Appendix A: GenICam Commands
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Camera Information Category
Camera information can be retrieved via a controlling application. Parameters such as camera
model, firmware version, etc. are read to uniquely identify the connected camera. These features
are typically read-only.
The Camera Information Category groups information specific to the individual camera. In this
category the number of features shown is identical whether the view is Beginner, Expert, or Guru.
Figure 19 CamExpert Camera Information Panel
Camera Information Feature Descriptions
Display Name
Feature
Description
View
Model Name
DeviceModelName
Displays the device model name. (RO)
Beginner
Vendor Name
DeviceVendorName
Displays the device vendor name. (RO)
Beginner
Part Number
deviceManufacturesPartNumber
Displays the device vendor part number. (RO)
Beginner
DFNC
Device Version
DeviceVersion
Displays the device version. This tag will also
highlight if the firmware is a beta or custom
design. (RO)
Beginner
Manufacturer Info
DeviceManufacturerInfo
This feature provides extended manufacturer
information about the device. (RO)
Beginner
Firmware Version
DeviceFirmwareVersion
Displays the currently loaded firmware
version number. Firmware files have a unique
number and have the .cbf file extension. (RO)
Beginner
Serial Number
DeviceID
Displays the device’s factory set camera serial
number. (RO)
Beginner
Device User ID
DeviceUserID
Feature to store user-programmable identifier
of up to 15 characters. The default factory
setting is the camera serial number. (RW)
Beginner
