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Genie Nano-CL Series

™

Camera User’s Manual

Camera Link – Monochrome & Color Area Scan

May 28, 2018

Rev: 0001
P/N: G3-C00M-USR00

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Summary of Contents for Nano-CL C2450

Page 1: ...Nano CL Series Camera User s Manual Camera Link Monochrome Color Area Scan May 28 2018 Rev 0001 P N G3 C00M USR00 www teledynedalsa com sensors cameras frame grabbers processors software vision solut...

Page 2: ...dows 10 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks or intellectual property mentioned herein belong to their respective owners Document Date May 28 2018 Document Number G3 C00M USR00...

Page 3: ...F 15 NANO CL SPECIFICATIONS M2450 C2450 16 Firmware Files for Model M C 2450 17 Spectral Responses 17 NANO CL SPECIFICATIONS M4060 C4060 18 Firmware Files for Model M C 4060 19 Spectral Responses 19 N...

Page 4: ...r and Timer Control Feature Description 54 Counter and Timer Group Block Diagram 57 Example Counter Start Source OFF 57 Example Counter Start Source CounterEnd itself 58 Example CounterStartSource EVE...

Page 5: ...INFORMATION 93 CHOOSING A LENS WITH THE CORRECT IMAGE CIRCLE 93 Lens Options for Models 2450 93 Lens Options for Models 4060 4040 94 Lens Options for CL Models M C 5100 and M C 4090 94 Additional Lens...

Page 6: ...tes 110 Power Failure during a Firmware Update Now What 111 Cabling and Communication Issues 111 Recommended Hardware 111 Cable Length Considerations 111 Nano CL Minimum horizontal Sync 112 Camera is...

Page 7: ...cement available User Settings to store Defective Pixel Maps and Lens Shading Correction Maps Application development with the freely available Sapera LT software libraries Native Teledyne DALSA Trigg...

Page 8: ...4090 4096 x 4096 On Semi 16M Python 16K M42 mount G3 CM10 M4095 M4090 NIR 4096 x 4096 On Semi 16M Python 16K M42 mount G3 CM12 M4095 M5100 5120 x 5120 On Semi 25M Python 25K M42 mount G3 CM10 M5105 M5...

Page 9: ...AIOC BLUNT2M I O Breakout Cable 2 meter Screw Retention to Euroblock connector G3 AIOC BRKOUT2M Generic 12 volt power supply for Genie Nano Aux connector Samtec 10 Pin 4 Meter length G3 APWS S10S04M N...

Page 10: ...Cam File access implementation File access support for firmware update Support of GenICam XML schema version 1 1 Support of Camera Link 1 2 GenICam support XML camera description file Embedded within...

Page 11: ...to 921600 Camera Link Tap Geometry DECA Mode 1x10_1Y On each cycle of the Camera Link pixel clock the data for ten pixels is transmitted via the Camera Link interface This is commonly referred to as...

Page 12: ...xposure Time Maximum 16 sec Exposure Modes Programmable in increments of 1 s minimum time in s is model specific Pulse controlled via Trigger pulse width Camera Link CC Inputs Support for CC1 as trigg...

Page 13: ...a Link interface This is commonly referred to as a ten tap Camera Link configuration This configuration outputs 8 bit pixel Full Mode 1x8_1Y 80 bit Mode 1x8_1Y Field upgradable Firmware On each cycle...

Page 14: ...oximate value due to sensor variations Medium Case TBD XL Case 163g Camera Link Connector Type Two SDR 26 connectors Power connector 10 pin I O connector or via the SDR 26 Camera Link using PoCL Elect...

Page 15: ...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 th...

Page 16: ...mmunity 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 Electromagne...

Page 17: ...ries Genie Nano Specifications 15 Mean Time between Failure MTBF The analysis was carried out for operating temperatures varying from 0 to 80 C The following table presents the predicted MTBF and fail...

Page 18: ...Mono 8 bit Pixel Format Color Bayer 8 12 bit Bayer 8 bit Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay Synchronous Exposure 2 line time 6 74 s Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay Reset Exposure 0 05 s Trigger to Ex...

Page 19: ...lsa com imaging support downloads firmware The firmware files for this model are listed below The xx denotes the current build number M C 2450 Camera Link Configuration 80 bit 10 Tap factory default G...

Page 20: ...2 bit Mono 8 bit Pixel Format Color Bayer 8 12 bit Bayer 8 bit Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay Synchronous Exposure 2 Line Time 10 22 s Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay Reset Exposure 0 05 s Trigge...

Page 21: ...sa com imaging support downloads firmware The firmware files for this model are listed below The xx denotes the current build number M C 4060 Camera Link Configuration 80 bit 10 Tap factory default Ge...

Page 22: ...bit Mono 8 bit Pixel Format Color Bayer 8 12 bit Bayer 8 bit Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay Synchronous Exposure 2 Line Time 10 22 s Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay Reset Exposure 0 05 s Trigger...

Page 23: ...sa com imaging support downloads firmware The firmware files for this model are listed below The xx denotes the current build number M C 4040 Camera Link Configuration 80 bit 10 Tap factory default Ge...

Page 24: ...gger to Exposure Minimum delay Synchronous Exposure 4 s Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay Reset Exposure 4 s Trigger to Exposure Start jitter Synchronous Exposure Up to 1 line time Trigger to Exposure...

Page 25: ...els Model M4090 4096 pixels The following formulas describe Horizontal Line Time Note that in Fast Readout mode the line time does not reduce for widths below 4032 pixels thus no need to calculate app...

Page 26: ...24 Genie Nano Specifications Genie Nano CL Series Spectral Response On Semi Python Series Monochrome and NIR On Semi Python Series Bayer Color...

Page 27: ...t is applied to the global defect map Defective Column 0 defective columns allowed Number of defective columns in the full window size of 5120 x 5120 derived from dark half scale and saturated image F...

Page 28: ...xels in the cluster F4 max 3 4 defective pixels in the cluster F5 max 0 5 or more defective pixels in the cluster Firmware Files for These Models The latest firmware files for all Nano models are avai...

Page 29: ...t is in free running acquisition mode See LED States on Power Up for all status LED conditions From the Nano CL Image Format Feature Category select the Moving Grey Diagonal Ramp test pattern from the...

Page 30: ...using an I O cable with thumbscrews Teledyne DALSA provides optional cables for purchase see Accessories Also see 10 pin I O Connector Details for pin out specifications Two standard miniature SDR 26...

Page 31: ...there is a fatal error Flashing Red Initialization sequence in progress Steady Red Flashing Blue Fatal Error If the Genie Nano does not reboot itself contact Technical Support Fast Flashing Blue File...

Page 32: ...gement Teledyne DALSA has performed ESD testing on Nano cameras using an 8 kilovolt ESD generator without any indication of operational faults The two following methods either individually or together...

Page 33: ...ettings are saved within the camera as a user set An important component of CamExpert is its live acquisition display window which allows immediate verification of timing or control parameters without...

Page 34: ...ge to any size and ratio Note that under certain combinations of image resolution acquisition frame rate and host computer speed the CamExpert screen display may not update completely due to the host...

Page 35: ...third party software usage not typically needed by end user applications Camera Information Feature Descriptions The following table describes these parameters along with their view attribute and in w...

Page 36: ...racters The default factory setting is the camera serial number RW 1 00 Beginner Device Built In Self Test deviceBIST Command to perform an internal test which will determine the device status W 1 00...

Page 37: ...active Cannot be updated during a Sapera transfer W 1 00 Beginner Save Configuration UserSetSave Saves the current camera configuration to the user set specified by the User Set Selector feature The u...

Page 38: ...appened related to the resource manager DFNC Major Rev deviceDFNCVersionMajor Major revision of Dalsa Feature Naming Convention which was used to create the device s XML 1 00 DFNC Invisible DFNC Minor...

Page 39: ...ad on power up see feature UserSetDefaultSelector The user chooses from one factory data set or one of two possible user saved states Load Save Configuration The second drop list allows the user to ch...

Page 40: ...d by end user applications Also important features shown by CamExpert may change with different Genie Nano CL models implementing different sensors image resolutions and color versions Sensor Control...

Page 41: ...Mode ExposureMode Sets the operation mode for the camera s exposure or electronic shutter 1 00 Beginner Timed Timed The exposure duration time is set using the Exposure Time feature and the exposure s...

Page 42: ...hich Black Level to adjust using the Black Level features 1 00 Beginner Analog AnalogAll Sensor Dark Offset Black Level BlackLevel Controls the black level as an absolute physical value This represent...

Page 43: ...s recommended as per the sensor manufacturer design specifications Note With the factory default offset testing a camera s black output in 8 bit mode may show a 2 DN value difference across the image...

Page 44: ...te Also remember that high gain settings will increase overall sensor noise therefore additional gain should be used only when necessary Exposure Alignment Overview Exposure Control modes define the m...

Page 45: ...event Reset Exposure Alignment Sensor timing is reset to initiate exposure when a valid trigger is received Readout is sequential to exposure reducing the maximum achievable frame rates That is a trig...

Page 46: ...nother parameter being disabled Parameters in black are user set in CamExpert or programmable via an imaging application Features listed in the description table but tagged as Invisible are usually fo...

Page 47: ...ameCount Sets the total number of frames to acquire when a valid trigger is received This feature is available when Trigger Selector MultiFrame Trigger Start 1 00 DFNC Beginner Software Trigger Trigge...

Page 48: ...pto Coupled OptoCoupled The line is opto Coupled Line Status LineStatus Returns the current status of the selected input or output line 1 00 Expert False The Line is logic LOW True The Line is logic H...

Page 49: ...triggering modes are described below Free running Trigger Mode Off The Nano free running mode has programmable internal timers for frame rate and exposure period Frame rate minimums maximums and incre...

Page 50: ...rigger overlap is permitted Diagram Conditions TriggerMode On ExposureMode Timed TriggerActivation RisingEdge TriggerDelay 0 TriggerSelector FrameStart ExposureAlignment Synchronous Trigger Input Trig...

Page 51: ...ger Exclusion Period Exposure 1 Readout 1 Frame 1 Active period Exposure 2 Readout 2 Frame 2 Active period Frame Exposure Frame Readout TriggerOverlap Readout Trigger Exclusion Period End of Exposure...

Page 52: ...will end with the end of the previous frame readout The second readout period will then start immediately Diagram Conditions TriggerMode On ExposureMode Timed TriggerActivation RisingEdge TriggerDelay...

Page 53: ...continue the second exposure until the previous readout is completed In this condition the actual exposure time is longer than the trigger input width Diagram Conditions OnSemi Sensors TriggerMode On...

Page 54: ...ureMode TriggerWidth TriggerActivation RisingEdge TriggerDelay 0 TriggerSelector FrameStart ExposureAlignment Synchronous Trigger Input Exposure 1 Readout 1 Frame 1 Active period Exposure 2 Readout 2...

Page 55: ...ther parameter being disabled Parameters in black are user set in CamExpert or programmable via an imaging application Features listed in the description table but tagged as Invisible are usually for...

Page 56: ...nter Trigger Wait CounterTriggerWait The counter is waiting for a start trigger Counter Active CounterActive The counter is counting for the specified duration Counter Completed CounterCompleted The c...

Page 57: ...he rising edge of the selected I O Line Falling Edge FallingEdge Increment the counter on the falling edge of the selected I O Line Any Edge AnyEdge Increment the counter on the falling or rising edge...

Page 58: ...t Timer Start Source timerStartSource Select the trigger source to start the timer The Event Control section provides details and timing diagrams for the supported events 1 00 Expert DFNC TimerReset C...

Page 59: ...Countermode OFF Counter is IDLE Counter Overflow CounterEnd Event Generated Counter is Active CounterStartSource OFF CounterWait Trigger Counter is incrementing Countermode Active CounterResetSource...

Page 60: ...o 00 and it then continues counting counterResetSource must be set to CounterEnd When the counterValue feature reaches the counterDuration value an event is generated and the counter is reset to 00 th...

Page 61: ...rStartSource Line 1 CounterWait Start Counter Register Countermode Active Counter Completed CounterResetSource CounterEnd Itself CounterStartSource Line Edge Base Example 2 Active Active Active Counte...

Page 62: ...other parameter being disabled Parameters in black are user set in CamExpert or programmable via an imaging application Features listed in the description table but tagged as Invisible are usually for...

Page 63: ...ences will be clearly indicated As Nano CL capabilities evolve the device firmware version will increase therefore identifying the supported function package New features for a major device version re...

Page 64: ...Defective Column Replacement is disabled Allow Allow Defective Column Replacement is allowed Flat Field Correction Group Display Name Feature Values Description Device Version View Flat Field Correcti...

Page 65: ...Algorithm Buffer Format flatfieldAlgorithmBufferFormat 1 00 Invisible DFNC Mono8 Mono8 Flat Field Algorithm Buffer Width flatfieldAlgorithmBufferWidth 1 00 Invisible DFNC Flat Field Algorithm Buffer...

Page 66: ...he sensor as possible 1 00 Expert DFNC Save Calibration lensShadingCorrectionCalibrationSave Save the calibration results of the lensShadingCorrectionCalibrationBright and or lensShadingCorrectionCali...

Page 67: ...file Each bad pixel position relative to the image origin which is the upper left corner must be identified by the XML statement DefectivePixel OffsetX number OffsetY number The pixel format whether 8...

Page 68: ...pixel is replaced by the following good pixel if previous pixel is bad or not existent Or a defective pixel is replaced by the previous good pixel Sensor Row pix1 pix2 pix3 pix5 pix6 pix7 pix4 pix0 Ba...

Page 69: ...ses below describe general color pixel replacements Single bad pixel in a sensor line with a good adjacent pixel A defective pixel is replaced by the following good pixel if previous pixel is bad or n...

Page 70: ...et defined in this category Image Format Control Feature Description The following table describes these features along with their view attribute and device framework version For each feature the devi...

Page 71: ...Bayer Raw Pixel is raw Bayer Pixel Size PixelSize Total size in bits of an image pixel 1 00 Guru Read Only 8 Bits Pixel Bpp8 Bpp8 8 bits per pixel 10 Bits Pixel Bpp10 Bpp10 10 bits per pixel Horizonta...

Page 72: ...roportionately increased up to the Genie Nano model maximum The following figure is an example of a partial scan acquisition using both Height and Vertical Offset controls The Vertical Offset feature...

Page 73: ...80 1315 fps 1739 fps 48 2020 fps 2631 fps 32 2762 fps 3533 fps 16 4366 fps 5376 fps Note Fast Readout Mode will have low DN Fixed Pattern column artifacts as described here OnSemi Sensor Fast Readout...

Page 74: ...80 1450 fps 1988 fps 48 2212 fps 2958 fps 32 3003 fps 3921 fps 16 4651 fps 5813 fps Note Fast Readout Mode will have low DN Fixed Pattern column artifacts as described here OnSemi Sensor Fast Readout...

Page 75: ...8 fps 2048 142 4 fps 1024 279 7 512 539 9 256 1010 1 128 1788 9 64 2906 9 32 4237 2 16 5494 5 8 6451 61 4 7042 5 Maximum Frame Rate Examples Nano CL M C 4060 Vertical Lines Acquired Internal Trigger M...

Page 76: ...m Frame Rate Examples Nano CL M C 4040 Vertical Lines Acquired Internal Trigger Minimum Exposure 10 Tap 8 bit 3008 63 8 fps 2048 92 9 fps 1024 181 2 fps 512 345 0 fps 256 629 7 fps 128 1072 fps 64 165...

Page 77: ...ntal offset defines the start of the acquired video line while horizontal width defines the number of pixels per line Horizontal control features have the following independent constants Horizontal Of...

Page 78: ...monochrome or color camera models and subject to processing operations Note Selecting the camera 8 bit output format displays the lower 8 bits of the processing path Note Processing such as Flat Fiel...

Page 79: ...the device Baud Rate DeviceSerialPortBaudRate This feature controls the baud rate used by the selected device s serial port 1 00 Beginner 9600 Baud_9600 Baud_9600 19200 Baud_19200 Baud_19200 38400 Ba...

Page 80: ...g a step of 3 that is x 2 5 8 Firmware available on demand only Geometry 1X8 Y1 Geometry_1X8_Y1 8 tap area scan with 1 zone in X with 8 alternating taps and 1 zone in Y Tap 1 starts with pixel coordin...

Page 81: ...pendent on the Nano model LUT tables Defective Pixel Maps and other Sapera file types Features listed in the description table but tagged as Invisible are usually for Teledyne DALSA or third party sof...

Page 82: ...values used when the camera fastReadoutMode is Off and sensor Gain is 1 87 Factory Flat Line coefficients 4 FlatFieldCoefficients04 Select factory Flat Line coefficients 4 These are the factory value...

Page 83: ...ccessOffset Controls the mapping offset between the devices file storage and the file access buffer 1 00 Guru File Access Length FileAccessLength Controls the mapping length between the device file st...

Page 84: ...selected file type Click the Browse button to open a typical Windows Explorer window Select the specific file from the system drive or from a network location Click the Upload button to execute the f...

Page 85: ...iate checking for consistency 1 00 Invisible Device Registers Streaming End DeviceRegistersStreamingEnd Announces end of registers streaming and performs validation for registers consistency before ac...

Page 86: ...r with the tools to qualify the system in real time The Teledyne DALSA website provides general information FAQ and White Paper download about the Trigger to Image Reliability T2IR framework in hardwa...

Page 87: ...viceTemperatureSelector Device Version DeviceVersion Firmware Version DeviceFirmwareVersion Last firmware update failed FirmwareUpdateFailure Manufacturer Part Number deviceManufacturerPartNumber Manu...

Page 88: ...Notes For information on Nano lens requirements see Optical Considerations Each camera side has two mounting holes in identical locations which provide good grounding capabilities Overall height or wi...

Page 89: ...Genie Nano CL Series Technical Specifications 87 Mechanical Specifications Nano CL Note Genie Nano CL with M42 Mount...

Page 90: ...production cameras Dimensions x y z are in microns and referenced to the Genie Nano mechanical body or the optical focal plane for the z axis dimension Theta specifies the sensor rotation relative to...

Page 91: ...may cause operational issues or electrical faults 10 pin I O Connector Details Teledyne DALSA makes available optional I O cables as described in Accessories Contact Sales for availability and pricing...

Page 92: ...ed Length E2O End 2 Option Discrete Cable Assembly see example below https www samtec com products sfsd ISDF 05 D M Connector Availability On Line North America specific country can be selected http w...

Page 93: ...ot using a separate external power source connected to pins 1 2 of the camera s I O Connector When using PoCL ensure the camera link cables are certified for PoCL usage Important Connect power via the...

Page 94: ...92 Technical Specifications Genie Nano CL Series EC FCC Declarations of Conformity...

Page 95: ...inimum lens image circle for each Nano model family along with alternative lens types Brief information on other lens parameters to consider follows those sections Lens Options for Models 2450 The fol...

Page 96: ...ng 1 3 Lens 22 5mm Image Circle Models 4040 17 6mm diagonal Models 4060 16 1mm diagonal 1 Lens 16mm Image Circle 1 1 Lens 17mm Image Circle Lens Options for CL Models M C 5100 and M C 4090 The followi...

Page 97: ...hen used to image fine details Aberrations defect chromatic spherical Aberrations are specific types of lens faults affecting resolution and distortion Lens surface defects or glass faults distort all...

Page 98: ...ess light in some areas of the spectrum but not others IR Cut off Filters Genie Nano cameras are responsive to near infrared IR wavelengths To prevent infrared from distorting the color balance of vis...

Page 99: ...color sensor response spectrum shows the transmission response of typical filters designed for CMOS sensor cameras When selecting an IR cut off filter choose a near infrared blocking specification of...

Page 100: ...on Fhange of Focal PoinP wiPh inserPed filPer Incident Light from Lens In this example when a glass filter is inserted between the lens and the camera sensor the focal point is now about 1 3 of the fi...

Page 101: ...ens surface to the second focal point The object distance OD is the distance from the first principal point to the object Primary Points in a Lens System Magnification and Resolution The magnification...

Page 102: ...and should be handled like other optical components with extreme care Dust can obscure pixels producing dark patches on the sensor response Dust is most visible when the illumination is collimated Th...

Page 103: ...e An alternative to ESD safe cloth wipers is Transplex swabs that have desirable ESD properties There are several varieties available from Texwipe Do not use regular cotton swabs since these can intro...

Page 104: ...102 Additional Reference Information Genie Nano CL Series Cable Assembly G3 AIOC BLUNT1M...

Page 105: ...Genie Nano CL Series Additional Reference Information 103 Cable Assembly G3 AIOC BLUNT2M...

Page 106: ...104 Additional Reference Information Genie Nano CL Series...

Page 107: ...Genie Nano CL Series Additional Reference Information 105 Cable Assembly G3 AIOC BRKOUT2M...

Page 108: ...106 Additional Reference Information Genie Nano CL Series...

Page 109: ...Genie Nano CL Series Additional Reference Information 107 Nano Generic Power Supply with no I O...

Page 110: ...nents Express Right Angle Cable Assemblies These cable assemblies can be acquired directly from our partner Components Express In such cases use the manufacturer s part number shown on the cable assem...

Page 111: ...Genie Nano CL Series Additional Reference Information 109 Cable Assembly Right Angle I O to Euro Block...

Page 112: ...request for support From the Start menu go to Programs Dalsa Sapera LT Tools and run the Log Viewer program From its File menu click on Save Messages to generate a log text file Report the version of...

Page 113: ...earth ground This can eliminate trigger issues in a high EMI environment Purchase camera link cables from quality certified sources Use the Log Viewer tool see point below for error conditions Run th...

Page 114: ...ing an external trigger exposure via the frame grabber verify the trigger source rate and pulse width coming from the grabber parameters Verify that the lens iris is open Aim the Nano CL at a bright l...

Page 115: ...Genie Nano CL Series Revision History 113 Revision History Revision Date Major Change Description R 0001 May 28 2018 Initial release...

Page 116: ...670 2010 Teledyne DALSA GMBH Lise Meitner Str 7 82152 Krailling Munich Germany Tel 49 89 89545730 Fax 49 89 895457346 sales europe teledynedalsa com Asian Sales Teledyne DALSA Asia Pacific Ikebukuro E...

Page 117: ...optic light sources 96 flash memory 82 focal point 99 format controls 68 Frame Trigger modes 47 G gain 41 H halogen light sources 96 heat management 86 heat transfer 86 high frame rate 70 horizontal...

Page 118: ...ng 101 sensor controls 38 sensor integration period 42 sensor tolerance 88 software triggers 47 status LED sequence 29 T T2IR 84 T2IR monitoring 85 Temperature Management 86 test pattern generator 76...

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