGORY ..........................................................................................................69
Metadata Control Category Feature Descriptions .........................................................................69
ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER CONTROL CATEGORY...............................................................................70
Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions ................................................................71
Acquisition Buffering.............................................................................................................................. 72
Start – End Command Requirements ...................................................................................................... 72

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Creating a Camera Configuration File in the Host .................................................................................. 72
EVENT CONTROL CATEGORY..................................................................................................................72
Event Control Feature Descriptions ...............................................................................................73
Basic Exposure Events Overview ........................................................................................................... 75
Events Associated with Triggered Synchronous Exposures.................................................................... 76
Events Associated with Triggered Multiple Frame Synchronous Exposures.......................................... 76
Events Associated with Triggered Reset Mode Exposures ..................................................................... 77
GIGEVISION TRANSPORT LAYER CONTROL CATEGORY ........................................................................77
GigE Vision Transport Layer Feature Descriptions.......................................................................78
GIGEVISION HOST CONTROL CATEGORY ..............................................................................................83
FILE ACCESS CONTROL CATEGORY ........................................................................................................83
File Access Control Feature Descriptions......................................................................................84
File Access via the CamExpert Tool ...............................................................................................85
NETWORK OVERVIEW & TOOLS.......................................................................................................87
GENIE IP CONFIGURATION MODE DETAILS ............................................................................................87
Link-Local Address (LLA)...............................................................................................................87
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).............................................................................88
Persistent IP....................................................................................................................................89
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................91
GENIE TS MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................91
Nikon F Bayonet to M42x1 Adapter ...............................................................................................92
Genie TS Identification ...................................................................................................................93
Additional Notes on Genie TS Mechanical .....................................................................................93
SENSOR ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION ......................................................................................................93
CONNECTORS..........................................................................................................................................94
25-pin Micro-D type Connector Details .........................................................................................94
Video Iris Connector Details ..........................................................................................................95
Iris Connector – Video Mode.................................................................................................................. 95
Iris Connector – DC Mode ...................................................................................................................... 95
Genie TS Input Signals Electrical Specifications............................................................................96
Genie TS Output Signals Electrical Specifications.........................................................................97
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS FOR GENIE CAMERAS..................................................................................97
Host PC System...............................................................................................................................97
Ethernet Switch Requirements ........................................................................................................98
IEEE 802.3x Pause Frame Flow Control................................................................................................. 98
Ethernet to Fiber-Optic Interface Requirements ............................................................................98
EC &FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...........................................................................................99
ADDITIONAL REFERENCE INFORMATION...................................................................................101
LENS SELECTION OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................101
Lens Mount Types .........................................................................................................................101
Lens for the Genie TS with M42 or Nikon F-mount......................................................................101
Additional Lens Parameters (application specific).......................................................................102
OPTICAL CONSIDERATIONS...................................................................................................................102
Illumination...................................................................................................................................102
Light Sources ................................................................................................................................102
Filters............................................................................................................................................103
Lens Modeling...............................................................................................................................103
Magnification and Resolution.......................................................................................................103
SENSOR HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................104
Electrostatic Discharge and the Sensor........................................................................................104
Protecting Against Dust, Oil and Scratches .................................................................................104
Cleaning the Sensor Window ........................................................................................................104
RUGGEDIZED RJ45 ETHERNET CABLES.................................................................................................105

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TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................107
OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................107
Problem Type Summary................................................................................................................107
Verifying Network Parameters......................................................................................................109
Before Contacting Technical Support ................................................................................................... 109
INSTALLATION ISSUES AND FUNCTIONAL PROBLEMS............................................................................109
The Windows XP Firewall Service Can Not Start ........................................................................109
DEVICE AVAILABLE WITH OPERATIONAL ISSUES..................................................................................110
Firmware Updates ........................................................................................................................110
Power Failure During a Firmware Update–Now What? .............................................................110
Cabling and Communication Issues .............................................................................................110
Acquisition Error without Timeout Messages...............................................................................111
No camera exposure when expected ..................................................................................................... 111
Camera is functional but frame rate is lower than expected.................................................................. 111
Camera acquisition is good but frame rate is lower than expected........................................................ 111
Camera is functional, frame rate is as expected, but image is black ..................................................... 112
Other Problems or Issues..............................................................................................................112
Random Invalid Trigger Events ............................................................................................................ 112
Minimum Sapera Version Required...................................................................................................... 112
CONTACT INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................113
SALES INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................113
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............................................................................................................................114
GLOSSARY OF TERMS .........................................................................................................................115
INDEX........................................................................................................................................................119

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Genie TS Series Overview
Description
The Genie TS, 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 embedded image processing and improved network
integration. Genie TS provides functions to increase dynamic range to ensure optimized image capture from a range of
lighting conditions. The TS series integrates features like motorized lens control, zoom and focus functionality, auto iris,
image compression, image transfer-on-demand, and both RS-485 and RS-232 ports.
Genie cameras combine standard gigabit Ethernet technology (GigE Vision 2.0 Compliant) with the Teledyne DALSA
Trigger-to-Image-Reliability framework to dependably capture and transfer images from the camera to the host PC. Genie
TS cameras are available in a number of models implementing different sensors and image resolutions, either in
monochrome or color versions.

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Genie Application Advantages
Optimized, rugged design
GigE Vision 2.0 compliant (pending)
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
Available in multiple resolutions
High frame rates with high resolutions
High dynamic range with support for a Multi-slope function
Digital binning for increased sensitivity
Auto-Brightness (Auto-exposure, Auto-gain (AGC), Auto-iris)
Supports cycling multiple exposure times for sequential images. along with other parameters
Multiple lookup table pre-processing for monochrome cameras, single for color versions
Multiple real-time shading corrections available with image cycling (i.e. Flat Field processing)
Horizontal and Vertical Flip function
Smoothing / Sharpening image filtering
Supports several trigger modes for image capture control including motion detection
Supports JPG image compression with user controlled parameters
4 general purpose inputs with programmable threshold
4 general purpose outputs
Supports auto iris and motorized zoom and focus lens control
Native Trigger-to-Image Reliability design framework
Visual status LEDs on camera back plate
1µs internal timer or external events can timestamp images
Supported by Sapera™ LT software libraries
Supports Power Over Ethernet and auxiliary power input
Refer to the Operation Reference and Technical Specifications section of the manual for full details

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Part Numbers and Software Requirements
This manual covers the Genie TS monochrome models summarized below. Color Genie TS models and other lens mount
adapters will be added as per availability. See "Camera Specifications" on page 9 for each Genie TS model.
Camera Resolution Pixel size Max fps Lens Mounts Product Number
TS-M4096 4096 x 3072 6.0 x 6.0 µm 12 M42 x 1mm treaded G2-GM10-T4095
TS-M3500 3520 x 2200 6.0 x 6.0 µm 19 M42 x 1mm treaded G2-GM10-T3505
TS-M2500 2560 x 2048 6.0 x 6.0 µm 29 M42 x 1mm treaded G2-GM10-T2505
Genie Accessories & Cables (sold separately) Order Number
Nikon F bayonet Adapter (see “Nikon F Bayonet to M42x1 Adapter” on page 92) G2-AM42-MOUNT4
Genie TS I/O and Power breakout cable (25-pin Micro-D type connector) G2-IOPC-MD25F
Optical filters such as NIR/UV blocking filers are available from Midwest Optical Systems.
Teledyne DALSA Software Platform
Genie TS Framework composed of the Sapera network Imaging Package, GeV Imaging Driver and latest
Genie TS Firmware. Required Microsoft Windows installation.
Included with Genie TS distribution
(via web download)
Sapera LT version 7.20 or later (for Windows)
includes Sapera Runtime and CamExpert
Provides everything you will need to develop imaging applications
Sapera documentation in compiled HTML help, and Adobe Acrobat® (PDF) formats.
Available for download
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/mv/
Linux Package for Genie TS Contact Sales at Teledyne DALSA
Sapera Processing Imaging Development Library
(available for Windows or Linux - sold separately):
Contact Sales at Teledyne DALSA
Third Party GigE Vision Software Platform Requirements
Support of GenICam GevApi version 2.0 General acquisition and control
Support of GenICam GevApi version 2.3 File access: firmware, LUT, FFC, configuration data, upload
& download
Support of GenICam XML schema version 1.1
Support of GigE Vision 1.2 Includes Chunk Metadata support version 1.2
support of GigE Vision 2.0 Jpeg payload type including chunk support of version 2.0
GenICam™ support — XML camera description file Embedded within Genie

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GigE Vision Sapera Application Description
Genie cameras are 100% compliant with the GigE Vision 1.2 and 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:
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.
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 firmware allowing GigE Vision
Compliant applications access to Genie 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
Genie TS
Package
smart DHCP
Server (optional)
Sapera
Network
Imaging
Module
Alternatively via a switch
To multiple GigE
Vision Cameras

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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 19µs
maximum is 16 seconds
Pulse controlled via Trigger pulse width.
Trigger Inputs Opto-isolated, 2.4V to 24V typical, 16mA min.
Debounce range from 0 up to 255 µs
Trigger Delay from 0 to 2,000,000 µs
Strobe Outputs Output opto-isolated:
Aligned to the start of exposure with a programmable delay, duration and polarity
(using “start of exposure on output line source” feature)
Features
Flat Field Correction 2 Factory FFC plus 2 User Defined FFC
3x3 Kernel Sharpening Filter 4 Predefined Selections
LUT Monochrome models: 4 LUT available
Binning Digitally based: Horizontal (2 and 4 pixel) and Vertical (2 and 4 line)
Gain Analog (analog gain steps are sensor dependent) and Digital gain up to 4x
Counter and Timer 1 Counter, and 1 Timer. User programmable, acquisition independent, with event generation.
Timestamp 1µs internal timer or external signal to timestamp images and events
Metadata Support Also know as Chunk Data Support in SFNC
Test image Internal generator with choice of static and shifting patterns, or user defined patterns uploaded with the file
access feature
User settings Select factory default or either of two user camera configurations
Onboard Memory
Minimum Reserved Data Buffer 256 MB
Reserved Packet Resend Buffer 24 MB default (user defined feature)
Total Memory 512 MB
Back Focal Distance
M42 x 1 mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
12 mm
46.5 mm (34.5 mm for the F mount adapter plus 12 mm for the camera body)
Mechanical Interface
Camera Size 49(H) x 49(W) x 54(L) in mm, see “Genie TS Mechanical Specifications” on page 91
Mass 196 g (no lens)
Power connector via 25-pin Micro-D connector, or RJ45 in PoE mode
Ethernet connector RJ45
Electrical Interface
Input Voltage +12 to +24 Volts DC (+20%/- 10%) at 0.6 Amp minimum
Supports the Power Over Ethernet standard. (PoE Class 0 as per IEEE 802.3af)
Power Dissipation < 6W
Operating Temperature -20 to 60°C
Relative Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing (operating)
Output Data Configuration Gigabit Ethernet with PAUSE Frame support (as per IEEE 802.3x)
Data and Control GigE Vision compliant at 1000 or 100 Mbps

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Specifications for each available sensor follow this section.
Certifications
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
see "EC & FCC Declaration of Conformity" on page 99
RoHS Compliancy as per European directive 2004/105/EC
Vibration and Shock Certifications
Test (while operating) Test Levels Test Parameters
Random vibrations Level 1: 2 grms 60 min.
Level 2: 4 grms 45 min.
Level 3: 6 grms 30 min.
Frequency range: 5 to 2000 Hz
Directions: X, Y, and Z axes
Shocks Level 1: 20 g / 11 ms
Level 2: 30 g / 11 ms
Level 3: 40 g / 60 ms
Shape: half-sine
Number: 3 shocks (+) and 3 shocks (-)
Directions: ±X, ±Y, and ±Z axes

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Genie TS 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.
DALSA DCK4131 Monochrome CMOS Sensor Specifications
Item / Feature Specification
Sensor Model Teledyne DALSA DCK4131 monochrome CMOS
Camera Models TS-M4096, TS-M3500, TS-M2500
Minimum Frame Rate (free-running) 0.1 fps (one frame every 10 seconds)
Maximum Frame Rate (free-running) Dependent on Genie TS model
Minimum Exposure 19 μs for any exposure mode
Maximum Exposure 16 s
Internal Trigger to Start of Exposure 106 μs
Horizontal Line Time 26.125 μs (TS-M4096), 22.925 μs (TS-M3500), 16.525 μs (TS-M2500)
Pixel Size 6.0µm x 6.0µm
Pixel Format User selectable 8-bit or 10-bit
Shutter Full frame electronic shutter
Sensor Gain Range Default Gain value = 1.0, Selectable Gain = 2.65 (will vary dependant on Black Level Offset setting)
Full Well Capacity 32ke (typical)
Output Dynamic Range † 60db (typical) with Factory FFC Active
Signal to Noise ratio †† 45db (typical)
DN Variation 50% saturation: typical +/-4%
Responsivity 16 DN/(nJ/cm2) @ 560 nm (typical)
† Dynamic Range Test Conditions
Analog Gain 1x
Exposure 1500µs
Factory FFC Active
Defective Pixel Detection Active with Threshold at 5%
Averaging 10 frames
†† SNR Test Conditions
Analog Gain 1x
Exposure 750µs
Factory FFC Active
Defective Pixel Detection Active with Threshold at 5%
Averaging 10 frames at 50% saturation

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Sensor Cosmetic Specifications: Teledyne DALSA DCK4131 Monochrome
The following table lists the current cosmetic specifications for models TS-M4096, TS-M3500, and TS-M2500
Blemish Specifications Maximum Number of
Defects
Blemish Description
Hot/Dead Pixel defects ††† Typical 0.015%
Max 0.05%
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.
Note: All of the sensor cosmetic specifications are with factory flat-field correction (FFC) active and Dynamic Defective
Pixel Detection active. There are no pre-flat-field camera cosmetic specifications.
††† Test conditions
Factory FFC Active
Defective Pixel Detection OFF
Nominal light = illumination at 50% of saturation
Temperature of camera front plate is 45°C

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Spectral Responsivity: Teledyne DALSA DCK4131 Monochrome
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Wavelength (nm)
Responsivity (DN/nJ/cm2)
Spectral Responsivity
Effective Quantum Efficiency: Teledyne DALSA DCK4131 Monochrome
The following quantum efficiency graph describes the fraction of photons at each wavelength that contribute charge to the
pixel.
Effective Spectral Quantum Efficiency
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900
Wavelength (nm)
eff. QE [%]

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Connecting the Genie TS Camera
GigE Network Adapter Overview
If the computer to be used with the Genie 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.
An example of a high performance NIC is the Intel PRO/1000 MT adapter. Review the NIC documentation concerning any
special driver required for your specific operating system. Install the PCI bus Gigabit NIC as described by the NIC
manufacture's documentation.
PAUSE Frame Support
The Genie TS 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 the flow control option in the NIC property
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 a switch when multiple cameras are simultaneously used.
Connect the Genie TS Camera
Connecting a Genie TS to a network system is independent to 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 "Genie TS Input Signals Electrical " on page 96. Apply power to the camera.
Connect Genie to the host computer GigE network adapter or to the Ethernet switch via a CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet
cable. Note: cable should not be less than 1 meter (3 feet) long or more than 100 meters (328 feet) long.
Once communication with the host computer is started the automatic IP configuration sequence will assign an LLA IP
address as described in section "Genie IP Configuration Sequence" on page 18, 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 " on page 17 for Genie LED display descriptions.
The factory defaults for Genie is Persistent IP disabled and DHCP enabled with LLA always enabled as per the GigE
Vision specification. For additional information see "Genie IP Configuration Mode Details" on page 87. See the next
section "Connectors" on page 16 for an overview of the Genie interfaces.

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Connectors
The Genie has three connectors:
A single RJ45 Ethernet connector for control and video data transmitted to/from the host computer Gigabit NIC. The
Genie TS also supports Power Over Ethernet (PoE). See "Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cables" on page 105 for secure
cables.
A Micro-D sub 25 connector for camera power (or auxiliary power), plus trigger, strobe and general I/O signals.
Teledyne DALSA provides an optional breakout cable (part number G2-IOPC-MD25F). See “25-pin Micro-D type
Connector Details” on page 94 for connector pinout specifications.
A 4-pin auto-iris connector pinout compatible with common DC and video iris lens.
The following figure of the Genie back end shows connector and LED locations. See "Genie TS Mechanical Specifications"
on page 91 for details on the Genie connectors and camera mounting dimensions.
Genie – Rear View
LED Indicators
The Genie 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 Genie TS RJ45 Ethernet connector has two LEDS which display standardized information 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

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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 Genie 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 **
Slow Flashing Red Initialization sequence in progress
** In general there is no serious problem with the Genie hardware.
Wait a few minutes for the Genie to reboot itself.
Steady Red + Flashing Blue Fatal Error. If the Genie TS 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, FCC or LUT 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 Genie has obtained an IP address, it might be on a different subnet than the NIC it is attached to. Therefore, if the Genie
LED is blue but an application can not see it, this indicates a network configuration problem. See the troubleshooting section in this manual.
LED States on Power Up
The following LED sequence occurs when the Genie is powered up connected to a network with installed Genie Framework
software.
Flashing Red
initialization Flashing Blue
waiting for IP Blue
IP assigned Green
application
connected
Red
power connected

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Genie IP Configuration Sequence
The Genie IP (Internet Protocol) Configuration sequence to assign an IP address is executed automatically on camera power-
up or when connected to a network. As a GigE Vision compliant device, Genie attempts to assign an IP address as follows.
For any GigE Vision device, the IP configuration protocol sequence is:
Persistent IP (if enabled)
DHCP (if a DHCP server is present such as the Teledyne DALSA Smart DHCP server)
Link-Local Address (always enabled)
The factory defaults for Genie is Persistent IP disabled and DHCP enabled with LLA always enabled as per the GigE Vision
specification. For additional information see "Genie IP Configuration Mode Details" on page 87.
Supported Network Configurations
The Genie obtains an IP address using the Link Local Address (LLA) or DHCP, by default. A LLA IP address is obtained in
about 6 seconds with Microsoft Vista/7 or in about 1 minute with Microsoft XP. If required, a persistent IP address can be
assigned (see "Running the Network Configuration Tool" on page 22).
Preferably, a DHCP server is present on the network, where the Genie issues a DHCP request for an IP address. The DHCP
server then provides the Genie an IP address. The Teledyne DALSA Network Configuration tool, installed with the Teledyne
DALSA Network Imaging Package, provides a DHCP server which is easily enabled on the NIC used with the Genie TS
(refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package user's manual).
The LLA method, if used, automatically assigns the Genie with a randomly chosen address on the 169.254.xxx.xxx subnet.
After an address is chosen, the link-local process sends an ARP query with that IP onto the network to see if it is already in
use. If there is no response, the IP is assigned to the device, otherwise another IP is selected, and the ARP is repeated. Note
that LLA is unable to forward packets across routers.
Preventing Operational Faults due to ESD
Genie camera installations which do not protect against ESD (electrostatic discharge) may exhibit operational faults.
Problems such as random packet loss, random camera resets, and random loss of Ethernet connections, may all be solved by
proper ESD management.
The Genie camera when used with a simple power supply and Ethernet cable, is not properly connected to earth ground and
therefore is susceptible to ESD caused problems. An Ethernet cable has no ground connection and a power supply's 0 volt
return line is not necessarily connected to earth ground.
Teledyne DALSA has performed ESD testing on Genie cameras using an 8 kilovolt ESD generator without any indication of
operational faults. The two following methods, either individually or together will prevent ESD problems.
Method 1: Use a shielded power supply and/or Ethernet cable where the shield is connected to earth ground at the
supply end and to the Genie end. The Genie case is now properly connected to earth ground and can withstand ESD of 8
kilovolts, as tested by Teledyne DALSA.
Method 2: Mount the Genie camera on a metallic platform which has a good connection to earth ground.