Vision VA61 Assembly instructions

Vision Appliances
VA61
GigE Camera Vision Appliance
User’s Reference Manual
405-00022-00
Rev. 06
7 April 2011

VA61 GigE Camera Vision Appliance User’s Reference Manual
Document Number 405-00022-00
Revision 06; 7 April 2011
CopyrightE2011 Teledyne DALSA Incorporated.
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This manual and the related hardware and software are confidential trade secrets and the property of Teledyne DALSAIncorporated and its
licensors. Use, examination, reproduction, copying, transfer and/or disclosure to others of all or any part of this manual andthe related docu-
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Teledyne DALSA Incorporated makes no representations or
warranties with respect to the contents of this manual and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose. Teledyne DALSA Incorporated assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document.
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Certifications
FCC Compliance Statement
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
European Declaration of Conformity
This product has been tested to comply with the EC Directive for a class B digital device. It has
been tested and found to comply with EN55022/CISPR22.
CFR 21 Part 11
This product provides the tools needed for users to implement an auditing program that could be
in compliance with CFR21 Part 11.
•System and software backup and restore – Acronis®True Image software
•System software security (password logging and access limits) – Sherlock and iNspect soft-
ware
•Protection of system backup files from modification – Acronis True Image software
•Record of actions by users with time stamp information – iNspect software
•Time stamp information on data output – Sherlock and iNspect software

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Handling and Operating Precautions
Care should always be exercised when handling and operating your VA4x system. Even though
the system is encased within a rugged, industrial enclosure, incorrect use or handling can result in
damage to your investment. To prevent this, we recommend you avoid the following:
•“Hot-plugging” cables and devices. Be sure to shut the system down and remove power before
connecting or disconnecting anything to it.
•“Free-standing” operation. Whenever possible, we advise mounting the system to prevent it
from falling accidentally. Mounting holes are provided at the base of the unit. DIN mounting
hardware is optionally available.
•Pulling power while operating. Whenever possible, gracefully shutdown the system if at any
time you need to remove power.
•Operating the system in a hazardous environment. The system is not NEMA rated.
•Image logging to the C: partition.A minor bug in the NTFS file system may cause corruption
of the Windows boot sector under continuous image logging to the C: partition. Use the D:
partition for image logging.
ElectroStatic Discharge
Avoid the damage that ESD can cause. Never expose the internal electronics to a potentially haz-
ardous environment by opening the enclosure. Doing so may cause serious damage.
User Service Warning
This product has no field-replaceable components. Tampering with the unit will void the product
warranty.
Warranty
Teledyne DALSA warrants the VA6x against defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of one year from the date of delivery. Teledyne DALSA and its representatives expressly dis-
claim any and all other warranties.
Your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement of the VA6x product and associated optional
components, provided that the defective product is returned within the warranty period.
If you need to return the system, you must contact the Teledyne DALSA representative who sold
you the system. Do not return your product to Teledyne DALSA without authorization.
Teledyne DALSA assumes no liability for damages resulting from the use of this manual.

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Table of Contents
Certifications 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FCC Compliance Statement 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
European Declaration of Conformity 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CFR 21 Part 11 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling and Operating Precautions 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ElectroStatic Discharge 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User Service Warning 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Introduction 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Manual 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Before You Begin 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Verification 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental Requirements 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Support and Maintenance 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Support 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Documentation 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IPD Website 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Factory Support 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Product Overview 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Description 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical Applications 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Components 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Installation 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pre-Installation Checks 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interface Specifications 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camera Connections 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camera Settings 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camera Exposure Control 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GigE Camera Video Data Cable 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camera Control & Power Cable 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Network Connection 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Port Connection 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Industrial I/O Connections 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input Electrical Specifications 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output Electrical Specifications 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I/O Breakout Options 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard Terminal Breakout (A-IOB-011) 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Isolation Breakout (A-IOB-100) 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solution Switching Using I/O 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status LEDs and RESET Switch 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iNspect & iLabel Function 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sherlock Function 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting Options 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VA61 Chassis 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cameras 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Breakout Module 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camera Configuration 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iNspect/iLabel 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sherlock 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VA-Genie Camera Setup 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sapera CamExpert 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SaperaLT Runtime 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Genie Framework 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sherlock 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sapera Acquisition Wizard 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iNspect/iLabel 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acronis True Image 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A. Connectors and Pinouts 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camera Power and Control Connectors 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camera Data Connectors 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Connector 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I/O Connector 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethernet and USB Connectors 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Connector 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Connector 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Appendix B. Using Photo-Sensors 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix C. Sherlock Digital I/O Assignments 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix D. Non-Standard Options 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current Sourcing PNP Output 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix E. Genie Camera Setup 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verify or Set the Camera IP Address 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verify or Update the Camera Firmware 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camera Configuration Settings 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device Name 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Packet Size 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Color Mode 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
White Balance 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trigger and Strobe 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gain 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exposure Time 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving Your Camera Settings 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sherlock Configuration Files 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Camera Order 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Distributed Network Configurations 59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iNspect/iLabel 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sherlock 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Out Cameras 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sherlock 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iNspect/iLabel 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix F. DCI-100 Camera Interface Module 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connectors 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cables Available 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Logic Thresholds 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Connector 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camera Connectors 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input Connector 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output Connector 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Recommended Camera List 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cable Pin-Out 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I/O Connector Definitions 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example Load Resistance (based on 10 mA load) 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Terminal Block Definitions for Opto-Isolation Breakout 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camera Control Pinout 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethernet Pinout 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Connector Pinout 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I/O Connector Definitions 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethernet Pinout 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USB Pinout 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Pinout 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Pinout 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Default Digital I/O Definitions 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IPD DCI-100 Threshold Control Assignments 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IPD DCI-100 Serial Port Pinout 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IPD DCI-100 Camera Connector Pinout 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IPD DCI-100 Input Connector Pinout 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IPD DCI-100 Output Connector Pinout 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Title Page
Figure 1. VA61 Installation 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2. VA61 Rear Panel 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3. Control and Power Cable 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4. Single-Ended Inputs 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 5. Typical Output Wiring Diagram 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 6. Terminal Breakout Module 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 7. Isolation Breakout Module 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 8. Solution ID Switching Circuit 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 9. Front Panel Status LEDs and Reset Switch 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 10. VA61 Mounting Holes 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 11. Genie Camera Mounting Holes 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 12. Isolated Breakout Board 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 13. VA61 Installation 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 14. Camera Power and I/O Connectors 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 15. Power Connector 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 16. I/O Connector 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 17. Ethernet and USB Connectors 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 18. Photosensor Connections 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 19. PNP Sourcing Outputs 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 20. Genie Camera Status 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 21. VA-Genie Camera Setup Utility 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 22. Ports in VA-Genie Camera Setup 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 23. Firmware Update Tool 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 24. The CamExpert Window 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 25. Selecting a Camera 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 26. Camera Name 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 27. Packet Size 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 28. Setting the Color Mode 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 29. Sensor Tab, Color Calibration 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 30. I/O Tab 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 31. Input Settings 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 32. Output Settings 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 33. Sensor Tab 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 34. Exposure Control 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 35. Camera Information Tab 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 36. Save Settings 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 37. Saving and Naming Configuration File 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 38. Sapera Camera Acquisition Wizard 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 39. DCI-100 Connectors 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 40. DCI-100 and Dimensions 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the VA61 GigE Camera Vision Appliance! You now own a
powerful, integrated system that can be applied to a diverse range of industrial vision applica-
tions. Asavalued Teledyne DALSA customer, you can now look forward to easily implementing
robust solutions, the Vision Appliance way.
Overview
The VA61 is an integrated platform that includes processing, display, image capture, networking,
communication and industrial I/O. These standard hardware components, encased within an alu-
minum chassis, provide the basis for a powerful industrial vision system.
About This Manual
This manual will assist you with the installation and setup of your Vision Appliance product and
the inspection software. It describes what the product supports and how to connect the external
interfaces.
If your Vision Appliance questions are not answered in this reference, please contact your local
Teledyne DALSA representative who will be happy to answer or direct your question to the ap-
propriate factory resource.
In the unlikely event of failure, the warranty and return information is included in Section 3, start-
ing on page 4.
The vertical bars are “change bars” and mark additions or changes from the pre-
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2. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Product Verification
Before getting started, please take a few minutes to verify that your shipment is complete and in
good condition. If your product has been visibly damaged during shipment or is missing parts,
please contact your local Teledyne DALSA representative immediately.
Environmental Requirements
For reliable operation, this product should be operated within the following environmental con-
ditions:
•Stable ambient temperature from 10°C to 45°C
•Relative humidity to 90% non-condensing
•Stable ambient lighting
•No excessive vibration or mechanical shock
•No contact with corrosive agents
•No liquid splash
•Dust and dirt controlled (regular maintenance checks)
CAUTION:The enclosure includes air intake holes at the rear of the unit and a small exhaust fan
on the front. For the continued reliability of the system, it is important that these areas are not
obstructed when the unit is mounted.

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3. SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE
Support
Teledyne DALSA Industrial Products provides the following support resources:
Documentation
In addition to this manual, the following information ships with the product:
Online help – fingertip help is available on every screen (“panel”) of the User Interface.
PDF document – a copy of this manual is located on the hard drive, in directory “PDF Manuals”.
IPD Website
Our www.teledynedalsa.com/ipd website is updated regularly with the latest information.
Factory Support
Call, fax, or email your local representative, or the Teledyne DALSA Headquarters, for product
support.
Teledyne DALSA Industrial Products Main Number: +1.978.670.2002
700 Technology Park Drive FAX: [phone]
Billerica, MA 01821 Email: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.teledynedalsa.com/ipd
To assist our staff in supporting you better, please have the following information available:
1. Name of Teledyne DALSA representative who sold you the product.
2. Serial number of the unit.
3. Description of how the product is being used (application and environment).
4. Description of the problem and what you were doing when the problem occurred.
5. Exact wording of any error or warning messages that the product displayed.
6. What you have done to try and solve it.
Maintenance
For continued product health and reliable results, Teledyne DALSA recommends regular main-
tenance checks to keep the equipment free of dust and dirt. Use anti-static compressed air to blow
dust off the Lens and use a lens cloth or cleaner to wipe away grease, oil, or fingerprints.

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4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Product Description
The VA61 is an optical inspection appliance designed for high-speed applications requiring
single or multiple views of a part. Both easy to learn and deploy, the VA61 is an ideal choice for
manufacturers who need to ensure the best possible quality in their product.
The VA61 is a stand-alone product that does not require interfacing to a PC for setup. Remote
connections are available for control and monitoring. All required software, user interfaces and
communication controls are resident in the product.
Pre-inspection setup requires adjusting the sensor trigger-to-image delay, focusing the camera
lens and adjusting the light source to optimize image picture quality (highlight features of inter-
est). This is an important step to assure accurate and repeatable results.
Inspections are quickly set up by applying instances of tools to an image template captured by
each of the cameras. Once configured with acceptable tolerances, the device is ready to start in-
specting. In inspect mode, results and images are posted to the local display continuously. At the
same time, outputs control downstream part handling and results are communicated to related
equipment via RS-232 or Ethernet.
The VA61 accommodates both translation (X,Y) and 360°rotation of parts. While fixturing is
recommended wherever possible, it is not a requirement for operation of this product. The VA61
can store over 256 solutions, 32 of which can be switched externally through user I/O for line
changeovers.
Typical Applications
The VA61 can be applied to solve a diverse range of manufacturing problems across a multitude
of industries. Typical applications include:
•Detect missing or incorrect components in a package or assembly
•Inspect front, back and top surfaces simultaneously
•Track or verify products – barcode or 2D matrix
•Align PCBs – locate and report position of multiple fiducials
•Locate and count objects
•Verify label position, fill level, cap and safety seal on bottles
•Check for surface defects
•Verify a label is not torn, smeared, stained or folded

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Components
Figure 1 illustrates the physical components associated with a typical VA61 installation. Infor-
mation on connector pinouts and electrical characteristics can be found in this Chapter, or in Ap-
pendix A starting on page 35.
VDC
+24
Breakout
Module
detector Kicker
21
21
Figure 1. VA61 Installation
NOTE:Not all of the physical interfaces are used by the VA61 software. They are, however, avail-
able to the user for interfacing with third party products, if required.
CAUTION:The enclosure includes air intake holes at the rear of the unit and a small exhaust fan
on the front. For the continued reliability of the system, it is important that these areas are not
obstructed when the unit is mounted.

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5. INSTALLATION
Pre-Installation Checks
1. Read the handling and operating precautions in Section 2.
2. Check that all essential components are present:
a. The VA61 unit
b. Display, keyboard and mouse
c. Camera(s) and associated cable(s)
d. C-Mount Lens for each camera
e. 24VDC power supply
f. Light Source, cable and power supply if necessary
g. Sensor trigger and cable (if required)
h. I/O breakout hardware
Interface Specifications
Before attempting installation, familiarize yourself with the various hardware interfaces detailed
below.
Camera Control Industrial I/O DC Power
Mouse & Keyboard Network Port
2 USB SerialDisplay
Camera
Audio and
Ports Port
PS/2 ports Ports
12
12
Figure 2. VA61 Rear Panel

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Camera Connections
The standard camera that ships with the product has a resolution of 640x480 pixels, but this is
expandable up to 1600x1200. Different size cameras are available to suit application space
constraints.
Teledyne DALSA offers cameras for use with our vision systems, some of which are referenced
below. See also directory: D:\PDF Manuals for available camera manuals.
NOTE When you order the camera from Teledyne DALSA with the VA61, it will be
tested with the cables and Vision Appliance that are being shipped to you. Fur-
thermore, the VA61will have the appropriate configuration file loaded, making
for a smooth out-of-the-box experience.
The camera interface supports:
•2 camera inputs, supporting progressive scan digital GigE (Gigabit Ethernet) cameras with
standard or double-speed capabilities. Sherlock supports 2 asynchronous cameras. iNspect
and iLabel solutions support synchronous cameras; multiple cameras in a single Solution must
be synchronous. iNspect and iLabel do not support color cameras.
Recommended Camera List
The following cameras are offered by Teledyne DALSA. Consult Teledyne DALSA for alternate
choices if required.
Model Type Resolution Full frame speed
Genie* M640 monochrome 640x480 64 fps
Genie M1024 monochrome 1024x768 20 fps
Genie M1400 monochrome 1360x1024 15 fps
Genie M1600 monochrome 1600x1200 12 fps
Genie C640 color 640x480 64 fps
Genie C1024 color 1024x768 20 fps
Genie C1400 color 1360x1024 15 fps
Genie C1600 color 1600x1200 12 fps
* Standard camera that ships with the VA61.
Sherlock uses a separate configuration file, usually found in the \IFC\Config directory.
Camera Settings
NOTE Cameras ordered with the VA61 are configured with two different IP Addresses
that match the two different GigE Port addresses on the VA61. The cameras can-
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In the factory default setting, VA61 Camera Port 1 is set to IP Address 10.1.64.5, and VA61 Cam-
era Port 2 is set to IP Address 10.1.128.7. Subnet Mask 255.255.192.0. The VA-Genie Camera
Setup program assigns compatible addresses to the two cameras. Once addresses are assigned,
the cameras cannot be swapped between the two camera ports.
Genie cameras purchased through a different distribution channel are usually set to dynamic ad-
dressing by default. This is usable in a distributed network situation, but not when cameras are
directly connected to the VA61 camera ports. The VA61 is not a DHCP server. Connect the cam-
eras and run the VA-Genie Camera Setup program, to assign fixed addresses to the cameras, then
label each camera for the port it was connected to. The cameras are no longer interchangeable.
You should run the Firmware update to verify your camera’s firmware is up to date, or if updating
is required. Start –> Programs –> DALSA –> Genie –> Firmware Update.
The camera parameters are programmable through the GigE interface. Teledyne DALSA pro-
vides the Sherlock camera I/O instructions, Sapera CamExpert utility, and iNspect/iLabel Sensor
Setup panel, for programming camera settings.
Camera Exposure Control
The Genie camera has programmable Exposure Time. For digital cameras, programming the ex-
posure time yields better control and results than pulse width controlled exposure, commonly
used to control the exposure in analog cameras. The Genie camera does have a pulse width con-
trolled mode for situations where analog cameras are being replaced. But when designing a sys-
tem with digital cameras (GigE or CameraLink) you should use the programmable exposure
time.
You can save an exposure time value to the camera, using CamExpert. You can also change the
exposure time in iNspect, iLabel and Sherlock.
GigE Camera Video Data Cable
The GigE cameras are compatible with standard RJ45 ethernet connectors and cables. The Genie
cameras automatically sense or detect the transmit and send signals. This means you can use ei-
ther a regular network cable or a crossover cable. Teledyne DALSA offers a crossover cable with
a locking connector that attaches to the camera. This cable is also compatible with the standard
RJ45 or Ethernet connectors.
Part Number Cable Length
A-CAB-GE-00 3 meters
A-CAB-GE-01 5 meters
A-CAB-GE-02 10 meters

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Camera Control & Power Cable
The VA61 provides two standard DB15 or 15-pin D-Sub connectors for Camera I/O signals to
control trigger and receive strobe. 12 Volt power is also available on this connector.
•The camera can be triggered through the VA61 I/O. The external trigger(s) would be input at
the 25-pin Industrial I/O connector, and output to the cameras through the DB15 connectors, as
Camera IN2 (each camera), illustrated in Figure 1 on page 15.
•The camera may have a Strobe output, that can be connected to the VA61 through the DB15
connectors, as Camera OUT2, and output to external lighting control equipment through the
25-pin Industrial I/O connector.
NOTE iNspect, iLabel, and Sherlock assume IN2 is the camera trigger input, and
OUT2 is the camera strobe output. If you use CamExpert to create a camera con-
figuration file, make sure you use In2 for trigger, and Out2 for strobe.
Cable Pin-Out
Camera 12-Pin Hirose Description Direction VA61 15-Pin DB15
1Power Ground 10
2+12 Volt Power 15
3OUT 1 – 7 (no connection on VA61)
4OUT 1 + Camera Output 13 (no connection on VA61)
5IN 1 – 8 (no connection on VA61)
6IN 1 + Camera Input 14 (no connection on VA61)
7Out 2+ / Strobe Camera Output 12
8Out 2 – 6
9, 10 No Connection 1,2,3,5,11
11 IN 2 + / Trigger Camera Input 9
12 IN 2 – 4
15 pins12 pins
see below
Figure 3. Control and Power Cable
Part Number Cable Length
A-CAB-GTP-00 3 meters
A-CAB-GTP-01 5 meters
A-CAB-GTP-02 10 meters

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Another possible configuration would be:
•The camera is triggered directly from the part sensor, bypassing the VA61.
•The camera’s strobe output is connected directly to the lighting equipment, bypassing the
VA61.
For this case, Teledyne DALSA offers an optional DCI-100 Teledyne DALSA Camera Interface
module for connecting the camera signals to terminal block connectors. The same Control and
Power cable is used to connect the Cameras to the DCI-100. The Camera Power and I/O connec-
tors on the VA61 would not be used for the strobe and trigger signals when the DCI-100 is in use.
Only the GigE data ports would be used.
Network Connection
If your system is to be connected to a LAN (Local Area Network), connect a network cable to the
RJ45 Ethernet jack located over the 2 USB ports. The VA61 supports GigE (1,000BaseT) Fast
Ethernet (100BaseT) and Twisted Pair Ethernet (10BaseT). If you plan to use Fast Ethernet or
GigE, use a Category 5 (UTP5) cable. The default network port is the connector above the USB
ports. This network port is configured for Dynamic Addressing or DHCP.
The two VA61 Camera Ports are configured for Static Addresses 10.1.64.5 and 10.1.128.7 with
Subnet Mask 255.255.192.0. “Jumbo Frames” is set to 9014 and “Receive Descriptor” set to
2048. A larger value for Jumbo Frames seems to degrade operation in some cases.
Serial Port Connection
The VA61 has one RS-232/485 compliant serial port. The serial port is typically used for passing
results to a third party device, such as a PLC or other peripherals. The serial port is used to com-
municate with the optional DCI-100 Teledyne DALSA Camera Interface module.