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Genie Nano Series™
Camera User’s Manual
1 Gb GigE Vision – Monochrome & Color Area Scan

December 4, 2017
Rev: 0019
P/N: G3-G00M-USR00
www.teledynedalsa.com

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Document Date: December 4, 2017
Document Number: G3-G00M-USR00

About Teledyne DALSA
Teledyne DALSA is an international high performance semiconductor and Electronics Company that
designs, develops, manufactures, and markets digital imaging products and solutions, in addition
to providing wafer foundry services.
Teledyne DALSA Digital Imaging offers the widest range of machine vision components in the
world. From industry-leading image sensors through powerful and sophisticated cameras, frame
grabbers, vision processors and software to easy-to-use vision appliances and custom vision
modules.

Contents
GENIE NANO SERIES OVERVIEW
DESCRIPTION
GigE with TurboDrive
Genie Nano Overview
Camera Firmware
MODEL PART NUMBERS
Monochrome Cameras
Color Cameras
Accessories
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Sapera LT Development Software
Third Party GigE Vision Development
About GigE Vision

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GENIE NANO SPECIFICATIONS
COMMON SPECIFICATIONS
Sensor Cosmetic Specifications

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Dynamic Range & Signal to Noise Ratio Measurement Conditions

EMI, Shock and Vibration Certifications
Mean Time between Failure (MTBF)
SPECIFICATIONS: M1450, C1450
Firmware Files for Models 1450
Spectral Response
SPECIFICATIONS: M1920, C1920
SPECIFICATIONS: M1940, C1940
Firmware Files for 1920, 1940
Spectral Response
SPECIFICATIONS: M2020, C2020
Firmware Files for Models 2020
SPECIFICATIONS: M2050
Firmware Files for Model M2050
SPECIFICATIONS: C2050
Firmware Files for Model C2050
Spectral Responses
SPECIFICATIONS: M2420, C2420
Firmware Files for Models 2420
SPECIFICATIONS: M2450
Firmware Files for Model M2450
SPECIFICATIONS: C2450
Firmware Files for Model C2450
Spectral Responses
SPECIFICATIONS: M4060
Firmware Files for Model M4060
SPECIFICATIONS: C4060
Firmware Files for Model C4060
SPECIFICATIONS: M4040
Firmware Files for Model M4040

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SPECIFICATIONS: C4040
Firmware Files for Model C4040
Spectral Responses 4060 & 4040
SPECIFICATIONS: M4030, C4030
SPECIFICATIONS: M4020, C4020
Firmware Files for Model 4030 & 4020
Spectral Response
SPECIFICATIONS: M640, M640-NIR, C640
SPECIFICATIONS: M800, M800-NIR, C800
Firmware Files for Models 640, 800
SPECIFICATIONS: M1240, C1240
Firmware Files for Models 1240
SPECIFICATIONS: M1280, M1280-NIR, C1280
SPECIFICATIONS: M1930, M1930-NIR, C1930
SPECIFICATIONS: M2590, M2590-NIR, C2590
Firmware Files for Models 1280, 1930, 2590
NANOXL SPECIFICATIONS: M5100, M5100-NIR, C5100, M4090, M4090-NIR, C4090
Spectral Response
Defective Pixel Specification for Models 5100/4090
Firmware Files for Models 5100/4090
SPECIFICATIONS: C4900
Spectral Response
Supplemental Usage Notes:
Model C4900 Sensor Cosmetic Specifications
Firmware Files for This Model
Guide to Using a Rolling Shutter Camera

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COMPARISON OF SIMILAR ON-SEMI AND SONY SENSORS

Overview of Electronic Rolling Shutter (ERS) Exposures
Overview of Global Reset Release (GRR) Exposures

NANO QUICK START
TESTING NANO WITHOUT A LENS
TESTING NANO WITH A LENS
THE CAMERA WORKS — NOW WHAT

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CONNECTING THE GENIE NANO CAMERA
GIGE NETWORK ADAPTER OVERVIEW
PAUSE Frame Support
CONNECT THE GENIE NANO CAMERA
Connectors
LED Indicators

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Camera Status LED Indicator
LED States on Power Up

Genie Nano IP Configuration Sequence
Supported Network Configurations

PREVENTING OPERATIONAL FAULTS DUE TO ESD
USING NANO WITH SAPERA API
NETWORK AND COMPUTER OVERVIEW
INSTALLATION
Procedure
Camera Firmware Updates
Firmware via Linux or Third Party Tools

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GigE Server Verification
GigE Server Status
OPTIMIZING THE NETWORK ADAPTER USED WITH NANO
QUICK TEST WITH CAMEXPERT (WINDOWS)
About the Device User ID

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OPERATIONAL REFERENCE
USING CAMEXPERT WITH GENIE NANO CAMERAS
CamExpert Panes

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CamExpert View Parameters Option

CAMERA INFORMATION CATEGORY
Camera Information Feature Descriptions
Power-up Configuration Dialog

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SENSOR CONTROL CATEGORY
Sensor Control Feature Descriptions
Offset/Gain Control Details (Sony sensors)

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Camera Power-up Configuration
Load / Save Configuration

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Sony Sensors Gain Stage Diagram

Offset/Gain Control Details (On-Semi Python sensors)

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Bayer Mosaic Pattern
OnSemi Python P1 Sensor Artifacts with Fast Readout Mode

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Exposure Alignment: Overview

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Sensor Exposure Timing: Sony Sensor Models

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Sensor Exposure Timing: OnSemi Python Models

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On-Semi Python Sensors Gain Stage Diagram

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Fast Readout Mode Artifacts Correction

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Synchronous Exposure Alignment
Reset Exposure Alignment

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Trigger Characteristics: Start of Exposure

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Trigger Characteristics: Start of Exposure

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AUTO-BRIGHTNESS CONTROL CATEGORY
Auto-Brightness Feature Descriptions
Using Auto-Brightness

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I/O CONTROL CATEGORY
I/O Control Feature Descriptions

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COUNTER AND TIMER CONTROL CATEGORY
Counter and Timer Control Feature Description

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ADVANCED PROCESSING CONTROL CATEGORY

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General Preparation
Auto-Brightness with Frame Luminance Averaging
Auto-Gain
Auto-Brightness by using Auto-Exposure and Auto-Gain

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I/O Module Block Diagram
Trigger Mode Details
Trigger Source Types (Trigger Mode=On)
Input Line Details
Trigger Overlap: Feature Details
Output Line Details
Output High and Output Low Block Diagram

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Counter and Timer Group Block Diagram
Example: Counter Start Source = OFF
Example: Counter Start Source = CounterEnd (itself)
Example: CounterStartSource = EVENT and Signal (Edge Base)
Example: CounterStartSource = Line (Edge Base) Example

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Advanced Processing Control Feature Descriptions
Lookup Table (LUT) Overview

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Defective Pixel Replacement (Method 3)

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COLOR PROCESSING CONTROL CATEGORY
Color Processing Control Feature Description
Color Processing Functional Overview

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FLAT FIELD CORRECTION CATEGORY
Flat Field Correction Feature Description
CYCLING PRESET MODE CONTROL CATEGORY
Cycling Preset Mode Control Feature Description
Using Cycling Presets—a Simple Example

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LUT Size vs. Output Pixel Format

Example User Defective Pixel Map XML File
Defective Pixel Replacement Algorithm Description

White Balance Operation
Simplified RGB Design Firmware Block Diagram
Saturation and Luminance Operation

Multi-Exposure Cycling Example Setup

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Using Cycling Presets with Output Controls

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Cycling Mode Constraints with a changing ROI

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IMAGE FORMAT CONTROL CATEGORY
Image Format Control Feature Description
Width and Height Features for Partial Scan Control

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Feature Settings for this Example

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Specifics Concerning OnSemi Sensor Models
Specifics Concerning Sony Sensor Models

Vertical Cropping (Partial Scan)
Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Models M/C 1920 & 1940)
Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Models M2420 & M2450)
Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Models M2020 & M2050)
Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Models M/C 4040 & 4060)
Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Models M/C 4020 & 4030)
Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Model M/C 2590)
Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Model C 4900)
Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Model M/C 1930)
Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Model M/C 1240)
Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Model M/C 1280)
Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Model M/C 800)
Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Model M/C 640)
Maximum Frame Rate Examples (NanoXL–M5100)
Maximum Frame Rate Examples (NanoXL–M4090)
Horizontal Cropping (Partial Scan)

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Using the Multiple ROI Mode

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Horizontal and Vertical Flip

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Binning Function and Limitations

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Important Usage Details
Example: Two Horizontal ROI Areas (2x1)
Example: Four ROI Areas (2x2)
Example: Actual Sample with Six ROI Areas (3x2)
Image Flip – Full Frame
Image Flip – Multi-ROI Mode

Horizontal Binning Constraints
Vertical Binning Constraints

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Cycling Reset Timing Details

Case 1: Cycling with Internal Synchronous Increment
Case 2: Cycling with External Asynchronous Increment

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Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Internal Test Pattern Generator
METADATA CONTROL CATEGORY
Metadata Control Category Feature Descriptions

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Extracting Metadata Stored in a Sapera Buffer
ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER CONTROL CATEGORY
Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions

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Features that cannot be changed during a Transfer
ACTION CONTROL CATEGORY
Action Control Feature Descriptions

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EVENT CONTROL CATEGORY
Event Control Feature Descriptions

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Important Metadata Notes:

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Acquisition Buffering
Using Transfer Queue Current Block Count with CamExpert
“Acquisition Abort” Execution Exception with Model C4900

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GigE Vision Action Command Reference
Nano Features supporting Action Command

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Basic Exposure Events Overview
Events Associated with Triggered Synchronous Exposures
Events Associated with Triggered Multiple Frame Synchronous Exposures

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Overview of Precision Time Protocol Mode (IEEE 1588)

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Examples using Timestamp Modulo Event for Acquisitions

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PTP Master Clock Identity
An Example with two Nano Cameras
IEEE 1588 Reference Resources
Case
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Examples Overview
1: Simple Repeating Acquisitions as Upcoming Events
2: Potential Uncertainness to the Start Time
3: Timer Reset before the Actual Start Time
4: Timer Reset after the Actual Start Time
5: Changing ‘timestampModulo’ during Acquisitions

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GIGE VISION TRANSPORT LAYER CONTROL CATEGORY
GigE Vision Transport Layer Feature Descriptions
Defaults for devicePacketResendBufferSize
GIGE VISION HOST CONTROL CATEGORY
Teledyne DALSA TurboDrive
FILE ACCESS CONTROL CATEGORY
File Access Control Feature Descriptions
Updating Firmware via File Access in CamExpert
Overview of the deviceUserBuffer Feature
Overview of Color Correction Coefficients

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IMPLEMENTING TRIGGER-TO-IMAGE RELIABILITY
OVERVIEW
T2IR with Genie Nano
NANO FEATURES FOR T2IR MONITORING

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SAPERA TOOLS FOR NETWORKING
NANO IP CONFIGURATION MODE DETAILS

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS — C & CS MOUNT:
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS — NANOXL:
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON GENIE NANO IDENTIFICATION AND MECHANICAL
Temperature Management

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SENSOR ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION
CONNECTORS
10-pin I/O Connector Details

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Camera DC Power Characteristics
I/O Mating Connector Specifications & Sources

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Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support
Input Signals Electrical Specifications

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Output Signals Electrical Specifications

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External
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Input Details
Input DC Characteristics
Input AC Timing Characteristics
Inputs: Using TTL/LVTTL Drivers
Inputs: Using Common Collector NPN Drivers
Inputs: Using Common Emitter NPN Driver
Inputs: Using a Balanced Driver

External Output Details and DC Characteristics
External Output AC Timing Characteristics
External Outputs: Using External TTL/LVTTL Drivers
External Outputs: Using External LED Indicators
Using Nano Outputs to drive other Nano Inputs

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Ethernet to Fiber-Optic Interface Requirements
EC & FCC DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
Models: M/C1920, M/C1940
Models: M/C2590, M/C1930, M/C1280, M/C800, M/C640
Models: M/C2020, M/C2050, M/C2420, M/C2450
Models: M/C4020, M/C4030, M/C4040, M/C4060
Models: M/C5100, M/C4090

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ADDITIONAL REFERENCE INFORMATION
CHOOSING A LENS WITH THE CORRECT IMAGE CIRCLE
Lens Options for Models ‘M/C1940’ & ‘M/C1920’
Lens Options for Models ‘2450/2420’ & ‘2050/2020’
Lens Options for Models ‘4060/4040/4030/4020’
Lens Options for Models ‘M/C1450’
Lens Options for XL Models ‘M/C 5100’ and ‘M/C 4090
Lens Options for Model ‘C4900’
Lens Options for Models ‘M/C2590’ & ‘M/C 2540’
Lens Options for Models ‘M/C1930’
Lens Options for Models ‘M/C1280’ & ‘M/C1240’
Lens Options for Models ‘M/C800’
Lens Options for Models ‘M/C640’
Additional Lens Parameters (application specific)
OPTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Illumination
Light Sources
IR Cut-off Filters
Nano Models with Built-in IR Cut-off Filters
Guidelines for Choosing IR Cut-off Filters
Back Focal Variance when using any Filter

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COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS FOR NANO CAMERAS
Host PC System
Recommended Network Adapters
Ethernet Switch Requirements

IEEE 802.3x Pause Frame Flow Control

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Magnification and Resolution
SENSOR HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
Electrostatic Discharge and the Sensor
Protecting Against Dust, Oil and Scratches
Cleaning the Sensor Window
RUGGEDIZED CABLE ACCESSORIES
Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BLUNT2M
Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BRKOUT2M
Nano Generic Power Supply with no I/O
Components Express Right-Angle Cable Assemblies

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Cable Assembly: Right-Angle I/O Bunt End
Cable Assembly: Right-Angle I/O to Euro Block
Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cables
Components Express Contact Information
Cable Assembly: Right-Angle Ethernet
Right-Angle Cable-Set (Mounted)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
OVERVIEW
Problem Type Summary
Verifying Network Parameters

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Before Contacting Technical Support

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DEVICE AVAILABLE WITH OPERATIONAL ISSUES
Firmware Updates
Power Failure during a Firmware Update–Now What?
Cabling and Communication Issues
Acquisition Error without Timeout Messages

Grab has Random Bad Data or Noise
No camera exposure when expected
Camera is functional but frame rate is lower than expected
Camera acquisition is good but frame rate is lower than expected
Camera is functional, frame rate is as expected, but image is black

Model C4900 Column Noise in Saturated Areas
Other Problems or Issues

Preventing Dropped Packets by adjusting Power Options
Random Invalid Trigger Events
Minimum Sapera Version Required
Issues with uninstalling Cognex VisionPro with Sapera LT CamExpert

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ADDENDUMS
AC CHARACTERISTICS OF 1 INPUT / 3 OUTPUT MODELS
DEFECTIVE PIXEL REPLACEMENT (METHOD 4)
Example User Defective Pixel Map XML File
Monochrome Defective Pixel Replacement Algorithm Description
Color Defective Pixel Replacement Algorithm Description

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REVISION HISTORY

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CONTACT INFORMATION
SALES INFORMATION
TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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Genie Nano Series Overview
Description
The Genie Nano series, 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
improved network integration.
Genie Nano cameras use the industries’ latest leading sensors such as the Sony Pregius series and
On-Semi Python series of global shutter active pixel-type CMOS image sensors.
Genie Nano cameras combine standard gigabit Ethernet technology (supporting GigE Vision 1.2)
with the Teledyne DALSA Trigger-to-Image-Reliability framework to dependably capture and
transfer images from the camera to the host PC. Genie Nano cameras are available in a number of
models implementing different sensors, image resolutions, and feature sets, either in monochrome,
monochrome NIR, or color versions.

GigE with TurboDrive
Genie Nano cameras include TurboDrive™ technology, delivering high speed data transfers
exceeding the GigE limit. TurboDrive uses advanced data modeling to boost data transfers up to 2
or 3 times faster than standard GigE Vision speeds – with no loss of image quality. These
breakthrough rates are achieved using a proprietary process that assembles data from the sensor
to optimize throughput, simultaneously taking full advantage of both the sensor’s maximum frame
rate and the camera’s maximum GigE data transfer speed (up to 115 Mbytes/s). Teledyne DALSA’s
TurboDrive increases system dependability and robustness similar to Camera Link throughput on a
GigE network.
Important: Actual Transfers with TurboDrive is image content dependent but in the best case
scenario, transfers over a GigE Network can reach the camera’s internal acquisition limit of up to
252MB/sec. If transfers are less than the camera maximum acquisition rate, camera memory will
be used as a circular frame buffer. Note: Not supported with RGB output firmware on any model
due to camera resource limitations.
Refer to TurboDrive Primer on the Teledyne DALSA web site for more details.

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Genie Nano Series Overview

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

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Optimized, rugged design with a wider operating temperature
Available in multiple sensors/resolutions, monochrome and color
Higher frame rates with Teledyne DALSA GigE Vision TurboDrive Technology
Visual camera multicolor status LED on back plate
Multi-ROI support
2 (default models) general purpose opto-coupled inputs
2 (default models) general purpose opto-coupled outputs (user, counter, or timer driven for
Strobe and Flash triggering)
Flexible general purpose Counter and Timer functions available for internal and external
controls
Software and hardware Events available to support imaging applications
Cycling mode supports 64 multiple camera setups (including Multi-Exposure)
Auto brightness (i.e. auto exposure and AGC) available on many models
In-sensor and/or FPGA (digital) Binning available on monochrome models
Supports Image Time-Stamp based on IEEE1588-2008 (PTP: Precise Time Protocol) or an
Internal Timer
Programmable Look-Up-Table (programmable LUT or preset Gamma) available
Defective Pixel replacement available on some models
Multicast and Action Command supported
Image metadata supported
Supports Power Over Ethernet (PoE) or auxiliary power input
Implements 32 MB of Flash Memory
2 User Settings sets to store and recall camera configurations
Supports the Gigabit Ethernet PAUSE Frame feature
GigE Vision 1.2 compliant
Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interconnection to a computer via standard CAT5e or CAT6 cables
Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) transfer speed up to 115 MB/second
Application development with the freely available Sapera™ LT software libraries
Native Teledyne DALSA Trigger-to-Image Reliability design framework
Refer to the Operation Reference and Technical Specifications section of the manual for full
details
Refer to the Sapera LT 8.10 release notes for information on GigE Vision and TurboDrive
Technology support.

Camera Firmware
Teledyne DALSA Genie Nano camera firmware contains open source software provided under
different open source software licenses. More information about these open source licenses can be
found in the documentation that accompanies the firmware, which is available on the Teledyne
DALSA website at www.teledynedalsa.com.
Genie Nano firmware updates are available for download from the Teledyne DALSA web site
www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads. Choose Genie Nano Firmware from the
available download sections, then choose the zip file download specific to your camera model.
When using Sapera LT, update the camera firmware using CamExpert (see File Access via the
CamExpert Tool). The Camera firmware can also be easily upgrade/downgrade within your own
application via the API. The camera has a failsafe scheme which prevents unrecoverable camera
errors even in the case of a power interruption.

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Model Part Numbers
This manual covers the released Genie Nano monochrome and color models summarized in the two
tables below. These tables list models in increasing resolution. Nano common specifications and
details for each Genie Nano model follow these tables.

Monochrome Cameras
Model
Full Resolution

Sensor Size/Model

Lens

Part Number

M640
672 x 512

On-Semi 0.3M
(Python300 P1)

C-mount

G3-GM10-M0640

CS-mount

G3-GM10-M0641

C-mount

G3-GM12-M0640

M640 NIR
672 x 512

On-Semi 0.3M
(Python300 P1)

CS-mount

G3-GM12-M0641

M800
832 x 632

On-Semi 0.5M
(Python500 P1)

C-mount

G3-GM10-M0800

CS-mount

G3-GM10-M0801

M800 NIR
832 x 632

On-Semi 0.5M
(Python500 P1)

C-mount

G3-GM12-M0800

CS-mount

G3-GM12-M0801

M1240
1280 x 1024

On-Semi 1.3M
(Python1300 P3)

C-mount

G3-GM11-M1240

CS-mount

G3-GM11-M1241

M1280
1280 x 1024

On-Semi 1.3M
(Python1300 P1)

C-mount

G3-GM10-M1280

CS-mount

G3-GM10-M1281

C-mount

G3-GM12-M1280

CS-mount

G3-GM12-M1281

M1280 NIR
1280 x 1024

On-Semi 1.3M
(Python1300 P1)

M1450
1456 x 1088

Sony 1.6M
(IMX273)

C-mount

G3-GM10-M1450

CS-mount

G3-GM10-M1451

M1930
1984 x 1264

On-Semi 2.3M
(Python2000 P1)

C-mount

G3-GM10-M1930

CS-mount

G3-GM10-M1931

M1930 NIR
1984 x 1264

On-Semi 2.3M
(Python2000 P1)

C-mount

G3-GM12-M1930

CS-mount

G3-GM12-M1931

M1940
1936 x 1216

Sony 2.3M
(IMX174)

C-mount

G3-GM10-M1940

CS-mount

G3-GM10-M1941

M1920
1936 x 1216

Sony 2.3M
(IMX249)

C-mount

G3-GM11-M1920

CS-mount

G3-GM11-M1921

M2050
2048 x 1536

Sony 3.2M
(IMX252)

C-mount

G3-GM10-M2050

M2020
2048 x 1536

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Sony 3.2M
(IMX265)

Genie Nano Series Overview

CS-mount

G3-GM10-M2051

C-mount

G3-GM11-M2020

CS-mount

G3-GM11-M2021

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Monochrome Cameras Continued
M2450
2448 x 2048

Sony 5.1M
(IMX250)

C-mount

G3-GM10-M2450

CS-mount

G3-GM10-M2451

M2420
2448 x 2048

Sony 5.1M
(IMX264)

C-mount

G3-GM11-M2420

CS-mount

G3-GM11-M2421

M2590
2592 x 2048

On-Semi 5.1M
(Python5000 P1)

C-mount

G3-GM10-M2590

CS-mount

G3-GM10-M2591

C-mount

G3-GM12-M2590
G3-GM12-M2591

M2590 NIR
2592 x 2048

On-Semi 5.1M
(Python5000 P1)

CS-mount

M4060
4112 x2176

Sony 8.9M
(IMX255)

C-mount

G3-GM10-M4060

CS-mount

G3-GM10-M4061

M4030
4112 x2176

Sony 8.9M
(IMX267)

C-mount

G3-GM11-M4030

CS-mount

G3-GM11-M4031

M4040
4112 x 3008

Sony 12M
(IMX253)

C-mount

G3-GM10-M4040

CS-mount

G3-GM10-M4041

M4020
4112 x 3008

Sony 12M
(IMX304)

C-mount

G3-GM11-M4020

CS-mount

G3-GM11-M4021

NanoXL Model
Full Resolution

Sensor Size/Model

Lens

Part Number

M4090
4096 x 4096

On-Semi 16M
(Python 16K)

M42 mount

G3-GM30-M4095

M4090-NIR
4096 x 4096

On-Semi 16M
(Python 16K)

M42 mount

G3-GM32-M4095

M5100
5120 x 5120

On-Semi 25M
(Python 25K)

M42 mount

G3-GM30-M5105

M5100-NIR
5120 x 5120

On-Semi 25M
(Python 25K)

M42 mount

G3-GM32-M5105

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Color Cameras
Model
Full Resolution
C640
672 x 512

C800
832 x 632

C1240
1280 x 1024

C1280
1280 x 1024

C1450
1456 x 1088

C1930
1984 x 1264

C1940
1936 x 1216

C1920
1936 x 1216

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Sensor Size/Model

On-Semi 0.3M
(Python300 P1)

On-Semi 0.5M
(Python500 P1)

On-Semi 1.3M
(Python1300 P3)

On-Semi 1.3M
(Python1300 P1)

Sony 1.6M
(IMX273)

On-Semi 2M
(Python2000 P1)

Sony 2.3M
(IMX174)

Sony 2.3M
(IMX249)

Genie Nano Series Overview

Lens
C-mount
CS-mount

C-mount
CS-mount

Part Number

Notes

G3-GC10-C0640
G3-GC10-C0640IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C0641
G3-GC10-C0641IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C0800
G3-GC10-C0800IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C0801
G3-GC10-C0801IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C1240
G3-GC10-C1240IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C1241
G3-GC10-C1241IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C1280
G3-GC10-C1280IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C1281
G3-GC10-C1281IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GM10-C1450
G3-GM10-C1450IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GM10-C1451
G3-GM10-C1451IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C1930
G3-GC10-C1930IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C1931
G3-GC10-C1931IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C1940
G3-GC10-C1940IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C1941
G3-GC10-C1941IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC11-C1920
G3-GC11-C1920IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC11-C1921
G3-GC11-C1921IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

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Color Cameras Continued

C2050
2048 x 1536

C2020
2048 x 1536

C2450
2448 x 2048

C2420
2448 x 2048

C2590
2592 x 2048

C4060
4112 x 2176

C4030
4112 x 2176

C4040
4114 x 3008

Sony 3.2M
(IMX252)

Sony 3.2M
(IMX265)

Sony 5.1M
(IMX250)

Sony 5.1M
(IMX264)

On-Semi 5.1M
(Python5000 P1)

Sony 8.9M
(IMX255)

Sony 8.9M
(IMX267)

Sony 12M
(IMX253)

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

C-mount
CS-mount

G3-GC10-C2050
G3-GC10-C2050IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C2051
G3-GC10-C2051IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC11-C2020
G3-GC11-C2020IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC11-C2021
G3-GC11-C2021IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C2450
G3-GC10-C2450IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C2451
G3-GC10-C2451IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC11-C2420
G3-GC11-C2420IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC11-C2421
G3-GC11-C2421IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C2590
G3-GC10-C2590IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C2591
G3-GC10-C2591IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C4060
G3-GC10-C4060IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C4061
G3-GC10-C4061IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC11-C4030
G3-GC11-C4030IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC11-C4031
G3-GC11-C4031IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-4040C
G3-GC10-C4040IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C4041
G3-GC10-C4041IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

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Color Cameras Continued

C4020
4114 x 3008

C4900
4912 x 3682

Sony 12M
(IMX304)

On-Semi 18M
(AR1820HS)
Rolling Shutter

C-mount
CS-mount

G3-GC11-4020C
G3-GC11-C4020IF
G3-GC11-C4021
G3-GC11-C4021IF

G3-GC10-C4900IF

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C4901
G3-GC10-C4901IF

Sensor Size/Model

Lens

Part Number

C4090
4096 x 4096

On-Semi 16M
(Python 16K)

M42 mount

G3-GC30-C4095

C5100
5120 x 5120

On-Semi 25M
(Python 25K)

M42 mount

G3-GC30-C5105

Genie Nano Series Overview

with IR Cut-off Filter

G3-GC10-C4900

NanoXL Model
Full Resolution

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with IR Cut-off Filter

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Accessories
Nano Accessories & Cables (sold separately)

Order Number

Mounting Bracket Plate
(2 or 3 screw camera mount),
with ¼ inch external device screw mount
(also known as a tripod mount)

I/O Blunt End Cable
(2 meter Screw Retention to Flying Leads)

I/O Breakout Cable
(2 meter Screw Retention to Euroblock connector)

G3-AMNT-BRA01

G3-AIOC-BLUNT2M

G3-AIOC-BRKOUT2M

Power and Cable Evaluation Kit
• Includes a Power Supply (12V),
• an Ethernet Cable (RJ-45, 2 meter),
• and a 2 meter I/O Breakout Cable (Euroblock)

G3-ACBL-EVALKIT

Generic 12 volt power supply for Genie Nano–Aux
connector (Samtec 10-Pin) – 4 Meter length

G3-APWS-S10S04M

NanoXL — M42 to F-mount (Nikon) adapter
(same adapter part as used with Genie TS)
Note that there is no support for Nikon lens features
such as focus and aperture motor controls.

G2-AM42-MOUNT4

Right angle I/O cables and Ethernet cables (including combo evaluation packages) are available
directly from our preferred source (see Components Express Right-Angle Cable Assemblies).

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Software Requirements
Sapera LT Development Software
Teledyne DALSA Software Platform for Microsoft Windows
Sapera LT version 8.00 or later (8.10 or later recommended),
for Windows. Includes Sapera Network Imaging Package and
GigE Vision Imaging Driver, Sapera Runtime and CamExpert.
Provides everything you will need to develop imaging applications
Sapera documentation provided in compiled HTML help,
and Adobe Acrobat® (PDF)

Available for download
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/

Sapera Processing Imaging Development Library
(available for Windows or Linux – sold separately):

Contact Teledyne DALSA Sales

Teledyne DALSA Software Platform for Linux
GigE-V Framework Ver. 2.0 (for both X86 or Arm type processor)

Available for download
http://teledynedalsa.com/imaging/products/softwar
e/linux-gige-v/

Third Party GigE Vision Development
Third Party GigE Vision Software Platform Requirements
Support of GenICam GenApi version 2.3

General acquisition and control

Support of GenICam GenApi version 2.3

File access: firmware, configuration data, upload &
download

Support of GenICam XML schema version 1.1
GenICam™ support — XML camera description file

Embedded within Genie Nano

About GigE Vision
Genie Nano cameras are 100% compliant with the GigE Vision 1.2
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:
https://www.visiononline.org/vision-standards-details.cfm?type=5
Genie Nano 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 Nano firmware
allowing GigE Vision Compliant applications access to Genie Nano capabilities and controls
immediately after connection.

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Genie Nano Series Overview

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications
The Nano common specifications listed first are followed by model specific tables of functional
features and timing details.

Common Specifications
Camera Controls
Synchronization Modes

Free running, External triggered, Software trigger through Ethernet, Precision Time
Protocol (PTP)

Exposure Control

Internal – Programmable via the camera API
External (Global Shutter models) – based on Trigger Width

Exposure Time Maximum

16 sec (Global Shutter models)
0.5 sec (Rolling Shutter model – C4900)

Exposure Modes

Programmable in increments of 1µs
minimum (in µs) is model specific
Pulse controlled via Trigger pulse width (Global Shutter models).

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
Image Buffer
Refer to transferQueueMemorySize feature.
(VGA to 5M models) 90 MB total on-board memory for acquisitions and packet resend buffering
(8.9M to 18M models) 200 MB total
(NanoXL models) 500 MB total
Reserved Private User Buffer

4 kB flash memory for OEM usage (deviceUserBuffer)

Flash memory

32 MB flash memory implemented

Gain

In Sensor gain (model dependent) and Digital gain up to 4x

Auto-Brightness

Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (Sensor Gain or FPGA Gain)
Note1: Sensor Gain AGC only with Sony sensors
Note2: Not applicable to model C4900 (rolling shutter sensor)

Color model output

Color cameras support Bayer output or RGB output firmware.

Binning (monochrome models)

Support for both Horizontal and Vertical Binning: 1x, 2x, and 4x in FPGA
Models M640, M800, M1280, M1930, M2590, M4040, M4060 have in-sensor binning

LUT

Programmable LUT (Look-up-table) up to 12-Bit (model dependent)

Defective Pixel Replacement

Available on some models — up to 1024 entries (2048 for NanoXL)

Automatic White Balance

Available on Color models

Counter and Timer

1 Counter, and 1 Timer. User programmable, acquisition independent, with event
generation, and can control Output I/O pins

Timestamp

Timer to Timestamp images and events (1μs tics using Internal Clock, 8 nanosecond
tics when using IEEE1588 ( PTP: Precise time Protocol)

Metadata

Metadata Output at the end of the Images (also known as GenICam Chunk Data)

Cycling Mode

Automatic cycling between 64 camera setups

Multicast

Programming support for multicasting images (requires Multicast host support: refer to

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the SDK documentation – if supported)
Action Command

Programmable for up to 2 GenICam Action Commands (requires host support: refer to
the SDK documentation – if supported)

Test image

Internal generator with choice of static and shifting patterns

User settings

Select factory default or either of two user saved camera configurations

TurboDrive Technology

Supported with 8-bit or 16-bit buffer format (see Sapera 8.10 release notes)
Not supported with RGB output firmware for any Nano model due to limitations of
camera resources.

Back Focal Distance
17.52 mm (C-mount models), 12.52 mm (CS-mount models)
12 mm (model NanoXL)

Mechanical Interface
Camera (L x H x W)
see Mechanical Specifications

21.2
38.9
23.7
38.3

mm
mm
mm
mm

x
x
x
x

29
29
59
59

mm
mm
mm
mm

x
x
x
x

44
44
59
59

mm
mm
mm
mm

(without lens mount or Ethernet connector)
(with C-mount and Ethernet connector)
(NanoXL without Ethernet connector)
(NanoXL with Ethernet connector)

Mass (approximate value due to
sensor variations)

~ 46g (C-mount with no lens)
~ 163g — model NanoXL

Power connector

via the 10-pin I/O connector, or RJ45 in PoE mode

Ethernet connector

RJ45

Electrical Interface
Input Voltage

+12 to +36 Volts DC (+10%/- 10%)
+10 to +56 Volts DC (Absolute min/max Range) on Auxiliary connector
Supports the Power Over Ethernet standard. (PoE Class 3 as per IEEE 802.3af)

Inputs/Outputs

Default models have 2 Inputs and 2 Outputs
Optional models have 1 Input and 3 Outputs
XL models have 2 Inputs and 3 Outputs

Power Dissipation (typical)

Nano: PoE Class 2
From 3.8W to 4.9W dependent on Nano model and power supply voltage
NanoXL: PoE Class 3 (Up to 7W) or external 24Volt power (6.6W)

Data Output

Gigabit Ethernet 1000Mbps (10/100 Mbps are not supported) 115 MB/sec max.

Ethernet Option supported

PAUSE Frame support (as per IEEE 802.3x)

Data and Control

GigE Vision 1.2 compliant

Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature
(at camera front plate)

All Models: -20°C to +65°C (-4°F to +149°F)
Model C4900 Exception: -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F)
Temperature range specification based on an auxiliary input voltage of +20 to +36Vdc
or PoE.
Any metallic camera mounting provides heat-sinking therefor reducing the internal
temperature.

Operating Relative Humidity

10% to 80% non-condensing

Storage

-40°C to +80°C (-4°F to +176°F) temperature at 20% to 80% non-condensing
relative humidity

Conformity

CE, FCC, GenICam, GigE Vision, IP30, IEEE 802.3af (PoE)

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Sensor Cosmetic Specifications
After Factory Calibration and/or Corrections are Applied (if applicable — dependent on sensor)
Blemish Specifications
Hot/Dead Pixel defects

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Maximum Number of
Defects

Blemish Description

Typical 0.0025%
Max 0.005%

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.

Test conditions
• Nominal light = illumination at 50% of saturation
• Temperature of camera is 45°C
• At exposures lower than 0.1 seconds
• At nominal sensor gain (1x)
For Model C4900 (Rolling Shutter sensor) see Model C4900 Sensor Cosmetic Specifications

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On-Semi Python Sensor Limitations:
• Guarantied pixel saturation: from a minimum exposure to 100 millisecond (Gain1.0)
for the 0.3M to 5M models
• Guarantied pixel saturation: from a minimum exposure to 10 millisecond (Gain1.0)
for the 16M to 25M models

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Sony Sensor Limitation:
• Max pixel saturated values: Max Pixel format bit depth – 1DN (either 10-bit or 12-bit, as
designed by Sony)

Dynamic Range & Signal to Noise Ratio Measurement Conditions
Specifications calculated according to EMVA-1288 standard, using white LED light
Dynamic Range Test Conditions
• Exposure 100µs
• 0% Full Light Level
SNR Test Conditions
• Exposure 2000µs
• 80% saturation

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EMI, Shock and Vibration Certifications
Compliance Directives

FCC
RoHS

Standards ID

Overview

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

Part 15, class A
Compliancy as per European directive 2011/65/EC

For an image of Genie Nano certificates see “EC & FCC Declarations of Conformity” on page 234

Vibration & Shock Tests

Test Levels (while operating)

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

Additional information concerning test conditions and methodologies is available on request.

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Mean Time between Failure (MTBF)
The analysis was carried out for operating temperatures varying from 0 to 80ºC. The following
table presents the predicted MTBF and failure rate values.

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Specifications: M1450, C1450
Supported Features

M1450

C1450

Resolution

1456 x 1088

Sensor

Sony IMX273 (1.6M)

Pixel Size

3.45 µm x 3.45 µm

Shutter type

Full frame electronic global shutter function

Full Well charge

11ke (max)

Firmware option
(Field programmable)

Standard Design Monochrome

Max. Internal Frame Rate
Full resolution

Standard Design Bayer

161 fps at 1456 x 1088 resolution

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1) *

161 fps at 1456 x 1088 resolution (8-bits)
80 fps at 1456 x 1088 resolution (12-bits)

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

75 fps at 1456 x 1088 resolution (8-bits)
36 fps at 1456 x 1088 resolution (12-bits)
Monochrome 8-bit
Monochrome 12-bit

Pixel Data Formats

Bayer 8-bit
Bayer 12-bit

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

2 line time (11 µs)

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

0 µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best
case with Synchronous Exposure
Alignment)

Max 1 line time (0 to 5.5 µs)

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

0 µs

Actual Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual”
in Sensor Control)

19.7 µsec in 5.5 µsec steps (i.e. 1 line time + 14.26 µs)

Min. Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure (second
frame)

18 line times – 14.26 µs (84.74 µs)

Horizontal Line Time:

5.5 µs

Readout Time

(H line time) x (lines in frame + 22) in µs

Auto-Brightness

Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain or Sensor Gain)

Black offset control

Yes

Gain Control
Binning Support

In-sensor Analog Gain (1x to 16x)
In-sensor Digital Gain (1 to 16x)
Yes In-FPGA (summing and average)
2x2, 4x4

Color Correction Support

Decimation Support

Defective Pixel Replacement

Image Correction

Image Flip Support

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical and Horizontal

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, in sensor up to 4 ROI (2x2) (mutually exclusive with binning)

On-Board Image Memory

90 MB

Output Dynamic Range (dB)

73.60

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SNR (dB)

39.40

*TurboDrive internal limitation of 250MB/sec

Firmware Files for Models 1450
M1450
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Standard
Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX273_1.6M_Mono_STD_Firmware_10CA18.x.cbf

C1450
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Standard
Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX273_1.6M_Bayer_STD_Firmware_11CA18.x.cbf

Spectral Response
Monochrome Model M1450, (Sony IMX273)

Color Model C1450, (Sony IMX273)

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Specifications: M1920, C1920
Supported Features

M1920

C1920

Resolution

1936 x 1216

Sensor

Sony IMX249 (2.3M)

Pixel Size

5.86 µm x 5.86 µm

Shutter type

Full frame electronic global shutter function

Full Well charge

32ke (max)

Firmware option
(Field programmable)

Standard Design
Monochrome

Standard Design
Bayer

Max. Internal Frame Rate
Full resolution

RGB-Output
Design

38.8 fps

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1)

38.8 fps (8-bit)
38.8 fps (12-bit)

N/A

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

38.8 fps (8-bit)
25 fps (12-bit)

13 fps (RGBA)
19.5 fps (RGB)
26 fps (Yuv422)
38.8fps (8-bit mono)

Mono 8-bit
Mono 12-bit

Pixel Data Formats

RGBA 32-bit
RGB 24-bit
Yuv422 16-bit
Mono 8-bit

Bayer 8-Bit
Bayer 12-Bit

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

2 line time (41.5 µs)

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

Not supported by this sensor

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best
case with Synchronous Exposure
Alignment)

Up to 1 line time
0 to 20.5 µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

Not supported by this sensor

Actual Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual”
in Sensor Control)

34.23 µs (1 line time + 13.73 us)
(increment steps of 20.5 µs)

Min. Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure

13 lines (266.5µs)

Horizontal Line Time:

20.5 µs
(Horizontal Line Time) x (lines in frame +20) — in μs

Readout Time
Auto-Brightness

Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain or Sensor Gain)

Black offset control

Yes (in DN)

Gain Control
Binning Support

In-sensor Gain (1.0x to 251x)
In-FPGA Digital Gain (1x to 4x) in 0.007x steps
Yes In-FPGA
(summing and average)
2x2, 4x4

Color Correction Support

No
No

Yes

Decimation Support

Defective Pixel Replacement

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Image Correction

Image Flip Support

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical and Horizontal

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, in FPGA, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with binning)

On-Board Image Memory

90MB

Output Dynamic Range (dB)

72.1 dB (in 12-Bit Pixel Format)

SNR (dB)

44.3 dB (in 12-Bit Pixel Format)

Specifications: M1940, C1940
Supported Features

Nano-M1940

Nano-C1940

Resolution

1936 x 1216

Sensor

Sony IMX174 (2.3M)

Pixel Size

5.86 µm x 5.86 µm

Shutter type

Full frame electronic global shutter function

Full Well charge
Firmware option
(Field programmable)

32ke (max)
Standard Design
Monochrome

Standard Design
Bayer

Max. Internal Frame Rate
Full resolution

RGB-Output
Design

83.9 fps

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1)

83.9 fps (8-bit)
53 fps (10-bit)

N/A

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

52 fps (8-bit)
26 fps (10-bit)

13 fps (RGBA)
19.5 fps (RGB)
26 fps (Yuv422)
38.8fps (8-bit mono)

Pixel Data Formats

Mono 8-bit
Mono 10-bit

Bayer 8-Bit
Bayer 10-Bit

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

2 line time (19 µs)

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

Not supported by this sensor

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best
case with Synchronous Exposure
Alignment)

Up to 1 line time
0 to 9.5 µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

Not supported by this sensor

Actual Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual”
in Sensor Control)

23.23 µs (1 line time + 13.73 us)
(increment steps of 9.5 µs)

Min. Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure (second
frame)
Horizontal Line Time:
Readout Time
Auto-Brightness
Black offset control

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

RGBA 32-bit
RGB 24-bit
Yuv422 16-bit
Mono 8-bit

13 lines (123.5µs)
9.5 µs
(Horizontal Line Time) x (lines in frame +20) — in μs
Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain or Sensor Gain)
Yes (in DN)

Genie Nano Specifications

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Gain Control
Binning Support

In-sensor Gain (1.0x to 251x)
In-FPGA Digital Gain (1x to 4x) in 0.007x steps
Yes In-FPGA
(summing and average)
2x2, 4x4

Color Correction Support

No
No

Yes

Decimation Support

Defective Pixel Replacement

Image Correction

Image Flip Support

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical and Horizontal

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, in-sensor, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with binning)

On-Board Image Memory

90MB

Output Dynamic Range (dB)

68.3 dB (in 10-Bit Pixel Format)

SNR (dB)

43.9 dB (in 10-Bit Pixel Format)

Notes:
* Entire Resolution includes Over-scan pixels:
• Active resolution is 1920 x 1200. The 8 + 8 additional pixels per line and 8 + 8 additional
vertical lines are available for preprocessing and/or camera mechanical alignment
operations in a system.
** Limited to the Genie Nano Architecture:
• ~250MB/sec Sustained into the TurboDrive Engine
• Additional note: This transfer was achieved using 1500 Byte Packet Size.
*** Actual Exposure Time:
• The actual internal minimum exposure may be different than what is programmed. Use the
feature “exposureTimeActual” from the Sensor Control category to read back the actual
sensor exposure.

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Genie Nano Specifications

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Firmware Files for 1920, 1940
The latest firmware files for all Nano models are available on the Teledyne DALSA support web site:
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/
The firmware files for these models are listed below. The xx denotes the current build number.
M1920
•

Standard
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX249-2M_Mono_STD_Firmware_3CA18.xx.cbf”

C1920
•
•

Bayer Output
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX249-2M_Bayer_STD_Firmware_4CA18.xx.cbf”
RGB Output
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX249-2M_RGB_Output_Firmware_4CA18.xx.cbf”

M1940
•

Standard
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX174-2M_Mono_STD_Firmware_1CA18.xx.cbf”

C1940
•
•

Bayer Output
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX174-2M_Bayer_STD_Firmware_2CA18.xx.cbf”
RGB Output
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX174-2M_RGB_Output_Firmware_4CA18.xx.cbf”

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications

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Spectral Response
Monochrome Models M194x & M192x, (Sony IMX174 & IMX249)

Measured Fill-Factor x Quantum Efficiency (FF x QE)

Color Models C194x & C192x, (Sony IMX174 & IMX249)

Measured Fill-Factor x Quantum Efficiency (FF x QE)

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Genie Nano Specifications

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Specifications: M2020, C2020
Supported Features

Nano-M2020

Nano-C2020

Resolution

2064 x 1544

Sensor

Sony IMX265 (3.2M)

Pixel Size
Shutter type

3.45 µm x 3.45 µm
Full frame electronic global shutter function

Full Well charge
Firmware option
(Field programmable)

11ke (max)
Standard Design
Monochrome

Standard Design
Bayer

Max. Internal Frame Rate
Full resolution

RGB-Output
Design

53.3 fps

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1) *

53.3 fps (8-bit)
41.0 fps (12-bit)

N/A

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

38 fps (8-bit)
18 fps (12-bit)

9 fps (RGBA)
13.5 fps (RGB)
18 fps (Yuv422)
38 fps (mono8)

Pixel Data Formats

Mono 8-bit
Mono 12-bit

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

2 line time (23.8 µs)

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

0 µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best
case with Synchronous Exposure
Alignment)

Up to 1 line time
0 to 11.9 µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

0 µs

Actual Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual”
in Sensor Control)

25.65µs (1 line time + 13.73 us)
(increment steps of 11.9µs)

Min. Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure (second
frame)

8 lines (81.6 µs)

Horizontal Line Time:
Readout Time
Auto-Brightness

11.9 µs
(Horizontal Line Time) x (lines in frame +17) — in μs
Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain or Sensor Gain)

Black offset control
Gain Control
Binning Support
Color Correction Support

Yes (in DN)
In-sensor Gain (1.0x to 251x)
In-FPGA Digital Gain (1x to 4x) in 0.007x step
Yes In-FPGA (summing and average)
2x2, 4x4

Yes

Decimation Support

Defective Pixel Replacement

Image Correction

Image Flip Support

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

RGBA 32-bit
RGB 24-bit
Yuv422 16-bit
Mono 8-bit

Bayer 8-Bit
Bayer 12-Bit

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical and Horizontal

Genie Nano Specifications

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Multi-ROI Support

Yes, in FPGA, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with binning)

On-Board Image Memory

90MB

Output Dynamic Range (dB)

76.4 dB (in 12-Bit Pixel Format)

SNR (dB)

39.6 dB (in 12-Bit Pixel Format)

* Limited to the Genie Nano Architecture:
~250MB/sec Sustained into the TurboDrive Engine achieved using 1500 Byte Packet Size

Firmware Files for Models 2020
The latest firmware files for all Nano models are available on the Teledyne DALSA support web site:
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/
The firmware files for these models are listed below. The xx denotes the current build number.
M2020
•

Standard
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX264-265_3.2M-5.1M_Mono_STD_Firmware_9CA18.xx.cbf”

C2020
•
•

Bayer Output
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX264-265_3.2M-5.1M_Bayer_STD_Firmware_ACA18.xx.cbf”
RGB Output
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX264-265_3.2M-5.1M_RGB_Firmware_ACA18.xx.cbf”

Specifications: M2050
Supported Features

Nano-M2050

Resolution

2064 x 1544

Sensor

Sony IMX252 (3.2M)

Pixel Size
Shutter type
Firmware option
(Field programmable)
Full Well charge; dependent on
Firmware Design Loaded
Sensitivity to Saturation
Max. Internal Frame Rate
Full resolution

3.45 µm x 3.45 µm
Full frame electronic global shutter function
High Sensitivity Design

Standard Design

2750e- (max)

11ke (max)

143 fps

116 fps

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1) *

82 fps (8-bit)

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

38 fps (8-bit)

Pixel Data Formats
Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)
Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

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Genie Nano Specifications

Mono 8-bit
2 line time
(8.8 µs)

2 line time
(10.8 µs)
0 µs

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best
case with Synchronous Exposure
Alignment)

Max 1 line
(0 to 4.4µs)

Max 1 line
(0 to 5.4µs)

0 µs
18.1µs (1 line time + 13.73 us)
(increment of 4.4µs steps)

19.1µs (1 line time + 13.73 us)
(increment of 5.4µs steps)

10 lines–13.73µs
(30.3 µs)

10 lines–13.73µs
(40.4 µs)

4.4µs

5.4µs

(H Line Time) x (lines in frame +23) — in μs
Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain or Sensor Gain)

Black offset control
Gain Control

Yes (in DN)
In-sensor Gain (1.0x to 251x)
In-FPGA Digital Gain (1x to 4x) in 0.007x steps

Binning Support

Yes In-FPGA (summing and average)
2x2, 4x4

Decimation Support

Color Correction Support

Defective Pixel Replacement

Image Correction

Image Flip Support

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical and Horizontal

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, In-Sensor, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with in-sensor binning)

On-Board Image Memory
Output Dynamic Range (dB)
SNR (dB)

90MB
56.7

75.4 dB (in 8-Bit Pixel Format)

33.01

39.6 dB (in 8-Bit Pixel Format)

* Limited to the Genie Nano Architecture:
~250MB/sec Sustained into the TurboDrive Engine achieved using 1500 Byte Packet Size

Firmware Files for Model M2050
The latest firmware files for all Nano models are available on the Teledyne DALSA support web site:
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/
The firmware files for this model are listed below. The xx denotes the current build number.
M2050
•
•

Standard
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX25x_3.2M-5.1M-9M-12M _Mono_STD_Firmware_7CA18.xx.cbf”
High Sensitivity
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX25x_3.2M-5.1M-9M-12M_Mono_HSD_Firmware_7CA18.xx.cbf”

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications

•

Specifications: C2050
Supported Features

Nano-C2050

Resolution

2064 x 1544

Sensor

Sony IMX252 (3.2M)

Pixel Size

3.45 µm x 3.45 µm

Shutter type

Full frame electronic global shutter function

Firmware option
(Field programmable)

High Sensitivity
Design (Bayer)

Full Well charge; dependent on
Firmware Design Loaded
Sensitivity to Saturation
Max. Internal Frame Rate
Full resolution
Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1) *

Standard Design
(Bayer)

2750e- (max)

11ke (max)

143 fps

116 fps

82 fps (8-bit)

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

38 fps (8-bit)

Pixel Data Formats

Bayer 8-Bit

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

2 line time
(8.8 µs)

82 fps (8-bit)

N/A

38 fps (8-bit)

9.7 fps (RGBA)
14.5 fps (RGB)
19 fps (Yuv422)
38 fps (mono8)

Bayer 8-Bit

RGBA 32-bit
RGB 24-bit
Yuv422 16-bit
Mono 8-bit
2 line time
(10.8 µs)

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

0 µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best
case with Synchronous Exposure
Alignment)

Max 1 line
(0 to 4.4µs)

Max 1 line
(0 to 5.4µs)

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment)
Actual Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual”
in Sensor Control)

0 µs
18.1µs (1 line time+13.73 us)
(increment of 4.4µs steps)

19.1µs (1 line time + 13.73 us)
(increment of 5.4µs steps)

10 lines–13.73µs
(30.3 µs)

10 lines–13.73µs
(40.4 µs)

4.4µs

5.4µs

Min. Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure
Horizontal Line Time:
Readout Time
Auto-Brightness

(H Line Time) x (lines in frame +23) — in μs
Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain or Sensor Gain)

Black offset control
Gain Control

Yes (in DN)
In-sensor Gain (1.0x to 251x)
In-FPGA Digital Gain (1x to 4x) in 0.007x steps

Binning Support
Color Correction Support

No
No

Yes

Decimation Support

Defective Pixel Replacement

•

RGB-Output
Standard Design

Genie Nano Specifications

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Image Correction

Image Flip Support

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical and Horizontal

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, In-Sensor, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with in-sensor binning)

On-Board Image Memory
Output Dynamic Range (dB)
SNR (dB)

90MB
56.7

75.4 dB (in 8-Bit Pixel Format)

33.01

39.6 dB (in 8-Bit Pixel Format)

* Limited to the Genie Nano Architecture:
~250MB/sec Sustained into the TurboDrive Engine achieved using 1500 Byte Packet Size

Firmware Files for Model C2050
The latest firmware files for all Nano models are available on the Teledyne DALSA support web site:
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/
The firmware files for this model are listed below. The xx denotes the current build number.
C2050
•
•
•

Bayer Output
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX25x_3.2M-5.1M-9M-12M _Bayer_STD_Firmware_8CA18.xx.cbf
High Sensitivity Bayer Output
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX25x_3.2M-5.1M-9M-12M _Bayer_HSD_Firmware_8CA18.xx.cbf”
RGB Output
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX25x_3.2M-5.1M-9M-12M _RGB_Output_Firmware_8CA18.xx.cbf”

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications

•

Spectral Responses
The response curves describe the sensor, excluding lens and light source characteristics.
Models M2020, M2050

Models C2020, C2050

•

Genie Nano Specifications

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Specifications: M2420, C2420
Supported Features

Nano-M2420

Nano-C2420

Resolution

2464x 2056

Sensor

Sony IMX264 (5.1M)

Pixel Size
Shutter type

3.45 µm x 3.45 µm
Full frame electronic global shutter function

Full Well charge
Firmware option
(Field programmable)

11ke (max)
Standard Design
Monochrome

Standard Design
Bayer

Max. Internal Frame Rate
Full resolution

RGB-Output
Design

34.4 fps

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate Output
(with TurboDrive v1) *

34.4 fps (8-bit)
26.1 fps (12-bit)

N/A

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate Output
(without TurboDrive)

22.5 fps (8-bit)
11 fps (12-bit)

5.5 fps (RGBA)
8 fps (RGB)
11 fps (Yuv422)
22 fps (mono8)

Pixel Data Formats

Mono 8-bit
Mono 12-bit

RGBA 32-bit
RGB 24-bit
Yuv422 16-bit
Mono 8-bit

Bayer 8-Bit
Bayer 12-Bit

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

2 line time (27.8 µs)

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

0 µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best case
with Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

Up to 1 line time
0 to 13.9 µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

0 µs

Actual Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual”
in Sensor Control)

27.65µs (1 line time + 13.73 us)
(increment steps of 13.9 µs)

Min. Time from End of Exposure to Start of
Next Exposure (second frame)

8 lines (97.6 µs)

Horizontal Line Time:
Readout Time
Auto-Brightness

13.9 µs
(Horizontal Line Time) x (lines in frame +17) — in μs
Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain or Sensor Gain)

Black offset control
Gain Control
Binning Support

Color Correction Support

Yes (in DN)
In-sensor Gain (1.0x to 251x)
In-FPGA Digital Gain (1x to 4x) in 0.007x step
Yes In-FPGA
(summing and average)
2x2, 4x4

Yes

Decimation Support

Defective Pixel Replacement

Image Correction

Image Flip Support

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical and Horizontal

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, in FPGA, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with binning)

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications

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On-Board Image Memory

90MB

Output Dynamic Range (dB)

76.8 dB (in 12-Bit Pixel Format)

SNR (dB)

39.5 dB (in 12-Bit Pixel Format)

* Limited to the Genie Nano Architecture:
~250MB/sec Sustained into the TurboDrive Engine achieved using 1500 Byte Packet Size

Firmware Files for Models 2420
The latest firmware files for all Nano models are available on the Teledyne DALSA support web site:
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/
The firmware files for these models are listed below. The xx denotes the current build number.
M2420
•

Standard
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX264-265_3.2M-5.1M_Mono_STD_Firmware_9CA18.xx.cbf”

C2420
•
•

Bayer Output
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX264-265_3.2M-5.1M_Bayer_STD_Firmware_ACA18.xx.cbf”
RGB Output
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX264-265_3.2M-5.1M_RGB_Firmware_ACA18.xx.cbf”

Specifications: M2450
Supported Features

M2450

Resolution

2464 x 2056

Sensor

Sony IMX250 (5.1M)

Pixel Size
Shutter type
Firmware option
(Field programmable)
Full Well charge; dependent on
Firmware Design Loaded
Sensitivity to Saturation
Max. Internal Frame Rate
Full resolution

3.45 µm x 3.45 µm
Full frame electronic global shutter function
High Sensitivity
Design

Standard Design
(Mono)

2750e- (max)

11ke (max)

93 fps

76 fps

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1)*

49 fps (8-bit)

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

22 fps (8-bit)

Pixel Data Formats
Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

Mono 8-bit
2 line time
(10.22 µs)

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)
Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best
case with Synchronous Exposure
Alignment)

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Genie Nano Specifications

2 line time
(12.5 µs)
0 µs

Max 1 line
(0 to 5.11µs)

Max 1 line
(0 to 6.25µs)

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

0 µs
18.8µs (1 line time + 13.73 us)
(increment of 5.11µs steps)

19.9µs (1 line time + 13.73 us)
(increment of 6.2µs steps)

10 lines–13.73µs
(37.3 µs)

10 lines–13.73µs
(48.8 µs)

5.11µs

6.2µs

(H Line Time) x (lines in frame +23) — in μs
Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain or Sensor Gain)

Black offset control

Yes (in DN)

Gain Control

In-sensor Analog Gain (1.0x to 251x)

Binning Support

Yes In-FPGA
(summing and average)
2x2, 4x4

Decimation Support

Defective Pixel Replacement

Image Correction

Image Flip Support

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical and Horizontal

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, In-Sensor, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with in-sensor binning)

On-Board Image Memory
Output Dynamic Range (dB)
SNR (dB)

90MB
56.7

75.4 dB (in 8-Bit Pixel Format)

33.01

39.6 dB (in 8-Bit Pixel Format)

* Limited to the Genie Nano Architecture:
~250MB/sec Sustained into the TurboDrive Engine achieved using 1500 Byte Packet Size

Firmware Files for Model M2450
The latest firmware files for all Nano models are available on the Teledyne DALSA support web site:
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/
The firmware files for this model are listed below. The xx denotes the current build number.
M2450
•
•

Standard
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX25x_3.2M-5.1M-9M-12M _Mono_STD_Firmware_7CA18.xx.cbf”
High Sensitivity
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX25x_3.2M-5.1M-9M-12M_Mono_HSD_Firmware_7CA18.xx.cbf”

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications

•

Specifications: C2450
Supported Features

C2450

Resolution

2464 x 2056

Sensor

Sony IMX250 (5.1M)

Pixel Size

3.45 µm x 3.45 µm

Shutter type

Full frame electronic global shutter function

Firmware option
(Field programmable)

High Sensitivity Design
(Bayer)

Full Well charge; dependent on
Firmware Design Loaded
Sensitivity to Saturation
Max. Internal Frame Rate
Full resolution
Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1)*

Standard Design
(Bayer)

2750e- (max)

11ke (max)

93 fps

76 fps

49 fps (8-bit)

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

22 fps (8-bit)

Pixel Data Formats

Bayer 8-Bit

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

2 line time
(10.22 µs)

49 fps (8-bit)

N/A

22 fps (8-bit)

5.5 fps (RGBA)
8.7 fps (RGB)
11 fps (Yuv422)
22 fps (mono8)

Bayer 8-Bit

RGBA 32-bit
RGB 24-bit
Yuv422 16-bit
Mono 8-bit
2 line time
(12.5 µs)

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

0 µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best
case with Synchronous Exposure
Alignment)

Max 1 line
(0 to 5.11µs)

Max 1 line
(0 to 6.25µs)

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment)
Actual Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual”
in Sensor Control)

0 µs
18.8µs (1 line time+13.73 us)
(increment of 5.11µs steps)

19.9µs (1 line time + 13.73 us)
(increment of 6.2µs steps)

10 lines–13.73µs
(37.3 µs)

10 lines–13.73µs
(48.8 µs)

5.11µs

6.2µs

Min. Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure
Horizontal Line Time:
Readout Time
Auto-Brightness

(H Line Time) x (lines in frame +23) — in μs
Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain or Sensor Gain)

Black offset control
Gain Control

Yes (in DN)
In-sensor Analog Gain (1.0x to 251x)

Binning Support
Color Correction Support

No
No

Yes

Decimation Support

Defective Pixel Replacement

Image Correction

•

RGB-Output
Design

Genie Nano Specifications

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Image Flip Support

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical and Horizontal

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, In-Sensor, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with in-sensor binning)

On-Board Image Memory
Output Dynamic Range (dB)
SNR (dB)

90MB
56.7

75.4 dB (in 8-Bit Pixel Format)

33.01

39.6 dB (in 8-Bit Pixel Format)

* Limited to the Genie Nano Architecture:
~250MB/sec Sustained into the TurboDrive Engine achieved using 1500 Byte Packet Size

Firmware Files for Model C2450
The latest firmware files for all Nano models are available on the Teledyne DALSA support web site:
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/
The firmware files for this model are listed below. The xx denotes the current build number.
C2450
•
•
•

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications

•

Spectral Responses
The response curves describe the sensor, excluding lens and light source characteristics.
Models M2450

Models C2450

•

Genie Nano Specifications

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Specifications: M4060
Supported Features

M4060

Resolution

4112 x 2176

Sensor

Sony IMX255 (8.9M)

Pixel Size
Shutter type
Firmware option
(Field programmable)
Full Well charge; dependent on
Firmware Design Loaded
Sensitivity to Saturation
Max. Internal Frame Rate
Full resolution

3.45 µm x 3.45 µm
Full frame electronic global shutter function
High Sensitivity Design Firmware

Standard Design Firmware

2750e- (max)

11ke (max)

56 fps

46 fps

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1)*

28 fps (8-bit)

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

13 fps (8-bit)

Pixel Data Formats
Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

Mono 8-bit
2 line time (15.8µs)

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)
Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best
case with Synchronous Exposure
Alignment)

0 µs
Max 1 line
0 to 7.89µs

Max 1 line
0 to 9.72µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment)
Actual Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual”
in Sensor Control)
Min. Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure
Horizontal Line Time:
Normal operation
(with In-Sensor Binning enable)
Readout Time
Auto-Brightness

0 µs
22µs (1 line time + 14.26 us)
(increment of 7.89µs steps)

24µs (1 line time + 14.26 us)
(increment of 9.72µs steps)

16 lines –14.26µs
(112µs)

16 lines – 14.26µs
(141.3µs)

7.89µs
(4.95µs)

9.72µs
(5.27µs)

(H Line Time) x (lines in frame +39) in μs
Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain or Sensor Gain)

Black offset control

Yes (in DN)

Gain Control
Binning Support

2 line time (19.5µs)

In-sensor Analog Gain (1.0x to 251x)
Yes, In-sensor 2x2 (averaging)
Yes In-FPGA (summing and average, 2x2, 4x4 )

Decimation Support

Defective Pixel Replacement

Yes , up to 512 pixel position

Image Correction

Image Flip Support

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical and Horizontal

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, In-Sensor, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with in-sensor binning)

On-Board Image Memory
Output Dynamic Range (dB)

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

220MB
56.43

76.46 dB (in 8-Bit Pixel Format)

Genie Nano Specifications

•

SNR (dB)

33.01

39.38 dB (in 8-Bit Pixel Format)

* Limited to the Genie Nano Architecture:
~250MB/sec Sustained into the TurboDrive Engine achieved using 1500 Byte Packet Size

Firmware Files for Model M4060
The latest firmware files for all Nano models are available on the Teledyne DALSA support web site:
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/
The firmware files for this model are listed below. The xx denotes the current build number.
M4060
•
•

Standard
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX25x_3.2M-5.1M-9M-12M _Mono_STD_Firmware_7CA18.xx.cbf”
High Sensitivity
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX25x_3.2M-5.1M-9M-12M_Mono_HSD_Firmware_7CA18.xx.cbf”

Specifications: C4060
Supported Features

C4060

Resolution

4112 x 2176

Sensor

Sony IMX255 (8.9M)

Pixel Size

3.45 µm x 3.45 µm

Shutter type
Firmware option
(Field programmable)
Full Well charge; dependent on
Firmware Design Loaded
Sensitivity to Saturation
Max. Internal Frame Rate
Full resolution

Full frame electronic global shutter function
High Sensitivity
Design (Bayer)

Standard Design
(Bayer)

RGB-Output
Design

2750e- (max)

11ke (max)

56 fps

46 fps

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1)*

28 fps (8-bit)

N/A

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

13 fps (8-bit)

3.2fps (RGBA)
4.3 fps (RGB)
6.5 fps (Yuv422)
13 fps (mono8)

Pixel Data Formats
Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

Bayer 8-Bit

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best
case with Synchronous Exposure
Alignment)
Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

•

Genie Nano Specifications

Bayer 8-Bit

2 line time (15.8µs)

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

RGBA 32-bit
RGB 24-bit
Yuv422 16-bit
Mono 8-bit

2 line time (19.5µs)
0 µs

Max 1 line
0 to 7.89µs

Max 1 line
0 to 9.72µs
0 µs

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Actual Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual”
in Sensor Control)
Min. Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure
Horizontal Line Time:
Normal operation
(with In-Sensor Binning enable)

22µs
(1 line time + 14.26 us)
(in 7.89µs steps)

24µs (1 line time + 14.26 us)
(in 9.72µs steps)

16 lines –14.26µs
(112µs)

16 lines – 14.26µs
(141.3µs)

7.89µs
(4.95µs)

9.72µs
(5.27µs)

Readout Time
Auto-Brightness

(H Line Time) x (lines in frame +39) in μs
Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain or Sensor Gain)

Black offset control

Yes (in DN)

Gain Control

In-sensor Analog Gain (1.0x to 251x)

Binning Support

Color Correction Support

Decimation Support

Yes
No

Defective Pixel Replacement

Yes , up to 512 pixel position

Image Correction

Image Flip Support

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical and Horizontal

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, In-Sensor, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with in-sensor binning)

On-Board Image Memory

220MB

Output Dynamic Range (dB)

56.43

76.46 dB (in 8-Bit Pixel Format)

SNR (dB)

33.01

39.38 dB (in 8-Bit Pixel Format)

* Limited to the Genie Nano Architecture:
~250MB/sec Sustained into the TurboDrive Engine achieved using 1500 Byte Packet Size

Firmware Files for Model C4060
The latest firmware files for all Nano models are available on the Teledyne DALSA support web site:
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/
The firmware files for this model are listed below. The xx denotes the current build number.
C4060
•
•
•

Bayer Output
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX25x_3.2M-5.1M-9M-12M _Bayer_STD_Firmware_8CA18.xx.cbf”
High Sensitivity Bayer Output
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX25x_3.2M-5.1M-9M-12M _Bayer_HSD_Firmware_8CA18.xx.cbf”
RGB Output
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX25x_3.2M-5.1M-9M-12M _RGB_Firmware_8CA18.xx.cbf”

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications

•

Specifications: M4040
Supported Features

M4040

Resolution

4112 x 3008

Sensor

Sony IMX253 (12M)

Pixel Size

3.45 µm x 3.45 µm

Shutter type
Firmware option
(Field programmable)
Full Well charge; dependent on
Firmware Design Loaded
Sensitivity to Saturation
Max. Internal Frame Rate
Full resolution

Full frame electronic global shutter function
High Sensitivity
Design

Standard Design
(Mono)

2750e- (max)

11ke (max)

41 fps

33 fps

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1) *

21 fps (8-bit)

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

9.7 fps (8-bit)

Pixel Data Formats
Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

Mono 8-bit
2 line time (15.8µs)

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)
Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best
case with Synchronous Exposure
Alignment)

0 µs
Max 1 line
0 to 7.89µs

Max 1 line
0 to 9.72µs

2 line time (19.5µs)

0 µs
22µs (1 line time + 14.26 us)
(increment of 7.89µs steps)

24µs (1 line time + 14.26 us)
(increment of 9.72µs steps)

16 lines –14.26µs
(112µs)

16 lines – 14.26µs
(141.3µs)

7.89µs
(4.95µs)

9.72µs
(5.27µs)

(H Line Time) x (lines in frame +39) in μs
Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain or Sensor Gain)
Yes (in DN)
In-sensor Analog Gain (1.0x to 251x)
Yes In-FPGA (summing and average, 2x2, 4x4 )
Yes, In-sensor 2x2 (averaging)
No
Yes , up to 512 pixel position
no

Image Flip Support

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical and Horizontal

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, In-Sensor, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with in-sensor binning)

•

Genie Nano Specifications

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

On-Board Image Memory

220MB

Output Dynamic Range (dB)

56.43

76.46 dB (in 8-Bit Pixel Format)

SNR (dB)

32.01

39.50 dB (in 8-Bit Pixel Format)

* Limited to the Genie Nano Architecture:
~250MB/sec Sustained into the TurboDrive Engine achieved using 1500 Byte Packet Size

Firmware Files for Model M4040
The latest firmware files for all Nano models are available on the Teledyne DALSA support web site:
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/
The firmware files for this model are listed below. The xx denotes the current build number.
M4040
•
•

Standard
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX25x_3.2M-5.1M-9M-12M _Mono_STD_Firmware_7CA18.xx.cbf”
High Sensitivity
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX25x_3.2M-5.1M-9M-12M_Mono_HSD_Firmware_7CA18.xx.cbf”

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications

•

Specifications: C4040
Supported Features

C4040

Resolution

4112 x 3008

Sensor

Sony IMX253 (12M)

Pixel Size

3.45 µm x 3.45 µm

Shutter type
Firmware option
(Field programmable)

Full frame electronic global shutter function
High Sensitivity Design
(Bayer)

Full Well charge; dependent on
Firmware Design Loaded
Sensitivity to Saturation
Max. Internal Frame Rate
Full resolution

11ke (max)

41 fps

33 fps

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

21 fps (8-bit)

N/A

9.7 fps (8-bit)

2.4fps (RGBA)
3.2fps (RGB)
4.3fps (Yuv422)
9.7fps (mono8)

Bayer 8-bit

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

2 line time (15.8µs)

2 line time (19.5µs)
0 µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best
case with Synchronous Exposure
Alignment)

Max 1 line
0 to 7.89µs

Max 1 line
0 to 9.72µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

0 µs
22µs
(1 line time + 14.26 us)
(increment of 7.89µs
steps)

24µs (1 line time + 14.26 us)
(increment of 9.72µs steps)

16 lines –14.26µs
(112µs)

16 lines – 14.26µs
(141.3µs)

7.89µs
(4.95µs)

9.72µs
(5.27µs)

Min. Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure
Horizontal Line Time:
Normal operation
(with In-Sensor Binning enable)
Readout Time
Auto-Brightness

(H Line Time) x (lines in frame +39) in μs
Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain or Sensor Gain)

Black offset control
Gain Control

Yes (in DN)
In-sensor Analog Gain (1.0x to 251x)

Binning Support
Color Correction Support
Decimation Support

•

RGBA 32-bit
RGB 24-bit
Yuv422 16-bit
Mono 8-bit

Bayer 8-Bit

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

Actual Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual”
in Sensor Control)

RGB-Output
Design

2750e- (max)

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1) *

Pixel Data Formats

Standard Design
(Bayer)

Genie Nano Specifications

No
No

Yes
No

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Defective Pixel Replacement

Yes , up to 512 pixel position

Image Correction

Image Flip Support

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical and Horizontal

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, In-Sensor, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with in-sensor binning)

On-Board Image Memory

220MB

Output Dynamic Range (dB)

56.43

76.46 dB (in 8-Bit Pixel Format)

SNR (dB)

32.01

39.50 dB (in 8-Bit Pixel Format)

* Limited to the Genie Nano Architecture:
~250MB/sec Sustained into the TurboDrive Engine achieved using 1500 Byte Packet Size

Firmware Files for Model C4040
The latest firmware files for all Nano models are available on the Teledyne DALSA support web site:
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/
The firmware files for this model are listed below. The xx denotes the current build number.
C4040
•
•
•

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications

•

Spectral Responses 4060 & 4040
The response curves describe the sensor, excluding lens and light source characteristics.
Models M4060, M4040

Models C4060, C4040

•

Genie Nano Specifications

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Specifications: M4030, C4030
Supported Features

M4030

C4030

Resolution

4112 x 2176

Sensor

Sony IMX267 (8.9M)

Pixel Size

3.45 µm x 3.45 µm

Shutter type

Full frame electronic global shutter function

Full Well charge

11ke (max)

Firmware option
(Field programmable)

Standard Design
Monochrome

Standard Design
Bayer

Max. Internal Frame Rate
Full resolution

RGB-Output
Design

30.1 fps

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1) *

29.6 fps (8-bit)
14.8 fps (12-bit)

N/A

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

13 fps (8-bit)
6.5 fps (12-bit)

3 fps (RGBA)
5 fps (RGB)
6.5 fps (Yuv422)
13 fps (mono8)

Mono 8-bit
Mono 12-bit

Pixel Data Formats
Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

2 line time
(44.84 µs)

2 line time (30 µs)

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

0 µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(best case with Synchronous
Exposure Alignment)

Up to 1 line time
0 to 15 µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

Up to 1 line time
0 to 22.42 µs
0 µs

Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual” in
Sensor Control)
Min. Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure

29.26 µs (1 line time + 14.26 us)
(increment steps of 15µs)

36.68 µs
(1 line time + 14.26 us)
(increment steps of
22.42 µs)

10 lines (150 µs)

10 lines
(224.2 µs)

15µs

22.42 µs

Horizontal Line Time:
Readout Time

(Horizontal Line Time) x (lines in frame +19) — in μs

Auto-Brightness

Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain or Sensor Gain)

Black offset control

Yes (in DN)

Gain Control
Binning Support

RGBA 32-bit
RGB 24-bit
Yuv422 16-bit
Mono 8-bit

Bayer 8-Bit
Bayer 12-Bit

In-sensor Gain (1.0x to 251x)
In-FPGA Digital Gain (1x to 4x) in 0.007x step
Yes In-FPGA
(summing and average)
2x2, 4x4

Color Correction Support
Decimation Support
Defective Pixel Replacement
Image Correction

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

No
No

Yes
No
Yes, up to 512 positions
No

Genie Nano Specifications

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Image Flip Support

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical and Horizontal

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, in FPGA, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with binning)

On-Board Image Memory

220MB

Output Dynamic Range (dB)

76.4 dB (in 12-Bit Pixel Format)

SNR (dB)

39.6 dB (in 12-Bit Pixel Format)

* Limited to the Genie Nano Architecture:
~250MB/sec Sustained into the TurboDrive Engine achieved using 1500 Byte Packet Size

Specifications: M4020, C4020
Supported Features

M4020

C4020

Resolution

4112 x 3008

Sensor

Sony IMX304 (12M)

Pixel Size

3.45 µm x 3.45 µm

Shutter type

Full frame electronic global shutter function

Full Well charge
Firmware option
(Field programmable)

11ke (max)
Standard Design
Monochrome

Standard Design
Bayer

Max. Internal Frame Rate
Full resolution

RGB-Output
Design

21.9 fps

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1) *

21.4 fps (8-bit)
10.7 fps (12-bit)

N/A

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

9.5 fps (8-bit)
4.5 fps (12-bit)

2.2 fps (RGBA)
3.4 fps (RGB)
4.5 fps (Yuv422)
9 fps (mono8)

Pixel Data Formats
Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

Mono 8-bit
Mono 12-bit

Bayer 8-Bit
Bayer 12-Bit

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(best case with Synchronous
Exposure Alignment)

0 µs
Up to 1 line time
0 to 15 µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment)
Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual” in
Sensor Control)
Min. Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure
Horizontal Line Time:
Readout Time
Auto-Brightness
Black offset control

•

Genie Nano Specifications

2 line time
(44.84 µs)

2 line time (30 µs)

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

RGBA 32-bit
RGB 24-bit
Yuv422 16-bit
Mono 8-bit

Up to 1 line time
0 to 22.42 µs
0 µs

29.26 µs (1 line time + 14.26 us)
(increment steps of 15µs)

36.68 µs
(1 line time + 14.26 us)
(increment steps of
22.42 µs)

10 lines (150 µs)

10 lines
(224.2 µs)

15µs

22.42 µs

(Horizontal Line Time) x (lines in frame +19) — in μs
Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain or Sensor Gain)
Yes (in DN)

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Gain Control
Binning Support

In-sensor Gain (1.0x to 251x)
In-FPGA Digital Gain (1x to 4x) in 0.007x step
Yes In-FPGA
(summing and average)
2x2, 4x4

Color Correction Support

No
No

Yes

Decimation Support
Defective Pixel Replacement

No
Yes, up to 512 positions

Image Correction

Image Flip Support

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical and Horizontal

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, in FPGA, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with binning)

On-Board Image Memory

220MB

Output Dynamic Range (dB)

76.4 dB

SNR (dB)

39.6 dB

* Limited to the Genie Nano Architecture:
~250MB/sec Sustained into the TurboDrive Engine achieved using 1500 Byte Packet Size

Firmware Files for Model 4030 & 4020
The latest firmware files for all Nano models are available on the Teledyne DALSA support web site:
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/
The firmware files for these models are listed below. The xx denotes the current build number.
M4020 & M4030
•

Standard
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX267-304_9M-12M_Mono_STD_Firmware_ECA18.xx.cbf”

C4020 & C4030
•
•

Bayer Output
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX267-304_9M-12M_Bayer_STD_Firmware_FCA18.xx.cbf”
RGB Output
“Genie_Nano_Sony_IMX267-304_9M-12M_RGB_Output_Firmware_FCA18.xx.cbf”

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications

•

Spectral Response
The response curves describe the sensor, excluding lens and light source characteristics.
Models M4030, M4020

Models C4030, C4020

•

Genie Nano Specifications

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Specifications: M640, M640-NIR, C640
Supported Features

M640, M640-NIR

C640

Resolution

672 x 512

Sensor

OnSemi Python300 P1 (0.3M)

Pixel Size

4.8 µm x 4.8 µm

Shutter type

Full frame electronic global shutter function

Full Well charge
Firmware option
(Field programmable)
Max. Internal Frame Rate

10ke (max)
Standard Design
Monochrome

Standard Design
Bayer

RGB-Output
Design

862 fps at 640 x 480 (Fast Readout Enable)
603 fps at 640 x 480 (Normal Readout Enable)

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1)

720 fps (8-bit)
360 fps (10-bit)

N/A

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

345 fps (8-bit)
172 fps (10-bit)

86 fps (RGBA)
115 fps (RGB)
172 fps (Yuv422)
345 fps (8-bit mono)

Pixel Data Formats

Mono 8-bit
Mono 10-bit

Bayer 8-Bit
Bayer 10-Bit

RGBA 32-bit
RGB 24-bit
Yuv422 16-bit
Mono 8-bit

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

4 µs if exposureAlignment = Synchronous With No Overlap
between the new exposure and the previous readout
26.2 µs if exposureAlignment = Synchronous With Overlap
between the new exposure and the previous readout

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

4 µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best
case with Synchronous Exposure
Alignment)

Up to 1 line time

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment) *

0 µs

Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual” in Sensor
Control)

34 µs
(increment steps of 1µs)

Min. Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure (second
frame)

19 µs – Normal Readout
18 µs – Fast Readout

Horizontal Line Time:

3.3 µs – Normal Readout
2.28 µs – Fast Readout

Readout Time

Auto-Brightness
Black offset control

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

1602 µs – Normal Readout for 640 x 480
Add 75µs when overlapping Exposure and Readout
1107 µs – Fast Readout for 640 x 480
Add 62µs when overlapping Exposure and Readout
Specifically: ( Horizontal line time at current resolution * number of lines ) + (3 *
( line time of the 1280 model ))
Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain)
Yes (in DN)

Genie Nano Specifications

•

Gain Control

Binning Support

In-sensor Analog Gain (1.0x to 8x) in 11 gain steps
(1.0, 1.14, 1.33, 1.6, 2.0, 2.29, 2.67, 3.2, 4.0, 5.33, 8.0)
In-sensor Digital Gain (1x to 32x) in 0.01x steps
In-FPGA Digital Gain (1x to 4x) in 0.007x steps
Yes In-FPGA
(summing and average,
2x2, 4x4 )
Yes In- Sensor
(averaging 2x2)

Color Correction Support

Yes

Decimation Support

Defective Pixel Replacement

Yes, up to 512 positions

Image Correction

Yes, Sensor FPN correction feature

Image Flip Support

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical Only

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, in Sensor, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with binning)

On-Board Image Memory

90MB

Output Dynamic Range (dB)

61.56 dB (in 10-Bit Pixel Format)

SNR (dB)

39.8 dB (in 10-Bit Pixel Format)

* Note: The actual internal minimum exposure may be different than what is programmed. Use the feature “exposureTimeActual” from the
Sensor Control category to read back the actual sensor exposure. The exposure start sensor event is delayed 4 µs from the actual start.

Specifications: M800, M800-NIR, C800
Supported Features

M800, M800-NIR

C800

Resolution

832 x 632

Sensor

OnSemi Python500 P1 (0.5M)

Pixel Size

4.8 µm x 4.8 µm

Shutter type

Full frame electronic global shutter function

Full Well charge
Firmware option
(Field programmable)
Max. Internal Frame Rate

10ke (max)
Standard Design
Monochrome

Standard Design
Bayer

RGB-Output
Design

566 fps at 800 x 600 (Fast Readout Enable)
419 fps at 800 x 600 (Normal Readout Enable)

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1)

461 fps (8-bit)
230 fps (10-bit)

N/A

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

221 fps (8-bit)
110 fps (10-bit)

55 fps (RGBA)
73 fps (RGB)
110 fps (Yuv422)
221 fps (8-bit mono)

Pixel Data Formats

Mono 8-bit
Mono 10-bit

Bayer 8-Bit
Bayer 10-Bit

RGBA 32-bit
RGB 24-bit
Yuv422 16-bit
Mono 8-bit

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

4 µs

•

Genie Nano Specifications

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best
case with Synchronous Exposure
Alignment)

Up to 1 line time

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment) *

0 µs

Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual” in Sensor
Control)

34 µs
(increment steps of 1µs)

Min. Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure

19 µs – Normal Readout
18 µs – Fast Readout
3.86 µs – Normal Readout
2.83µs – Fast Readout

Horizontal Line Time:

Readout Time

Auto-Brightness

2332 µs – Normal Readout for 800 x 600
Add 75µs when overlapping Exposure and Readout
1713 µs – Fast Readout for 800 x 600
Add 62µs when overlapping Exposure and Readout
Specifically: ( Horizontal line time at current resolution * number of lines ) + (3 *
( line time of the 1280 model ))
Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain)

Black offset control
Gain Control

Binning Support

Color Correction Support
Decimation Support
Defective Pixel Replacement
Image Correction

Yes (in DN)
In-sensor Analog Gain (1.0x to 8x) in 11 gain steps
(1.0, 1.14, 1.33, 1.6, 2.0, 2.29, 2.67, 3.2, 4.0, 5.33, 8.0)
In-sensor Digital Gain (1x to 32x) in 0.01x steps
In-FPGA Digital Gain (1x to 4x) in 0.007x steps
Yes In-FPGA
(summing and average,
2x2, 4x4 )
Yes In- Sensor
(averaging 2x2)

Yes
No
Yes, up to 512 positions

Yes, Sensor FPN correction feature

Image Flip Support

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical Only

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, in Sensor, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with binning)

On-Board Image Memory

90MB

Output Dynamic Range (dB)

62.1 dB (in 10-Bit Pixel Format)

SNR (dB)

38.8 dB (in 10-Bit Pixel Format)

* Note: The actual internal minimum exposure may be different than what is programmed. Use the feature
“exposureTimeActual” from the Sensor Control category to read back the actual sensor exposure. The exposure start sensor
event is delayed 4 µs from the actual start.

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications

•

Firmware Files for Models 640, 800
The latest firmware files for all Nano models are available on the Teledyne DALSA support web site:
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/. The firmware files for these
models are listed below. The xx denotes the current build number.
M640, M800
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Standard
“Genie_Nano_OnSemi_Python_0.3M-0.5M-1.3M-2M-5M_Mono_STD_Firmware_5CA18.xx.cbf”

C640, C800
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Bayer Output
“Genie_Nano_OnSemi_Python_0.3M-0.5M-1.3M-2M-5M_Bayer_STD_Firmware_6CA18.xx.cbf”
RGB Output
“Genie_Nano_OnSemi_Python_0.3M-0.5M-1.3M-2M-5M_RGB_Output_Firmware_6CA18.xx.cbf”

Specifications: M1240, C1240
Supported Features

Nano-M1240

Nano-C1240

Resolution

1280 x 1024

Sensor

OnSemi Python1300 P3 (1.3M)

Pixel Size

4.8 µm x 4.8 µm

Shutter type

Full frame electronic global shutter function

Full Well charge
Firmware option
(Field programmable)

10ke (max)
Standard Design
Monochrome

Max. Internal Frame Rate
Full Resolution (1280 x 1024)

Standard Design
Bayer

RGB-Output
Design

87 fps (Normal Readout Enable)

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1)

87 fps (8-bit)
87 fps (10-bit)

N/A

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

87 fps (8-bit)
45 fps (10-bit)

22 fps (RGBA)
33 fps (RGB)
45 fps (Yuv422)
87 fps (mono-8)

Pixel Data Formats

Mono 8-bit
Mono 10-bit

Bayer 8-Bit
Bayer 10-Bit

RGBA 32-bit
RGB 24-bit
Yuv422 16-bit
Mono 8-bit

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

6 µs if exposureAlignment = Synchronous With No Overlap
between the new exposure and the previous readout
65 µs if exposureAlignment = Synchronous With Overlap
between the new exposure and the previous readout

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

6 µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(best case with Synchronous

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Genie Nano Specifications

Up to 1 line time

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Exposure Alignment)
Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment) *

0 µs

Actual Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual” feature)*

34 µs
(increment steps of 1µs)

Min. Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure
(second frame)

165 µs – Normal Readout

Horizontal Line Time:
Readout Time
Auto-Brightness

11.07 µs – Normal Readout
11351 µs – Normal Readout for 1280 x 1024
Add 150 µs when overlapping Exposure and Readout
Detailed formula : ( Horizontal line time at current resolution * number of lines ) +
(3 * ( line time of the 1280 model ))
Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain)

Black offset control
Gain Control

Binning Support

Yes (in DN)
In-sensor Analog Gain (1.0x to 8x) in 11 gain step
(1.0, 1.14, 1.33, 1.6, 2.0, 2.29, 2.67, 3.2, 4.0, 5.33, 8.0)
In-sensor Digital Gain (1x to 32x) in 0.01x step
In-FPGA Digital Gain (1x to 4x) in 0.007x step
Yes In-FPGA
(summing and average,
2x2, 4x4 )
Yes In- Sensor
(averaging 2x2)

Color Correction Support

Decimation Support

Yes
No

Defective Pixel Replacement
Image Correction

Yes, up to 512 positions
Yes, Sensor FPN correction feature

Image Flip Support

Yes In-Sensor – Vertical Only

Multi-ROI Support

Yes in Sensor, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with binning)

On-Board Image Memory

90MB

Output Dynamic Range (dB)

61.8 dB (in 10-Bit Pixel Format)

SNR (dB)

39.7 dB (in 10-Bit Pixel Format)

Firmware Files for Models 1240
M1240
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Standard
Genie_Nano_OnSemi_Python_P3_1.3M_Mono_STD_Firmware_12CA18.x.cbf

C1240
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Standard
Genie_Nano_OnSemi_Python_P3_1.3M_Bayer_STD_Firmware_13CA18.x.cbf

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications

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Specifications: M1280, M1280-NIR, C1280
Supported Features

M1280, M1280-NIR

C1280

Resolution

1280 x 1024

Sensor

OnSemi Python1300 P1 (1.3M)

Pixel Size

4.8 µm x 4.8 µm

Shutter type

Full frame electronic global shutter function

Full Well charge

10ke (max)

Firmware option
(Field programmable)

Standard Design
Monochrome

Max. Internal Frame Rate
Full Resolution (1280 x 1024)

Standard Design
Bayer

RGB-Output
Design

213 fps (Fast Readout Enable)
174 fps (Normal Readout Enable)

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1)

184 fps (8-bit)
92 fps (10-bit)

N/A

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

88 fps (8-bit)
44 fps (10-bit)

22 fps (RGBA)
33 fps (RGB)
44 fps (Yuv422)
88 fps (8-bit mono)

Mono 8-bit
Mono 10-bit

Pixel Data Formats

Bayer 8-Bit
Bayer 10-Bit

RGBA 32-bit
RGB 24-bit
Yuv422 16-bit
Mono 8-bit

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

4 µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best
case with Synchronous Exposure
Alignment)

Up to 1 line time

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment) *

0 µs

Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual” in Sensor
Control)

34 µs
(increment steps of 1µs)

Min. Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure (second
frame)

19 µs – Normal Readout
18 µs – Fast Readout
5.53 µs – Normal Readout
4.5 µs – Fast Readout

Horizontal Line Time:

Readout Time

5676 µs – Normal Readout for 1280 x 1024
Add 75µs when overlapping Exposure and Readout
4621 µs – Fast Readout for 1280 x 1024
Add 62µs when overlapping Exposure and Readout
Specifically: ( Horizontal line time at current resolution * number of lines ) + (3 *
( line time of the 1280 model ))

Auto-Brightness
Black offset control

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Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain)
Yes (in DN)

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Gain Control

Binning Support

Color Correction Support

Yes

Decimation Support

Defective Pixel Replacement

Yes, up to 512 positions

Image Correction

Yes, Sensor FPN correction feature

Image Flip Support

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical Only

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, in Sensor, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with binning)

On-Board Image Memory

90MB

Output Dynamic Range (dB)

61.8 dB (in 10-Bit Pixel Format)

SNR (dB)

39.7 dB (in 10-Bit Pixel Format)

* Note: The actual internal minimum exposure may be different than what is programmed. Use the feature
“exposureTimeActual” from the Sensor Control category to read back the actual sensor exposure. The exposure start sensor
event is delayed 4 µs from the actual start.

Specifications: M1930, M1930-NIR, C1930
Supported Features

M1930, M1930-NIR

Nano-C1930

Resolution

1984 x 1264

Sensor

OnSemi Python2000 P1 (2.3M)

Pixel Size

4.8 µm x 4.8 µm

Shutter type

Full frame electronic global shutter function

Full Well charge
Firmware option
(Field programmable)

10ke (max)
Standard Design
Monochrome

Max. Internal Frame Rate
Full Resolution (1984 x 1264)

Standard Design
Bayer

RGB-Output
Design

107 fps (Fast Readout Enable)
84.5 fps (Normal Readout Enable)

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1)

107 fps (8-bit)
52 fps (10-bit)

N/A

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

46 fps (8-bit)
23 fps (10-bit)

12 fps (RGBA)
16 fps (RGB)
23 fps (Yuv422)
46 fps (8-bit mono)

Pixel Data Formats

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Mono 8-bit
Mono 10-bit

Bayer 8-Bit
Bayer 10-Bit

RGBA 32-bit
RGB 24-bit
Yuv422 16-bit
Mono 8-bit

Genie Nano Specifications

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Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

8 µs if exposureAlignment = Synchronous With No Overlap
between the new exposure and the previous readout
26.2 µs if exposureAlignment = Synchronous With Overlap
between the new exposure and the previous readout

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

3 µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best
case with Synchronous Exposure
Alignment)

Up to 1 line time

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment) *

0 µs

Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual” in Sensor
Control)

87 µs
(increment steps of 1µs)

Min. Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure (second
frame)

49 µs – Normal Readout
47 µs – Fast Readout
9 µs – Normal Readout
7 µs – Fast Readout

Horizontal Line Time:

Readout Time

10831 µs – Normal Readout for 1920 x 1200
Add 76µs when overlapping Exposure and Readout
8428µs µs – Fast Readout for 1920 x 1200
Add 64µs when overlapping Exposure and Readout
Specifically: ( Horizontal line time at current resolution * number of lines ) + (3 *
( line time of the 2590 model ))

Auto-Brightness

Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain)

Black offset control

Yes (in DN)

Gain Control

Binning Support

Color Correction Support
Decimation Support
Defective Pixel Replacement
Image Correction

Yes
No
Yes, up to 512 positions
No

Image Flip Support

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical Only

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, in Sensor, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with binning)

On-Board Image Memory

90MB

Output Dynamic Range (dB)

62.1 dB (in 10-Bit Pixel Format)

SNR (dB)

39.8 dB (in 10-Bit Pixel Format)

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Genie Nano Specifications

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Specifications: M2590, M2590-NIR, C2590
Supported Features

M2590, M2590-NIR

Nano-C2590

Resolution

2592 x 2048

Sensor

OnSemi Python5000 P1 (5.1M)

Pixel Size

4.8 µm x 4.8 µm

Shutter type

Full frame electronic global shutter function

Full Well charge
Firmware option
(Field programmable)

10ke (max)
Standard Design
Monochrome

Max. Internal Frame Rate
Full Resolution (2592 x 2048)

Standard Design
Bayer

RGB-Output
Design

51.8 fps (Fast Readout Enable)
24.7 fps (Normal Readout Enable)

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive v1)

42.7 fps (8-bit)
24.9 fps (10-bit)

N/A

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

22 fps (8-bit)

5.5 fps (RGBA)
8.7 fps (RGB)
11 fps (Yuv422)
22 fps (8-bit mono)

Pixel Data Formats

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)
Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)
Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best
case with Synchronous Exposure
Alignment)
Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment) *

Mono 8-bit
Mono 10-bit

Bayer 8-Bit
Bayer 10-Bit

0 µs

Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual” in Sensor
Control)

87 µs
(increment steps of 1µs)

Min. Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure (second
frame)

49 µs – Normal Readout
47 µs – Fast Readout

Horizontal Line Time:

Readout Time

Auto-Brightness
Black offset control

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

RGBA 32-bit
RGB 24-bit
Yuv422 16-bit
Mono 8-bit

11.33 µs – Normal Readout
9.33 µs – Fast Readout
23242 µs – Normal Readout for 2592 x 2048
Add 76µs when overlapping Exposure and Readout
19142 µs µs – Fast Readout for 2592 x 2048
Add 64µs when overlapping Exposure and Readout
Specifically: ( Horizontal line time at current resolution * number of lines ) + (3 *
( line time of the 2590 model ))
Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain)
Yes (in DN)

Genie Nano Specifications

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Gain Control

Binning Support

Color Correction Support
Decimation Support
Defective Pixel Replacement
Image Correction

Yes
No
Yes, up to 512 positions
No

Image Flip Support

Yes, In-Sensor, Vertical Only

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, in Sensor, up to 16 ROI (mutually exclusive with binning)

On-Board Image Memory

90MB

Output Dynamic Range (dB)

62.1 dB (in 10-Bit Pixel Format)

SNR (dB)

39.8 dB (in 10-Bit Pixel Format)

* Note: The actual internal minimum exposure may be different than what is programmed. Use the feature
“exposureTimeActual” from the Sensor Control category to read back the actual sensor exposure. The exposure start sensor
event is delayed 4 µs from the actual start.

Firmware Files for Models 1280, 1930, 2590
The latest firmware files for all Nano models are available on the Teledyne DALSA support web site:
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/
The firmware files for these models are listed below. The xx denotes the current build number.
M1280, M1930, M2590
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Standard
“Genie_Nano_OnSemi_Python_0.3M-0.5M-1.3M-2M-5M_Mono_STD_Firmware_5CA18.xx.cbf”

C1280, C1930, C2590
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Bayer Output
“Genie_Nano_OnSemi_Python_0.3M-0.5M-1.3M-2M-5M_Bayer_STD_Firmware_6CA18.xx.cbf”
RGB Output
“Genie_Nano_OnSemi_Python_0.3M-0.5M-1.3M-2M-5M_RGB_Output_Firmware_6CA18.xx.cbf”

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Genie Nano Specifications

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

NanoXL Specifications: M5100, M5100-NIR, C5100,
M4090, M4090-NIR, C4090
Supported Features

M5100, M5100-NIR & C5100

M4090, M4090-NIR & C4090

5120 x 5120

4096 x 4096

Resolution
Sensor

On-Semi Python25K (25M)

Pixel Size

On-Semi Python16K (16M)
4.5 µm x 4.5 µm

Shutter Type

Full frame electronic global shutter function

Full Well charge
Firmware options
(field programmable)

12ke (max)
Standard Design
(Mono & Bayer)

High Speed Design
(Mono & Bayer)

Standard Design
(Mono & Bayer)

High Speed Design
(Mono & Bayer)

10.2 fps

20.1 fps

15.6 fps

31.2 fps

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (with TurboDrive) **

9.5 fps (8-bit)
4.7 fps (10-bit)

9.5 fps (8-bit)

15.6 fps (8-bit)
7.9 fps (10-bit)

15.6 fps (8-bit)

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate
Output (without TurboDrive)

4.5 fps (8-bit)
2.75 fps (10-bit)

4.5 fps (8-bit)

7.1 fps (8-bit)
3.5 fps (10-bit)

7.1 fps (8-bit)

Pixel Format (Mono)

Mono 8 & 10 bit

Mono 8 bit

Mono 8 & 10 bit

Mono 8 bit

Pixel Format (Color)

Bayer 8 & 10 bit

Bayer 8 bit

Bayer 8 & 10 bit

Bayer 8 bit

Max. Internal Frame Rate

Trigger to Exposure Minimum
delay (Synchronous Exposure)

4 µs

Trigger to Exposure Minimum
delay (Reset Exposure)

4 µs

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Synchronous Exposure)

Up to 1 line time

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure)

0 µs

Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual” in
Sensor Control)

34 µs

Horizontal Line Time:
Normal Mode ‡‡

33.1 µs

16.55 µs

29.55 µs

14.78 µs

Horizontal Line Time:
Fast Readout ‡‡

19.1 µs

9.56 µs

15.55 µs

7.78 µs

Normal Readout:
120 us
Fast Readout:
92 us

Normal Readout:
79 us
Fast Readout:
65 us

Normal Readout:
120 us
Fast Readout:
92 us

Normal Readout:
79 us
Fast Readout:
65 us

Min. Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure
Readout Time

(Horizontal Line Time * NB Lines) + ( 2 * Horizontal Line Time at Maximum Sensor
Width ), in μs

Auto-Brightness
Black offset control
Gain Control

Binning Support

Yes , with Auto-Exposure and AGC (FPGA Gain)
Yes (in DN)
In-sensor Analog Gain (1.0x to 3.17x) in 4 steps
(1.0x, 1.26x, 2.87x, 3.17x)
In-sensor Digital Gain (1x to 32x) in 0.01x steps
In-FPGA Digital Gain (1x to 4x) in 0.007x steps
Monochrome models only — In-FPGA (summing and average, 2x2, 4x4)

Color Correction Support

Decimation Support

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications

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Defective Pixel Replacement

Yes , up to 2048 pixel positions

Image Correction

Flat Line Correction (Factory and 4 User Defined entries)

Image Flip support

Yes, vertical only (in-sensor)

Multi-ROI Support

Yes, (in-sensor) up to 16 ROI

On-board Image memory

500MB

Output Dynamic Range (dB)

55.3

SNR (dB)

39.4

39.6

39.4

39.6

** Limited to the Genie Nano Architecture:
~250MB/sec Sustained into the TurboDrive Engine achieved using 1500 Byte Packet Size
‡‡ Horizontal Line Time: Table Values and Formulas
Values stated in the table are calculated for the maximum sensor widths, specifically:
• Model M5100=5120 pixels
• 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 applicable time values
for shorter lines.
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� 4 �+ 1104
• Horizontal line time (Standard Firmware, Normal mode) =

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Horizontal line time** (Standard Firmware, Fast Readout mode) =

Horizontal line time (High Speed Firmware, Normal mode) =

Genie Nano Specifications

𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤ℎ
�+ 552
8

�

Horizontal line time** (High Speed Firmware, Fast Readout mode) =

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𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤ℎ
�+ 96
4

�

𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤ℎ
�+ 48
8

�

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Spectral Response
Model specific specifications and response graphics for the On-Semi Python (25K & 16K) series are
provided here. The response curves describe the sensor, excluding lens and light source
characteristics.
On-Semi Python Series (P1 & P3) — Monochrome and NIR

On-Semi Python Series (P1 & P3) — Bayer Color

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications

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Defective Pixel Specification for Models 5100/4090
These defective pixel specifications in the following table are as published by the sensor
manufacturer. Genie Nano cameras apply defective pixel corrections to improve the camera
performance.
Number of defective pixels allowed in the full window size of 5120 x 5120
(i.e. model 5100).

Defective Pixels
(max: 1000)

For mono devices: A defective pixel is defined as a pixel which has a response that
deviates 102 LSB10 in a dark image or a corrected gray image, or a saturated image,
from the local median of the neighboring pixels in a 7 x 7 block.
For color devices: The pixels are divided per color channels (R, G1, G2, B) and then
calculated with the same methodology as mono devices.
The defective pixels in dark, gray and saturated images are stored a in a global defect
map. The limit is applied to the global defect map.

Defective Cluster Definition

Number of clusters allowed in the full window size of 5120 X 5120. A cluster is defined
as a group of neighboring defective pixels (top, Bottom side, not diagonal), derived
from the global defect map.
For color devices: The pixels are divided per color channels (R, G1, G2, B) and then
calculated with the same methodology as mono devices.
Refer to the graphic below:
The number of defective pixels in one cluster is the class (F) of the cluster:
F2
F3
F4
F5

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(max
(max
(max
(max

Genie Nano Specifications

5):
4):
3):
0):

2
3
4
5

defective pixels in the cluster
defective pixels in the cluster
defective pixels in the cluster
or more defective pixels in the cluster

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Firmware Files for Models 5100/4090
The latest firmware files for all Nano models are available on the Teledyne DALSA support web site:
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/
The firmware files for these models are listed below. The xx denotes the current build number.
M4090 & M5100
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Standard
“Genie_Nano_OnSemi_Python_16M-25M_Mono_STD_Firmware_CCA18.xx.cbf”
High Speed
“Genie_Nano_OnSemi_Python_16M-25M_Mono_HS_Firmware_CCA18.xx.cbf”

C4090 & C5100
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Bayer Output
“Genie_Nano_OnSemi_Python_16M-25M_Bayer_STD_Firmware_DCA18.xx.cbf”
High Speed Bayer Output
“Genie_Nano_OnSemi_Python_16M-25M_Bayer_HS_Firmware_DCA18.xx.cbf”

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications

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Specifications: C4900
Model specific specifications and response graphics for the On-Semi AR1820HS sensor are provided
here. The response curves exclude lens and light source characteristics.
Supported Features

C4900

Full Active Resolution

4912 x 3684

Sensor

On-Semi AR1820HS (18M)

Pixel Size

1.25 µm x 1.25 µm
Electronic Rolling Shutter function (ERS)
with Global Reset Release (GRR) function

Shutter Type
Full Well charge
Firmware Options (field programmable)
Max. Internal Frame Rate

4.3ke (max)

13.3 fps
42.2 fps
116.8 fps

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate Output
Full Resolution with TurboDrive v1
Maximum Sustained Frame Rate Output
Full Resolution without TurboDrive

Pixel Data Formats

RGB Output Design
(includes monochrome output)

Standard Bayer Output Design

at 4912 x 3684 resolution
at 2556 x 1842 resolution (Decimation 2x2)
at 1228 x 920 resolution (Decimation 4x4)

13 fps
5.88 fps
2.9 fps

N/A
5.88 fps
2.9 fps
1.96 fps
1.47 fps

Bayer 8-bit
Bayer 12-bit

Monochrome 8-bit
YUV422
RGB 24-bit
RGBA 32-bit

Monochrome 8-bit
YUV422 16-bit
RGB 24-bit
RGBA 32-bit (RGB 24 & Mono 8)

Bayer 8-Bit
Bayer 12-Bit

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

Not Supported

Trigger to Exposure Minimum delay
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

790 µs (ERS mode) /450 µs (GRR mode)

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter (best case
with Synchronous Exposure Alignment)

Not Supported

Trigger to Exposure Start jitter
(Reset Exposure Alignment)

0 µs (ERS mode) / 20 µs (GRR mode)

Actual Exposure Time Minimum
(see “exposureTimeActual”
in Sensor Control)

118 µs (ERS mode) / 836 µs (GRR mode) – Full Resolution
73 µs (ERS mode) / 483 µs (GRR mode) – (Decimation 2x2)
51 µs (ERS mode) / 318 µs (GRR mode) – (Decimation 4x4)

Exposure Time Maximum
Minimum Time from End of Exposure to
Start of Next Exposure (second frame)
Horizontal Line Time
Readout Time
Auto Brightness
Black Offset control
Gain Control
Binning Support

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0.5 seconds
74.76 ms (ERS mode) / 75.09 ms (GRR mode) – Full Resolution
23.5 ms (ERS mode) / 23.9 ms (GRR mode) – (Decimation 2x2)
8.87 ms (ERS mode) / 8.43 ms (GRR mode) – (Decimation 4x4)
20 µs
(Horizontal Line readout) x (lines in frame) — in μs
No
Yes (in DN)
In-sensor Analog Gain (1.0x to 8x) in 0.01x steps
In-FPGA Digital Gain (1x to 4x) in 0.007x steps
No

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Color Correction Support
Decimation Support

No
Yes, 2x2 and 4x4

Defective Pixel Replacement

Image Correction

Image Flip Support

Yes, in-sensor, both vertical and horizontal

Multi-ROI Support

On-board image memory

220MB

Dynamic Range

76.4 dB

Sensor SNR

39.6 dB

Responsivity

see following graphic

Spectral Response

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications

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Supplemental Usage Notes:
Reduced Operating Temperature: The model C4900 has a reduced maximum temperature
specification (-20°C to +50°C / -4°F to +122°F) as specified in section Genie Nano Common
Specifications. This temperature specification is measured at the front plate. If the camera
temperature is exceeded, the camera’s acquisition or any other camera operation may lock up.
Simply cool and reset the camera to resume normal operation.
Exposer Time Locked during Acquisition: Unlike other Nano models, the Nano C4900 does not
allow exposure time changes during an active acquisition. Freeze the acquisition first, then make
an exposure time change.

Model C4900 Sensor Cosmetic Specifications
Due to the significant engineering design differences of the Rolling Shutter – High Pixel Density
sensor used in the model C4900, its cosmetic specifications are not consistent with the other Nano
models. The following table applies only to the Nano model C4900 (AR1820HS sensor).

Blemish Specification
Very Hot Pixel Defect

Maximum Number
of Defects

Blemish Description & Test Condition
(LSB values refer to 10-bit output)

600

Defined as any single pixel greater than 500 LSBs above the mean
value of the array, with the sensor operated under no illumination.
(Analog gain = 8x; exposure time = 200ms)

1500

Defined as any single pixel greater than 300 LSBs above the mean
value of the array, with the sensor operated under no illumination.
(Analog gain = 8x; exposure time = 200ms)

600

Sensor illuminated to midlevel (450 LSBs to 650 LSBs).
Within a color plane, each pixel is compared to the mean of the
neighboring 11 x 11 pixels. A pixel value 50 percent or more above
the mean is considered a very bright pixel defect.
(Analog gain = 1x; exposure time = 12.5ms)

1500

Sensor illuminated to midlevel (450 LSBs to 650 LSBs).
Within a color plane, each pixel is compared to the mean of the
neighboring 11 x 11 pixels. A pixel value 25 percent or more above
the mean is considered a bright pixel defect.
(Analog gain = 1x; exposure time = 12.5ms)

Very Dark Pixel Defect

600

Sensor illuminated to midlevel (450 LSBs to 650 LSBs).
Within a color plane, each pixel is compared to the mean of the
neighboring 11 x 11 pixels. A pixel value 50 percent or more below
the mean is considered a very dark pixel defect.
(Analog gain = 1x; exposure time = 12.5ms)

Dark Pixel Defect

600

Sensor illuminated to midlevel (450 LSBs to 650 LSBs).
Within a color plane, each pixel is compared to the mean of the
neighboring 11 x 11 pixels. A pixel value 25 percent or more below
the mean is considered a dark pixel defect.
(Analog gain = 1x; exposure time = 12.5ms)

Hot Pixel Defect

Very Bright Pixel Defect

Bright Pixel Defect

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Genie Nano Specifications

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Model C4900 – On-Semi AR1820HS sensor Limitations:
• Under conditions combining high sensor temperatures and illumination exceeding (by a factor
of 5 or more) what is required to saturate sensor pixels, the sensor will produce column noise
which is seen as columns of dark pixels in areas where they should be saturated white. For an
example see Model C4900 Column Noise in Saturated Areas.
• This sensor is susceptible to the black sun effect (over-saturated pixels that revert to black
data) when the strobe lighting extends longer than the exposure period.

Firmware Files for This Model
The latest firmware files for all Nano models are available on the Teledyne DALSA support web site:
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/. The firmware files for this
model are listed below. The xx denotes the current build number.
C4900
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Bayer Output
“Genie_Nano_OnSemi_AR1820HS-18M_Bayer_STD_Firmware_BCA18.xx.cbf”
RGB Output
“Genie_Nano_OnSemi_AR1820HS-18M_RGB_Output_Firmware_BCA18.xx.cbf”

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications

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Guide to Using a Rolling Shutter Camera
The Genie Nano C4900 implements the On-Semi AR1820HS rolling shutter sensor to achieve a high
pixel density – low cost solution for a number of imaging implementations. These sensors have
different usage characteristics and thus provide different application solutions compared to the
Nano global shutter models. The following points highlight those differences:
Simpler Sensor Design Attributes
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Rolling shutter cameras have a simpler design with smaller pixels, allowing higher resolutions
for a given sensor physical area. As an example mobile phones use rolling shutter sensors.

•

Depending on the imaging requirements, the higher density pixel array may require a higher
quality lens. Lens specifications define the Resolution and Contrast/Modulation attributes which
must be considered. This commonly used gauge is the Modulation Transfer Function (MTF)
which is extensively covered by lens suppliers to qualify their products. Consider reading
https://www.edmundoptics.com/resources/application-notes/optics/introduction-to-modulation-transfer-function/ as
an initial start to understanding MTF.

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A rolling shutter sensor exposes, samples, and reads out sequentially, as part of the design
criteria to achieve a higher pixel density via simplified circuitry.

•

Rolling shutter sensors generate less heat which translates to a lower noise level (SNR).

•

Global shutter CMOS sensors require a more complicated circuit architecture, thus limiting the
pixel density for a given physical size.

Rolling Shutter Trade-offs
When selecting a rolling shutter camera, the user needs to understand that the camera is not
suitable for all machine vision applications. Limitations are such as:
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A rolling shutter camera is unsuitable for applications like barcode scanning, machine vision, or
automated inspection systems, which require the imaging of rapidly moving objects.

•

Moving objects are subject to temporal distortions best described as positional errors (shifts)
from the top of an object to its bottom, due to how individual lines are exposed (detailed
below).

•

Rolling shutter cameras using Global Reset Release mode (GRR) are not suitable for moving
objects in well-lit environments.

•

Degree of distortions change as exposure time is increased or decreased.

•

Use of a strobe flash with a controlled duration, in a dark imaging environment, is required to
eliminate positional distortions.

•

The Internet has many sources and examples of the visual distortions due to Rolling Shutter
sensors, mostly in reference to using cell phones and consumer cameras. The guidelines that
follow will permit the successful usage of rolling shutter cameras in machine vison applications.

Guide to ERS or GRR Exposure Modes.
The following two pages provide overviews and constraints on using either the typical Electronic
Rolling Shutter (ERS) Exposures or Global Reset Release (GRR) Exposures modes.

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Genie Nano Specifications

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Overview of Electronic Rolling Shutter (ERS) Exposures
Referring to the following graphic:
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Each sensor line is exposed for the programmed time integration period.

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Exposures start with Line 1. The sensor design uses a shared line readout circuit. Due to this
simplified circuitry, only a single line of pixel data can be readout at any given time. Therefore
the line 2 exposure (integration period) is delayed by the required readout time of line 1.

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This delayed line exposure is repeated from the sensor’s first line to its last sensor line.

•

This sequence allows the common readout circuit to read the data from each row. This results
in an exposure start time delay between the first to last row – thus the name rolling shutter.

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To avoid motion artifacts the user needs to freeze motion using flash lighting of suitable length
in a dark environment. The flash is triggered at the start of the last line’s exposure and stops at
the end of the first line’s exposure. The flash must maintain a constant light output during this
period.
• To control the flash device, use the Genie Nano output signal with these feature selections:
outputLineSource=PulseOnStartofExposure, outputLinePulseDelay=flashZoneDelay (delay to
the start of the last line exposure), outputLinePulseDuration=flashZoneDuration (optimal
flash zone time as shown in the graphic below).
• The two new features mentioned, flashZoneDelay and flashZoneDuration, automatically
provide the optimal flash zone time values no matter the exposure duration and any vertical
cropping/offset settings. The user is free to use any delay or duration as required.

•

The dark environment illumination ensures minimal exposure (and thus motion artifacts) during
the sensor lines integration time occurring before and after the flash period.

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications

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Overview of Global Reset Release (GRR) Exposures
Referring to the following graphic:
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All sensor lines start integrating at the same time, therefore GRR mode is also known as Global
Start Mode.

•

The first sensor line (line 1) only is exposed for the programmed time integration period.

•

As mentioned previously, the sensor design uses a shared line readout circuit. Therefore again,
only a single line of pixel data can be readout at any given time.

•

With each sensor line starting exposure integration at once, each following line’s exposure is
increased by the readout time required by the previous row.

•

In a well-lit environment with static objects, there is a visible exposure increase from the top
sensor row to the bottom sensor row.

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And again, with moving objects in a well-lit environment, there is motion blurring from top to
bottom.

•

Therefore as described previously, flash lighting in a dark environment is used to freeze motion.
The flash period matches the integration period for line 1. The increasing exposures for the
other sensor lines will not be visible without any other illumination source.
• Use a Genie Nano output signal for flash control as described above.

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Genie Nano Specifications

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Comparison of Similar On-Semi and Sony Sensors
The following table provides an overview comparison of the Nano cameras having a similar field of view (approximately 2K horizontal) using
On-Semi and Sony Sensors. Not all Nano cameras are presented so as to keep this table reasonable in size.
Parameters highlighted in green indicate specifications of interest when considering which Genie Nano camera may best match the imaging
requirement. Also consider Nano cameras in other resolutions to best match your imaging system.

Nano 1930 FRM †
(1984 x 1264)
On-Semi Python

Nano 1920
(1936 x 1216)
Sony Pregius

Nano 1940
(1936 x 1216)
Sony Pregius

Nano 2020
(2048 x 1536)
Sony Pregius

Nano 2050 HSD ‡
(2048 x 1536)
Sony Pregius

Max Acquisition Frame Rate
in Native Resolution

116 fps

38 fps

83 fps

53 fps

143 fps

Acquisition Frame Rate with
Region-of-Interest (ROI):

640 x 480 = 717 fps
1024 x 250 = 878 fps

640 x 480 = 94 fps
1024 x 250 = 169 fps

640 x 480 = 202 fps
1024 x 250 = 364 fps

640 x 480 = 164 fps
1024 x 248 = 301 fps

640 x 480 = 436 fps
1024 x 248 = 791 fps

87 µs

34.23 µs

23.23 µs

25 µs

18 µs

Model

Minimum Exposure
Exposure Granularity

1 µs step

20.5 µs step

9.5 µs step

12 µs step

4.4 µs step

Trigger to Exposure
Minimum delay
(best case scenario **)

3 µs

2 line time (41 µs)

2 line time (19 µs)

0 µs

Trigger to Exposure Start
jitter (best case scenario**)

0 µs

Up to 1 line time
0 to 20.5 µs

Up to 1 line time
0 to 9.5 µs

0µs

0 µs

47 µs

512.5 µs

237.5 µs

81 µs

30 µs

Pixel Format

8 and 10 bit

8 and 12 bit

8 and 10 bit

8 and 12 bit

8 bit

Multi-ROI capability

Yes, 16 ROIs

Yes, 16 ROIs
(No FPS increase)

Yes, 16 ROIs

Yes

Yes
Vertical only

Yes
Horizontal and Vertical

1 to 8x multiplying factor

1 to 15x multiplying factor

1 to 16x multiplying factor

Min. Time from End of
Exposure to Start of Next
Exposure

Moving ROI (i.e. Cycling
Mode) supported in Sensor
thus maximizing fps
Image Flipping
Sensor Gain range
(in the Analog domain)

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano Specifications

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1 to 16x multiplying factor

1 to 15x multiplying factor
(Applied after Maximum
Analog gain)

1 to 16x multiplying factor
(Applied after Maximum
Analog gain)

Dynamic Range

62.1 dB

75.5 dB

68.3 dB

76.4 dB

56.8 dB

Signal-to-noise Ration

39.8 dB

43.9 dB

39.6 dB

33.1 dB

10 ke (max)

32ke (max)

11ke (max)

2.75ke (max)

4.8 x 4.8

5.86 x 5.86

3.45 x 3.45

Sensor Gain range
(in the Digital domain)

Full Well Charge (-e)
Pixel Size (µm)

**Excluding the input Opto-coupler’s propagation delay, trigger input jitter time is added to the fixed line count delay as shown by the linked graphic.
† FRM Fast Readout Mode

‡ HSD High Sensitivity Design

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Genie Nano Specifications

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Nano Quick Start
If you are familiar with GigE Vision cameras, follow these steps to quickly install and acquire
images with Genie Nano and Sapera LT in a Windows OS system. If you are not familiar with
Teledyne DALSA GigE Vision cameras go to Connecting the Genie Nano Camera.
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Your computer requires a second or unused Ethernet Gigabit network interface (NIC) that is
separate from any NIC connected to any corporate or external network.

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Install Sapera 8.01 (or later) and make certain to select the installation for GigE Vision support.

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Connect the Nano to the spare NIC and wait for the GigE Server Icon in the Windows tray to
show that the Nano is connected. The Nano Status LED will change to steady Blue.

Testing Nano without a Lens
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Start CamExpert. The Nano Status LED will be steady Green.

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From the Image Format Feature Category, select the Moving Grey Diagonal Ramp test pattern
from the Test Image Selector Parameter.

•

Click grab. You will see the moving pattern in the CamExpert display window.

Testing Nano with a Lens
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Start CamExpert. The Nano Status LED will be steady Green.

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Click the Display Control button to show a full camera image on CamExpert display.

•

Click grab.

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Adjust the lens aperture plus Focus, and/or adjust the Nano Exposure Time as required.

The Camera Works — Now What
Consult this manual for detailed Networking and Nano feature descriptions, as you write, debug,
and optimize your imaging application.

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Nano Quick Start

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Connecting the Genie Nano
Camera
GigE Network Adapter Overview
Genie Nano connects to a computer’s Gigabit Network Adapter (NIC). If the computer is already
connected to a network, the computer requires a second network adapter, either onboard or an
additional PCIe NIC adapter. Refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging manual for information
on optimizing network adapters for GigE Vision cameras.

PAUSE Frame Support
The Genie Nano supports (and monitors) the Gigabit Ethernet PAUSE Frame feature as per
IEEE 802.3x. PAUSE Frame is the Ethernet flow control mechanism to manage network traffic
within an Ethernet switch when multiple cameras are simultaneously used. This requires that the
flow control option in the NIC property settings and the Ethernet switch settings must be enabled.
The user application can monitor the Pause Frame Received Event as describe in Event Controls.
Refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging manual for additional information.
Note: Some Ethernet Switches may produce more Pause Frame requests than expected when Jumbo
Frames is enable. Setting the Ethernet Packet Size to the default of 1500, may minimize Pause Requests
from such a switch and improve overall transfer bandwidth.

Connect the Genie Nano Camera
Connecting a Genie Nano to a network system is similar whether using the Teledyne DALSA
Sapera LT package or a third party GigE Vision development package.
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Power supplies must meet the requirements defined in section Input Signals Electrical . Apply
power to the camera.

•

Connect Nano to the host computer GigE network adapter or to the Ethernet switch via a CAT5e
or CAT6 Ethernet cable (the switch connects to the computer NIC to be used for imaging, not a
corporate network). Note: the cable should not be less than 1 meter (3 feet) long or more than
100 meters (328 feet) long.

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Once communication with the host computer is started the automatic IP configuration sequence
will assign an LLA IP address as described in section Genie Nano IP Configuration Sequence, or
a DHCP IP address if a DHCP server is present on your network (such as the one installed with
Sapera LT).

•

Check the status LED which will be initially red then switch to flashing blue while waiting for IP
configuration. See Camera Status LED for Nano LED display descriptions.

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Connecting the Genie Nano Camera

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

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The factory defaults for Nano is Persistent IP disabled and DHCP enabled with LLA always
enabled as per the GigE Vision specification. For additional information see Nano IP
Configuration Mode Details. See the next section Connectors for an overview of the Nano
interfaces.

Connectors
The Nano has two connectors:
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A single RJ45 Ethernet connector for control and video data transmitted to/from the host
computer Gigabit NIC. The Genie Nano also supports Power over Ethernet (PoE).
See Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cables for secure cables.

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A 10 pin I/O connector for camera power, plus trigger, strobe and general I/O signals. The
connector supports a retention latch, while the Nano case supports thumbscrews. Teledyne
DALSA provides optional cables (see Accessories). See 10-pin I/O Connector Details for
connector pin out specifications.

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Note that the NanoXL uses the same two connectors but on a larger camera body.

The following figure of the Genie Nano back end shows connector and LED locations. See
Mechanical Specifications for details on the connectors and camera mounting dimensions, including
the NanoXL.

Camera Mounts

Status LED

(4 sides)

10 Pin
I/O & Power
Ethernet Connector
(supports PoE)
Supports
Thumbscrew
Secured Cables

Optional Tripod
Mount
Genie Nano – Rear View

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Connecting the Genie Nano Camera

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LED Indicators
The Genie Nano has one multicolor LED to provide a simple visible indication of camera state, as
described below. The Nano Ethernet connector does not have indicator LEDs; the user should use
the LED status on the Ethernet switch or computer NIC to observe networking status.

Camera Status LED Indicator
The camera is equipped with one LED to display its operational status. 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 Nano connects to a network and an IP address is assigned, the Status LED will turn
to steady blue. 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 **

Flashing Red

Initialization sequence in progress

Wait less than a minute for the Nano to reboot itself.

Steady Red +
Flashing Blue

Fatal Error. If the Genie Nano 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, 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 Nano has obtained an IP address, it might be on a different subnet than the NIC it is attached
to. Therefore, if the Nano LED is blue but an application cannot see it, this indicates a network configuration
problem. Review troubleshooting suggestions in the Network Imaging manual.

LED States on Power Up
The following LED sequence occurs when the Genie Nano is powered up connected to a network.
Red
power connected

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Flashing Red
initialization

Connecting the Genie Nano Camera

Flashing Blue
waiting for IP

Blue
IP assigned

Green
application
connected

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Genie Nano IP Configuration Sequence
The Genie Nano 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, Nano 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 as default)
The factory defaults for Nano is Persistent IP disabled and DHCP enabled with LLA always enabled
as per the GigE Vision specification. For additional information see Nano IP Configuration Mode
Details.

Supported Network Configurations
The Genie Nano obtains an IP address using the Link Local Address (LLA) or DHCP, by default. If
required, a persistent IP address can be assigned (refer to the Network Imaging manual).
Preferably, a DHCP server is present on the network, where the Genie Nano issues a DHCP request
for an IP address. The DHCP server then provides the Nano an IP address. The Teledyne DALSA
Network Configuration tool, installed with the Sapera Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging
Package, provides a DHCP server which is easily enabled on the NIC used with the Genie Nano
(refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging user’s manual).
The LLA method, if used, automatically assigns the Nano 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 the
LLA mode is unable to forward packets across routers.

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Connecting the Genie Nano Camera

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Preventing Operational Faults due to ESD
Nano 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 Nano 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 Nano 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.
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Method 1: Use a shielded/grounded power supply that connects ground to pin-10 of the I/O
connector. The Nano case is now properly connected to earth ground and can withstand ESD of
8 kilovolts, as tested by Teledyne DALSA.

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Method 2: When using Power over Ethernet (PoE), Teledyne DALSA strongly recommends using
a shielded Ethernet cable to provide a ground connection from the controlling computer/power
supply, to the Genie Nano. PoE requires a powered computer NIC, or a powered Ethernet
switch, or an Ethernet power injector.

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Method 3: Mount the camera on a metallic platform with a good connection to earth ground.

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Connecting the Genie Nano Camera

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Using Nano with Sapera API
A Genie Nano camera installation with the Teledyne DALSA Sapera API generally follows the
sequence described below.

Network and Computer Overview
•

Nano needs to connect to a computer with a GigE network adapter, either built in on the
computer motherboard or installed as a third party PCI adapter. See the previous section
Connecting the Genie Nano Camera.

•

Laptop computers with built in GigE network adapters may still not be able to stream full
frame rates from Nano, especially when on battery power.

•

Nano also can connect through a Gigabit Ethernet switch. When using VLAN groups, the
Nano and controlling computer must be in the same group (refer to the Teledyne DALSA
Network Imaging Package user’s manual).

•

If Genie Nano is to be used in a Sapera development environment, Sapera LT 8.10 needs to
be installed, which includes the GigE Vision Module software package with the Teledyne
DALSA GigE Vision TurboDrive Technology module.

•

If Genie Nano will be used in a third party GigE Vision Compliant environment, Sapera or
Sapera runtime is not required and you need to follow the installation instructions of the third
party package.

•

The Windows Firewall exceptions feature is automatically configured to allow the Sapera GigE
Server to pass through the firewall.

•

Computers with VPN software (virtual private network) may need to have the VPN driver
disabled in the NIC properties. This would be required only on the NIC used with the Nano.
Testing by the user is required.

•

Once a Nano is connected, look at the small camera icon added to the Windows tray (next to
the clock). Ensure the Nano camera has been found (right click the icon and select Status) Note
that in Windows 7, the icon remains hidden until a camera is connected.

•

A new Nano installation may require a firmware update. The File Selector feature is used to
select a firmware file. See the CamExpert procedure Updating Firmware via File Access in
CamExpert for additional information.

•

Use CamExpert (installed either with Sapera or Sapera runtime) to test the installation of the
Nano camera. Set the Nano to internal test pattern. See Internal Test Pattern Generator.

•

Set up the other components of the imaging system such as light sources, camera mounts,
optics, encoders, trigger sources, etc. Test with CamExpert.

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Using Nano with Sapera API

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Installation
Note: to install Sapera LT and the GigE Vision package, logon to the workstation as an administrator or
with an account that has administrator privileges.

When Genie Nano is used in a Sapera development environment, Sapera LT 8.10 (or later)
needs to be installed, which automatically provides all GigE Vision camera support including
TurboDrive.
If no Sapera development is required. Then the Sapera LT SDK is not needed to control the
Linea GigE camera. Sapera runtime with CamExpert provides everything to control the camera.

Procedure
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Download and install Sapera LT 8.10 (or later) which automatically provides GigE Vision support
with Teledyne DALSA TurboDrive™ technology. Note that Nano features may change when an
older versions of Sapera LT is used.

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Optional: If the Teledyne DALSA Sapera LT SDK package is not used, click to install the Genie
Nano firmware and user manuals only. Follow the on screen prompts.

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Connect the camera to an available free Gigabit NIC that’s not part of some other corporate
network.

Refer to Sapera LT User’s Manual concerning application development with Sapera.

Note: The Teledyne DALSA Sapera CamExpert tool (used throughout this manual to describe Genie Nano
features) is installed with either the Sapera LT runtime or the Sapera LT development package.

Camera Firmware Updates
Under Windows, the user can upload new firmware, using the File Access Control features provided
by the Sapera CamExpert tool.
Download the latest firmware version released for any Nano model from the Teledyne DALSA
support web page: http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/

Firmware via Linux or Third Party Tools
Consult your third party GigE Vision software package for file uploads to the connected device.

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Using Nano with Sapera API

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

GigE Server Verification
After a successful Genie Nano Framework package installation, the GigE Server icon is visible in the
desktop taskbar tray area (note that in Windows 7 the icon remains hidden until a camera is
connected). After connecting a camera (see following section), allow a few seconds for the GigE
Server status to update. The Nano camera must be on the same subnet as the NIC to be
recognized by the GigE Server.
Device Available

Device IP Error

Device Not Available

The normal GigE server tray
icon when the Genie device is
found. It will take a few
seconds for the GigE Server to
refresh its state after the Genie
has obtained an IP address.

The GigE server tray icon
shows a warning when a device
is connected but there is some
type of IP error.

A red X will remain over the
GigE server tray icon when the
Genie device is not found. This
indicates a major network issue.
Or in the simplest case, the
Genie is not connected.

GigE Server
Tray Icon:

If you place your mouse cursor on this icon, the GigE Server will display the number of GigE Vision
devices found by your PC. Right click the icon and select status to view information about those
devices. See Troubleshooting for more information.

GigE Server Status
Once the Genie Nano is assigned an IP address (its Status LED is steady blue) the GigE server tray
icon will not have a red X through it, indicating that the Nano device was found. It might take a few
seconds for the GigE Server to refresh its state after the Nano has obtained an IP address.
Right-click the GigE Server tray icon to open the following menu.

Click on Show Status to open a window listing all devices connected to the host system. Each GigE
device is listed by name along with important information such as the assigned IP address and
device MAC address. The screen shot below shows a connected Nano with no networking problems.

In the event that the device is physically connected, but the Sapera GigE Server icon is indicating
that the connected device is not recognized, click Scan Network to restart the discovery process.
Note that the GigE server periodically scans the network automatically to refresh its state. See
Troubleshooting for network problems.

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Using Nano with Sapera API

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Optimizing the Network Adapter used with Nano
Most Gigabit network interface controllers (NIC) allow user modifications to parameters such as
Adapter Buffers and Jumbo Frames. These should be optimized for use with the Nano during the
installation. Refer to the NetworkOptimizationGuide.pdf for optimization information (available
with the Sapera LT installation [C:\Program Files\Teledyne DALSA\Network Interface]).

Quick Test with CamExpert (Windows)
When the Genie Nano camera is connected to a Gigabit network adapter on a host computer,
testing the installation with CamExpert is a straightforward procedure.
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Start Sapera CamExpert by double clicking the desktop icon created during the software
installation.

•

CamExpert will search for installed Sapera devices. In the Device list area on the left side, the
connected Nano camera is shown or will be listed in a few seconds after CamExpert completes
the automatic device search (device discovery).

•

Select the Nano camera device by clicking on the camera user defined name. By default the
Nano camera is identified by its serial number. The Nano status LED will turn green, indicating
the CamExpert application is now connected.

•

Click on the Grab button for live acquisition (the Nano default is Free Running mode). Focus
and adjust the lens iris. See Operational Reference for information on CamExpert parameters
with the Nano camera.

•

If the Nano has no lens, just select one of the internal test patterns available (Image Format
Controls – Test Image Selector). All but one are static images to use with the Snap or Grab
function of CamExpert. The single “moving” test image is a shifting diagonal ramp pattern,
which is useful for testing network/computer bandwidth issues (see following image).

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Refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging package manual if error messages are shown in
the Output Messages pane while grabbing.

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Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

About the Device User ID
The Nano can be programmed with a user defined name to aid identifying multiple cameras
connected to the network. For instance, on an inspection system with 4 cameras, the first camera
might be labeled “top view”, the second “left view”, the third “right view” and the last one “bottom
view”. The factory default user name is set to match the camera serial number for quick initial
identification. Note that the factory programmed Genie Nano serial number and MAC address are
not user changeable.
When using CamExpert, multiple Genie Nano cameras on the network are seen as different
“Nano-xxxxx” devices as an example. Non Teledyne DALSA cameras are labeled as “GigEVision
Device”. Click on a device user name to select it for control by CamExpert.
An imaging application uses any one of these attributes to identify a camera: its IP address, MAC
address, serial number or User Name. Some important considerations are listed below.
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Do not use the camera’s IP address as identification (unless it is a persistent IP) since it can
change with each power cycle.

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A MAC address is unique to a single camera, therefore the control application is limited to the
vision system with that unique camera if it uses the camera’s MAC address.

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The User Name can be freely programmed to clearly represent the camera usage. This scheme
is recommended for an application to identify cameras. In this case, the vision system can be
duplicated any number of times with cameras identified by their function, not their serial
numbers or MAC address.

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Using Nano with Sapera API

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Operational Reference
Using CamExpert with Genie Nano Cameras
The Sapera CamExpert tool is the interfacing tool for GigE Vision cameras, and is supported by the
Sapera library and hardware. CamExpert allows a user to test camera functions. Additionally
CamExpert saves the Nano user settings configuration to the camera or saves multiple
configurations as individual camera parameter files on the host system (*.ccf).
An important component of CamExpert is its live acquisition display window which allows
immediate verification of timing or control parameters without the need to run a separate
acquisition program.

CamExpert Panes
The various areas of the CamExpert tool are described in the summary figure below. GigE Vision
device Categories and Parameter features are displayed as per the device’s XML description file.
The number of parameters shown is dependent on the View mode selected
(i.e. Beginner, Expert, Guru – see description below).

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Device pane: View and select from any installed GigE Vision or Sapera acquisition device. After
a device is selected CamExpert will only present parameters applicable to that device.

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Parameters pane: Allows viewing or changing all acquisition parameters supported by the
acquisition device. CamExpert displays parameters only if those parameters are supported by
the installed device. This avoids confusion by eliminating parameter choices when they do not
apply to the hardware in use.

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Display pane: Provides a live or single frame acquisition display. Frame buffer parameters are
shown in an information bar above the image window.

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Control Buttons: The Display pane includes CamExpert control buttons. These are:
Acquisition control button:
Click once to start live grab, click again to stop.
Single frame grab:
Click to acquire one frame from device.
Software trigger button:
With the I/O control parameters set to Trigger Enabled / Software Trigger
type, click to send a single software trigger command.
CamExpert display controls:
(these do not modify the frame buffer data)
Stretch (or shrink) image to fit, set image display to original size, or zoom
the image 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 CPU
running at near 100%. This does not affect the acquisition.
Histogram / Profile tool:
Select to view a histogram or line/column profile during live acquisition.

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Output pane: Displays messages from CamExpert or the GigE Vision driver.

CamExpert View Parameters Option
All camera features have a Visibility attribute which defines its requirement or complexity. The
states vary from Beginner (features required for basic operation of the device) to Guru (optional
features required only for complex operations).
CamExpert presents camera features based on their visibility attribute and provides quick Visibility
level selection via controls below each Category Parameter list [ << Less More>> ]. The user can
also choose the Visibility level from the View ∙ Parameters Options menu.

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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 Nano device. These
features are typically read-only. GigE Vision applications retrieve this information to identify the
camera along with its characteristics.
Features listed in the description table but tagged as Invisible are usually for Teledyne DALSA or
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 which device
version the feature was introduced. Additionally the Device Version column will indicate which
parameter is a member of the DALSA Features Naming Convention (indicated by DFNC), versus
the GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC tag is not shown).
New features for a major device version release will be indicated by green text for easy
identification.

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Display Name

Feature & Values

Description

Device
Version
& View

Manufacturer Name

DeviceVendorName

Displays the device vendor name.

1.00
Beginner

Family Name

DeviceFamilyName

Displays the device family name.

1.00
Beginner

Model Name

DeviceModelName

Displays the device model name.

1.00
Beginner

Device Version

DeviceVersion

Displays the device version. This tag will also
highlight if the firmware is a beta or custom
design. (RO)

1.00
Beginner

Manufacturer Part
Number

deviceManufacturerPartNumber

Displays the device manufacturer part
number.

1.00
DFNC
Beginner

Manufacturer Info

DeviceManufacturerInfo

This feature provides extended manufacturer
information about the device. Genie Nano
cameras show which firmware design is
currently loaded.

1.00
Beginner

Firmware Version

DeviceFirmwareVersion

Displays the currently loaded firmware version
number. Firmware files have a unique number
and have the .cbf file extension.

1.00
Beginner

Serial Number

DeviceSerialNumber

Displays the device’s factory set serial
number.

MAC Address

deviceMacAddress

Displays the unique MAC (Media Access
Control) address of the Device.

1.00
DFNC
Beginner

Device User ID

DeviceUserID

Feature to store a user-programmable
identifier of up to 15 characters. 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
Beginner

Device Built-In Self Test
Status

deviceBISTStatus

Return the status of the device Built-In SelfTest. Possible return values are devicespecific.

1.00
Beginner

Passed

Last firmware update
failed

FirmwareUpdateFailure

Unexpected Error

Unexpected_Error

Sensor Initialization
Failure

SensorFailure

Firmware Error

FirmwareError

1.00
Expert

No failure detected
Last firmware update operation failed.

Switched to recovery mode due to unexpected
software error.
There was an error initializing the sensor. The
camera may not be able to capture images.
(1.05)
Firmware encountered an error during
streaming.
(1.06)

Device Built-In Self Test
Status All

deviceBISTStatusAll

Return the status of the device Built-In SelfTest as a bitfield. The meaning for each bit is
device-specific. A value of 0 indicates no
error.
Bit-0=1:Firmware Update Failure
Bit-2=1:Unexpected Error

1.00
DFNC
Beginner

Device Reset

DeviceReset

Resets the device to its power up state. (W)

1.00
Beginner

Device Temperature
Selector

DeviceTemperatureSelector

Select the source where the temperature is
read.

1.00
Beginner

Internal

MaxInternal

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Value from FPGA and or PHY temperature.
Records the highest device temperature since
power up. Value is reset on power off.

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Device Temperature

DeviceTemperature

The temperature of the selected source in
degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature
should not exceed +70°C for reliable
operation.

1.00
Beginner

DALSA Software
Compatibility
Component List

DALSASoftwareCompatibilityComponentList

List the optional Teledyne DALSA software
functions that are supported.

1.00
Beginner

TurboDrive 8-bit
requires v8.01
or greater

Compatibility1

Teledyne DALSA Turbo Drive 8-bit
(Monochrome or Bayer) requires Sapera-LT
8.01 or greater.

TurboDrive 10-bit
requires v8.10 or
greater

Compatibility2

Teledyne DALSA Turbo Drive 10-bit
(Monochrome or Bayer) requires Sapera-LT
8.10 or greater.

TurboDrive 12-bit
requires v8.10 or
greater

Compatibility3

Teledyne DALSA Turbo Drive 12-bit
(Monochrome or Bayer) requires Sapera-LT
8.10 or greater.

Multicast requires a
newer version

Compatibility4

Multicast feature support requires a newer
version of Sapera LT than currently installed.

Power-up Configuration
Selector

UserSetDefaultSelector

Selects the camera configuration set to load
and make active on camera power-up or
reset. The camera configuration sets are
stored in camera non-volatile memory. (RW)

Factory Setting

Default

UserSet1

Select the user defined configuration UserSet
1 as the Power-up Configuration.

UserSet2

Select the user defined configuration UserSet
2 as the Power-up Configuration.

User Set Selector

UserSetSelector

1.00
Beginner

Load factory default feature settings.

Selects the camera configuration set to load
feature settings from or save current feature
settings to. The Factory set contains default
camera feature settings. (RW)

Factory Setting

Default

UserSet 1

UserSet1

Select the User Defined Configuration space
UserSet1 to save to or load from features
settings previously saved by the user.

UserSet 2

UserSet2

Select the User Defined Configuration space
UserSet1 to save to or load from features
settings previously saved by the user.

1.00
Beginner

Select the default camera feature settings
saved by the factory.

Load Configuration

UserSetLoad

Loads the camera configuration set specified
by the User Set Selector feature, to the
camera and makes it active. Can not 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 user sets are located on the
camera in non-volatile memory. (W)

1.00
Beginner

Power-up Configuration
Selector

UserSetDefault

Specify the camera configuration set to load
and make active on camera power-up or
reset. The camera configuration sets are
stored in camera non-volatile memory.

1.00
Beginner

Serial Number

DeviceID

Displays the device’s factory set camera serial
number.

1.00
Invisible

Factory Setting

Default

Select the Factory Setting values as the
Power-up Configuration.

1.00
Invisible

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UserSet1

Select the user defined configuration UserSet
1 as the Power-up Configuration.

UserSet2

Select the user defined configuration UserSet
2 as the Power-up Configuration.

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Calibration Date
Device Acquisition Type

deviceCalibrationDateRaw
deviceAcquisitionType

Displays the Device Acquisition Type of the
product.

Sensor
Device TL Type

Sensor
DeviceTLType

The device gets its data directly from a
sensor.
Transport Layer type of the device.

GigE Vision
Device TL Version Major

Date when the camera was calibrated.

GigEVision
DeviceTLVersionMajor

Device TL Version Minor

GigE Vision Transport Layer
Major version of the device’s Transport Layer.

DeviceTLVersionMinor
userSetError

Minor version of the device’s Transport Layer.
Error Flags for UserSetLoad & UserSetSave

NoError
LoadGenericError
LoadBusyError
LoadMemoryError
LoadFileError
LoadInvalidSetError
LoadResourceManagerError
SaveGenericError

No Error

1.00
Invisible

Not enough memory to load set
Internal file I/O error
At least one register could not be restored
properly
An internal error happened related to the
resource manager
Unknown error

SaveMemoryError

Camera ran out of memory while saving set

SaveResourceManagerError

1.00
Invisible

The camera is busy and cannot perform the
action

SaveInvalidSetError

1.00
DFNC
Invisible

Unknown error

SaveBusyError

SaveFileError

1.00
DFNC
Invisible

Internal file I/O error
An invalid user set was requested
An internal error happened 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 Rev

deviceDFNCVersionMinor

Minor revision of Dalsa Feature Naming
Convention which was used to create the
device’s XML.

1.00
DFNC
Invisible

SFNC Major Rev

DeviceSFNCVersionMajor

Major Version of the Genicam Standard
Features Naming Convention which was used
to create the device’s XML.

1.00
DFNC
Invisible

SFNC Minor Rev

DeviceSFNCVersionMinor

Minor Version of the Genicam Standard
Features Naming Convention which was used
to create the device’s XML.

1.00
DFNC
Invisible

SFNC SubMinor Rev

DeviceSFNCVersionSubMinor

SubMinor Version of the Genicam Standard
Features Naming Convention which was used
to create the device’s XML.

1.00
Invisible

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Power-up Configuration Dialog
CamExpert provides a dialog box which combines the features to select the camera power-up state
and for the user to save or load a Nano camera state.

Camera Power-up Configuration
The first drop list selects the camera configuration state to load 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 change the camera configuration any time after a power-up
(see feature UserSetSelector). To reset the camera to the factory configuration, select Factory
Setting and click Load. To save a current camera configuration, select User Set 1 or 2 and click
Save. Select a saved user set and click Load to restore a saved configuration.

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Sensor Control Category
The Genie Nano sensor controls, as shown by CamExpert, groups sensor specific parameters. This
group includes controls for frame rate, exposure time, gain, etc. Parameters in gray are read only,
either always or due to other feature settings. Parameters in black are user set in CamExpert or
programmable via an imaging application.
Features listed in the description table that are tagged as Invisible are usually for Teledyne DALSA
or third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important,
features shown by CamExpert may change with different Genie Nano models implementing
different sensors, image resolutions, and color versions.

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Sensor Control Feature Descriptions
The following table describes these features along with their view attribute and device version. For each feature the device version may differ
for each camera sensor available.
When a Device Version number is indicated, this represents the camera software functional group, not a firmware revision number. As Genie
Nano capabilities evolve the device version will increase, therefore identifying the supported function package. New features for a major
device version release will be indicated by green text for easy identification.
The first column indicates whether a feature applies to monochrome or color camera models via a symbol. No symbol indicates a common
feature. Additionally the description column will indicate which feature is a member of the DALSA Features Naming Convention (indicated by
DFNC), versus the GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC tag is not shown).
B/W
Color

Display Name

Feature & Values

Description

Device Scan Type

DeviceScanType

Defines the scan type of the device’s sensor.
Genie Nano is an Areascan camera.
< RO, Beginner >

Areascan
Sensor Color Type

Monochrome

Bayer Sensor

CFA_Bayer
pixelSizeInput

Sensor color type is monochrome.
Sensor color type is Bayer Color Filter Array (CFA).
Size of the image input pixels, in bits per pixel.
< RO, DFNC, Guru >

8 Bits/Pixel

Bpp8

10 Bits/Pixel

Bpp10

Sensor output data path is 10 bits per pixel.

12 Bits/Pixel

Bpp12

Sensor output data path is 12 bits per pixel.

Sensor output data path is 8 bits per pixel.

Sensor Width

SensorWidth

Defines the sensor width in active pixels.
< RO, Expert >

Sensor Height

SensorHeight

Defines the sensor height in active lines.
< RO, Expert >

Acquisition Frame Rate
Control Mode

acquisitionFrameRateControlMode

Set the frame control method used in free running mode. Note that this feature applies only to
sensor acquisitions, not internal test images. < 1.01, DFNC, Guru >

Programmable

Maximum Speed

MaximumSpeed

Acquisition Frame Rate

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Device uses an Areascan sensor.
Defines the camera sensor color type.
< RO, DFNC, Beginner >

Monochrome Sensor

Input Pixel Size

Areascan
sensorColorType

Notes

AcquisitionFrameRate

Operational Reference

The camera frame rate is controlled by the AcquisitionFrameRate feature.
The camera operates at its maximum frame rate using the current exposure (time and delay)
configuration.
Specifies the camera internal frame rate, in Hz.
Any user entered value is automatically adjusted to a valid camera value. Note that a change in
frame rate takes effect only when the acquisition is stopped and restarted.
< Beginner >

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Exposure Mode

ExposureMode

Sets the operation mode for the camera’s exposure (or electronic shutter).
< Beginner >

Timed

Trigger Width

TriggerWidth

Exposure Alignment

exposureAlignment

The exposure duration time is set using the Exposure Time feature and the exposure starts with a
FrameStart event.
Uses the width of the trigger signal pulse to control the exposure duration. Use the Trigger
Activation feature to set the polarity of the trigger.
The Trigger Width setting is applicable with Trigger Selector = Single Frame Trigger(Start).
Exposure Alignment specifies how the exposure is executed in relationship to the sensor capabilities
and current frame trigger.
< DFNC Beginner >

Synchronous

Reset

Exposure is synchronous to the internal timing of the sensor. The readout is concurrent to the
exposure for the fastest possible frame rate. When a valid trigger is received and the ExposureTime
is shorter than the readout period, the ExposureStart event is latched in the previous frame’s
readout. That is; the ExposureStartEvent is delayed and is initiated when the actual exposure starts
such that the exposure ends and readout begins as soon as the previous readout has completed.
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 trigger received during
exposure or readout is ignored since data would be lost by performing a reset.

Exposure Delay

exposureDelay

Specifies the delay in microseconds (µs) to apply after the FrameStart event before starting the
ExposureStart event.
< DFNC Beginner >

Exposure Time

ExposureTime

Sets the exposure time (in microseconds) when the Exposure Mode feature is set to Timed.
< Beginner >

Actual Exposure Time

exposureTimeActual

Actual Exposure Time performed by sensor due to its design, based on the requested Exposure
Time.
< Beginner >

Sensor Shutter Mode

SensorShutterMode

States or selects the supported shutter mode of the device.
< Beginner >

Global

Global Reset

GlobalReset

Rolling

Gain Selector

GainSelector

The shutter exposes all pixels at the same time.

Ver. 1.06

The shutter opens at the same time for all pixels but ends in a line sequential manner.
The shutter opens and closes sequentially for groups (typically lines) of pixels.
Selects which gain is controlled when adjusting gain features.
< Beginner >

Sensor

SensorAll

Apply a gain adjustment within the sensor to the entire image. The first half of the gain range is
applied in the analog domain and the second half is digital.

Sensor Analog

SensorAnalog

Apply an analog gain adjustment within the sensor to the entire image.

Ver. 1-02

Sensor Digital

SensorDigital

Apply a digital gain adjustment within the sensor to the entire image.

Ver. 1.02

Digital

DigitalAll

Apply a digital gain adjustment to the entire image. This independent gain factor is applied to the
image after the sensor.

Gain

Sets the selected gain as an amplification factor applied to the image. User adjusts the Gain feature
or the GainRaw feature.
< Beginner >

Gain (Raw)

GainRaw

Raw Gain value that is set in camera (Model Specific for range and step values).
< Guru>

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Black Level Selector

BlackLevelSelector

Analog

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AnalogAll

Sensor Dark Offset

Black Level

BlackLevel

Controls the black level as an absolute physical value. This represents a DC offset applied to the
video signal, in DN (digital number) units. The Black Level Selector feature specifies the channel to
adjust.
< Beginner >

Fast Readout Mode

fastReadoutMode

Selects the sensor’s readout mode.
< Guru, 1.01 >

Off

Active

Sensor FPN Correction
Mode

Selects which Black Level to adjust using the Black Level features.
< Beginner >

sensorFpnCorrectionMode

ver. 1.02

When this mode is active, the row blanking and row readout occur in parallel in the sensor. This
helps achieve a lower total frame readout time resulting in a faster maximum frame rate. There are
minor DN column artifacts, typically of no significance.
Activation mode for the sensor Fixed Pattern Noise correction function.
< Guru, 1.01 >

Off

Active

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When this mode is off, the row blanking and row readout occur sequentially in the sensor.

Disables the sensor FPN Correction Mode
Enables the sensor FPN Correction Mode.
Note: Applicable to the models listed below
M640, M640 NIR, C640
M800, M800 NIR, C800
M1280, M1280 NIR, C1280

ver. 1.02

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Offset/Gain Control Details (Sony sensors)
The Gain and Black level functions are applied at the sensor and/or on the digital image values
output by the sensor, as described below.
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Gain Selector = Sensor: The gain function is a linear multiplier control in 0.01 steps within
the sensor hardware (range is “1-251”, which is a +48dB maximum gain).

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Gain: Sensor gain is applied first by an analog amplifier (multiplier range of “1-15.85”,
i.e. +24dB) and then continues automatically via a digital amplifier as shown in the graphic
below.

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Important: Digital noise increases linearly and quickly with higher gain values. Users should
evaluate image quality with added gain.

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Gain (Raw): Provides an alternative method to control sensor gain, where values entered are
in 0.1dB increments. Therefore the range is 0 to 480 which controls a 0 to 48dB gain range.

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Gain Selector = Digital: The gain function controls the post sensor digital amplifier (available
only on some models of Nano cameras). This gain factor is independent of any sensor gain set.
This setting is a linear multiplying number of 1 to 4, in 0.1 steps).

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Black Level: This offset variable exists within the sensor. The Sony sensors allow an offset
range between 0 and 511 DN. The factory settings default value for each sensor used by
various Nano models, is 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. Changing the Black Level value up or down will push
sensor noise (present at the sensors native bits per pixel) to fall within one 8-bit value, thus the
noise becomes hidden.

Sony Sensors Gain Stage Diagram
Sony Sensor Gain Stages

Analog

Digital

Digital
Black Level

Control
Sensor Gain Control

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Post Digital Gain Control

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Offset/Gain Control Details (On-Semi Python sensors)
The Gain and Black level functions are applied at the sensor and/or on the digital image values
output by the sensor, as described below.
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Gain Selector = Sensor Analog: The gain function is a linear multiplier control in 0.01 steps
within the sensor hardware (Gain range is “1-8”, which is a +18dB gain).

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Gain Selector = Sensor Digital: The gain function is a linear multiplier control in 0.01 steps
within the sensor hardware (Gain range is “1-31.99”, which is +30dB gain).

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Important: Digital noise increases linearly and quickly with higher gain values. Users should
evaluate image quality with added gain.

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Gain (Raw): Shows the raw sensor control for each gain stage or an alternative method to
control sensor gain.

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Black Level: This offset variable exists within the sensor. The On-Semi sensors allow an offset
range between 0 and 255 DN. The factory settings default value for each sensor used by
various Nano models, is 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. Changing the Black Level value up or down will push
sensor noise (present at the sensors native bits per pixel) to fall within one 8-bit value, thus the
noise becomes hidden.

On-Semi Python Sensors Gain Stage Diagram
On-Semi Sensor Gain Stages
Black Level
Analog

Digital

Analog Gain Control

Control

Digital

Post Digital Gain Control

Digital Gain Control

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Bayer Mosaic Pattern
Genie Nano Color cameras output raw Bayer image data using the mosaic pattern shown below.
Teledyne DALSA Sapera CamExpert tool interprets the raw Bayer output when the user enables the
Pre-Processing Software Bayer Decoder. CamExpert also provides an automatic white balance tool
to aid RGB gain adjustments.

Bayer Mosaic Pattern and the CamExpert processing function to decode the Genie Nano Color

OnSemi Python P1 Sensor Artifacts with Fast Readout Mode
Nano OnSemi (Python P1) sensor camera models with Fast Readout mode active have the row
blanking and row readout occur in parallel in the sensor. This reduces the total frame readout time
resulting in a faster maximum frame rate. As a consequence there are minor column artifacts (of
very low DN) which are typically of no significance and irrelevant for many imaging systems. Note
that these column artifacts will become more prominent as sensor gain is increased.
The image below shows a “dark” capture with Fast Readout Mode enabled and analog gain set to
maximum (8x). The artifacts will become visible as fixed pattern DN column variations near the left
edge of the video frame. There are darker columns followed by lighter columns as marked by the
overlay graphics. These DN variations are not random columns, but consistent between individual
OnSemi sensors operating in Fast Readout mode with high gain.

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Fast Readout Mode Artifacts Correction
With all Nano OnSemi sensor models: A simple software host based “Flat Line” correction available
with Sapera LT, can be used to eliminate this Fast Readout Mode artifact. Users can test this with
the Sapera CamExpert tool. Refer to the manual (Sapera Getting Started – Cameras) for
instructions in calibrating and using the software based Flat Line correction.
With specifically the NanoXL models: Enable the camera based Flat Line features as described in
the Flat Field Correction Category.
Alternatively for maximum acquisition quality, disable Fast Readout Mode to eliminate
acquisition DN variances, at a small reduction of the maximum frame rate. Also remember that
high gain settings will increase overall sensor noise therefore additional gain should be used only
as necessary.

Exposure Alignment: Overview
Exposure Control modes define the method and timing of controlling the sensor integration period.
The integration period is the amount of time the sensor is exposed to incoming light before the
video frame data is transmitted to the controlling computer.
•

Exposure control is defined as the start of exposure and exposure duration.

•

The feature Exposure Mode selects the controlling method for the exposure.

•

The start of exposure is initiated by an internal timer signal, an external input trigger signal
(Trigger Mode=ON), or a software function call.

•

The exposure duration can be programmable (Exposure Mode = Timed, free run or external
trigger) or controlled by the external input trigger pulse width (Exposure Mode = TriggerWidth).

Note that different Nano models will support different combinations of exposure controls.
See also Trigger Overlap: Feature Details.

Synchronous Exposure Alignment
Exposure is synchronous to the internal timing of the sensor. The readout is concurrent to the
exposure for the fastest possible frame rate.
When a valid trigger is received and the Exposure Time is shorter than the readout period, the
Exposure Start event is latched in the previous frame’s readout. That is; the Exposure Start Event
is delayed and is initiated when the actual exposure starts such that the exposure ends and
readout begins as soon as the previous readout has completed.
•

For Sony sensor models the exposure is synchronous to the line timing of the sensor. The frame
exposure start is subject to 1 horizontal line jitter.

•

Sony sensors also add an extra two line-time at the end of exposure. For short very exposures
the starting jitter and ending extension will be significant.

•

The programmable exposure duration is in 1µs steps.

•

Exposure duration is from a camera sensor specific minimum (in µs) up to 16 sec.

•

Any trigger received before the start of frame readout is ignored and generates an invalid frame
trigger event.

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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 trigger received during
exposure or readout is ignored since data would be lost by performing a reset.

Sensor Exposure Timing: Sony Sensor Models
Nano cameras with Sony sensors have general timing characteristics using synchronous exposure
mode, as described below.

Trigger Characteristics: Start of Exposure
External
Trigger Input

Start of Exposure Details
for Nano Sony Sensor Models
rising edge active
Input propagation Delay (see Input Signals Electrical Specifications)

Internal Trigger Control
Delay to Next Horizontal Time (delay jitter)
Re-alignment delay is maximum
of 1 Horizontal Line Time

Internal Continuous Horizontal Line Time Clock
Actual Sensor Exposure Start Delay
after 2 H -Time
Sensor Exposure

<< Exposure Active >>

Additional triggered exposure mode features and timing are described in the I/O Controls Category.
Refer to Model Part Numbers for the available Nano models using Sony sensors and their timing
specifications.

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Sensor Exposure Timing: OnSemi Python Models
Nano cameras with OnSemi sensors have general timing characteristics as described below.

Trigger Characteristics: Start of Exposure
External
Trigger Input

Start of Exposure Details
for Nano Models using OnSemi Python
rising edge active
Input propagation Delay (see Input Signals Electrical Specifications)

Internal Trigger Control
Internal Delay (exposureAlignment = Reset or Synchronous With No Overlap)
Internal Delay (exposureAlignment = Synchronous With Overlap)

<< Exposure Active >>

Additional triggered exposure mode features and timing specific to OnSemi sensors are described
in the I/O Controls Category.
See sections, Model Specifications: M/C640, M/C800, M/C1280, M/C1930, M/C2590 for specific
timing values.

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Auto-Brightness Control Category
The Genie Nano Auto-Brightness controls, as shown by CamExpert as a sub group to Sensor
Controls, has features used to configure the automatic gain function. Parameters in gray are read
only, either always or due to another 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 Teledyne DALSA or
third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important, Genie
Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different sensors which may
support different features or none from this category.

Auto-Brightness Feature Descriptions
The following table describes these features along with their view attribute and device version. For
each feature the device version may differ for different camera sensors as they become available.
When a Device Version number is indicated, this represents the camera software functional group,
not a firmware revision number. As Genie Nano capabilities evolve the device version will increase,
therefore identifying the supported function package. New features for a major device version
release will be indicated by green text for easy identification.
Features are common for all Nano models unless indicated otherwise. Additionally the description
column will indicate which feature is a member of the DALSA Features Naming Convention
(indicated by DFNC), versus the GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC tag is not
shown).
Note: Auto-Brightness not supported with model C4900 (18M Rolling Shutter).

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Display Name

Feature & Values

Description

Auto-Brightness Mode

autoBrightnessMode

Sets the mode for the Auto-Brightness function.

Off

Active

Auto-Brightness
Sequence

autoBrightnessSequence

Device
Version

Disable the auto-brightness mode.
Activates the auto-brightness mode when the
AcquisitionStart or AcquisitionArm command is
received.
Specifies the processing order for the autobrightness algorithm. Gain and Exposure are
adjusted sequentially, in the selected order, to
achieve the auto-brightness target value. If the
Gain or Exposure features are not available or
disabled, that feature is ignored in the processing
sequence.
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Exposure \ Gain

Exposure_Gain_Iris

Adjust Exposure, Gain, in that order to achieve
the auto-brightness target value.

Gain \ Exposure

Gain_Exposure_Iris

Adjust Gain, Exposure, in that order, to achieve
the auto-brightness target value.

Auto-Brightness Target
Source

autoBrightnessTargetSource

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Specifies the source image color plane(s) used by
the Auto-Brightness algorithm to determine the
brightness adjustment required to obtain the
auto-brightness target value.

Luminance

The luminance or Y component of the image is
used as the auto-brightness target source.

Raw Bayer Pattern

RawBayerPattern

The Raw Bayer Pattern of the image is used as
the auto-brightness target source.

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Auto-Brightness Target

autoBrightnessTarget

Sets the target image grayscale value, in DN, for
the auto-brightness algorithm. Features that use
auto-brightness include ExposureAuto, and
GainAuto.

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Auto-Brightness Target
Variation

autoBrightnessTargetRangeVariation

Sets the auto-brightness target Range Variation in
(DN). An autoBrightnessTarget value within this
range is considered valid and will not be
compensated.

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Auto-Brightness
Algorithm

autoBrightnessAlgorithm

Specifies the auto-brightness algorithm used to
calculate the brightness in the target image
source plane(s).

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Average

The auto-brightness algorithm calculates the
average luminance from the camera image and
determines if the brightness should increase or
decrease based on the requested target
brightness.

Auto-Brightness
Minimum Time
Activation

autoBrightnessAlgoMinTimeActivation

Specifies the time delay between an image
brightness change from the autoBrightnessTarget
and when compensation of Gain/Exposure starts.
This eliminates repetitive adjustments of short
term brightness variations.

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Auto-Brightness
Convergence Time

autoBrightnessAlgoConvergenceTime

Specifies the maximum time the
autoBrightnessAlgorithm should take to
compensate the image brightness as defined by
the autoBrightnessTarget. Actual times typically
are less but may on occasion be more.

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Auto-Exposure

ExposureAuto

Sets the automatic exposure mode when the
ExposureMode feature is set to Timed.

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Exposure duration is manually controlled using
the ExposureTime feature.
Exposure duration is constantly adapted by the
camera to meet the auto-brightness target pixel
value.

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Auto-Exposure Time Min
Value

exposureAutoMinValue

Sets the minimum exposure time value allowed
by the user, in microseconds, for the AutoExposure function.

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Auto-Exposure Time
Max Value

exposureAutoMaxValue

Sets the maximum exposure time value allowed
by the user, in microseconds, for the AutoExposure function.

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Controls the state of the automatic gain control.

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Automatic Gain Control

GainAuto

Off

Continuous

Auto-Gain Source

gainAutoSource

Gain is manually controlled using the Gain
feature.
Gain is constantly adjusted by the camera to
meet the auto-brightness target pixel value. The
initial starting gain can be set by setting GainAuto
to Off, changing the gain value and then setting it
back to Continuous.
Selects the gain to control.

Digital

DigitalAll

Sensor

SensorAll

Digital

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Auto-Gain Max Value

gainAutoMaxValue

Sets the maximum gain multiplier value for the
automatic gain algorithm. The automatic gain
function is an amplification factor applied to the
video signal to obtain the auto-brightness target
value.

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Auto-Gain Min Value

gainAutoMinValue

Sets the minimum gain multiplier value for the
automatic gain algorithm. The automatic gain
function is an amplification factor applied to the
video signal to obtain the auto-brightness target
value.

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Auto-Brightness
Algorithm Source

autoBrightnessAlgoSource

Specifies the source location of the AutoBrightness algorithm.

Local

The auto-brightness algorithm runs in the
camera.

Ethernet

Host

The auto-brightness algorithm runs on a host
machine via the Ethernet connection.

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Using Auto-Brightness
The Auto-Brightness features are designed to maintain consistent brightness (or image intensity) in
situations where lighting varies. These features benefit from being optimized for each applications
lighting. The information below describes making these adjustments and the feature
interdependencies. All feature example settings and acquisitions examples below are made using
the Sapera CamExpert tool.
Important: Setup is critical. The Auto-Brightness algorithm cannot converge unless control
features are set properly (as required by the imaging situation). The following cases describe
simple setups and the control feature considerations required to make them work.

General Preparation
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Before using any controls, a simple setup for experimentation is to have a reasonable free
running acquisition of n-frames per second (AcquisitionFrameRate) and an exposure time
(ExposureTime) that provides a viewable image.

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Take note of the frame rate and exposure time. If the frame rate is very slow due to a long
exposure, add analog gain (GainSelector and Gain) and adjust the exposure time again.

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Enable all Auto-Brightness features by setting autoBrightnessMode to active (live acquisition
must be off). This master feature only activates the auto-brightness, auto-exposure, and autogain controls but doesn’t enable the processing.

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The features autoBrightnessSequence, autoBrightnessTargetSource, autoBrightnessTarget,
autoBrightnessTargetRangeVariation, and autoBrightnessAlgorithm can remain at their default
settings for this demo.

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Note that the Auto-Brightness function is not available if “Cycling Mode” is active.

The Auto-Brightness examples below are summarized as follows:
• Auto-Brightness by Frame Luminance Averaging
• Auto-Brightness by Adjusting a Digital Gain
• Auto-Brightness by Adjusting both Gain and Exposure

Auto-Brightness with Frame Luminance Averaging
After the preparations described above, the Auto-Exposure function is tested as follows. These
setup steps are made before doing a live acquisition.
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Set the autoBrightnessAlgoConvergenceTime to a larger value than the default 2 seconds if
more time is required to ensure adequate time for convergence.

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Set ExposureAuto to Continuous to activate all Auto-exposure features.

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Referring to the ExposureTime value used to get a viewable image during the free-running
preparation stage, set exposureAutoMaxValue to a maximum exposure time longer than was
needed. This maximum exposure limit feature may be required in imaging situations where the
frame rate must not be forced below some minimum value. Also check that
exposureAutoMinValue is low enough to allow the auto exposure a wide range to function in
(but not too low else the algorithm will undershoot).

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Enable live acquisition (Grab button in CamExpert). The image exposure will adjust itself until
the autoBrightnessTarget value is achieved. During live acquisition, the autoBrightnessTarget
value can be changed to observe the algorithm converge to the new luminance value.

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Stop live acquisition (Freeze button in CamExpert). The feature ExposureTime is updated with
the last exposure time used by the auto exposure algorithm. Adjust frame rate and analog gain
settings as required to test again. Adjust other features mentioned as required.

Auto-Gain
An alternative method of automating exposure control is by varying the Nano Digital Gain. The user
needs to note that the digital gain stage is limited to a small positive multiplier and will have the
side effect of increasing digital noise.
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Setup will be similar to using auto exposure alone.

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Enable automatic digital gain by setting the feature GainAuto to Continuous.

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Limit the total digital gain range by adjusting the values for gainAutoMaxValue and
gainAutoMinValue.

Auto-Brightness by using Auto-Exposure and Auto-Gain
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Use both ExposureAuto and GainAuto together to maximize the range of the Auto-Brightness
range.

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Use autoBrightnessSequence to select the order of automation.

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Caution: Even with both automatic functions enabled, exposure convergence to a target value
requires proper setup.

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I/O Control Category
The Genie Nano I/O controls, as shown by CamExpert, has features used to configure external
inputs and acquisition actions based on those inputs, plus camera output signals to other devices.
Parameters in gray are read only, either always or due to another 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 Teledyne DALSA or
third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important, Genie
Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different sensors which may
support different features within this category.

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I/O Control Feature Descriptions
The following table describes these features along with their view attribute and minimum camera
firmware version required. Additionally the Device Version column will indicate which parameter is
a member of the DALSA Features Naming Convention (indicated by DFNC), versus the GenICam
Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC tag is not shown).
The Device Version number represents the camera software functional group, not a firmware
revision number. As Genie Nano capabilities evolve the device version tag will increase, therefore
identifying the supported function package. New features for a major device version release will be
indicated by green text for easy identification.
Display Name

Feature & Values

Description

Device
Version
& View

Trigger Selector

TriggerSelector

Selects which type of trigger to configure with the
various Trigger features.

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Single Frame Trigger(Start)

FrameStart

MultiFrame Trigger(Start)

FrameBurstStart

AcquisitionStart
Trigger(Start)

AcquisitionStart

Trigger Mode

TriggerMode

Selects a trigger starting the capture of a single
frame. Frame size is determined by image format
feature “Height”.
Selects a trigger to capture multiple frames. The
number of frames is specified by the
“triggerFrameCount” feature.
Enables the selection of a trigger source that starts
the Acquisition of one or many frames. (Ver.1.05)
Controls the enable state of the selected trigger.

Off

The selected trigger is turned off.

The selected trigger is turned active.

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Trigger Frames Count

triggerFrameCount

Sets the total number of frames to acquire when a
valid trigger is received. This feature is available
when Trigger Selector = MultiFrame Trigger(Start).

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Software Trigger

TriggerSoftware

Generate a software command internal trigger
immediately no matter what the TriggerSource
feature is set to.

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Trigger Source

TriggerSource

Specifies the internal signal or physical input line to
use as the trigger source. The selected trigger
must have its TriggerMode set to ON.
See Input Signals Electrical Specifications.

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Line 1

Line1

Select Line 1 (and associated I/O control block) to
use as the external trigger source. See
LineSelector feature for complete list.

Line 2

Line2

Select Line 2 (and associated I/O control block) to
use as the external trigger source. See
LineSelector feature for complete list.

Software

The trigger command source is only generated by
software using the Trigger Software command.

Action 1

Action1

Select the GigEVision Action Command 1 as the
internal trigger source. This is a broadcast
command that multiple devices can respond to
simultaneously.
(Ver. 1.03)

Action 2

Action2

Select the GigEVision Action Command 2 as the
internal trigger source. This is a broadcast
command that multiple devices can respond to
simultaneously.
(Ver. 1.05)

Timestamp Modulo Event

timestampModuloEvent

Timer1End Event

Timer1End

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Select the timestamp modulo event as the internal
trigger source.
(Ver. 1.03)
Select the TimerEnd Event as the internal trigger
source.

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Counter1End Event
Trigger Input Line Activation

Counter1End
TriggerActivation

Select the CounterEnd Event as the internal trigger
source.
Select the activation mode for the selected Input
Line trigger source. This is applicable only for
external line inputs.

Rising Edge

RisingEdge

The trigger is considered valid on the rising edge of
the line source signal (after any processing by the
line inverter module).

Falling Edge

FallingEdge

The trigger is considered valid on the falling edge
of the line source signal (after any processing by
the line inverter module).

Any Edge

AnyEdge

The trigger is considered valid on any edge of the
line source signal (after any processing by the line
inverter module).

Level High

LevelHigh

The trigger is considered valid on the high level of
the line source signal.

Level Low

LevelLow

The trigger is considered valid on the low level of
the line source signal.

Trigger Delay

TriggerDelay

Specifies the delay in microseconds to apply after
receiving the trigger and before activating the
triggerEvent. (min=0, max=2000000)

Trigger Overlap

TriggerOverlap

States if a trigger overlap is permitted with the
Active Frame readout signal. This feature defines if
a new valid trigger will be accepted (or latched) for
a new frame.

Off

ReadOut

End Of Exposure

EndOfExposure

Line Selector

LineSelector

Trigger is accepted immediately after the previous
exposure period. This will latch the Trigger and
delay the Exposure if the end of that exposure is
shorter than the previous readout.

Line1

Index of the physical line and associated I/O
control block to use. Pin 5 is the Input Signal and
Pin 3 is the common Ground on the I/O connector.

Line 2

Line2

Index of the physical line and associated I/O
control block to use. Pin 7 is the Input Signal and
Pin 3 is the common Ground on the I/O connector.

Line 3

Line3

Index of the physical line and associated I/O
control block to use. Pin 6 is the Output Signal and
Pin 4 is the common output power on the I/O
connector.

Line 4

Line4

Index of the physical line and associated I/O
control block to use. Pin 8 is the Output Signal and
Pin 4 is the common output power on the I/O
connector.

Line 5

Line5

(Optional Model – see Output3 below) Index of the
physical line and associated I/O control block to
use. Pin 9 is the Output Signal and Pin 4 is the
common output power on the I/O connector.
Description of the physical Pin associated with the
logical line.

Input 1
Input 2

Input1
Input2

Associated with the logical line Input 1
Associated with the logical line Input 2
* “G3-GM2… or G3-GC2…” part numbers denote
optional “1 input / 3 output” special order models.

Output 1
Output 2
Output 3

Output1
Output2
Output3

Associated with the logical line Output 1
Associated with the logical line Output 2
* “G3-GM2… or G3-GC2…” part numbers denote
optional “1 input / 3 output” special order models.

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No trigger overlap is permitted.

Selects the physical line (or pin) of the external
device connector to configure.

lineName

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Trigger is accepted immediately after the start of
the readout.

Line 1

Line Name

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Line Format

LineFormat

Specify the current electrical format of the selected
physical input or output. (RO)

Opto-Coupled
Line Mode

OptoCoupled
LineMode

Input

Input
Output

Line Status

The line is opto-Coupled.
Reports if the physical Line is an Input or Output
signal. (RO)
See Input Signals Electrical Specifications.
See Output Signals Electrical Specifications.

Output
LineStatus

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The line is an input line.
The line is an output line.
Returns the current status of the selected input or
output line.

False

The Line is logic LOW

True

The Line is logic HIGH

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Line Status All

LineStatusAll

Returns the current status of all available line
signals, at time of polling, in a single bitfield. The
order is Line1, Line2, Line3, ...

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Line Inverter

LineInverter

Control to invert the polarity of the selected input
or output line signal.

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Beginner

Specifies the voltage threshold required to
recognize a signal transition on an input line.

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DFNC

False / True
Input Line Detection Level

lineDetectionLevel

Threshold for TTL

Threshold_for_TTL

A signal below 0.8V will be detected as a Logical
LOW and a signal greater than 2.4V will be
detected as a Logical HIGH on the selected input
line.

Input Line Debouncing
Period

lineDebouncingPeriod

Specifies the minimum delay before an input line
voltage transition is recognizing as a signal
transition.

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Output Line Source

outputLineSource

Selects which internal signal or event driven pulse
or software control state to output on the selected
line. Note, the LineMode feature must be set to
Output. The List of supported output line sources is
product-specific. The Event Control section
provides details and timing diagrams for the
supported trigger modes.

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Off

Line output is Open

Software Controlled

SoftwareControlled

The OutputLineValue feature changes the state of
the output

Pulse on: Start of Frame

PulseOnStartofFrame

Generate a pulse on the start of the Frame Active
event

Pulse on: Start of Exposure

PulseOnStartofExposure

Pulse on: End of Exposure

PulseOnEndofExposure

Generate a pulse on the ExposureEnd event. This
option is typically used to trigger a strobe light.
(N/A for C4900 – 1.06)

Pulse on: Start of Readout

PulseOnStartofReadout

Generate a pulse on the ReadoutStart event.

Generate a pulse on the ExposureStart event. This
option is typically used to trigger a strobe light.

Pulse on: End of Readout

PulseOnEndofReadout

Pulse on: Valid Frame
Trigger

PulseOnValidFrameTrigger

Pulse on: Rejected Frame(s)
Trigger

PulseOnInvalidFrameTrigger

Pulse on: Start of Acquisition

PulseOnStartofAcquisition

Generate a pulse when the AcquisiontStart event
occurs.

Pulse on: End of Acquisition

PulseOnEndofAcquisition

Generate a pulse when the AcquisiontStop event
occurs.

Pulse on: End of Timer 1

PulseOnEndofTimer1

Pulse on: End of Counter 1

PulseOnEndofCounter1

Generate a pulse on the CounterEnd 1 event.

Pulse on: Input 1 Event

PulseOnInput1

Generate a pulse on the Input signal 1 event

Pulse on: Input 2 Event

PulseOnInput2

Generate a pulse on the Input signal 2 event

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Generate a pulse on the ReadoutEnd event.
Generate a pulse on the ValidFrameTrigger event.
Generate a pulse on the InvalidFrameTrigger
event.

Generate a pulse on the TimerEnd 1 event.

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Pulse on: Action 1

PulseOnAction1

Generate a pulse on the
GigEVision Action Command 1.

(ver:1.03)

Pulse on: Action 2

PulseOnAction2

Generate a pulse on the
GigEVision Action Command 2.

(ver:1.03)

Pulse on: Software
Command

PulseOnSoftwareCmd

Exposure Active

ExposureActive

Output Line Pulse Signal
Activation

outputLinePulseActivation

Generate a pulse on the Input of a Software
Command
Generate a signal that is active when the Exposure
is active. (N/A for C4900 – 1.06)
Specifies the input line activation mode to trigger
the OutputLine pulse.

Rising Edge

RisingEdge

Specifies that the trigger is considered valid on the
rising edge of the source signal.

Falling Edge

FallingEdge

Specifies that the trigger is considered valid on the
falling edge of the source signal.

Any Edge

AnyEdge

Specifies that the trigger is considered valid on the
falling or rising edge of the source signal.

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Output Line Pulse Delay

outputLinePulseDelay

Sets the delay (in µs) before the output line pulse
signal. Applicable for the OutputLineSource
feature.

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Output Line Pulse Duration

outputLinePulseDuration

Sets the width (duration) of the output line pulse in
microseconds.

Output Line Value

outputLineValue

Sets the output state of the selected Line if the
outputLineSoftwareLatchControl = OFF.
OutputLineSource must be SoftwareControlled. If
the outputLineSoftwareLatchControl = Latch , the
state of the pin will change with the
outputLineSoftwareCmd command.

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Active

Inactive

Output Line Software Latch
Control

outputLineSoftwareLatchControl

Off

Latch

Sets the Output circuit to close
Sets the Output circuit to open
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When Off, the selected output line is set with the
value in Output Line Value.
Output pin state set by outputLineValue.
Output pin state set by outputLineSoftwareCmd.

Flash Zone Delay

flashZoneDelay

Returns the recommended output pulse delay,
corresponding to the delay of the last line exposure
start of a rolling shutter sensor, when the Output
Line Source = Pulse on Start of Exposure. (RO)

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Model C4900

Flash Zone Duration

flashZoneDuration

Returns the recommended output pulse duration
for controlling a flash device for the optimal flash
zone time. (RO)

Output Line Software
Command

outputLineSoftwareCmd

Writing a value of 1 in the bit field applies the
Latch value of the outputLineSoftwareLatchControl
and/or executes the PulseOnSoftwareCmd for any
output line programmed for software control. The
feature outputLineSoftwareCmd can take any
binary value and each bit set to 1 corresponds to a
Icommand for an Output. Note that Outputs are
numbered from 1 to N, therefore Bit 1 of
outputLineSoftwareCmd corresponds to Output1.
This is applicable to OutputLineSource = Pulse On:
where Software Cmd (for Pulse mode) or
OutputLineSource = SoftwareControlled and
OutputLineSoftwareLatchControl = Latch (for static
states).

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Line Pinout

linePinAssociation

Enumeration of the physical line (or pin) on the
device I/O connector. (RO)

Pin5=Signal – Pin3=Gnd

Pin5Signal_Pin3Gnd

Pin 5 is the Input Signal and Pin 3 is the common
input Ground on the I/O connector.

Pin7=Signal – Pin3=Gnd

Pin7Signal_Pin3Gnd

Pin 7 is the Input Signal and Pin 3 is the common
input Ground on the I/O connector.

Pin6=Signal – Pin4=Pwr

Pin6Signal_Pin4Pwr

Pin 6 is the Output Signal and Pin 4 is the common
output Power on the device connector.

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Pin8=Signal – Pin4=Pwr

Pin8Signal_Pin4Pwr

Pin 8 is the Output2 Signal and Pin 4 is the
common output Power on the device connector.

I/O Module Block Diagram
Timer and Counter Module

Timer

Input

TimerEnd Event

Event Driven
Line Selector =
Line 1 to 4
Physical
Line

Line
Detection
Level

Line
Debouncer

Line
Mode
Input
or
ouput

Input
inverter

Counter
CounterEnd Event
Trigger Module

LineStatus

Output
inverter

Output

Pulse
generator

Output
Line
Source

Trigger
Line
Activation

Trigger
Source

Trigger Signal
Software Trigger
Cmd

Software Driven
Event Driven

Signal Driven
Software Driven

Trigger Mode Details
Genie Nano image exposures are initiated by an event. The trigger event is either the camera’s
programmable internal clock used in free running mode, an external input used for synchronizing
exposures to external triggers, or a programmed function call message by the controlling
computer. These triggering modes are described below.
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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 increments
supported are sensor specific. Maximum frame rates are dependent on the required exposure.

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External trigger (Trigger Mode=On): Exposures are controlled by an external trigger signal
where the specific input line is selected by the Trigger Source feature. External signals are
isolated by an opto-coupler input with a time programmable debounce circuit.

Trigger Source Types (Trigger Mode=On)
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Trigger Source=Software: An exposure trigger is sent as a control command via the
Ethernet network connection. Software triggers cannot be considered time accurate due to
network latency and sequential command jitter. But a software trigger is more responsive than
calling a single-frame acquisition since the latter must validate the acquisition parameters and
modify on-board buffer allocation if the buffer size has changed since the last acquisition.

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Trigger Source = Line 1 or 2: An external trigger signal is opto-coupled and subject to a
signal debounce, input delay, plus inversion circuits.

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Trigger Line Polarity: For external line signals, a rising edge signal is suggested to minimize
the time it takes for the opto-coupler to change state.

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Trigger Source=Timer1End Event: The Timer1 End Event is used as the internal trigger
source. Refer to Counter and Timer Controls for information on those features.

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Trigger Source=Counter1End Event: The Counter1 End Event is used as the internal trigger
source.

Input Line Details
The general purpose input line signals are connected to I/O lines 1 and 2, which have the following
features for control or status indication.
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Feature set: LineSelector (RW), LineName (RO), linePinAssociation (RO), LineFormat (RO),
LineMode (RO), lineDetectionLevel (RW), lineDebouncingPeriod (RW), LineInverter (RW),
LineStatus (RO).

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Connector: See 10-pin I/O Connector Details for connector pinout and electrical information.
The cable shell and shield should electrically connect the Genie Nano chassis to computer
chassis for maximum EMI protection.

•

Line Transition Validation: Each input incorporates a signal debounce circuit (following the
opto-couple) to eliminate short noise transitions that could be wrongly interpreted as a valid
pulse. The duration is user-programmable from 0µs to 255µs with CamExpert.

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Line Signal Propagation & Timing: Maximum delay values are defined in Input Signals
Electrical Specifications.

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Trigger Overlap: Feature Details
The Trigger Overlap feature defines how the Nano handles triggers that might occur more
frequently than the Frame Active period (an exposure plus readout period).
If TriggerOverlap=OFF, then triggers received before the end of the Frame Active period are
ignored. Other TriggerOverlap values are dependent on the Nano model and sensor used.
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TriggerOverlap=Off
No trigger overlap is permitted.

Diagram Conditions:
• TriggerMode=On
• ExposureMode=Timed
• TriggerActivation=RisingEdge
• TriggerDelay=0
• TriggerSelector=FrameStart
• ExposureAlignment=Synchronous

TriggerOverlap=Off

Frame Exposure

Trigger Exclusion Period

Trigger Input
Exposure 1

Frame Readout

Exposure 2
Readout 1
Frame 1 Active period

Readout 2
Frame 2 Active period

Timing specific to OnSemi models
• Minimum Trigger to Exposure start delay: 3.23µs (shown as 4µs)
• Readout Time:
• M/C2590: 23242µs + 16.5µs
• M/C1930: 10831µs + 16.5µs
• M/C1280: 5676µs + 16.5µs
• M/C800: 2332µs + 16.5µs
• M/C640: 1602µs + 16.5µs

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TriggerOverlap=ReadOut
Trigger is accepted at the beginning of the frame Readout. The “End of Exposure to Start of
Readout” time is sensor dependent.

Diagram Conditions:
• TriggerMode=On
• ExposureMode=Timed
• TriggerActivation=RisingEdge
• TriggerDelay=0
• TriggerSelector=FrameStart
• ExposureAlignment=Synchronous

TriggerOverlap=Readout
Trigger Input

Frame Exposure

Trigger Exclusion Period

Exposure 2

Exposure 1
End of Exposure
to Start of Readout

Frame Readout

Readout 1

End of Exposure
to Start of Readout

Readout 2

Frame 1 Active period
Frame 2 Active period

Timing specific to OnSemi models
• Trigger to Exposure start has a delay which includes the sensor readout time plus a
minimum of 62µs. An exposure always starts after the readout of the previous frame.
• Trigger Delay Times (min. with normal ROT):
• M/C2590: 23318µs
• M/C1930: 10907µs
• M/C1280: 5751µs
• M/C800: 2407µs
• M/C640: 1677µs

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TriggerOverlap=EndOfExposure
Trigger is accepted immediately after the previous exposure period. This will latch the Trigger
and delay the Exposure if the end of that exposure is shorter than the previous readout.

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Diagram Conditions:
• TriggerMode=On
• ExposureMode=Timed
• TriggerActivation=RisingEdge
• TriggerDelay=0
• TriggerSelector=FrameStart
• ExposureAlignment=Synchronous
Applicable to current Sony sensor models
Sony sensor Nano models support a maximum trigger rate by allowing a trigger signal soon after
the exposure period. A trigger is accepted and buffered for a 12 line clock period (after the
exclusion period) at which the next exposure starts. As shown in the diagram below, the following
exposure can be active even before the frame readout of the previous exposure.

TriggerOverlap=EndOfExposure
Trigger Input

Frame Exposure

Trigger Exclusion Period

Exposure 1

Trigger Exclusion Period

Exposure 2
Readout 1

Frame Readout

Readout 2

Frame 1 Active period
Frame 2 Active period

Refer to Model Part Numbers for the available Nano models using Sony sensors and their timing
specifications.

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TriggerOverlap= EndOfExposure or Readout
This special condition describes the case of a short exposure relative to the readout period. A
trigger received before the end of the frame readout is latched and delayed until such time that
the following short exposure 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=0
• TriggerSelector=FrameStart
• ExposureAlignment=Synchronous

TriggerOverlap= EndOfExposure or Readout
Trigger Exclusion Period
Trigger Exclusion Period
Trigger Input

Trigger Latched
and Delayed
Frame Exposure

Exposure 2

Exposure 1

Frame Readout

Readout 1

Readout 2

Frame 1 Active period
Frame 2 Active period

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TriggerOverlap= Readout and ExposureMode=TriggerWidth
This special condition describes the case of a short TriggerWidth exposure relative to the
readout period. If the next Trigger input signal occurs during the previous frame readout,
attempting to stop the frame active period before the current readout is completed, the camera
will 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 (Sony Sensors):
• TriggerMode=On
• ExposureMode=TriggerWidth
• TriggerActivation=RisingEdge
• TriggerDelay=0
• TriggerSelector=FrameStart
• ExposureAlignment=Synchronous

TriggerOverlap= Readout and ExposureMode=TriggerWidth

Trigger Input

Exposure 2 extended until Readout 1 completes
Frame Exposure

Exposure 2

Exposure 1

Frame Readout

Readout 2

Readout 1
Frame 1 Active period
Frame 2 Active period

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Diagram Conditions (OnSemi Sensors):
• TriggerMode=On
• ExposureMode=TriggerWidth
• TriggerActivation=RisingEdge
• TriggerDelay=0
• TriggerSelector=FrameStart
• ExposureAlignment=Synchronous

OnSemi Sensor TriggerOverlap= Readout and ExposureMode=TriggerWidth

Trigger Input

Exposure 2 delayed so that it ends when Readout 1 ends
Frame Exposure

Exposure 2

Exposure 1

Frame Readout

Readout 1

Readout 2

Frame 1 Active period
Frame 2 Active period

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TriggerOverlap=Off and ExposureMode=TriggerWidth

Diagram Conditions:
• TriggerMode=On
• ExposureMode=TriggerWidth
• TriggerActivation=RisingEdge
• TriggerDelay=0
• TriggerSelector=FrameStart
• ExposureAlignment=Synchronous

TriggerOverlap= Off and ExposureMode=TriggerWidth
Exclusion Region

Exclusion Region

Trigger Input

Frame Exposure

Exposure 2

Exposure 1

Frame Readout

Readout 1

Readout 2

Frame 1 Active period
Frame 2 Active period

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Output Line Details
The general purpose output line signals are connected to I/O lines 3 and 4, which have the
following features for control or status indication.
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Feature set: LineInverter (RW), outputLineSource (RW), outputLinePulseDelay (RW),
outputLinePulseDuration (RW), outputLineValue (RW), outputLineSoftwareCmd (RW),
LineSelector (RW), LineName (RO), linePinAssociation (RO), LineFormat (RO), LineMode (RO),
LineStatus (RO). See Output Signals Electrical Specifications for more information.

•

External outputs: Can be used as a strobe signals to control lighting or to generate
programmable pulses when specific events are generated by the camera.

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Output on Events: Each output can be set independently to one of the available event modes
defined by the ‘outputLineSource’ feature.

Output High and Output Low Block Diagram
Output signal lines when either in the High or Low state are shown in the following figures with an
simplified external circuit.
Camera Output

Camera Output
VCC

VCC

current flow

LOAD

Examples of Logic HI and Logic LO output circuits

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Counter and Timer Control Category
The Genie Nano counter and timer controls, as shown by CamExpert, has parameters used to
configure acquisition counters and timers for various input lines and signal edge detection.
Parameters in gray are read only, either always or due to another 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 Teledyne DALSA or
third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important, Genie
Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different sensors and image
resolutions which may not support the full feature set defined in this category.

Counter and Timer Control Feature Description
The following table and block diagram, describes these parameters along with their view attribute
and minimum camera firmware version required. Additionally the Device Version column will
indicate which parameter is a member of the DALSA Features Naming Convention (indicated by
DFNC), versus the GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC tag is not shown).
The Device Version number represents the camera software functional group, not a firmware
revision number. As Genie Nano capabilities evolve the device version tag will increase, therefore
identifying the supported function package. New features for a major device version release will be
indicated by green text for easy identification.

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Display Name

Feature & Values

Description

Counter Selector

counterSelector

Selects the counter to configure.

Counter 1
Counter mode

Counter1
counterMode

Off

Active

Active
counterStatus
CounterIdle

Counter Trigger Wait

CounterTriggerWait

Counter Active

CounterActive

Counter Completed

CounterCompleted

Counter Overflow

CounterOverflow
counterStartSource

The selected Counter is Enabled
The counter is idle.
The counterStartSource feature is set to off.

1.00
Expert
DFNC

The counter is waiting for a start trigger.
The counter is counting for the specified duration.
The counter reached the CounterDuration count.
The counter reached its maximum possible count.
Select the counter start source. Counter increments
from 0 to the value of the counterDuration feature.

Off

Acquisition Start

AcquisitionStart

Acquisition End

AcquisitionEnd

Counter starts on the reception of the Acquisition End
event.

Exposure Start

ExposureStart

Counter starts on the reception of the Exposure Start
event

Exposure End

ExposureEnd

Counter starts on the reception of the Exposure End
event.

Readout Start

ReadoutStart

Counter starts on the reception of the Readout Start
event.

Readout End

ReadoutEnd

Counter starts on the reception of the Readout End
event.

Frame Start

FrameStart

Counter starts on the reception of the Frame Start
event.

Valid Frame Trigger

ValidFrameTrigger

Counter starts on the reception of the Valid Frame
Trigger.

Rejected Frame Trigger

InvalidFrameTrigger

Action 1

Action1

GigEVision Action Command 1. This is a broadcast
command that multiple devices can respond to
simultaneously.
(1.03)

Action 2

Action2

GigEVision Action Command 2. This is a broadcast
command that multiple devices can respond to
simultaneously.
(1.03)

Line 1

Line1

Counter starts on the specified transitions on Line 1
See Input Signals Electrical Specifications.

Counter is stopped.

1.10
Expert
DFNC

Counter starts on the reception of the Acquisition
Start event.

Counter starts on the reception of the Invalid Frame
Trigger.

Line 2

Line2

Counter starts on the specified transitions on Line 2

Output 1

Line3

Counts the number of transitions (based on the
counterIncrementalLineActivation feature setting) of
Output 1.

Output 2

Line4

Counts the number of transitions (based on the
counterIncrementalLineActivation feature setting) of
Output 2.

Timer 1 End

Timer1End

Counter 1 End

Counter1End

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1.00
Expert
DFNC
1.00
Expert
DFNC

The selected Counter is Disabled
Returns the current state of the counter.

Counter Idle

Counter Start Source

Select counter 1
Selects the counter mode. The selected Counter is
either Active or Disabled. When Disabled, the Counter
can be configured.

Off
Counter Status

Device
Version
& View

Counter starts on the reception of the Timer 1 End
event.
Counter starts on the reception of the Counter 1 End
event.

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Counter Start Line
Activation

counterStartLineActivation

Selects the activation mode of the input line trigger
which starts the counter. This is only applicable when
the counterStartSource feature selects a physical
Line.

Rising Edge

RisingEdge

Starts counting on rising edge of the selected Line.

Falling Edge

FallingEdge

Starts counting on falling edge of the selected Line.

Any Edge

AnyEdge

Counter Incremental
Source

counterIncrementalSource

Starts counting on the falling or rising edge of the
selected Line.
Select the event source which increments the
counter. The Event Control section provides details
and timing diagrams for the supported events.

Off

Acquisition Start

AcquisitionStart

Acquisition End

AcquisitionEnd

Counts the number of Acquisition End events.

Exposure Start

ExposureStart

Counts the number of Exposure Start events.

ExposureEnd

Counts the number of Exposure End events.

Readout Start

ReadoutStart

Counts the number of Readout Start events.

Readout End

ReadoutEnd

Counts the number of Readout End events.
Counts the number of Frame Start events.

Counts the number of Acquisition Start events.

Frame Start

FrameStart
ValidFrameTrigger

Rejected Frame(s)
Trigger

InvalidFrameTrigger

MultiFrame End Trigger

FrameBurstEnd

Line 1

Line1

Counts the number of transitions on Line 1 (based on
the counterIncrementalLineActivation feature setting)
See Input Signals Electrical Specifications.

Line 2

Line2

Counts the number of transitions on Line 2 (based on
the counterIncrementalLineActivation feature setting)

Output 1

Line3

Counts the number of transitions of Output 1 (based
on the counterIncrementalLineActivation feature
setting)

Output 2

Line4

Counts the number of transitions of Output 2 (based
on the counterIncrementalLineActivation feature
setting)

Internal Clock

InternalClock

The counter increments on each microsecond tick of
the device internal Clock.

Timer 1 End

Timer1End
counterIncrementalLineActivation

1.00
Expert
DFNC

Counter is stopped.

Valid Frame Trigger

Counter Incremental Line
Activation

1.00
Expert
DFNC

Counts the number of Valid Frame Triggers.
Counts the number of Rejected Frame(s) Trigger.
Counts the number of multi-frame end triggers

Counts the number of Timer 1 End events.
Selects the counter signal activation mode. The
counter increments on the specified signal edge or
level.

Rising Edge

RisingEdge

Increment the counter on the 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

1.00
Expert
DFNC

Increment the counter on the falling or rising edge of
the selected I/O Line.

Counter Duration

counterDuration

Sets the duration (or number of events) before the
CounterEnd event is generated.

1.00
Expert
DFNC

Counter Reset Source

counterResetSource

Selects the signal source to reset the counter. After a
reset the counter waits for the next countStartSource
signal or event.

1.10
Expert
DFNC

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Reset Cmd

Off

Reset on reception of the Reset Icommand.

Acquisition Start

AcquisitionStart

Reset on reception of the Acquisition Start.

Acquisition End

AcquisitionEnd

Reset on reception of the AcquisitionEnd

Exposure Start

ExposureStart

Reset on reception of the Exposure Start event.

Exposure End

ExposureEnd

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Reset on reception of the Exposure End event.

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Readout Start

ReadoutStart

Reset the counter on the reception of the Readout
Start event.

Readout End

ReadoutEnd

Reset the counter on the reception of the Readout
End event.

Frame Trigger

FrameStart

Valid Frame Trigger

ValidFrameTrigger

Reset on reception of the Frame Trigger.

Rejected Frame Trigger

InvalidFrameTrigger

MultiFrame End Trigger

FrameBurstEnd

Line 1

Line1

Reset counter on the specified transition on line 1.
See Input Signals Electrical Specifications.

Reset on reception of the Valid Frame Trigger.
Reset on reception of the Invalid Frame Trigger.
Reset on reception of the Frame Burst end.

Line 2

Line2

Reset counter on the specified transition on line 2.

Output 1

Line3

Counts the number of transitions of Output 1 (based
on the counterIncrementalLineActivation feature
setting).

Output 2

Line4

Counts the number of transitions of Output 2 (based
on the counterIncrementalLineActivation feature
setting).

Timer 1 End

Timer1End

Counter 1 End
Counter Reset Input Line
Activation

Counter1End
counterResetLineActivation

Reset on reception of the Timer End.
Reset on the reception of the Counter end.
Specify the edge transition on the selected line that
will reset the selected counter.

Rising Edge

RisingEdge

Reset counter on rising edge of the selected signal.

Falling Edge

FallingEdge

Reset counter on falling edge of the selected signal.

Any Edge

AnyEdge

1.00
Expert
DFNC

Reset counter on the falling or rising edge of the
selected signal
1.00
Expert
DFNC
1.00
Expert
DFNC

Counter Value

counterValue

Read the current value of the selected counter.

Counter Value At Reset

counterValueAtReset

Stores the counter value of the selected counter when
it was reset by a trigger or by an explicit Counter
Reset command.

Counter Reset

counterReset

Resets the selected counter to zero. The counter
starts immediately after the reset. To temporarily
disable the counter, set the Counter Event Source
feature to Off.

1.00
Expert
DFNC

Timer Selector

timerSelector

Selects which timer to configure.

1.00
Expert
DFNC
1.00
Expert
DFNC

Timer 1
Timer Mode

Timer1
timerMode

Select the Timer mode. The selected Timer is Active
or Disabled. When Disabled, the Timer can be
configured.

Off

Active

Timer Status

timerStatus
TimerIdle

Timer Trigger Wait

TimerTriggerWait

Timer Active

TimerActive

Timer Completed

The selected Timer is Disabled.
The selected Timer is Enabled.
Returns the current state of the timer.

Timer Idle

Timer Start Source

Timer 1 selected

TimerCompleted
timerStartSource

The timer is idle. The CounterStartSource feature is
set to off.
The timer is waiting for a start trigger.
The timer is counting for the specified duration.
The timer reached the TimerDuration count.
Select the trigger source to start the timer. The Event
Control section provides details and timing diagrams
for the supported events.

TimerReset Cmd

Off

Acquisition Start

AcquisitionStart

Acquisition End

AcquisitionEnd

Start Timer on Acquisition End event

Exposure Start

ExposureStart

Start Timer on Exposure Start event.

Exposure End

ExposureEnd

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Expert
DFNC

Starts with the reception of the TimerReset
Icommand.
Start Timer on Acquisition Start event.

Start Timer on Exposure End event.

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Readout Start

ReadoutEnd

Readout End

ReadoutStart

Frame Start

FrameStart

Start Timer on Readout Start event.
Start Timer on Readout End event.
Start Timer on Frame Start event.

Frame Trigger

ValidFrameTrigger

Frame Burst End

FrameBurstEnd

Action 1

Action1

GigEVision Action Command 1. This is a broadcast
command that multiple devices can respond to
simultaneously.
(1.03)

Action 2

Action2

GigEVision Action Command 2. This is a broadcast
command that multiple devices can respond to
simultaneously.
(1.03)

Line 1

Line1

Line 2

Line2

Timer 1 End

Timer1End

Counter 1 End

Counter1End

Timer Line Activation

timerStartLineActivation

Start Timer on Frame Trigger event.
Start Timer on Frame Burst End event.

Start Timer on a transition of I/O Line 1 event.
See Input Signals Electrical Specifications.
Start Timer on a transition of I/O Line 2 event.
Start Timer on Timer End event.
Start Timer on Counter 1 End event.
Select the trigger activation mode which starts the
timer.

Rising Edge

RisingEdge

Starts counter on rising edge of the selected signal.

Falling Edge

FallingEdge

Starts counter on falling edge of the selected signal.

Any Edge

AnyEdge

1.00
Expert
DFNC

Starts counter on the falling or rising edge of the
selected signal.

Timer Duration

timerDuration

Sets the duration (in microseconds) of the timer
pulse.

Timer Value

timerValue

Reads the current value (in microseconds) of the
selected timer.

Timer Reset

timerReset

Resets the timer to 0 while timerStatus=TimerActive.
Timer then waits for the next timerStartSource event.

1.00
Expert
DFNC
1.00
Expert
DFNC
1.00
Expert
DFNC

Counter and Timer Group Block Diagram
Timer and Counter Module

Timer

Input

TimerEnd Event

Event Driven
Line Selector =
Line 1 to 4
Physical
Line

Line
Detection
Level

Line
Debouncer

Line
Mode
Input
or
ouput

CounterEnd Event

LineStatus

Output

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Counter

Trigger Module

Output
inverter

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Input
inverter

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Pulse
generator

Output
Line
Source

Trigger
Line
Activation

Trigger
Source

Trigger Signal
Software Trigger
Cmd

Software Driven
Event Driven

Signal Driven
Software Driven

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Example: Counter Start Source = OFF
CounterStartSource=OFF
Countermode=OFF

Counter is
IDLE

CounterStartSource=OFF

Countermode=Active

CounterWait
Trigger

CounterEnd Event Generated

Counter is
Active

Counter
Overflow

Counter
Completed

Counter is incrementing

CounterResetSource=OFF
Counter Reset CMD
CounterResetSource=Event
CounterResetSource=CounterEnd

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•

The counter starts on the counterReset Cmd.
The counter continues unless a new counterReset Cmd is received, which then restarts the
counter at 00.
When Counter Reset Source= ‘Event’ or ‘CounterEnd’ the counter is reset to 00 but does
not restart counting, until the next CounterReset Cmd.

Example: Counter Start Source = CounterEnd (itself)
CounterStartSource=CounterEnd (itself)
Countermode=OFF

Counter is
IDLE

CounterStartSource=
CounterEnd (itself)

Countermode=Active

CounterWait
Trigger

CounterEnd Event Generated

Counter is
Active

Counter
Completed

Counter is incrementing

Counter Reset CMD
CounterResetSource=CounterEnd

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•

Counter starts when Counter Mode is set to Active.
A Counter Reset CMD will reset the counter to 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, then continues.

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Example: CounterStartSource = EVENT and Signal (Edge Base)
CounterStartSource= EVENT and Signal (Edge Base )
Countermode=Active

Countermode=OFF

CounterEnd Event Generated

CounterWait
Trigger

Counter is
IDLE

Counter
Overflow

Counter
Completed

Counter is
Active

Counter is incrementing

CounterResetSource=OFF

CounterStartSource= EVENT or
Signal (Edge Base )

Counter Reset CMD
CounterResetSource=Event (Itself)
CounterResetSource=Event
CounterResetSource=CounterEnd(Itself)

Example: CounterStartSource = Line (Edge Base) Example
CounterStartSource= Line (Edge Base ) Example 2
Countermode=OFF

Countermode=Active

CounterEnd Event Generated
CounterResetSource =CounterEnd(Itself)
Counter STATUS

Counter is
IDLE

CounterWait
Start

Active

Counter
Completed

Active

Counter Register
CounterDuration=12
CounterStartSource=
Line 1

CounterTriggerActivation=
Falling Edge

any Tick in
CounterEventSource

The Second StartSource Pulse is ignored

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Advanced Processing Control Category
The Genie Nano Advanced Processing controls, as shown by CamExpert, groups parameters used
to configure LUT mode controls on monochrome cameras. Parameters in gray are read only, either
always or due to another 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 Teledyne DALSA or
third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications.
Also important, Genie Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different
sensors and image resolutions which may not support the full feature set defined in this category.

Advanced Processing Control Feature Descriptions
The following table describes these features along with their view attribute and device version. For
each feature the device version may differ for each camera sensor available. Such feature
differences will be clearly indicated.
As Genie Nano capabilities evolve the device firmware version will increase, therefore identifying
the supported function package. New features for a major device version release will be indicated
by green text for easy identification, for that new manual release.
The description column will indicate which feature is a member of the Teledyne DALSA Features
Naming Convention (indicated by DFNC), versus the GenICam Standard Features Naming
Convention (SFNC not shown).

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Display Name

Feature & Values

Description

Defective Pixel Replacement
Mode

defectivePixelReplacementMode

Sets the mode for the defective pixel
replacement.

Off

Active
Defective Pixel Replacement
Map Current Active Set

Active
defectivePixelReplacementMapCurren
tActiveSet

Factory Map

FactoryMap

User Map 1
Defective Pixel Replacement
Algorithm

UserMap1
defectivePixelReplacementAlgorithm

Method3: Neighboring Pixel
Noise Reduction Mode

Method3
noiseReduction

Sets the User Map coefficient table as active.
Specifies the defective pixel replacement
algorithm.
This algorithm replaces a defective pixel with
a neighbor.
Sets the mode for the pixel noise reduction.
Noise Reduction is disabled.

Active

Noise Reduction is enabled.

lutMode

Sets the enable state of the selected LUT
module (Lookup Table).
Off

Active
LUT Type

Active
lutType

User Defined

UserDefined
GammaCorrection
LUTSelector
Luminance1

RED

Green

Blue

Blue
lutSize

8 Bits/Pixel
10 Bits/Pixel
12 Bits/Pixel

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Uses the user programmable LUT.
Uses gamma LUT

Luminance 1 is under control
LUT Red is under control

Ver. 1.04
Expert
DFNC

OnSemi Python
monochrome and
Sony 9M & 12M

Ver. 1.04
Expert
DFNC

OnSemi Python
monochrome and
Sony 9M & 12M

Ver. 1.07
Expert
DFNC

OnSemi Python
monochrome and
Sony 9M & 12M

Ver. 1.06
Expert
DFNC

M/C 5100 &
M/C 4900 only

Ver. 1.03
Expert
DFNC

Ver. 1.06
Available with
Bayer Color
firmware – all
color models

Ver. 1.03
Guru

LUT Green is under control
LUT Blue is under control
Specify the LUT size of the selected LUT
(Lookup Table). Available choices are model
dependent.

Bpp8
Bpp10
Bpp12
LUTIndex

Enables the selected LUT module.

Model Notes

Selects which LUT to control and adjust
features.

Luminance 1

LUT Size

Disables the LUT.
Displays the LUT type of the currently
selected Lookup Table.

Gamma Correction
LUT Selector

•

Sets the factory coefficient table as active.

Off

132

Defective Pixel Replacement is enabled.
Sets the defective pixel replacement set.

Off

LUT Mode

LUT Index

Defective Pixel Replacement is disabled.

Version

8 bits per pixel
10 bits per pixel
12 bits per pixel
Selects the index (offset) of the coefficient to
access in the selected LUT.

Ver. 1.03
Guru
DFNC

Ver. 1.03
Guru

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

LUT Value

LUTValue

Returns the value at specified LUT index entry
of the LUT selected by the LUT Selector
feature.

Ver. 1.03
Guru

LUT Value All

LUTValueAll

Accesses all the LUT coefficients in a single
access without using individual LUT indices.
This feature accesses the LUT values in the
currently active LUT table set by the LUT
Current Active Set feature.

Ver. 1.03
Guru

Processing path bits per pixel

processingPathBpp

LUT Current Active Set

lutCurrentActiveSet

Specifies the current LUT to use.
< Invisible, DFNC >

Luminance 1

Luminance1

LUT RGB

RGB

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Sets the current LUT as Luminance 1.
Sets the current LUT as RGB.

Ver. 1.03
Invisible
DFNC
Ver. 1.05
Invisible
DFNC

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Lookup Table (LUT) Overview
The Genie Nano cameras include a user programmable LUT table as a component of its embedded
processing features. A LUT is used for operations such as gamma adjustments, invert and
threshold processes.
The camera LUT table are dependent on the sensor (per pixel – see feature LUT Size) and is
illustrated in the following figure (see Processing path bits per pixel). Pixel data from the sensor is
passed through the LUT memory array, where the new programmed pixel value is then passed to
the Genie output circuit. The LUT data table is stored along with other parameters with the user
configuration function.

Simplified Nano LUT Block Diagram
(10-bit example)

Pixel
Data

Sensor

1023

1022

1021

1020

Output

...

...
1020

1021

1022

1023

LUT Programmed
as Invert Function

Simplified Example 10-bit LUT Block Diagram

LUT Size vs. Output Pixel Format
The LUT size will be the same as the camera’s sensor pixel size. All camera processing is performed
at the sensor pixel format of the camera, while the user chooses the output pixel format (such as
8-bit).
Using the example of a 10-bit Nano camera, the LUT table is also 10-bit. The Nano default neutral
LUT programming is as follows:
•

When the Output Pixel format = 10-bit, the default LUT data value is equal to the LUT index
value for each index. This is a linear LUT that does not modify the sensor data.

•

When the Output Pixel format = 8-bit, the default LUT data is programmed to map the 1024
sensor pixel values to 256 output values. Therefore LUT index “0 to 3” have the value “0”, LUT
index “4 to 7” have the value “1”, and so on until the last group where LUT index “1020 to
1023” have the value “255”.

LUT data is selected either as a predefined gamma correction, or is programmed with individual
values for various LUT index entries, or a user LUT data file is upload using the File Access controls.
Refer to the Sapera documentation for information about the SapLut Class. Note that a SapLut file
can be uploaded to the Nano but cannot be read back.

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Defective Pixel Replacement (Method 3)
The Pixel Replacement algorithm is based on a predefined bad pixel map (as an XML file), either
supplied by the factory (file loaded as “Factory Map”) or generated by the user (file uploaded as
“User Map 1”). The number of bad pixel entries is limited and varies dependent on the Nano model.
The following XML code sample forms the template for the user to build bad pixel maps for any of
their Nano cameras.
Note: Identifying bad pixels is left to the user’s discretion, but Teledyne DALSA technical support
can provide guidance.

Example User Defective Pixel Map XML File
The following example shows the required components of the defective pixel map file. Each bad
pixel position (relative to the image origin which is the upper left corner), must be identified by the
XML statement:

The pixel format (whether 8, 10, 12-bit) is handled transparently, thus requires no special
consideration by the user.
This example XML listing has four “bad” pixels identified (maximum number of entries is model
dependent). The Algorithm descriptions that follows defines the rules used by the Nano firmware to
replace an identified bad pixel.

OffsetX=”28” OffsetY=”345”/>
OffsetX=”468” OffsetY=”50”/>
OffsetX=”800” OffsetY=”600”/>

An sample editable defective pixel map replacement file will be available to download with Nano
firmware files.

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Defective Pixel Replacement Algorithm Description
The replacement algorithm follows a few basic rules as defined below, which in general provides
satisfactory results.
Monochrome Cameras
•

If the bad pixel is the first of a line, it is replaced by the next whether good or not.

•

If the bad pixel is not the first of a line, it is replaced by the previous pixel.

Sensor Row

pix0

pix1

pix2

pix3

pix4

pix5

pix6

pix7

Color Cameras
The replacement algorithm rules for Bayer a color sensor is similar to the monochrome rules with
the exception that replacement pixels of the same color as the bad are used. The two replacement
cases below describe general color pixel replacements.
•

If the bad pixel is the first of a line, it is replaced by the next of the same color, whether good
or not.

•

If the bad pixel is not the first of a line, it is replaced by the previous pixel of the same color.

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Color Processing Control Category
The Nano Color Processing controls, as shown by CamExpert, has parameters used to configure the
color camera white balance/color balance features.
Parameters in gray are read only, either always or due to another 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 Teledyne DALSA or
third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important,
Genie Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different sensors and
image resolutions which may not support the full feature set defined in this category.
Note that the following screen shows a color Nano with the optional RGB-Output Design firmware
loaded (certain models only). The last two features (Color Enhancement) are not offered with the
Standard Bayer Color firmware (used with all color Nano cameras).

Color Processing Control Feature Description
The following table describes these features along with their view attribute and device framework
version. For each feature the device version may differ for each camera sensor available. Such
differences will be clearly indicated for any applicable feature.
As Genie Nano capabilities evolve the device firmware version will increase, therefore identifying
the supported function package. New features for a major device version release will be indicated
by green text for easy identification.
The description column will indicate which feature is a member of the Teledyne DALSA Features
Naming Convention (denoted by DFNC), versus the GenICam Standard Features Naming
Convention (SFNC not shown).

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Display Name

Feature & Values

Description

Device
Version
& View

Automatic White Balance

BalanceWhiteAuto

Controls the mode for automatic white balancing
between the color channels. The color gains are
automatically adjusted.

Off

On Demand

OnDemand

White balancing is automatically adjusted once by the
device.

Periodic

White balancing is periodically adjusted by the device
(i.e. when the scene is known to be neutral).

White balancing is manually controlled using
BalanceRatio[Red], BalanceRatio[Green] and
BalanceRatio[Blue].

White Balance Period

balanceWhitePeriod

White balance correction period.

White Balance OnDemand Cmd

balanceWhiteAutoOnDemandCmd

Executes the automatic white balance function. The
first frame acquired is used to calculate the RGB gain
adjustments, which are then applied to subsequent
snaps or grabs.

White Balance Ratio
Reference Component

balanceRatioReference

Selects which color component to use as the
reference point for BalanceWhiteAuto.

Red

Green

Blue

Blue component will remain constant after the white
balance adjustment.

Automatic

Auto

The reference color component is automatically
selected so that the minimum component’s gain
becomes 1.00.

Balance Ratio Selector

BalanceRatioSelector

Red component will remain constant after the white
balance adjustment.

Red

Red
Green

Blue

1.05
Expert
DFNC
1.04
Expert
DFNC

1.04
Expert
DFNC

Green component will remain constant after the white
balance adjustment.

Selects which color gain is controlled with the
BalanceRatio feature.

Green

1.04
Expert

RED gain is controlled by Balance Ratio.
Green gain is controlled by Balance Ratio.
BLUE gain is controlled by Balance Ratio.

Balance Ratio

BalanceRatio

Sets the digital gain of the selected color component
(BalanceRatioSelector).

1.04
Expert

White Balance Period

balanceWhitePeriod

White balance correction period in milliseconds. (RO)

Color Enhancement
Selector

colorEnhancementSelector

Select the color attribute to control.

1.05
Expert
DFNC
1.05
RGB Firmware
Expert
DFNC

Color Saturation
Luminance
Color Enhancement
Control

Saturation

User set gain of the color saturation component,
ranging from 1 to 4x.

Luminance

User set gain of the luminance component.

colorEnhancementControl

Control the color attribute selected by
colorEnhancementSelector.

1.05
RGB Firmware
Expert
DFNC

Color Processing Functional Overview
Nano color cameras provide White Balance controls (automatic or manual), and additionally with
supported models, the optional RGB firmware provides Saturation and Luminance controls. These
features are described below in more detail. Note that computer monitors have wide variations in

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displaying color. Users should consider using professional monitors which have factory calibrated
fixed presets conforming to sRGB or AdobeRGB color spaces.

White Balance Operation
The Nano white balance control allow either manual settings for the RGB gain levels, or an
automatic algorithm executing periodically or on demand. Automatic mode operates under the
assumption of a color neutral scene, where an IR filter installed on the Nano camera is
recommended for most applications.
For Manual Adjustments
•

RGB values range from 1 to 4, in 0.01 increments.

•

Use BalanceRatioSelector to select the RGB gain to adjust and use BalanceRatio to change the
gain value.

•

The user selects one color to stay fixed at a gain of 1.00 (often green).

•

Adjust the gain for R & B to achieve the white balance desired.

For Automatic Adjustments
With either periodic or on demand modes, the Nano will determine the color to set to a gain of
1.00, and then adjust the other two color gains. The BalanceRatio feature will show gain settings at
higher precision than user set values.
•

Set BalanceWhiteAuto to Periodic or OnDemand.

•

The periodic mode will recalculate every 10ms, while the on demand mode requires the
execution of balanceWhiteAutoOnDemandCmd.

•

The user can override the automatic choice of the color referenced to a gain of zero via the
balanceRatioReference feature, but often the results look false colored.

Simplified RGB Design Firmware Block Diagram
Sensor Data

Defective Pixel
Replacement

RGB Gains

Bayer Decoder

User LUT

YCbCr422
Color Space
Converter and
Saturation
Control

YCbCr

YCbCr to RGB
Converter and
Packer

Color Output
Selector

Y Packer

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Saturation and Luminance Operation
The optional RGB Output Design firmware for OnSemi sensor Nano models provides two additional
control features for color control. In simple terms these controls are:
•

Saturation — Increases the color intensity relative to the default gain level

•

Luminance — Increases the overall luminance gain level

Examples of Saturation and Luminance effects with integer value settings are shown below.
Saturation Control Examples

Saturation=1

Saturation=2

Saturation=3

Luminance Control Examples

Saturation=2, Luminance=1

Saturation=2, Luminance=2

The Math behind the Saturation/Luminance Controls
Nano RGB firmware combines user control inputs with captured video RGB values using the
formulas described below.
Luminance is applied to the Y and chrominance (saturation) is applied to Cb (U) and Cr (V).

𝒀𝒀 =

9798 𝑥𝑥 𝑅𝑅 + 19235 𝑥𝑥 𝐺𝐺 + 3736 𝑥𝑥 𝐵𝐵
𝑥𝑥 𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿 𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹
32768

𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪 =

−5529 𝑥𝑥 𝑅𝑅 − 10855 𝑥𝑥 𝐺𝐺 + 16384 𝑥𝑥 𝐵𝐵
𝑥𝑥 𝐶𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟 𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹 + 𝑋𝑋
32768

𝑪𝑪𝑪𝑪 =

16384 𝑥𝑥 𝑅𝑅 − 13720 𝑥𝑥 𝐺𝐺 − 2664 𝑥𝑥 𝐵𝐵
𝑥𝑥 𝐶𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟 𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹 + 𝑋𝑋
32768

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Where:
X is 128 if data path bit-depth is 8-bit
X is 512 if data path bit-depth is 10-bit
X is 2048 if data path bit-depth is 12-bit

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Flat Field Correction Category
The Nano Flat Field Correction controls, as shown by CamExpert, has parameters used to correct
sensor or lens luminance differences. Currently these controls are available on the NanoXL models
M/C 5100 and M/C 4090.
Parameters in gray are read only, either always or due to another 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 Teledyne DALSA or
third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications.

Flat Field Correction Feature Description
The following table describes these features along with their view attribute and device framework
version. For each feature the device version may differ for each camera sensor available. Such
differences will be clearly indicated for any applicable feature.
As Genie Nano capabilities evolve the device firmware version will increase, therefore identifying
the supported function package. New features for a major device version release will be indicated
by green text for easy identification.
The description column will indicate which feature is a member of the Teledyne DALSA Features
Naming Convention (denoted by DFNC), versus the GenICam Standard Features Naming
Convention (SFNC not shown).

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Display Name

Feature & Values

Description

Device
Version
& View

Flat Field Correction Mode

flatfieldCorrectionMode

Sets the mode for the Flat Field correction.

1.06
Beginner
DFNC
NanoXL

Off

Active

Calibration

Flat Field Correction
Current Active Set

flatfieldCorrectionCurrentActiveSet

Factory Flatfield

FactoryFlatfield

User Flatfield 1

UserFlatfield1

Flat Field Correction Type

flatfieldCorrectionType

Line-Based
Flat Field Correction
Algorithm

Flat Field Algorithm Buffer
Format

flatfieldCorrectionAlgorithm
Method1

flatfieldAlgorithmBufferFormat

Mono8

Mono8
flatfieldAlgorithmBufferWidth

Flat Field Algorithm Buffer
Height

flatfieldAlgorithmBufferHeight

Flat Field Algorithm Gain
Max

flatfieldAlgorithmGainMax

Flat Field Algorithm Gain
Min

flatfieldAlgorithmGainMin

Flat Field Algorithm Gain
Divisor

flatfieldAlgorithmGainDivisor

Flat Field Algorithm Gain
Base

flatfieldAlgorithmGainBase

Flat Field Algorithm Offset
Max

flatfieldAlgorithmOffsetMax

Flat Field Algorithm Offset
Min

flatfieldAlgorithmOffsetMin

Flat Field Algorithm Offset
Factor

flatfieldAlgorithmOffsetFactor

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Specifies the current set of Flat Field coefficients to
use.
Sets the factory Flat Field coefficient table as the
current Flat Field.

1.06
Beginner
DFNC
NanoXL

Sets User Flat Field 1 coefficient table as the current
Flat Field.
Flat field correction is based on a single line of gain
and offset coefficients.
Specifies the Flat Field correction algorithm to use.

Flat Field Algorithm Buffer
Width

142

Flat Field Correction is enabled.
When this mode is selected, the camera is configured
for flat field correction calibration. The device may
automatically adjust some of its features when
calibrate mode is enabled. The features that are
automatically adjusted are device specific. The device
will not restore these features when the Flat Field
Correction Mode feature is changed from Calibrate
mode to another mode.

Specifies the Flat Field correction type.
LineBase

Method 1

Flat Field Correction is disabled.

The following formula is used to calculate the flat field
corrected pixel: newPixelValue[x][y] =
(sensorPixelValue[x][y] – FFCOffset[x][y]) *
FFCGain[x][y]

1.06
Guru
DFNC
NanoXL
1.06
Guru
DFNC
NanoXL

1.06
Invisible
DFNC
1.06
Invisible
DFNC
1.06
Invisible
DFNC
1.06
Invisible
DFNC
1.06
Invisible
DFNC
1.06
Invisible
DFNC
1.06
Invisible
DFNC
1.06
Invisible
DFNC
1.06
Invisible
DFNC
1.06
Invisible
DFNC

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Cycling Preset Mode Control Category
The Genie Nano Cycling Preset controls, as shown by CamExpert, has parameters used to configure
the camera Cycling features. Cycling controls allow the user to configure a number of camera
operational states and then have the camera automatically switch between states in real-time.
Only the features programmed to change are updated when switching between camera states, thus
ensuring immediate camera response. A setup example follows the feature table.
Parameters in gray are read only, either always or due to another 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 Teledyne DALSA or
third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important,
Genie Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different sensors and
image resolutions which may not support the full feature set defined in this category.
Note: This feature set is not available with the Nano C4900 (rolling shutter) camera.

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Cycling Preset Mode Control Feature Description
The following table describes these features along with their view attribute and device framework version. For each feature the device version
may differ for each camera sensor available. Such differences will be clearly indicated for any applicable feature.
As Genie Nano capabilities evolve the device firmware version will increase, therefore identifying the supported function package. New
features for a major device version release will be indicated by green text for easy identification.
The first column indicates whether a feature applies to monochrome or color camera models via a symbol. No symbol indicates a common
feature. Additionally the description column will indicate which feature is a member of the Teledyne DALSA Features Naming Convention
(denoted by DFNC), versus the GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC not shown).
B/W
Color

Display Name

Feature & Values

Description

Cycling Preset Mode

cyclingPresetMode

Sets the Cycling Presets module mode.
< Expert, DFNC >
Note: not available on rolling shutter model C4900

Off

Disable the Cycling Preset module.

Active

Enable the Cycling Preset module.

•

OnSemi
Sensors

Ver. 1.01

Ver. 1.00

Cycling Preset Count

cyclingPresetCount

Specifies the number of Presets to use.
< Expert, DFNC >

Ver. 1.01

Cycling Preset Incremental
Source

cyclingPresetIncrementalSource

Specifies the source that increments the currently active
cycling preset.
< Expert, DFNC >

Ver. 1.01

None

Valid Frame Trigger

ValidFrameTrigger

Counter 1 End

Counter1End

Increment on the end of Counter 1.

Start of Frame

StartOfFrame

Increment on the Start of Frame event

Line2

Trigger Input Line Activation

144

Sony
Sensors

cyclingPresetIncrementalActivation

Feature cyclingPresetCurrentActiveSet is used to select
the current active set.
Increment on a Valid Frame Trigger

Select Line 2 (and associated I/O control block) to use as
the external increment source.
Select the activation mode for the selected Input Line
source. This is applicable only for external line inputs.
< Expert, DFNC >

Rising Edge

RisingEdge

The source is considered valid on the rising edge of the
line source signal (after being process by the line inverter
feature).

Falling Edge

FallingEdge

The source is considered valid on the falling edge of the
line source signal (after being process by the line inverter
feature).

Any Edge

AnyEdge

Operational Reference

Ver. 1.01

The source is considered valid on any edge (falling or
rising) of the line source signal (after being process by
the line inverter feature).

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Cycling Preset Repeater

cyclingPresetRepeater

Cycling Preset Reset Source

cyclingPresetResetSource

Valid Frame Trigger

ValidFrameTrigger

Counter 1 End

Counter1End

Acquisition End

EndOfAcquisition

Software

Specifies the required number of cycling preset increment
events (generated by the Cycling Preset Incremental
Source) to increment the index of the Cycling Preset
Current Active Set.
< Expert, DFNC >

Ver. 1.01

Specifies the source that resets the currently active
preset. On reset the current preset index is set to 1.
< Expert, DFNC >

Ver. 1.01

Reset when a Valid Frame Triggers occurs.
Reset when counter 1 ends.
Use End of Acquisition as the reset source. An End of
Acquisition occurs on acquisition stop.
Use a software command as the reset source.

Cycling Preset Reset Cmd

cyclingPresetResetCmd

Reset the position of the preset cycling to 1 and the count
to 0.
< Guru, DFNC >

Ver. 1.01

Cycling Preset Current Active
Set

cyclingPresetCurrentActiveSet

Returns the index of the currently active cycling preset.
< Guru, DFNC >

Ver. 1.01

Cycling Preset ROI Source

cyclingPresetRoiPositionSource

Specifies the source that cycles the ROI position
(availability is sensor dependent).
Note: Only on OnSemi Python sensor models

In-FPGA

FPGA

In-Sensor

Sensor

Features Activation Selector

cP_FeaturesActivationSelector

Ver. 1.05
OnSemi
Python

The FPGA cycles the ROI position.
The sensor cycles the ROI position.
Selects the feature to control by the
cP_FeaturesActivationMode feature.
< Expert, DFNC >

Exposure Time

ExposureTime

The cP_FeaturesActivationMode feature controls the
exposure time.

Exposure Delay

ExposureDelay

The cP_FeaturesActivationMode feature controls the
exposure delay.

ROI Position

ROI_Position

Output Line3

OutputLine3Control

The cP_FeaturesActivationMode feature controls the
output line 3.

Output Line4

OutputLine4Control

The cP_FeaturesActivationMode feature controls the
output line 4.

Binning Horizontal

BinningHorizontal

Binning Vertical

BinningVertical

Sensor Analog Gain

SensorAnalogGain

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

—

Ver. 1.01

The cP_FeaturesActivationMode feature will control ROI
position.

The cP_FeaturesActivationMode controls the horizontal
binning.

Ver. 1.03

The cP_FeaturesActivationMode controls the vertical
binning.

Ver. 1.03

The cP_FeaturesActivationMode controls the sensor
analog gain.

Ver. 1.04

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Features Activation Mode

cP_FeaturesActivationMode

Off

Active

Exclude the selected feature from the cycling.
Include the selected feature in the cycling.

cP_PresetConfigurationSelector

Selects the cycling preset to configure.
< Expert, DFNC >

Ver. 1.01

Exposure Time

cP_ExposureTime

Sets the exposure time (in microseconds) for the selected
set. The maximum frame rate is dependent on the
longest cycling exposure time.
< Expert, DFNC >

Ver. 1.01

Exposure Delay

cP_ExposureDelay

Sets the exposure delay (in microseconds) for the
selected set.
< Expert, DFNC >

Gain Selector

cP_GainSelector

Selects which gain is controlled when adjusting cp_Gain
features.
< Expert, DFNC >

Sensor

SensorAll

Sensor Analog

SensorAnalog

Horizontal Offset

Vertical Offset

Binning Horizontal

Binning Vertical

Line Selector

•

Ver. 1.01

Preset Configuration Selector

Gain

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Enables the selected feature to be part of the cycling.
When activating the selected feature, this will
automatically set the corresponding standard camera
feature to read only.
< Expert, DFNC >

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cP_Gain

cP_OffsetX

cP_OffsetY

cP_BinningHorizontal

cP_BinningVertical

cP_LineSelector

Ver. 1.04

Sets the selected gain as an amplification factor applied
to the image. This gain is applied when the current
Cycling index is active.
< Expert, DFNC >

Ver. 1.04

Horizontal offset from the origin to the region of interest
(ROI). The value in this feature is only used when the
currently selected cycling preset is active.
< Expert, DFNC >

Ver. 1.01

Ver. 1.05

Vertical offset from the origin to the region of interest
(ROI). The value in this feature is only used when the
currently selected cycling preset is active.
< Expert, DFNC >

Ver. 1.01

Ver. 1.05

Number of horizontal photo-sensitive cells to combine
together. This increases the intensity of the pixels but
reduces the horizontal resolution of the image.
< Expert, DFNC >

Ver. 1.03

Number of vertical photo-sensitive cells to combine
together. This increases the intensity of the pixels but
reduces the vertical resolution of the image.
< Expert, DFNC >

Ver. 1.03

Selects which physical line (or pin) of the external device
connector to configure.
< Expert, DFNC >

Ver. 1.01

Applies to Sony sensor models: Gain is adjusted within
the sensor. The first half of the gain range is applied in
the analog domain and the second half is digital.
Applies to OnSemi sensor models: Analog gain is adjusted
within the sensor.

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Line 3

Line3

Index of the physical line and associated I/O control block
to use. Pin 6 is the Output Signal and Pin 4 is the
common output power on the I/O connector.

Line 4

Line4

Index of the physical line and associated I/O control block
to use. Pin 8 is the Output Signal and Pin 4 is the
common output power on the I/O connector.

Output Line Source

cP_OutputLineSource

Selects which internal signal, or event driven pulse, or
software control state to output on the selected output
line.
< Expert, DFNC >

Off

Software Controlled

SoftwareControlled

Pulse On: Start of Exposure

PulseOnStartofExposure

Generate a pulse on the ExposureStart event. This is
typically used to trigger a strobe light.

Exposure Active

ExposureActive

Generate a signal that is active when the exposure is
active.

Output Line Value

cP_OutputLineValue

Active

Inactive

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Line output is Open – no output source selected.
The OutputLineValue feature changes the state of the
output.

Sets the output state of the selected Line if the
outputLineSoftwareLatchControl = OFF. OutputLineSource
must be SoftwareControlled. If the
outputLineSoftwareLatchControl=Latch, the state of the
pin will change with the outputLineSoftwareCmd
command.
< Expert, DFNC >

Active

Ver. 1.01

Sets the Output circuit to closed.
Sets the Output circuit to open.

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Using Cycling Presets—a Simple Example
As presented in this category’s overview, the cycling preset features allows setting up camera
configurations that can change dynamically and repeatedly, with minimum overhead. The features
that change along with the trigger for the feature change are preprogrammed in the camera.
Additionally a set of preset features can be updated while the camera is acquiring with a different
preset. Such dynamic feature changes allow applications to perform tracking algorithms.
The following example describes a simple cycling sequence (using free running acquisitions) with
exposure change steps which will repeat until stopped by the user. This example uses the Sapera
tool CamExpert to set features and test the sequence.

Multi-Exposure Cycling Example Setup
•

For this example, first configure a free running acquisition of 20 fps with an exposure time
that’s somewhat short (dark). These controls are in the Sensor Control Category group within
CamExpert.

•

Now select the Cycling Preset Category to setup and test the following example.

•

Set cyclingPresetMode to Active. This feature enables the Cycling Preset Module.

•

Set cyclingPresetCount to the number of presets which will be configured and used. For this
example set this to 4.

•

Set the feature cyclingPresetIncrementalSource to the event which will be used to increment
the cycling presets index. For this example, set this feature to StartOfFrame which is a logical
choice in a free-running acquisition setup.

•

Set the feature cyclingPresetRepeater to the number of incremental source events to count
before switching to the next preset. In this example we are counting StartOfFrame events, thus
a value of 20 (with a test setup of 20 fps) will switch presets every 1 second.

•

The feature cyclingPresetResetSource is optional for this example. This defines the event which
will reset the preset index back to 1. In this example, by setting the feature to EndOfAcquisition
we know that when Freeze is clicked in CamExpert to stop the free-running acquisition, the
cycling preset index is returned to the start (1).

•

Set PresetConfigurationSelector to index 1.

•

Set FeaturesActivationSelector to ExposureTime (the exposure initially set as somewhat dark).

•

Set FeaturesActivationMode to Active. This defines the camera exposure as one variable stored
in this preset index 1.

•

The feature ExposureTime shows the last exposure time used by the camera (when cycling was
not enabled). This field now controls the camera exposure time. The primary exposure time
field in the Sensor Control Category is in gray text indicating a read only field.

•

Set PresetConfigurationSelector to index 2.

•

Set the feature ExposureTime to a higher value, increasing the acquisition brightness.

•

Repeat for index 3 with an exposure a bit longer again, and index 4 with an even longer
exposure.

Test the Example
•

With 4 different exposure times saved in four presets, click the CamExpert Grab button to start
the cycling free-running acquisition.

•

The CamExpert live display window will show a live grab of 20 fps, where each second shows a
four step increase in exposure, which then returns to the first exposure cycling continuously
until stopped by the user.

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Cycling Reset Timing Details
This section describes the Nano Cycling function with two cycling feature configurations. These
configurations (or cases) are dependent on the cycling preset increment source as follows:
•

Internal Synchronous Increment: Where the preset increment source is either FrameStart
or ValidFrameTrigger (cyclingPresetIncrementalSource= StartOfFrame or ValidFrameTrigger).

•

External Asynchronous Increment: Where the preset increment source is either Timer, Line
or Software (cyclingPresetIncrementalSource= Counter1End or Line2 or None).

Case 1: Cycling with Internal Synchronous Increment
With an Internal Synchronous Cycling Increment, a cycling reset command will execute on the next
cycling increment event.
Increment Source

Increment Source
cyclingPresetIncrementalSource

cyclingPresetIncrementalSource

Increment Source

Increment Source
cyclingPresetIncrementalSource

cyclingPresetIncrementalSource

Frame Acquisition 3

Frame Acquisition 1

Frame Acquisition 4

Frame Acquisition 2

Preset 3

Preset 2

Preset 1 (cycling status)

Preset 1

cyclingPresePFurrenPAcPiveSeP

Acquisition
Command

Asynchronous Cycling Reset

Reset Applied

cyclingPresetResetSource

Case 2: Cycling with External Asynchronous Increment
With an External Asynchronous Cycling Increment, a cycling reset command executes immediately
and sets the cycling preset to set number 1.
Increment Source
cyclingPresetIncrementalSource

Increment Source

cyclingPresetIncrementalSource

Frame Acquisition 3

Frame Acquisition 1

Frame Acquisition 4

Frame Acquisition 2

Preset 1 (cycling status)

Preset 2

Preset 3

Preset 1

Preset 2

Preset 3

cyclingPresePFurrenPAcPiveSeP

Acquisition
Command

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Asynchronous Cycling Reset Applied
cyclingPresetResetSource

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Using Cycling Presets with Output Controls
The following graphic shows a Cycling Preset function setup where a two stage setup performs
exposures of different length and additionally provides an output pulse at the start of each
exposure.
As an example, by using both output lines, this setup can trigger two separate light strobes of
different wavelengths. This dual exposure sequence example is controlled by a single external
trigger.

Feature Settings for this Example
Below are listed key features for this setup. Other Nano features will be as required by the user.
•

I/O Controls:
• TriggerSelector = FrameBurstStart
• TriggerMode = On
• triggerFrameCount = 2

•

Cycling Preset
• cyclingPresetMode = Active
• cyclingPresetCount = 2
• cyclingPresetIncrementalSource = StartOfFrame
• cP_FeaturesActivationSelector = ExposureTime
• cP_FeaturesActivationMode = Active (plus set required exposure for each cycling preset)
• cP_LineSelector = Line3 (for preset 1) and Line4 (for preset 2)
• cP_OutputLineSource = PulseOnStartofExposure (line3–preset 1, line4-preset 2)

External Trigger
Acquisition 2 Exposure

Acquisition 1 Exposure
Readout 1

Readout 2

Output 1 (Line 3)
PulseOnStartofExposure

Output 2 (Line 4)

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Cycling Mode Constraints with a changing ROI
The Nano Cycling Mode features support a changing ROI from one cycling preset to the next. The
ROI in this case refers to a single acquisition area which is a subset of the complete image frame.
The initial ROI size and position (i.e. features Width, Height, OffsetX, OffsetY) is setup via the
Image Format group of features. Obviously the defined initial ROI area would be smaller so as to
allow it to be moved around via the Cycling Mode OffsetX and OffsetY features set for each Cycling
Preset.

Specifics Concerning OnSemi Sensor Models
Nano Models using OnSemi Python Sensors implement an in-sensor ROI mode which can maximize
the possible acquisition frame rate. The following characteristics apply:
•

Since OnSemi sensors support in-sensor ROI mode, only the ROI bounded sensor data is read
out, which can increase the maximum possible frame rate.

•

The firmware for Nano OnSemi sensors will load the ROI X and Y offset settings for the next
cycling mode preset frame, during the readout period of the current frame. Again this will
maximize possible frame rates.

•

When enabling in sensor ROI, the exposureAlignment is set to Reset.

•

The Frame Rate might decrease due to the maximum frame rate becoming lower. The original
value is not restored when Cycling Mode in-Sensor ROI mode is disabled.

•

Exposure time might increase due to the minimum exposure time becoming higher. The original
value is not restored when the in-sensor ROI mode is disabled.

Specifics Concerning Sony Sensor Models
Sony sensors can only use in-FPGA ROI settings, thus the complete sensor area must be readout to
the processing FPGA. Then the defined ROI area is read out of the FPGA and transmitted to the
host computer. This characteristic of Sony sensors does not provide any frame rate advantage
when using various ROI selections with Cycling Mode acquisitions.

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Image Format Control Category
The Genie Nano Image Format controls, as shown by CamExpert, has parameters used to configure
camera pixel format, image cropping, image flip, Binning, multiple ROI and selecting a test output
image without a lens.
Parameters in gray are read only, either always or due to another 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 Teledyne DALSA or
third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important, Genie
Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different sensors and image
resolutions which may not support the full feature set defined in this category.

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Image Format Control Feature Description
The following table describes these features along with their view attribute and device framework version. For each feature the device version
may differ for each camera sensor available. Such differences will be clearly indicated for any applicable feature.
A Revision Version number represents the camera software firmware revision. As Genie Nano capabilities evolve the version will increase,
therefore identifying the supported function package. New features for a major device version release will be indicated by green text for easy
identification.
The first column indicates whether a feature applies to monochrome or color camera models via a symbol. No symbol indicates a common
feature. Additionally the description column will indicate which feature is a member of the DALSA Features Naming Convention (denoted by
DFNC), versus the GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC tag is not shown).

B/W
Color

Display Name

Feature & Values

Description

Data Stream Selector

dataStreamSelector

Select which data stream to control (default is Stream 1)
< RO, Beginner, DFNC >

Stream1
Data Stream Type

Stream1
dataStreamType

Image
Pixel Format

Sony
Sensors

OnSemi
Sensors

Nano
C4900

1.06
with RGB
firmware

Ver. 1.06

1.05

Adjust parameters for Stream1.
This feature is used to retrieve the transfer protocol used to
stream blocks.
< RO, Beginner, DFNC >

Image
PixelFormat

The Image data blocks are streamed using the payload type
“Image”.
Format of the pixel provided by the device. Contains all
format information as provided by PixelCoding, PixelSize,
PixelColorFilter, combined in one single value.
< Beginner >

Monochrome 8-Bit

Mono8

Monochrome 10-Bit

Mono10

Mono10: Monochrome 10-Bit

Monochrome 12-Bit

Mono12

Mono12: Monochrome 12-Bit

BayerGR 8-Bit

BayerGR8

Color camera: BayerGR8

BayerRG 8-Bit

BayerRG8

Color camera: BayerRG8t

BayerGB 8-Bit

BayerGB8

Color camera: BayerGB8

1.05

BayerBG 8-Bit

BayerBG8

Color camera: BayerBG8

1.05

BayerGR 10-Bit

BayerGR10

Color camera: BayerGR10

1.05

BayerRG 10-Bit

BayerRG10

Color camera: BayerRG10

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BayerGB 10-Bit

BayerGB10

Color camera: BayerGB10

1.05

BayerBG 10-Bit

BayerBG10

Color camera: BayerBG10

1.05

BayerGR 12-Bit

BayerGR12

Color camera: BayerGR12

1.05

BayerRG 12-Bit

BayerRG12

Color camera: BayerRG12

BayerGB 12-Bit

BayerGB12

Color camera: BayerGB12

1.05

BayerBG 12-Bit

BayerBG12

Color camera: BayerBG12

1.05

BGR 8-Bit Packed

BGR8

Color camera: BGR8 (RGB 24-bit)

—

1.05
RGB Design

Ver. 1.06

BGRA 8-Bit Packed

BGRA8

Color camera: BGRA8 (RGBA 32-bit, [RGB 24 + Mono 8])

—

1.05
RGB Design

Ver. 1.06

YUV422_8_YUYV

YUV422_8

Color camera: YUV422_8_YUYV (16-bit)

—

1.05
RGB Design

Ver. 1.06

YUV422_8_UYVY

Color camera: YUV422_8_UYVY (16-bit)

—

1.05
RGB Design

Ver. 1.06

YUV422_Packed

YUV422Packed

Pixel Size

PixelSize

•

8 Bits/Pixel

Bpp8
Bpp10

Bpp10: 10 bits per pixel

12 Bits/Pixel

Bpp12

Bpp12: 12 bits per pixel

16 Bits/Pixel

Bpp16

Bpp16: 16 bits per pixel

24 Bits/Pixel

Bpp24

Bpp24: 24 bits per pixel

32 Bits/Pixel

Bpp32

Bpp32: 32 bits per pixel

Bpp8: 8 bits per pixel

Horizontal Offset

OffsetX

Horizontal offset from the Sensor Origin to the Region Of
Interest (in pixels).
< Beginner >

Vertical Offset

OffsetY

Vertical offset from the Sensor Origin to the Region Of
Interest (in Lines).
< Beginner >

Width

Width of the Image provided by the device (in pixels).
< Beginner >

Height

Height of the Image provided by the device (in lines).
< Beginner >

Horizontal Flip

ReverseX

Horizontal image flip function (available on some models).

Vertical Flip

ReverseY

Vertical image flip function (available on some models).

Multiple ROI Mode

multipleROIMode

Enable the Multiple ROI (Region of Interest) per image
feature. The ROI Count is set by the Multiple ROI Count
feature.
< Expert, DFNC >

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Total size in bits of an image pixel.
< RO, Guru >

10 Bits/Pixel

Off

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Color camera: YUV422Packed (16-bit)

Off

Ver. 1.06

Ver. 1.01

Ver. 1.06
—

Single ROI per image.

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Active

The ROI per image feature is active.

ROI Count Horizontal

multipleROICountHorizontal

Specifies the number of ROI (Region of Interest) available
for the X axis.
< Expert, DFNC >

—

ROI Count Vertical

multipleROICountVertical

Specifies the number of ROI (Region of Interest) available
for the Y axis.
< Expert, DFNC >

—

ROI Count

multipleROICount

Specifies the number of possible ROI (Region of Interest)
available in an acquired image. One is minimum, while the
maximum is device specific.
< Expert, DFNC, RO >

ROI Selector

multipleROISelector

Select an ROI (Region of Interest) when Multiple ROI Mode
is enabled. Selector range is from 1 to the Multiple ROI
Count value.
< Expert, DFNC >

ROI (x1, y1)

roi1_1

ROI (x1, y1)

ROI (x2, y1)

roi2_1

ROI (x2, y1)

ROI (x3, y1)

roi3_1

ROI (x3, y1)

ROI (x4, y1)

roi4_1

ROI (x4, y1)

ROI (x1, y2)

roi1_2

ROI (x1, y2)

ROI (x2, y2)

roi2_2

ROI (x2, y2)

ROI (x3, y2)

roi3_2

ROI (x3, y2)

ROI (x4, y2)

roi4_2

ROI (x4, y2)

ROI (x1, y3)

roi1_3

ROI (x1, y3)

ROI (x2, y3)

roi2_3

ROI (x2, y3)

ROI (x3, y3)

roi3_3

ROI (x3, y3)

ROI (x4, y3)

roi4_3

ROI (x4, y3)

ROI (x1, y4)

roi1_4

ROI (x1, y4)

ROI (x2, y4)

roi2_4

ROI (x2, y4)

ROI (x3, y4)

roi3_4

ROI (x3, y4)

roi4_4

ROI (x4, y4)

ROI (x4, y4)
ROI Offset X

multipleROIOffsetX

Horizontal offset (in pixels) from the origin to the selected
ROI (Region of Interest).
< Expert, DFNC >

ROI Offset Y

multipleROIOffsetY

Vertical offset (in pixels) from the origin to the selected ROI
(Region of Interest).
< Expert, DFNC >

ROI Width

multipleROIWidth

Width of the selected ROI (Region of Interest) provided by
the device (in pixels).
< Expert, DFNC >

ROI Height

multipleROIHeight

Height of the selected ROI (Region of Interest) provided by
the device (in pixels).
< Expert, DFNC >

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Binning Selector

binningSelector

In Sensor

InSensor

In Digital Domain

InDigitalDomain

Binning Mode

binningMode

•

The Binning function can be done inside the Sensor itself,
which often allows binning to increase the data rate from
the sensor.

Sum

Average

Ver. 1.06

Ver. 1.03

(Available
on some
models)

The responses from the individual pixels are added
together, resulting in increased sensitivity.

Ver. 1.07

(Available
on some
models)

The responses from the individual pixels are averaged,
resulting in increased signal to noise ratio.

Ver. 1.07
NanoXL

Binning Horizontal

BinningHorizontal

Number of horizontal pixels to combine together using the
method selected by binningMode. This reduces the
horizontal resolution of the image.
< Beginner >

Ver. 1.03

Binning Vertical

BinningVertical

Number of vertical pixels to combine together using the
method selected by binningMode. This reduces the vertical
resolution of the image.
< Beginner >

Ver. 1.03

Decimation Selector

decimationSelector

Select how Horizontal and Vertical Decimation is done. The
Decimation function can operate in the Digital domain of a
device or directly at the sensor.
< Beginner >

In Sensor

InSensor

In Digital Domain

InDigitalDomain

—

Ver. 1.06
NanoXL

The Binning function can be done inside the device but with
a digital processing function. Binning doesn’t affect the
current data rate from the sensor or camera.
Sets the mode used to combine pixels together when
BinningHorizontal and/or BinningVertical is greater than 1.
< Beginner >

Sum

—

Ver. 1.06

The Decimation function operates directly in the Sensor,
thus reducing the pixel count from the sensor and camera.
The Decimation function operates in the device with a
digital processing function. Decimation doesn’t affect the
current data rate from the sensor or camera.

Decimation Horizontal

DecimationHorizontal

Horizontal sub-sampling of the image. This reduces the
horizontal resolution of the image by the specified
horizontal decimation factor. For example, when set to 2,
every second pixel is discarded.
< Beginner >

Ver. 1.06

Decimation Vertical

DecimationVertical

Vertical sub-sampling of the image. This reduces the
vertical resolution of the image by the specified vertical
decimation factor. For example, when set to 2, every
second line is discarded.
< Beginner >

Ver. 1.06

Test Image Selector

TestImageSelector

Selects the type of test image generated by the camera.
< Beginner >

Off

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Select how the Horizontal and Vertical Binning is done. The
Binning function can occur in the Digital domain of a device
or at the actual sensor.
< Beginner >

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Image is from the camera sensor.

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Grey Horizontal Ramp

GreyHorizontalRamp

Grey Vertical Ramp

GreyVerticalRamp

Grey Diagonal Ramp
Moving

GreyDiagonalRampMoving

Image is filled horizontally with an image that goes from
the darkest possible value to the brightest.
Image is filled vertically with an image that goes from the
darkest possible value to the brightest.
Image is filled horizontally with an image that goes from
the darkest possible value to the brightest by 1 Dn
increment per pixel and that moves horizontally.

Width Max

WidthMax

The maximum image width is the dimension calculated after
horizontal binning, decimation or any other function
changing the horizontal dimension of the image.
< RO, Invisible >

Height Max

HeightMax

The maximum image height is the dimension calculated
after vertical binning, decimation or any other function
changing the vertical dimension of the image.
< RO, Invisible >

Pixel Coding

PixelCoding

Output image pixel coding format of the sensor.
< RO, Invisible >

Mono

MonoSigned

Pixel is monochrome and signed

MonoPacked

Pixel is monochrome and packed

Raw Bayer

Raw

BGR8 Packed

BGR8Packed

BGRA Packed

BGRA8Packed

YUV422 Packed
YUYV Packed
Pixel Color Filter

Pixel is monochrome

Pixel is raw Bayer
Pixel is BGR 24-bit

1.05
RGB Design

Pixel is BGRA 32-bit

1.05
RGB Design

YUV422Packed

Pixel is YUV422 16-bit UYVY

1.05
RGB Design

YUYVPacked

Pixel is YUV422 16-bit YUYV

1.05
RGB Design

PixelColorFilter

Indicates the type of color filter applied to the image.
< RO, Invisible >

None

Bayer GR

BayerGR

Bayer RG

BayerRG

For BayerRG, the 2x2 mosaic alignment is RG/GB.

Bayer GB

BayerGB

For BayerGB, the 2x2 mosaic alignment is GB/RG.

Bayer BG

BayerBG

For BayerBG, the 2x2 mosaic alignment is BG/GR.

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

No filter applied on the sensor.
For BayerGR, the 2x2 mosaic alignment is GR/BG.

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Width and Height Features for Partial Scan Control
Width and Height controls along with their respective offsets, allow the Genie Nano to grab a region
of interest (ROI) within the full image frame. Besides eliminating post acquisition image cropping
done by software in the host computer, a windowed ROI grab reduces the bandwidth required on
the Gigabit Ethernet link since less pixels are transmitted.

Vertical Cropping (Partial Scan)
The Height and Vertical Offset features, used for vertical cropping, reduce the number of video
lines grabbed for a frame. By not scanning the full height of the sensor, the maximum possible
acquisition frame rate is proportionately 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 defines at what line number from the sensor origin to acquire
the image. The Height feature defines the number of lines to acquire (to a maximum of the
remaining frame height). Note that only the partial scan image (ROI) is transmitted to the host
computer.

Partial Scan Illustration
Note: In general, using short exposures at high frame rates will exceed the maximum bandwidth to host
transfer speed, when the camera buffer memory is filled. The tables below (for different Genie Nano
models) describe frame rate maximums written to internal memory that can be sustained during continuous
acquisition. Increase the exposure time, decrease the frame rate, enable TurboDrive, or acquire a limited
number of frames, so as to not exceed the transfer bandwidth.

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Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Models M/C 1920 & 1940)
Vertical Lines
Acquired

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
Sony sensor – M/C1920 Models

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
Sony sensor – M/C1940 Models

1216

38 fps

83 fps

1080

43 fps

94 fps

900

51 fps

111 fps

600

75 fps

163 fps

450

98 fps

212 fps

300

141 fps

304 fps

150

249 fps

539 fps

409 fps

884 fps

632 fps

1366 fps

799 fps

1724 fps

Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Models M2420 & M2450)
Vertical Lines
Acquired

Internal Trigger
Minimum Exposure
Sony sensor – M2420 Models

Internal Trigger
Minimum Exposure
Sony sensor – M2450 Models
Standard Design Firmware

Internal Trigger
Minimum Exposure
Sony sensor – M2450 Models
High Sensitivity Design

2048

34 fps

76 fps

94 fps

1536

45 fps

101 fps

124 fps

1024

68 fps

150 fps

184 fps

768

90 fps

198 fps

242 fps

512

132 fps

290 fps

355 fps

384

173 fps

379 fps

463 fps

256

251 fps

543 fps

664 fps

128

454 fps

963 fps

1177 fps

763 fps

1567 fps

1915 fps

1158 fps

2283 fps

2793 fps

1560 fps

2958 fps

3623 fps

1890 fps

3472 fps

4237 fps

2109 fps

3802 fps

4651 fps

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Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Models M2020 & M2050)
Vertical Lines
Acquired

Internal Trigger
Minimum Exposure
Sony sensor – M2020 Models

Internal Trigger
Minimum Exposure
Sony sensor – M2050 Models
Standard Design Firmware

Internal Trigger
Minimum Exposure
Sony sensor – M2050 Models
High Sensitivity Design

1536

53 fps

116.6 fps

143 fps

1024

79 fps

173.8 fps

213 fps

768

105 fps

228.9 fps

280 fps

512

154 fps

335.4 fps

411 fps

384

202 fps

437.2 fps

536 fps

256

293 fps

627.7 fps

769 fps

128

530 fps

1111 fps

1362 fps

892 fps

1808 fps

2217 fps

1353 fps

2631 fps

3225 fps

1821 fps

3412 fps

4184 fps

2207 fps

4000 fps

4901 fps

2463 fps

4386 fps

5376 fps

Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Models M/C 4040 & 4060)
Increased frame rates with a reduced ROI available only when In-Sensor binning is not active.
Vertical Lines
Acquired

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
Sony sensor – M/C4040 Models

3008

33.6 fps

—

2176

46.1 fps

2048

48.9 fps

1024

95.4 fps

512

181.7 fps

256

331.8 fps

128

564.6 fps

160

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
Sony sensor – M/C4060 Models

871.0 fps

1194.7 fps

1468.4 fps

1658.3 fps

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Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Models M/C 4020 & 4030)
Vertical Lines
Acquired

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
Sony sensor – M/C4020 Models

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
Sony sensor – M/C4030 Models

3008

14.6 fps

—

2176

20.1 fps

2048

21.4 fps

1024

42.1 fps

512

81.5 fps

256

153.2 fps

128

273.6 fps

450.2 fps

665.3 fps

873.3 fps

1037.3 fps

1142.8 fps

Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Model M/C 2590)
Vertical Lines
Acquired

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
OnSemi sensor – M/C2590 Models

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
OnSemi sensor – M/C2590 Models
Fast Readout Mode Enabled

2048

42 fps

51 fps

1536

56 fps

69 fps

1024

85 fps

102 fps

768

112 fps

136 fps

512

167 fps

202 fps

256

325 fps

391 fps

128

616 fps

734 fps

1114 fps

1310 fps

1869 fps

2150 fps

2832 fps

3174 fps

3802 fps

4149 fps

4608 fps

4926 fps

5128 fps

5405 fps

Note: Fast Readout Mode will have low DN Fixed Pattern column artifacts as described here
OnSemi Sensor Fast Readout Mode.

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Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Model C 4900)
Vertical Lines Acquired

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
Aptina sensor – C4900 Model

3684

13.38 fps

2762

17.76 fps

1842

26.36 fps

1024

46.19 fps

768

60.45 fps

512

87.46 fps

256

158.0 fps

128

265.0 fps

400.6 fps

538.5 fps

650.1 fps

725.1 fps

769.8 fps

Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Model M/C 1930)
Vertical Lines
Acquired

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
OnSemi sensor – M/C1930 Models

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
OnSemi sensor – M/C1930 Models
Fast Readout Mode Enabled

1200

91 fps

116 fps

1024

106 fps

136 fps

768

141 fps

180 fps

512

209 fps

266 fps

256

403 fps

510 fps

128

755 fps

941 fps

1337 fps

1628 fps

2174 fps

2564 fps

3164 fps

3597 fps

4098 fps

4504 fps

4807 fps

5154 fps

5263 fps

5555 fps

Note: Fast Readout Mode will have low DN Fixed Pattern column artifacts as described here
OnSemi Sensor Fast Readout Mode.

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Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Model M/C 1240)
Vertical Lines
Acquired

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
OnSemi P3 sensor

1024

87.29 fps

768

115.9 fps

512

172.5 fps

256

337.2 fps

128

645.1 fps

1187 fps

2049 fps

3215 fps

4484 fps

5586 fps

6369 fps

Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Model M/C 1280)
Vertical Lines
Acquired

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
OnSemi sensor – M/C1280 Models

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
OnSemi sensor – M/C1280 Models
Fast Readout Mode Enabled

1024

174 fps

213 fps

768

231 fps

283 fps

512

345 fps

421 fps

256

674 fps

821 fps

128

1287 fps

1557 fps

2364 fps

2824 fps

4065 fps

4761 fps

6369 fps

7246 fps

8849 fps

9803 fps

10989 fps

11904 fps

12500 fps

13333 fps

Note: Fast Readout Mode will have low DN Fixed Pattern column artifacts as described here
OnSemi Sensor Fast Readout Mode.

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Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Model M/C 800)
Vertical Lines
Acquired

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
OnSemi sensor – M/C800 Models

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
OnSemi sensor – M/C800 Models
Fast Readout Mode Enabled

600

419 fps

566 fps

480

520 fps

701 fps

240

1004 fps

1340 fps

128

1776 fps

2331 fps

3164 fps

4048 fps

5181 fps

6369 fps

7633 fps

9009 fps

10000 fps

11236 fps

11904 fps

12987 fps

13888 fps

Note: Fast Readout Mode will have low DN Fixed Pattern column artifacts as described here
OnSemi Sensor Fast Readout Mode.

Maximum Frame Rate Examples (Model M/C 640)
Vertical Lines
Acquired

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
OnSemi sensor – M/C640 Models

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
OnSemi sensor – M/C640 Models
Fast Readout Mode Enabled

480

603 fps

862 fps

240

1160 fps

1631 fps

128

2032 fps

2801 fps

3558 fps

4716 fps

5714 fps

7194 fps

8196 fps

9803 fps

10526 fps

11904 fps

12195 fps

13333 fps

13157 fps

14285 fps

Note: Fast Readout Mode will have low DN Fixed Pattern column artifacts as described here
OnSemi Sensor Fast Readout Mode.

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Maximum Frame Rate Examples (NanoXL–M5100)
Using High Speed Firmware (8-bit only)
Vertical Lines
Acquired

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
Python 25k sensor – model M5100

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
Python 25k sensor – model M5100
Fast Readout Mode Enabled

5120

11.8

20.4

3840

15.7

27.2

2560

23.5

40.7

1280

46.9

80.9

640

93.2

160.5

320

184.1

315.2

160

359.1

608.3

684.9

1137.7

1253.1

2012.1

2141.3

3267.9

3322.2

4761.9

4566.2

6134.9

Note: Fast Readout Mode will have low DN Fixed Pattern column artifacts as described here
OnSemi Sensor Fast Readout Mode.
Using Standard Firmware
Vertical Lines
Acquired

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
Python 25k sensor – model M5100

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
Python 25k sensor – model M5100
Fast Readout Mode Enabled

5120

5.9 fps

10.2 fps

3840

7.8 fps

13.6 fps

2560

11.8 fps

20.4 fps

1280

23.5 fps

40.6 fps

640

46.8 fps

80.7 fps

320

92.7 fps

159.5 fps

160

182.1 fps

311.4 fps

351.6 fps

594.5 fps

657.9 fps

1089.3 fps

1165.5 fps

1865.6 fps

1901.1 fps

2907 fps

2770 fps

4016 fps

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Maximum Frame Rate Examples (NanoXL–M4090)
Using High Speed Firmware (8-bit only)
Vertical Lines
Acquired

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
Python 16k sensor –model M4090

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
Python 16k sensor – model M4090
Fast Readout Mode Enabled

4096

16.5

31.2

3840

17.6

33.4

2560

26.3

49.9

1280

52.5

99.3

640

104.2

196.3

320

205.5

384.0

160

400.0

735.8

758.7

1356.8

1375.5

2347.4

2320.2

3703.7

3521.1

5181.3

4761.9

6493.5

Note: Fast Readout Mode will have low DN Fixed Pattern column artifacts as described here
OnSemi Sensor Fast Readout Mode.
Using Standard Firmware
Vertical Lines
Acquired

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
Python 16k sensor –model M4090

Internal Trigger / Minimum Exposure
Python 16k sensor – model M4090
Fast Readout Mode Enabled

4096

8.2

15.6

3840

8.8

16.7

2560

13.2

25.0

1280

26.3

49.8

166

640

53.3

98.2

320

103.6

194.9

160

203.0

378.5

390.6

715.3

725.7

1288.6

1272.2

2155.1

2036.6

3236.2

2915

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Horizontal Cropping (Partial Scan)
Genie Nano supports cropping the acquisition horizontally by grabbing less pixels on each
horizontal line. Horizontal 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 Offset is limited to pixel increment values of 4 to define the start of the video
line.
• Horizontal Width decrements from maximum in pixel counts of 8 (i.e. the video width is in
steps of 8 pixels).

Using the Multiple ROI Mode
Genie Nano monochrome cameras implement the Multiple ROI mode (region of interest) features,
which allow having 2 to 16 smaller image ROI areas versus the single ROI area possible with
vertical and horizontal crop functions.
These multiple areas are combined as one output image, reducing transfer bandwidth
requirements, plus with the added benefit that any reduction of the number of vertical lines output
will result in a greater possible camera frame rate. This increased frame rate increase (written to
internal memory) is similar to using the vertical crop feature.

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Important Usage Details
•

Two to 16 ROI areas are supported by the Genie Nano (4x4 matrix maximum).

•

For any selected ROI, the Offset X/Offset Y features define the upper left corner of the ROI.

•

Offset, Width, and Height features have individual increment values (step size) to consider.

•

The first ROI of any row sets the “height value” for any other ROI in that row.

•

The first ROI of any column sets the “width value” of any other ROI in that column.

•

Note that the Nano firmware by default provides a 4x4 sample multi-ROI setup for easy
verification of this function.

The following graphics show examples of the multi-ROI function (2x1 and 2x2 areas), the resultant
camera output, and the constraints when configuring the ROI areas.

Example: Two Horizontal ROI Areas (2x1)

ROI (x1,y1)

ROI (x2,y1)

ROI (x2,y1)
Camera Outputs only the 2 ROI Areas

2 ROI Areas Defined
•

Note that ROI(x1, y1) defines the height of any ROI in that row.

•

ROI(x2, y1) can have a different width.

•

The camera output image frame consists only of the two ROI areas. The user must account for
the change between ROI data for each output image row.

•

The output image being smaller, reduces the bandwidth requirements.

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Example: Four ROI Areas (2x2)

ROI (x1,y1)

ROI (x1,y2)

ROI (x1,y1)

ROI (x2,y1)

ROI (x1,y2)

ROI (x2,y2)

ROI (x2,y1)

ROI (x2,y2)
Camera Outputs only the 4 ROI Areas

4 ROI Areas Defined
•

Note that ROI(x1, y1) defines the height of any ROI in that row.

•

ROI(x2, y1) can have a different width.

•

ROI(x1, y2) can have a different height relative to ROI(x1,y1).

•

The camera output image frame consists only of the ROI areas, in the same order as the ROI
rows and columns. The user must account for the change between ROI data for each output
image row.

•

The output image being smaller, reduces the bandwidth requirements.

Example: Actual Sample with Six ROI Areas (3x2)
This example uses the example problem of solder inspection of certain components on a PCB. The
image below of a sample PCB shows 6 ROI areas highlighted by the yellow overlay graphics
(manually added to this example).
Note how the top row ROI areas may be larger than ideal due to height and width requirements of
ROI areas in the second row; constraints and interdependencies as defined in the preceding ROI
descriptions.

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With the ROI areas defined, the camera outputs an image consisting only of data within those ROI
areas, as shown below. Such data reduction improves transfer bandwidth and also reduces image
processing time for the host system imaging application.

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Horizontal and Vertical Flip
The Image Flip features activate image acquisition with horizontal and/or vertical inversion.
•

Support of one or both of these functions is Genie Nano model specific since it is a function of
sensor data readout, not post sensor processing (thus internal test images cannot be flipped).

•

When image flip is supported directly at the sensor, activation of the flip function does not
reduce the maximum frame rate possible from that model of Nano.

•

The Image flip functions operate both on full image acquisitions and when using multi-ROI.
Both modes are described below.

Image Flip – Full Frame
With full frame acquisitions, live horizontal and/or vertical image flips function as expected.

Acquisition Flip Features

Horizontal Flip (Mirror)

Vertical Flip

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Image Flip – Multi-ROI Mode
Image acquisition flips with multi-ROI enabled is implemented as follows:
•

The first graphic below shows a simple multi-ROI of two areas, where the camera output is
composed of only those two areas.

•

As shown in the second graphic, the multi-ROI implementation resizes the programmed ROI
areas so that the same exact image areas are output by the camera but flipped as expected.

•

Note that the ROI indexes do not transpose—just their size and offsets.

•

All multi-ROI setup constraints remain as described in the previous section describing the
Multi-ROI mode.

ROI (x1,y1)

ROI (x2,y1)

ROI (x1,y1)

Camera Output

2 ROI Areas Defined

Horizontal Flip with Multi-ROI

ROI (x1,y1)

ROI (x2,y1)

ROI (x2,y1)
Camera Output

2 ROI Areas After Horizontal Flip

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Binning Function and Limitations
Binning is the process where the charge on two (or more) adjacent pixels is combined. This results
in increased light sensitivity since there is twice the sensor area to capture photons. The sensor
spatial resolution is reduced but the improved low-light sensitivity plus lower signal-noise ratio may
solve a difficult imaging situation. The user can evaluate the results of the binning function on the
Genie Nano by using CamExpert.
Horizontal and vertical binning functions are independent, by factors of 2 or 4 in each axis.
Specifically if horizontal binning only is activated, a nominal 640x480 image is reduced to 320x480.
If vertical binning only is activated, the image is reduced to 640x240. With both binning modes
activated, the resulting image is 320x240.
Binning is performed digitally, therefore there is no increase in acquisition frame rate. The following
graphic illustrates binning.

Horizontal Binning
by 2

Line
1
Line
2
Line
3
Line
4

Line
479

Vertical Binning
by 2

Line
480

639

640

Repeated for each
line of pixels

320

Line
1

Repeated for each column of pixels
Line
2

Line
240

Horizontal and Vertical Binning Illustration

Horizontal Binning Constraints
•
•

Horizontal Binning of 2 requires a minimum frame width of 128 pixels or more.
Horizontal Binning of 4 requires a minimum frame width of 256 pixels or more.

Vertical Binning Constraints
•
•

Vertical Binning of 4 is available if the image height before binning is a multiple of 4 lines.
Vertical Binning of 2 is available if the image height before binning is a multiple of 2 lines.

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Internal Test Pattern Generator
The Genie Nano camera includes a number of internal test patterns which easily confirm camera
installations, without the need for a camera lens or proper lighting.
Use CamExpert to easily enable and select the any of the Nano test patterns from the drop menu
while the camera is not in acquisition mode. Select live grab to see the pattern output.
Note that internal test patterns are generated by the camera FPGA where the patterns are inserted
immediately after the sensor output in the processing chain and are the same maximum bit depth
as the sensor. The patterns are identical for 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.

The Nano Test Patterns are:
•

Grey Horizontal ramp: Image is filled horizontally with an image that goes from the darkest
possible value to the brightest.

•

Grey Vertical ramp: Image is filled vertically with an image that goes from the darkest
possible value to the brightest.

•

Grey Diagonal Ramp Moving: combination of the 2 previous schemes, but first pixel in image
is incremented by 1 between successive frames. This is a good pattern to indicate motion when
doing a continuous grab.

Important: When an internal Nano Test Image is selected, the Metadata feature values for Exposure
Time and Exposure Delay are not valid values and must be ignored.

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Metadata Control Category
The Genie Nano Metadata controls as shown by CamExpert, has features to enable and select
inclusion of chunk data with the image payload (as specified by the specification GigE Vision 1.2).
Parameters in gray are read only, either always or due to another parameter being disabled.
Parameters in black are user set in CamExpert or programmable via an imaging application.
Note: Metadata and Turbo Drive features are available with firmware 1.07 and later. Sapera LT
8.31 is required (or GigE Vision driver 5.10).
Limitation: Metadata and Turbo Drive feature availability are currently mutually exclusive with
camera firmware versions 1.00 to 1.06.
Features listed in the description table but tagged as Invisible are usually for Teledyne DALSA or
third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important, Genie
Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different sensors and image
resolutions which may not support the full feature set defined in this category.

Metadata Control Category Feature Descriptions
The following table describes these parameters along with their view attribute and minimum
camera firmware version required. Additionally the Device Version column will indicate which
parameter is a member of the Teledyne DALSA Features Naming Convention (denoted by DFNC),
versus the GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC not shown).
Teledyne DALSA provides header files for developers managing Genie Nano LUT data and chunk
payload data as supported by GigE Vision 1.2. Refer to section following the table of metadata
features.
The Device Version number represents the camera software functional group, not a firmware
revision number. As Genie capabilities evolve the device version tag will increase, therefore
identifying the supported function package. New features for a major device version release will be
indicated by green text for easy identification.

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Display Name

Feature & Values

Description

Metadata Mode

ChunkModeActive

Activates the inclusion of chunk data (metadata) in the
payload of the image.
False
True

Chunk
Compatibility
Format

chunkCompatibilityMode

SaperaLT

Gen API

GenAPI

Metadata compatible with GenICam GenAPI.

OffsetX

Add the OffsetX value used during the image acquisition
to the metadata attached to the image

OffsetY

Add the OffsetY value used during the image acquisition
to the metadata attached to the image.

Width

Add the Width value used during the image acquisition to
the metadata attached to the image.

Height

Add the Height value used during the image acquisition to
the metadata attached to the image.

Add the ExposureTime value used during the image
acquisition to the metadata attached to the image.

ExposureDelay

Add the ExposureDelay value used during the image
acquisition to the metadata attached to the image.
Supported only in GenAPI compatibility mode.
(N/A for C4900 – 1.06)

Copies the timestampValue value at the start of exposure
to the metadata attached to the image.

LineStatusAll

Copies the LineStatusAll value at the start of exposure to
the metadata attached to the image.

Counter1ValueAtReset

DeviceID

Add the Gain feature value used during the image
acquisition to the metadata attached to the image.
Copies the value of the feature ”counterValueAtReset” at
the start of Frame Readout, to the Metadata attached to
the image. Supported only in GenAPI compatibility mode.
Add the DeviceID value to the metadata attached to the
image.

DeviceUserID

Add the DeviceUserID value to the metadata attached to
the image.

TestImageSelector

Add the TestImageSelector value used during the image
acquisition to the metadata attached to the image.

BinningVertical

BinningHorizontal

Metadata Enable

Add the cyclingPresetCurrentActiveSet value used during
the image acquisition to the metadata attached to the
image.

Timestamp

Gain

ChunkEnable

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Expert

Add the PixelFormat value used during the image
acquisition to the metadata attached to the image.

ExposureTime

cyclingPresetCurrentActiveSet

1.04
Expert
DFNC

Metadata compatible with Teledyne DALSA Sapera LT 8.0.
Selects the specific metadata to control, when enabled.

PixelFormat

•

Chunk data included in payload
Selects the format of the chunk data (metadata) in the
payload of the image.

ChunkSelector

1.01
Expert

No chunk data.

Sapera LT
Metadata
Selector

176

Device Version
& View

Add the BinningVertical value used during the image
acquisition to the metadata attached to the image.

Add the BinningHorizontal value used during the image
acquisition to the metadata attached to the image.

Sets the enable state of the selected metadata. When
enabled, the metadata is included in the payload of the
image.

False

Selected metadata Disabled

True

Selected metadata Enabled

1.01
Expert

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Chunk Exposure
Time

ChunkExposureTime

Returns the exposure time used to capture the image.

1.04
Guru

Chunk Cycling
Preset Current
Active Set

ChunkCyclingPresetCurrentActiveSet

Returns the index of the cycling preset used for this
image.

1.04
Guru

Chunk Line
Status All

ChunkLineStatusAll

Returns the status of all available line signals, when the
image was exposed. The order is Line1, Line2, ....

1.04
Guru

Chunk Gain
Selector

ChunkGainSelector

Selects which gain is read by the ChunkGain feature.

1.04
Guru

Digital

DigitalAll

Sensor

SensorAll

Apply a digital gain adjustment to the entire image. This
independent gain factor is applied to the image after the
sensor.
This gain is applied to the image by the sensor.

Chunk Gain

ChunkGain

The selected gain value used for the image included in
the payload.

1.04
Guru

Chunk Horizontal
Offset

ChunkOffsetX

Horizontal offset from the Sensor Origin to the Region Of
Interest (in pixels).

1.04
Guru

Chunk Vertical
Offset

ChunkOffsetY

Vertical offset from the Sensor Origin to the Region Of
Interest (in lines).

1.04
Guru

Chunk Width

ChunkWidth

Image Width (in pixels) included in the payload.

Chunk Height

ChunkHeight

Image Height (in lines) included in the payload.

Chunk
Timestamp Value

ChunkTimestamp

Returns the 64-bit Timestamp value for the image
included in the payload.

1.04
Guru
1.04
Guru
1.04
Guru

Chunk Binning
Horizontal

ChunkBinningHorizontal

Number of horizontal pixels to combine in the payload
image.

1.04
Guru

Chunk Binning
Vertical

ChunkBinningVertical

Number of vertical pixels to combine in the payload
image.

1.04
Guru

Chunk Test
Image Selector

ChunkTestImageSelector

The selected test image included in the payload.

1.04
Guru

Off

Grey Horizontal
Ramp

GreyHorizontalRamp

Image is from the camera sensor.

Grey Vertical
Ramp

GreyVerticalRamp

Image is filled vertically with an image that goes from the
darkest possible value to the brightest.

Grey Diagonal
Ramp Moving

GreyDiagonalRampMoving

Image is filled horizontally and vertically with an image
that goes from the darkest possible value to the brightest
by 1 DN increment per pixel and that moves horizontally
from right to left at each frame by one pixel.

Image is filled horizontally with an image that goes from
the darkest possible value to the brightest.

Chunk Serial
Number

ChunkDeviceID

Displays the factory set serial number of the device.

1.04
Guru

Chunk Device
User ID

ChunkDeviceUserID

Returns the user define name of the camera.

1.04
Guru

Chunk Pixel
Format

ChunkPixelFormat

Pixel format of payload image.

1.04
Guru

Monochrome
8-Bit

Mono8

Monochrome
10-Bit

Mono10

Mono10: Monochrome 10-Bit

Monochrome
12-Bit

Mono12

Mono12: Monochrome 12-Bit

BayerGR8
8-bit

BayerGR8

Color camera: BayerGR8

BayerRG8
8-bit

BayerRG8

Color camera: BayerRG8

BayerGB8
8-bit

BayerGB8

Color camera: BayerGB8

BayerBG8
8-bit

BayerBG8

Color camera: BayerBG8

BayerGR10
10-bit

BayerGR10

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BayerRG10
10-bit

BayerRG10

Color camera: BayerRG10

BayerGB10
10-bit

BayerGB10

Color camera: BayerGB10

BayerBG10
10-bit

BayerBG10

Color camera: BayerBG10

BayerGR12
12-bit

BayerGR12

Color camera: BayerGR12

BayerRG12
12-bit

BayerRG12

Color camera: BayerRG12

BayerGB12
12-bit

BayerGB12

Color camera: BayerGB12

BayerBG12
12-bit

BayerBG12

Color camera: BayerBG12

BGR 8-Bit Packed

BGR8

BGRA 8-Bit
Packed

BGRA8

Color camera: BGR8

YUV422_8_YUYV

YUV422_8

Color camera: YUV422_8_YUYV

YUV422_8_UYVY

Color camera: YUV422_8_UYVY

YUV422_8_UYVY

YUV422Packed

Color camera: BGRA8

Color camera: YUV422_8_UYVY (same as previous for
compatibility with third party software)

1.06

Chunk Exposure
Delay

chunkExposureDelay

Specifies the delay in microseconds (µs) to apply after the
FrameStart event, before starting the ExposureStart
event.

1.04
Guru

counter1 Value At
Reset

chunkCounter1ValueAtReset

Copies the value of the feature ”counterValueAtReset” at
the start of Frame Readout, to the Metadata attached to
the image. Supported only in GenAPI compatibility mode.

1.04
Guru

Important Metadata Notes:
•

For firmware revisions 1.04 OffsetX and OffsetY chuck data will return values without
accounting for any binning applied. Later versions of firmware will return metadata values
matching the OffsetX and OffsetY features.

•

When using Metadata in conjunction with TurboDrive, the Nano driver (all models) requires that
the image acquisition width (horizontal crop) must be a minimum of 160 pixels in 8-bit mode or
96 pixels in 10/12-bit mode. The driver requires this minimum width to correctly apply the
TurboDrive compression algorithm. When acquisitions are cropped more than the minimum
widths, TurboDrive is automatically disabled while Metadata remains active.

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Extracting Metadata Stored in a Sapera Buffer
For Sapera LT developers, a new class “SapMetadata” is now included with Sapera version 8.10.
For users of earlier versions of Sapera 8.xx, please contact Teledyne DALSA technical support.
Sapera also provides two methods to view metadata. The Sapera CamExpert tool provides a tab
(when the Metadata feature is enabled) to view the metadata of the last frame capture, as shown
by the following image.

Alternatively, Sapera LT provides a demo program called GigEMetaDataDemo.exe which will grab a
number of frames and display the metadata or save it to a file (.csv). In addition, source code and
C++ project files are included for a console based executable.
The following figure shows the Sapera Explorer tool screen with the Metadata Example highlighted.
Important:
When an internal Nano Test Image is selected, the Metadata feature values for Exposure Time
(ExposureTime) and Exposure Delay (exposureDelay) are not valid values and must be ignored.
When in free running (not triggered) mode, the Metadata value for feature Exposure Delay
(exposureDelay) is not a valid value and must be ignored.
The value of LineStatusAll is updated on the start of exposure.
Currently the metadata value for “analogGain” is invalid for all On-Semi sensor models.
For Sony sensor models, the metadata “analogGain” represents the raw gain value divided by 100.

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Acquisition and Transfer Control Category
The Genie Nano Acquisition and Transfer controls, as shown by CamExpert, has parameters used to
configure the optional acquisition modes of the device.
Parameters in gray are read only, either always or due to another 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 Teledyne DALSA or
third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important, Genie
Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different sensors and image
resolutions which may not support the full feature set defined in this category.

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Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions
The following table describes these parameters along with their view attribute and minimum
camera firmware version required. Additionally the Device Version column will indicate which
parameter is a member of the DALSA Features Naming Convention (denoted by DFNC), versus the
GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC tag is not shown).
The Device Version number represents the camera software functional group, not a firmware
revision number. As Genie Nano capabilities evolve the device version tag will increase, therefore
identifying the supported function package. New features for a major device version release will be
indicated by green text for easy identification.
Display Name

Feature & Values

Description

Acquisition Status
Selector

AcquisitionStatusSelector

Selects the internal acquisition signal to read using
AcquisitionStatus.

Acquisition Active

AcquisitionActive

Acquisition Trigger Wait

AcquisitionTriggerWait

Device Version
& View
1.00
Expert

Device is currently doing an acquisition of one or
many frames.
Device is currently waiting for a trigger to start the
acquisition.
(Ver. 1.05)

Acquisition Status

AcquisitionStatus

Reads the state of the internal acquisition signal
selected using the Acquisition Status Selector feature.
(i.e. False / True)

1.00
Expert

Acquisition Mode

AcquisitionMode

Set the acquisition mode of the device. It defines the
number of frames to capture during an acquisition
and the way the acquisition stops.

1.00
Beginner

Single Frame

SingleFrame

One frame is captured for each AcquisitionStart
Command. An AcquisitionStop occurs at the end of
the Active Frame.

Multi-Frame

MultiFrame

A sequence of frames is captured for each
AcquisitionStart Command. The number of frames is
specified by AcquisitionFrameCount feature. An
AcquisitionStop occurs at the end of the Active
Frame(s)

Continuous

Frames are captured continuously with
AcquisitionStart until stopped with the AcquisitionStop
command.
1.00
Beginner

Acquisition Frame Count

AcquisitionFrameCount

Number of frames to be acquired in MultiFrame
acquisition mode.

Acquisition Arm Cmd

AcquisitionArm

Arms the device before an AcquisitionStart command.
This optional command validates all the current
features for consistency and prepares the device for a
fast start of the acquisition. If not used explicitly, this
command is automatically executed at the first
AcquisitionStart but will not be repeated for
subsequent ones unless a data transfer related
feature is changed in the device.

Acquisition Start Cmd

AcquisitionStart

Start image capture using the currently selected
acquisition mode. The number of frames captured is
specified by AcquisitionMode feature.

1.00
Beginner

Acquisition Stop Cmd

AcquisitionStop

Stops the Acquisition of the device at the end of the
current frame unless the triggerFrameCount feature is
greater than 1. (WO)

1.00
Beginner

Acquisition Abort Cmd

AcquisitionAbort

Aborts the acquisition immediately. This will end the
capture without completing the current Frame or
aborts waiting on a trigger. If no acquisition is in
progress, the command is ignored.

1.00
Beginner

Transfer Control

TransferControlMode

Sets the method used to control the transfer.

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Basic

Basic mode ensures maximum compatibility but does
not allow for control of the transfer flow.

Expert

Transfer Queue Current
Block Count

transferQueueCurrentBlockCount

Returns the current number of blocks in the transfer
queue.

1.00
DFNC
Expert

Transfer Queue Memory
Size

transferQueueMemorySize

Indicates the amount of device memory (in Mbytes)
available for internal image frame accumulation in the
transfer queue. Increasing or decreasing memory
reserved by devicePacketResendBufferSize will affect
total memory available here.

1.00
DFNC
Expert

Transferred Image Max
Data Size

transferMaxBlockSize

Biggest image (GVE blocks) data size sent on the
GigE cable. The value is displayed in Megabytes. Use
this value to calculate the frame rate transferred on
the GigE cable.
GigE Link speed (~115 MB) divided by Biggest Image
(value) = Max fps transferred.
Note: This statistic is reset when acquisitions are
stopped.

1.01
DFNC
Beginner

Transferred Image Min
Data Size

transferMinBlockSize

Smallest image (GVE blocks) data size sent on the
GigE cable. The value is displayed in Megabytes.
Note: This statistic is reset when acquisitions are
stopped.

1.01
DFNC
Beginner

Transferred Image
Average Data Size

transferAverageBlockSize

Average size of the last 16 images (GVE blocks) of
data sent on the GigE cable. The value is displayed in
Megabytes. Use this value to calculate the sustained
frame rate transferred on the GigE cable.
GigE Link speed (~115 MB) divided by Average size
(value) = Max fps transferred. When TurboDrive is
enabled, this feature allows monitoring the average
throughput.

1.01
DFNC
Beginner

Maximum Sustained
Frame Rate

maxSustainedFrameRate

Maximum sustained frame rate that can be achieved
by the camera in the current configuration
(Resolution, Pixel Format and the camera’s internal
bandwidth limitations). When TurboDrive is enabled,
this value also takes the feature
transferAverageBlockSize into account.

1.03
DFNC
Beginner

Device Registers
Streaming Start

DeviceRegistersStreamingStart

Announces the start of registers streaming without
immediate checking for consistency.

1.00
Invisible

Device Registers
Streaming End

DeviceRegistersStreamingEnd

Announces end of registers streaming and performs
validation for registers consistency before activating
them.

1.00
Invisible

Device Feature
Streaming Start

DeviceFeaturePersistenceStart

Announces the start of feature streaming without
immediate checking for consistency.

1.00
Invisible

Device Feature
Streaming End

DeviceFeaturePersistenceEnd

Announces end of feature streaming and performs
validation for feature consistency before activating
them.

1.00
Invisible

DeviceRegistersCheck

Performs an explicit register set validation for
consistency.

1.00
Invisible

Registers Valid

DeviceRegistersValid

States if the current register set is valid and
consistent.

1.00
Invisible

Acquisition Buffering
All acquisitions are internally buffered and transferred as fast as possible to the host system. This
internal buffer allows uninterrupted acquisitions no matter of any transfer delays that might occur
(such as acquisition frame rates faster that the Gigabit Ethernet link or the IEEE Pause frame).
Only when the internal buffer is consumed would an Image Lost Event be generated.

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Using Transfer Queue Current Block Count with CamExpert
This feature returns the number of frames buffered within the Genie Nano pending transfer to the
host system. Image frames are buffered in cases where the host system is temporarily busy or
cases of high network traffic with other devices through the same Ethernet switch. By buffering
image frames, the Genie Nano will not need to drop frames when there are temporary delays to
the transfer.
When using CamExpert, right click on this field and then click on Refresh from the pop-up menu.
The current frame count in the transfer buffer is displayed in the Value field. During live grab, if the
number of frames in the transfer buffer is increasing, then there is a problem with the network or
host bandwidth being exceeded. The ImageLost event occurs when all buffer space is consumed.

“Acquisition Abort” Execution Exception with Model C4900
For the model C4900 (Aptina sensor) the AcquisitionAbort feature does not execute immediately,
as is the case for all other Nano models.
When
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aborting an acquisition with the C4900, the application needs to follow this sequence:
Set the feature AcquisitionStatusSelector=AcquisitionActive
Send the command AcquisitionAbort
Poll the status AcquisitionStatus until it is FALSE

Features that cannot be changed during a Transfer
The following features cannot be changed during an acquisition or when a transfer is connected.
Feature Group

Features Locked During a Sapera Transfer

CAMERA INFORMATION

UserSetLoad

SENSOR CONTROL

I/O CONTROL

COUNTER AND TIMER CONTROL

IMAGE FORMAT CONTROL

PixelFormat
OffsetX (except within the Cycling Mode)
OffsetY (except within the Cycling Mode)
Binning (except within the Cycling Mode)
Width
Height
Multi-ROI functions

Metadata Controls

ChunkModeActive

ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER CONTROL

DeviceRegistersStreamingStart
DeviceRegistersStreamingEnd

EVENT CONTROL

GIGE VISION TRANSPORT LAYER CONTROL

GevSCPSPacketSize

GIGE VISION HOST CONTROL

InterPacketTimeout
InterPacketTimeoutRaw
ImageTimeout

FILE ACCESS CONTROL

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Action Control Category
The Genie Nano Action Control group, as shown by CamExpert, has features related to the control
of the Action Command mechanism for the device.
Parameters in gray are read only, either always or due to another 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 Teledyne DALSA or
third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important, Genie
Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different sensors and image
resolutions which may not support the full feature set defined in this category.

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The following table describes these parameters along with their view attribute and minimum
camera device version required. Additionally the Device Version column will indicate which
parameter is a member of the DALSA Features Naming Convention (denoted by DFNC), versus the
GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC tag is not shown).
The Device Version number represents the camera software functional group, not a firmware
revision number. As Genie Nano capabilities evolve the device version tag will increase, therefore
identifying the supported function package. New features for a major device version release will be
indicated by green text for easy identification.
Display Name

Feature & Values

Description

Device Version
& View

Action Device Key

ActionDeviceKey

Nano default=1
Writing 0 will disable action command.
Provides the device key that allows the device to
check the validity of action commands. (WO)

1.03
Guru

Action Selector

ActionSelector

Selects the action command to configure. Certain
Nano features support 2 Action commands.

1.03
Beginner

Action Group Key

ActionGroupKey

Nano default=0 for all action command.
Provides the key that the device uses to validate that
the action command message is part of the requested
group.

1.03
Guru

Action Group Mask

ActionGroupMask

Nano default=1 for action 1, or 2 for action 2.
Provides the mask used to filter particular action
command messages for the selected action.

1.03
Guru

GigE Vision Action Command Reference
An Action Command is a single Broadcast packet sent from the Host Software application to all
cameras connected on the same network. How cameras act on an Action Command depends on its
designed feature support. Cameras receiving the Action Command broadcast may have one or
multiple functions acting on that received command.
Please refer to the GigE Vision® Specification — version 2.0 RC6, for configuration and usage
details. Contact Teledyne DALSA Support and request example code for Action Command usage.

Nano Features supporting Action Command
Feature Category

Feature

Enum

I/O Control

Trigger Selector

Single Frame Trigger (Start)
MultiFrame Trigger (Start)

Trigger Source

Action 1

Output Line Source

Pulse On: Action 1
Pulse On: Action 2

Counter Start Source

Action 1
Action 2

Timer Start Source

Action 1
Action 2

Counter and Timer Control

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Event Control Category
The Genie Nano Event control, as shown by CamExpert, has parameters used to configure Camera
Event related features. Parameters in gray are read only, either always or due to another
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 Teledyne DALSA or
third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important, Genie
Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different sensors and image
resolutions which may not support the full feature set defined in this category.

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The following table describes these parameters along with their view attribute and minimum
camera firmware version required. Additionally the Device Version column will indicate which
parameter is a member of the DALSA Features Naming Convention (denoted by DFNC), versus the
GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC tag is not shown).
The Device Version number represents the camera software functional group, not a firmware
revision number. As Genie Nano capabilities evolve the device version tag will increase, therefore
identifying the supported function package. New features for a major device version release will be
indicated by green text for easy identification.
Display Name

Feature & Values

Description

Device
Version
& View

Timestamp Latch Cmd

timestampControlLatch

Latch the current timestamp internal counter value
in the timestampValue feature.

Timestamp Value

timestampValue

Returns the 64-bit value of the timestamp, which
is the internal Clock timer or the PTP clock timer,
depending on the Timestamp Source selection.

TimeStamp Source

timestampSource

Specifies the source used as the incrementing
signal for the Timestamp register.

Internal Clock

InternalClock

The timestamp source is generated by the camera
internal clock. Refer to the
timestampTickFrequency feature for the time
base.

IEEE1588

The timestamp source is controlled by the network
IEEE1588 protocol. This source is automatically
selected when PTP mode is enabled.

1.00
Expert
DFNC
1.00
Expert
DFNC
1.00
Expert
DFNC

Timestamp Tick Frequency

timestampTickFrequency

Indicates the number of timestamp ticks (or
increments) during 1 second (frequency in Hz).
This feature changes depending on the TimeStamp
Source.

1.00
Expert
DFNC

Timestamp Latch Source

timestampLatchSource

Specifies the internal event or signal that will latch
the timestamp counter into the timestamp buffer.

1.00
Expert
DFNC

Frame Start

FrameStart

The timestamp is latched on frame start.

Timestamp Reset Cmd

timestampControlReset

Resets the timestamp counter to 0. This Feature
resets both the internal Clock timer and the PTP
clock timer. Note that the PTP Mode must be
disabled first to reset the PTP clock timer.

1.00
Expert
DFNC

Event Selector

EventSelector

Select the Event to enable/disable with the
EventNotification feature.

1.00
Expert

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Start of Frame

FrameStart

Start of Exposure

ExposureStart

End of Exposure

ExposureEnd

Event sent on control channel on end of exposure.
(N/A for C4900 – 1.06)

Start of Readout

ReadoutStart

Event sent on control channel on start of sensor
readout.

End of Readout

ReadoutEnd

Acquisition Start Next
Valid

AcquisitionStartNextValid

Valid Frame Trigger

ValidFrameTrigger

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Event sent on control channel on an Active Frame.
This occurs with the start of the exposure delay.
Event sent on control channel on start of
exposure.

Event sent on control channel on end of sensor
readout.
Event sent on control channel when the
AcquisitionStart command can be used again.
Event sent on control channel when a valid frame
trigger is generated.

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Invalid Frame Trigger

InvalidFrameTrigger

Image Lost

ImageLost

Counter 1 End

Counter1End

Events Overflow

eventsOverflow

Event Notification

EventNotification

Event sent on control channel when a frame
trigger occurs in an invalid Trigger region.
Therefore the trigger is rejected and no frame
acquisition occurs.
Event sent on control channel when an image is
lost due to insufficient memory.
Event sent when counter 1 has reached the
counterDuration count. (ver. 1.06)
Event sent on control channel when all previous
active events have been disabled because the
camera cannot send them fast enough, generating
in internal message overflow. Required events
must be re-enabled manually.
Enable Events for the event type selected by the
EventSelector feature.

Off

The selected event is disabled.

The selected event will generate a software event.

GigEVisionEvent

The selected event will generate a software event.
This entry is deprecated.
Using “On” is recommended.

Event Statistic Selector

eventStatisticSelector

Selects which Event statistic to display.

Invalid Frame Trigger

InvalidFrameTrigger

Image Lost

ImageLost

Packet Resend

PacketResend

Packet Resend Request
Dropped

PacketResendRequestDropped

Ethernet Pause Frame
Received

EthernetPauseFrameReceived

Counts the frame trigger occurring in an invalid
Trigger region.

Counts the number of individual packets that are
resent.
Counts the number of packet resend requests
dropped. The camera queues the packet resend
requests until they are processed. There is a limit
to the number of requests that can be queued by
the camera. When a new request is received and
the queue is full, the request is dropped but this
statistic is still incremented.
Counts the number of Ethernet Pause Frame
received. Feature limited to 65536 events. See
also PAUSE Frame Support for information on
Ethernet Packet size.

eventStatisticCount

Display the count of the selected Event.

Event Statistic Count
Reset

eventStatisticCountReset

Reset the count of the selected Event.

PTP Mode

ptpMode

Specifies the PTP (IEEE-1588: Precision Time
Protocol) operating mode as implemented by the
Genie Nano.

Off

Off
Automatic

Slave
PTP Status

Slave
ptpStatus

Initializing

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Expert
DFNC
1.00
Expert
DFNC
1.03
Expert
DFNC

PTP is disabled on the device.
PTP is enabled on the device. The camera can
become a Master or Slave device. The Master
device is automatically determined as per IEEE1588.
Device will operate in PTP slave-only mode.
Specifies dynamically the current PTP state of the
device. (ref: IEEE Std 1588-2008)

Initializing

1.00
Expert
DFNC

Image is acquired but lost before it’s been
transferred.

Event Statistic Count

Automatic

1.00
Expert

The port initializes its data sets, hardware, and
communication facilities. No port of the clock shall
place any PTP messages on its communication
path. If one port of a boundary clock is in the
INITIALIZING state, then all ports shall be in the
INITIALIZING state.

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Faulty

Disabled

The port shall not place any messages on its
communication path. In a boundary clock, no
activity at the port shall be allowed to affect the
activity at any other port of the boundary clock. A
port in this state shall discard all PTP received
messages except for management messages.

Listening

The port is waiting for the
announceReceiptTimeout to expire or to receive an
Announce message from a master. The purpose of
this state is to allow orderly addition of clocks to a
domain. A port in this state shall not place any PTP
messages on its communication path except for
Pdelay_Req, Pdelay_Resp,
Pdelay_Resp_Follow_Up, or signaling messages, or
management messages that are a required
response to another management message.

PreMaster

Master

Master
Passive

The port shall not place any messages on its
communication path except for Pdelay_Req,
Pdelay_Resp, Pdelay_Resp_Follow_Up, or signaling
messages, or management messages that are a
required response to another management
message.

Uncalibrated

One or more master ports have been detected in
the domain. The appropriate master port has been
selected, and the local port is preparing to
synchronize to the selected master port. This is a
transient state to allow initialization of
synchronization servos, updating of data sets
when a new master port has been selected, and
other implementation-specific activity.

Slave

GrandMaster

Error

Error
ptpServoStatus
Unlocked

Synchronizing

Locked

Not Applicable

NotApplicable
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The port is behaving as a master port.

The port is synchronizing to the selected master
port.
The port is in the GrandMaster state (i.e. has the
best clock). The camera can become GrandMaster
only if the PTP Mode=Automatic and there’s
another device on the network that was Master.
One or more ports have an error state.
Specifies the IEEE1588 servo status.

Unlocked

PTP Master Clock Identity

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The port shall behave in all respects as though it
were in the MASTER state except that it shall not
place any messages on its communication path
except for Pdelay_Req, Pdelay_Resp,
Pdelay_Resp_Follow_Up, signaling, or
management messages.

Passive

PTP Servo Status

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The fault state of the protocol. A port in this state
shall not place any PTP messages except for
management messages that are a required
response to another management message on its
communication path. In a boundary clock, no
activity on a faulty port shall affect the other ports
of the device. If fault activity on a port in this state
cannot be confined to the faulty port, then all
ports shall be in the FAULTY state.

The servo is not yet ready to track the master
clock.

1.03
Expert
DFNC

The servo is unlocked and synchronizing to the
master clock.
The servo is adjusting (synchronizing) to the
master clock.
The servo state is currently not applicable.
Port identity of the current best master. The clock
ID is an Extended Unique Identifier (EUI)-64 64bit ID, converted from the 48-bit MAC address, by
inserting 0xfffe at the middle of the MAC address.

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PTP Master Offset

ptpMasterOffsetNs

Dynamically returns the 64-bit value of the PTP
offset with the master. This value is the input for
clock corrections for the slave device clock servo
algorithms.

1.03
Guru
DFNC

PTP Port Last Event

ptpPortLastEvent

Logs the last PTP changed state event defining the
last current status.

1.03
Expert
DFNC

None

Power up

Powerup

None
Power up

Initialize

Designated Enabled

DesignatedEnabled

Designated Enabled

Designated Disabled

DesignatedDisabled

Designated Disabled

Fault Cleared

FaultCleared

Fault Detected

FaultDetected

State Decision Event

StateDecisionEvent

Qualification Timeout
Expires

QualificationTimeoutExpires

Announce Receipt Timeout
Expires

AnnounceReceiptTimeoutExpires

Synchronization Fault

SynchronizationFault

Master Clock Selected

MasterClockSelected

Recommended State
Master

RS_Master

Recommended State
Grand Master

RS_GrandMaster

Recommended State
Slave

RS_Slave

Recommended State
Passive

RS_Passive

Initialize

Fault Cleared
Fault Detected
State Decision Event
Qualification Timeout Expires
Announce Receipt Timeout Expires
Synchronization Fault
Master Clock Selected
Recommended State Master
Recommended State Grand Master
Recommended State Slave
Recommended State Passive

PTP Transport Protocol

ptpTransportProtocol

Describes the PTP Transport Protocol used.

1.03
Expert
DFNC

PTP Servo Step Threshold
(in us)

ptpServoStepThreshold

Specifies the servo step threshold (in us). When
the clock offset with the master exceeds the
threshold, the servo unlocks and offset adjustment
is started.

1.07
Expert
DFNC

Threshold_10

Threshold_20

Threshold_100

Threshold_500

Threshold_1000

Threshold_2000

Timestamp Modulo Event

timestampModulo

Specifies the additional interval between the
current timestamp tick and the event generated.
This interval has an 80ns accuracy. Note that the
value zero disables the event generator.

1.03
Expert
DFNC

Timestamp Modulo Event
Frequency

timestampModuloFrequency

Returns the frequency of the timestamp Modulo
Event (in Hz).

Timestamp Modulo Start
Time

timestampModuloStartTime

Specifies the timestamp value that must be
exceeded by the incrementing timestamp counter
before the modulo event starts. This Feature is
also used for a “Future” Frame Acquisition.

1.03
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DFNC
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Timestamp Modulo Actual
Start Time

timestampModuloActualStartTime

Displays the actual modulo event start time as
used by the device. When the user specified
“timestampModuloStartTime” is in the future,
timestampModuloActualStartTime=
timestampModuloStartTime. When the user
specified “timestampModuloStartTime” has already
past, the camera automatically recalculates a
future value for “timestampModuloStartTime”
using the user set “timestampModulo” feature
value. This new start time is reported by
“timestampModuloActualStartTime”.

Frame Start Data

EventFrameStartData

Data of the frame start event

Frame Start Event ID

EventFrameStart

Represents the event ID to identify the
EventFrameStart software Event. (RO)

Frame Start Event
Timestamp

EventFrameStartTimestamp

Timestamp of the EventFrameStart event. (RO)

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Exposure Start Event ID

EventExposureStart

Represents the event ID to identify the
EventExposureStart software Event. (RO)

1.00
Guru

Exposure Start Data

EventExposureStartData

Data of the exposure start event

Exposure Start Event
Timestamp

EventExposureStartTimestamp

Timestamp of the EventExposureStart event. (RO)

1.00
Guru
1.00
Guru

Exposure End Event ID

EventExposureEnd

Represents the event ID to identify the
EventExposureEnd software Event.

1.00
Guru

Exposure End Data

EventExposureEndData

Data of the exposure end event

Exposure End Event
Timestamp

EventExposureEndTimestamp

Timestamp of the EventExposureEnd event. (RO)

1.00
Guru
1.00
Guru

AcquisitionStartNextValid
Event ID

EventAcquisitionStartNextValid

Generate an event on acquisition start next valid.

1.00
Guru

Acquisition Start Next
Valid End Data

EventAcquisitionStartNextValidData

Data of the acquisition start next valid event.

1.00
Guru

AcquisitionStartNextValid
Event Timestamp

EventAcquisitionStartNextValid
Timestamp

Timestamp of the acquisition start next valid
event. (RO)

1.00
Guru

Valid Frame Trigger Event
ID

EventValidFrameTrigger

Generate an event on valid frame trigger.

1.00
Guru

Valid Frame Trigger Data

EventValidFrameTriggerData

Data of the valid frame trigger event.

Valid Frame Trigger Event
Timestamp

EventValidFrameTrigger
Timestamp

Timestamp of the Valid frame trigger event. (RO)

1.00
Guru
1.00
Guru

InvalidFrameTrigger Event
ID

EventInvalidFrameTrigger

Generate an event on invalid frame trigger.

1.00
Guru

Invalid Frame Trigger
Data

EventInvalidFrameTriggerData

Data of the invalid frame trigger event.

1.00
Guru

InvalidFrameTrigger Event
Timestamp

EventInvalidFrameTrigger
Timestamp

Timestamp of the invalid frame trigger event. (RO)

1.00
Guru

ImageLost Event ID

EventImageLost

Generate an event on image lost.

Image Lost Data

EventImageLostData

Data of the image lost event.

ImageLost Event
Timestamp

EventImageLostTimestamp

Timestamp of the image lost event. (RO)

1.00
Guru
1.00
Guru
1.00
Guru

Counter 1 End Data

EventCounter1EndData

Data of the Counter1 End event.

Counter 1 End ID

EventCounter1End

Generate an event on Counter 1 End.

Counter 1 End Event
Timestamp

EventCounter1EndTimestamp

Timestamp of the Counter 1 End event.

Events Overflow Event ID

EventeventsOverflow

Represents the event ID to identify the
EventeventsOverflow software Event. (RO)

1.00
Guru

Event Overflow Data

EventeventsOverflowData

Data of the event overflow event

Events Overflow Event
Timestamp

EventeventsOverflowTimestamp

Timestamp of the EventeventsOverflow event.

1.00
Guru
1.00
Guru

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Guru
1.06
Guru
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I Timestamp Latch

GevtimestampControlLatch

Latch the current timestamp internal counter value
in the timestampValue feature.

1.00
Invisible

I Timestamp Value

GevtimestampValue

Returns the 64-bit value of the timestamp counter.

I Timestamp Tick
Frequency

GevtimestampTickFrequency

Indicates the number of timestamp ticks (or
increments) during 1 second (frequency in Hz).

1.00
Invisible
1.00
Invisible

I Timestamp Reset

GevtimestampControlReset

Resets the timestamp counter to 0.

1.00
Invisible

Basic Exposure Events Overview
The following timing graphic shows the primary events related to a simple acquisition.

FrameActive
TimeStamp Latch
FrameStart Event

FrameActive

Frame Inactive

`
Exposure
Delay

Exposure

ReadOut

ExposureStart
Event
ExposureEnd
Event

Events Associated with Triggered Synchronous Exposures
The following timing graphic shows the primary events and acquisition timing associated with a
synchronous exposure of two individually triggered frames.
FrameActive (exposureAlignment=Synchronous )
ValidFrameTrigger
Event (1)

ValidFrameTrigger
Event (2)

Invalid Frame Trigger Period
FrameTrigger Inactive

FrameTrigger Active

FrameStart
Event (1)

FrameStart
Event (2)

FrameActive (1)

Frame Inactive

FrameActive (2)
Exposure
Delay

Exposure(1)

ExposureStart
Event (1)

ReadOut (1)
Exposure
Delay

Exposure(2)

ReadOut (2)

ExposureEnd
Event (1)

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Events Associated with Triggered Multiple Frame Synchronous
Exposures
The following timing graphic shows the primary events and acquisition timing associated with a
synchronous exposure of two frames from a single trigger event.
Multiple FrameActive (exposureAlignment=Synchronous )
Input Signal
Event

ValidFrameTrigger
Event

TriggerDelay

Invalid Frame Trigger Period

FrameTrigger Inactive

FrameTrigger Active

FrameStart
Event (1)

FrameStart
Event (2)

FrameActive (1)

Frame Inactive

FrameActive (2)
Exposure
Delay

Exposure(1)

ExposureStart
Event (1)

ReadOut (1)
Exposure
Delay

Exposure(2)

ReadOut (2)

ExposureEnd
Event (1)

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Overview of Precision Time Protocol Mode (IEEE 1588)
PTP Mode = Precision Time Protocol
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The PTP protocol synchronizes the Timestamp clocks of multiple devices connected via a switch
on the same network, where the switch supports PTP.

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For optimal clock synchronization the imaging network should use one Ethernet switch. Daisychaining multiple small switches will degrade camera clock syncs.

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Additionally the Ethernet switch connecting cameras to the imaging network should implement
“PTP Boundary Clock” hardware.

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To use a multi-port NIC adapter or computer with multiple NIC ports instead of a switch, that
multiport NIC must be capable to be configured as the common Master PTP source for all its
networks. Such a configuration requires using the multi-port NIC’s configuration software.

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Genie Nano cameras can automatically organize themselves into a master-slave hierarchy, or
the user application configures a camera master with n-number of slaves. The autoconfiguration process typically happens within 2 seconds.

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The automatic organizing procedure is composed of steps (as defined by IEEE 1588) to identify
the best clock source to act as master. When only Nano cameras are used, since they are
equal, the last selection step is to identify the Nano with lowest value MAC address to be the
clock master.

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The feature TimeStamp Source is automatically changed to IEEE1588 when PTP Mode is
enabled. This timestamp tick (in ns) cannot be reset by the user.

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The Genie Nano cameras implement additional features designed to synchronize multiple
camera acquisitions via IEEE 1588 (PTP Mode) – not via external camera trigger signals.

PTP Master Clock Identity
The clock ID of the current best master is an Extended Unique Identifier (EUI)-64 “64-bit ID”,
converted from the 48-bit MAC address, by inserting 0xfffe at the middle of the MAC address.
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The standard MAC address in human-friendly form is six groups of two hexadecimal digits as
this example shows (excluding spaces): “0a 1b 2c 3d 4e 5f”

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The Extended Unique Identifier format is (excluding spaces): “0a 1b 2c fffe 3d 4e 5f”

An Example with two Nano Cameras
The following basic steps configure two Nano cameras connected to one computer via an Ethernet
switch, configured with two instances of CamExpert, to grab a frame every second, controlled by a
modulo event via PTP.
For each camera set features as follows:
I/O Controls — select Trigger Mode=ON, Tigger Source=Timestamp Modulo Event
Event Controls — select PTP Mode=Automatic
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Note how one Nano automatically becomes Master while the other becomes Slave

Event Controls — to have a modulo event every second, set Timestamp Modulo
Event=1000000000
Click Grab on each instance of CamExpert. With the two cameras aimed at the same moving
object, you see that each camera grabs a frame at the same time.

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IEEE 1588 Reference Resources
For additional information: http://standards.ieee.org
PTP Standard Reference: IEEE Std 1588-2008 — IEEE Standard for a Precision Clock
Synchronization Protocol for Networked Measurement and Control Systems

Examples using Timestamp Modulo Event for Acquisitions
The Timestamp Modulo event is used to synchronize multiple camera acquisitions and automate
repetitive acquisitions based on either the camera’s internal Timestamp counter or a system wide
PTP counter. The Nano internal Timestamp clock has a 1μs tic, while the PTP clock has 8
nanosecond tics (PTP: IEEE1588–Precise Time Protocol).
Both Timestamp counters increment continuously but can be reset to zero with
‘timestampControlReset’ if ‘ptpMode=Off’, else only the internal camera Timestamp counter resets.

Case Examples Overview
The following case examples use a simplified Timestamp timeline, which for clarity is shown with
time tics from 00 to 60 without units. A timeline scale based on real time is not required to
describe the usage concepts. These examples also apply equally to using an internal Timestamp
clock or a system PTP clock.

Case 1: Simple Repeating Acquisitions as Upcoming Events
Conditions:
• initial timestampControlReset resets Timestamp counter
• timestampModuloStartTime at 20
• timestampModulo = 10
• timestampModuloActualStartTime = First Event generated (F1)

Actual Start Time

Reset

Start Time

After the Timestamp Reset, the first acquisition is made when the Modulo reaches the +10 tick
Timestamp count, following the programmed start time. Acquisitions repeat at every +10
Timestamp tick until stopped.

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Case 2: Potential Uncertainness to the Start Time
Conditions:
• initial timestampControlReset resets Timestamp counter
• timestampModuloStartTime at < 20
• timestampModulo = 10
• timestampModuloActualStartTime = first event (F1)
Case 2 differs only from case 1 by showing that there is a period of uncertainty if the start time is
too close to the first modulo count that follows. The first frame acquisition may occur at the first
modulo count time or at the following. The actual value for the uncertainty period may vary with
different camera and network conditions.

Uncertainty
Period

F1?

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Start Time

Reset

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Case 3: Timer Reset before the Actual Start Time
Conditions:
• initial timestampControlReset resets Timestamp counter
• timestampModuloStartTime at 20
• timestampModulo = 10
• second timestampControlReset at count 25
• timestampModuloActualStartTime = first event (F1)
After the initial Timestamp Reset which starts the Timestamp counter, the Modulo start time is at
20. The Modulo 10 actual start time for the first acquisition is at Timestamp 30 (as described in
Case 1).
Now if a new Timestamp reset happens between the Start Time and acquisition Actual Start Time,
the Timestamp counter will restart from time 00, but the Start Time value has already been stored,
thus the modulo Actual Start Time remains at 30. In this condition the Actual Start Time did not
reset as might be expected.

Timestamp counter resets

Actual Start Time

Timestamp Reset

Start Time

First modulo acquisition remains as it was — following the initial modulo start time

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Case 4: Timer Reset after the Actual Start Time
Conditions:
• initial timestampControlReset resets Timestamp counter
• timestampModuloStartTime at 20
• timestampModulo = 10
• timestampModuloActualStartTime = first event (F1)
• second timestampControlReset at 35

Actual Start Time

Start Time

This case describes the Modulo process if there is a Timestamp counter reset after a modulo
controlled acquisition occurs.
• “A” shows the initial conditions with the first acquisition (F1) at the actual start time.
• “B” shows a Timestamp reset occurring after the first acquisition.
• “C” shows that acquisitions then continue at the first modulo 10 time after the reset due to
acquisitions already in progress compared to the example case 3 above.

Timestamp Reset

“A”

Timestamp counter resets

Timestamp Reset

“B”

“C”
F1
Modulo acquisition
continues at new
Timestamp count

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Case 5: Changing ‘timestampModulo’ during Acquisitions
Conditions:
• initial timestampControlReset resets Timestamp counter
• timestampModuloStartTime at 20
• timestampModulo = 10
• timestampModuloActualStartTime = first event (F1)
• timestampModulo changes to 20

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Modulo = 20

Actual Start Time

Timestamp Reset

Start Time

Case 5 shows that the Modulo value can be changed dynamically. Using the simple example of
case 1, after the second acquisition (F2) the Modulo value is changed from 10 to 20. The third
acquisition now occurs at modulo 20 time following the previous acquisition.

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GigE Vision Transport Layer Control Category
The Genie Nano GigE Vision Transport Layer control, as shown by CamExpert, has parameters used
to configure features related to GigE Vision specification and the Ethernet Connection. Parameters
in gray are read only, either always or due to another 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 Teledyne DALSA or
third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications. Also important, Genie
Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different sensors and image
resolutions which may not support the full feature set defined in this category.

GigE Vision Transport Layer Feature Descriptions
The following table describes these parameters along with their view attribute and minimum
camera firmware version required. Additionally the Device Version column will indicate which
parameter is a member of the DALSA Features Naming Convention (denoted by DFNC), versus the
GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC tag is not shown).
The Device Version number represents the camera software functional group, not a firmware
revision number. As Genie Nano capabilities evolve the device version tag will increase, therefore
identifying the supported function package. New features for a major device version release will be
indicated by green text for easy identification.

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Display Name

Feature & Values

Description

Device Version
& View

Device Link Selector

DeviceLinkSelector

Selects which Link of the device to control

Device Link Throughput
Limit

DeviceLinkThroughputLimitMode

When disabled, lower level TL specific
features are expected to control the
throughput. When enabled,
DeviceLinkThroughputLimit controls the
overall throughput.

Device Link Throughput
Limit

DeviceLinkThroughputLimit

Limits the maximum bandwidth of the
data that will be streamed out by the
device.

1.03
Guru

Stream Channel Selector

GevStreamChannelSelector

Selects the stream channel to control.

1.00
Expert

Device Link Speed

GevLinkSpeed

Indicates the transmission speed
negotiated by the given network interface.

1.00
Expert

PacketSize

GevSCPSPacketSize

Specifies the stream packet size in bytes
to send on this channel.

1.00
Expert

Interpacket Delay

GevSCPD

Indicates the delay (in µs) to insert
between each packet for this stream
channel. Note that Interpacket delay
becomes a Read-Only value when the
feature “Device Link Throughput Limit” is
enable.

1.00
Expert

Packet Resend Buffer Size

devicePacketResendBufferSize

Indicates the amount of memory to
reserve in Mbytes for the packet resend
buffer. Changes in reserved memory
affects total memory available for
acquisition buffering.

1.00
DFNC
Guru

IP Configuration Status

GevIPConfigurationStatus

Reports the current IP configuration
status. (RO)

1.00
Guru

None

PersistentIP

Device IP Address Configuration is set to
Persistent IP (static).

DHCP

Device IP Address Configuration is set to
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol). Network requires a DHCP
server.

LLA

ForceIP

1.00
Expert
1.00
Guru

Device IP Configuration is not defined.

Device IP Address Configuration is set to
LLA (Link-Local Address). Also known as
Auto-IP. Used for unmanaged networks
including direct connections from a device
to a dedicated NIC.
Device IP Address Configuration is set to
ForceIP. Used to force an IP address
change.

Current IP Address

GevCurrentIPAddress

Reports the IP address for the given
network interface.

1.00
Beginner

Current Subnet Mask

GevCurrentSubnetMask

Reports the subnet mask of the given
interface.

1.00
Beginner

Current Default Gateway

GevCurrentDefaultGateway

Reports the default gateway IP address to
be used on the given network interface.

1.00
Beginner

Current IP set in LLA

GevCurrentIPConfigurationLLA

Controls whether the LLA (Link Local
Address) IP configuration scheme is
activated on the given network interface.

1.00
Guru

Current IP set in DHCP

GevCurrentIPConfigurationDHCP

Controls whether the DHCP IP
configuration scheme (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) is activated on the
given network interface.

1.00
Guru

Current IP set in
PersistentIP

GevCurrentIPConfigurationPersistentIP

Controls whether the PersistentIP
configuration scheme is activated on the
given network interface.

1.00
Guru

Primary Application IP
Address

GevPrimaryApplicationIPAddress

Returns the IP address of the device
hosting the primary application. (RO)

1.00
Guru

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Device Access Privilege
Control

deviceCCP

1.00
Guru
DFNC

Controls the device access privilege of an
application.

Exclusive Access

ExclusiveAccess

Control Access

ControlAccess

Control Access Switchover
Active

ControlAccessSwitchoverActive

Grants exclusive access to the device to
an application. No other application can
control or monitor the device.
Grants control access to the device to an
application. No other application can
control the device.
Enables another application to request
control access to the device.

Discovery Acknowledge
Delay

GevDiscoveryAckDelay

Indicates the maximum randomized delay
the device will wait to acknowledge a
discovery command. (RO)

1.00
Guru

Current Heartbeat Timeout

GevHeartbeatTimeout

Indicates the current heartbeat timeout in
milliseconds.

1.00
Guru

GVCP Heartbeat Disable

GevGVCPHeartbeatDisable

Disables the GVCP (GigE Vision Control
Protocol) heartbeat monitor. This allows
control switchover to an application on
another device.

Communication Timeout

GevMCTT

Provides the transmission timeout value in
milliseconds.

1.00
Guru

Communication
Retransmissions Count

GevMCRC

Indicates the number of retransmissions
allowed when a message channel message
times out.

1.00
Guru

I GVSP Extended ID Mode

GevGVSPExtendedIDMode

Enables the extended ID mode.

Fire Test Packet

GevSCPSFireTestPacket

When this feature is set to True, the
device will fire one test packet.

1.00
Invisible

Payload Size

PayloadSize

Provides the number of bytes transferred
for each image or chunk on the stream
channel.

1.00
Invisible

MAC Address

GevMACAddress

MAC address of the network interface.

Current Camera IP
Configuration

GevCurrentIPConfiguration

Current camera IP configuration of the
selected interface.

1.00
Invisible
1.00
Invisible

LLA

DHCP

PersistentIP

1.00
Expert

Link-Local Address Mode
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Mode. Network requires a DHCP server.
Persistent IP Mode (static)

Persistent IP Address

GevPersistentIPAddress

Persistent IP address for the selected
interface. This is the IP address the
camera uses when booting in Persistent IP
mode.

1.00
Invisible

Persistent Subnet Mask

GevPersistentSubnetMask

Persistent subnet mask for the selected
interface.

1.00
Invisible

Persistent Default Gateway

GevPersistentDefaultGateway

Persistent default gateway for the selected
interface.

1.00
Invisible

Primary Application Socket

GevPrimaryApplicationSocket

Returns the UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
source port of the primary application.

1.00
Invisible

Device Access Privilege
Control

GevCCP

Controls the device access privilege of an
application.

1.00
Invisible

Open Access

OpenAccess

Exclusive Access

ExclusiveAccess

Control Access

ControlAccess

Control Access Switchover
Active

ControlAccessSwitchoverActive

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OpenAccess
Grants exclusive access to the device to
an application. No other application can
control or monitor the device.
Grants control access to the device to an
application. No other application can
control the device.
Enables another application to request
control access to the device.

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Interface Selector

GevInterfaceSelector

Selects which physical network interface
to control.

1.00
Invisible

Number Of Interfaces

GevNumberOfInterfaces

Indicates the number of physical network
interfaces supported by this device. (RO)

1.00
Invisible

Message Channel Count

GevMessageChannelCount

Indicates the number of message
channels supported by this device. (RO)

1.00
Invisible

Stream Channel Count

GevStreamChannelCount

Indicates the number of stream channels
supported by this device (0 to 512). (RO)

1.00
Invisible

I Supported Option Selector

GevSupportedOptionSelector

Selects the I option to interrogate for
existing support. (RO)

1.00
Invisible

IPConfigurationLLA
IPConfigurationDHCP
IPConfigurationPersistentIP
StreamChannelSourceSocket
MessageChannelSourceSocket
CommandsConcatenation
WriteMem
PacketResend
Event
EventData
PendingAck
Action
PrimaryApplicationSwitchover
ExtendedStatusCodes
DiscoveryAckDelay
DiscoveryAckDelayWritable
TestData
ManifestTable
CCPApplicationSocket
LinkSpeed
HeartbeatDisable
SerialNumber
UserDefinedName
StreamChannel0BigAndLittleEndian
StreamChannel0IPReassembly
StreamChannel0UnconditionalStreaming
StreamChannel0ExtendedChunkData
I Supported Option

GevSupportedOption

Returns TRUE if the selected I option is
supported. (RO)

1.00
Invisible

LLA Supported

GevSupportedIPConfigurationLLA

Indicates if LLA (Auto-IP) is supported by
the selected interface. The LLA method
automatically assigns the Nano 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. LLA is
the recommended scheme when only one
NIC is connected to GigE cameras; ensure
only one NIC is using LLA on your PC,
otherwise IP conflicts will result. (RO)

1.00
Invisible

DHCP Supported

GevSupportedIPConfigurationDHCP

Indicates if DHCP is supported by the
selected interface. This IP configuration
mode requires a DHCP server to allocate
an IP address dynamically over the range
of some defined subnet. The Nano must
be configured to have DHCP enabled. This
is the factory default settings. The DHCP
server is part of a managed network.
Windows itself does not provide a DHCP
server function therefore a dedicated
DHCP server is required. The DALSA
Network Configuration Tool can be
configured as a DHCP server on the NIC
used for the GigE Vision network. (RO)

1.00
Invisible

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Persistent IP Supported

GevSupportedIPConfigurationPersistentIP

Indicates if Persistent IP is supported by
the selected interface. This protocol is
only suggested if the user fully controls
the assignment of IP addresses on the
network and a GigE Vision camera is
connected beyond routers. The GigE
Vision camera is forced a static IP
address. The NIC IP address must use the
same subnet otherwise the camera is not
accessible. If the Nano camera is
connected to a network with a different
subnet, it cannot be accessed. (RO)

1.00
Invisible

GVCP Extended Status
Codes

GevGVCPExtendedStatusCodes

Enables generation of extended status
codes. (RO)

1.00
Invisible

GVCP Pending Timeout

GevGVCPPendingTimeout

Indicates the longest GVCP command
execution time before a device returns a
PENDING_ACK.

1.00
Invisible

I MCP HostPort

GevMCPHostPort

Indicates the port to which the device
must send messages. (RO)

1.00
Invisible

I MCDA

GevMCDA

Indicates the destination IP address for
the message channel. (RO)

1.00
Invisible

I MCSP

GevMCSP

This feature indicates the source port for
the message channel. (RO)

1.00
Invisible

Stream Channel Interface
Index

GevSCPInterfaceIndex

Index of network interface. (RO)

1.00
Invisible

I SCP HostPort

GevSCPHostPort

Indicates the port to which the device
must send the data stream. (RO)

1.00
Invisible

I SCDA

GevSCDA

Indicates the destination IP address for
this stream channel. (RO)

1.00
Invisible

I SCSP

GevSCSP

Indicates the source port of the stream
channel. (RO)

1.00
Invisible

I First URL

GevFirstURL

Indicates the first URL to the XML device
description file.

1.00
Invisible

I Second URL

GevSecondURL

Indicates the second URL to the XML
device description file.

1.00
Invisible

I Major Version

GevVersionMajor

Major version of the specification.

I Minor Version

GevVersionMinor

Minor version of the specification.

Manifest Entry Selector

DeviceManifestEntrySelector

Selects the manifest entry to reference.

XML Major Version

DeviceManifestXMLMajorVersion

Indicates the major version number of the
XML file of the selected manifest entry.

1.00
Invisible
1.00
Invisible
1.00
Invisible
1.00
Invisible

XML Minor Version

DeviceManifestXMLMinorVersion

Indicates the Minor version number of the
XML file of the selected manifest entry.

1.00
Invisible

XML SubMinor Version

DeviceManifestXMLSubMinorVersion

Indicates the SubMinor version number of
the XML file of the selected manifest
entry.

1.00
Invisible

Schema Major Version

DeviceManifestSchemaMajorVersion

Indicates the major version number of the
Schema file of the selected manifest
entry.

1.00
Invisible

Schema Minor Version

DeviceManifestSchemaMinorVersion

Indicates the minor version number of the
Schema file of the selected manifest
entry.

1.00
Invisible

Manifest Primary URL

DeviceManifestPrimaryURL

Indicates the first URL to the XML device
description file of the selected manifest
entry.

1.00
Invisible

Manifest Secondary URL

DeviceManifestSecondaryURL

Indicates the second URL to the XML
device description file of the selected
manifest entry.

1.00
Invisible

Device Mode Is Big Endian

GevDeviceModeIsBigEndian

Endianess of the device registers.

Device Mode CharacterSet

GevDeviceModeCharacterSet

Character set used by all the strings of the
bootstrap registers.

1.00
Invisible
1.00
Invisible

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reserved1
UTF8
reserved2
GevSCPSDoNotFragment

GevSCPSDoNotFragment

This feature state is copied into the “do
not fragment” bit of IP header of each
stream packet. (RO)

1.00
Invisible

I SCPS BigEndian

GevSCPSBigEndian

Endianess of multi-byte pixel data for this
stream. (RO)

1.00
Invisible

Defaults for devicePacketResendBufferSize
The default minimum for devicePacketResendBufferSize allows at least two maximum sized buffer.
Resend buffers hold the last images that have been transferred to host. More buffers allow more
possible resend packets.
But it is important to remember that increasing the packet resend buffer value consumes internal
memory used for image buffers waiting to transfer. This will reduce the number of frames acquired
at frame rates exceeding the transfer rates possible to the host computer. Memory size is
monitored with the feature “transferQueueMemorySize”.

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GigE Vision Host Control Category
The GigE Vision Host controls as shown by CamExpert, has parameters used to configure the host
computer system GigE Vision features used for Genie Nano networking management. None of
these parameters are stored in any Genie Nano camera.
These features allow optimizing the network configuration for maximum Nano bandwidth. Settings
for these parameters are highly dependent on the number of cameras connected to a NIC, the data
rate of each camera and the trigger modes used.
Information on these features is found in the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Module User
manual.

Teledyne DALSA TurboDrive
For Genie Nano cameras supporting TurboDrive, ensure to set the feature “Turbo Transfer Mode”
to True.
For information on TurboDrive see our technology primer:
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/knowledge-center/appnotes/turbodrive/
Plus this application note reviews Teledyne DALSA’s continued development of TurboDrive:
G3-AN0004 – Genie Nano: Comparing TurboDrive v2.0 with TurboDrive v1.0 algorithm
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/knowledge-center/appnotes/
Important: When using Metadata in conjunction with TurboDrive, the Nano driver (all models)
requires that the image acquisition width (horizontal crop) must be a minimum of 160 pixels in
8-bit mode or 96 pixels in 10/12-bit mode. The driver requires this minimum width to correctly
apply the TurboDrive compression algorithm. When acquisitions are cropped more than the
minimum widths, TurboDrive is automatically disabled while Metadata remains active.

File Access Control Category
The File Access control in CamExpert allows the user to quickly upload various data files to the
connected Genie Nano. The supported data files are for firmware updates, and dependent 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 software usage—not typically needed by end user applications.
Also important, Genie Nano cameras are available in a number of models implementing different
sensors and image resolutions which may not support the full feature set defined in this category.

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File Access Control Feature Descriptions
The Device Version number represents the camera software functional group, not a firmware revision number. As Genie Nano
capabilities evolve the device version tag will increase, therefore identifying the supported function package. New features for a
major device version release will be indicated by green text for easy identification.
Display Name

Feature & Values

File Selector

Description

FileSelector

Selects the file to access. The file types which are
accessible are device-dependent. < Guru >

Firmware

Firmware1

Upload new firmware to the camera which will execute on
the next camera reboot cycle. Select the DeviceReset
feature after the upload completes.

LUT Luminance 1

LutLuminance1

Select to write (upload) a Look-up-Table file (Sapera .LUT
file) into the camera’s internal LUT Luminance 1.

LUT RGB

LutRGB

Select to write (upload) a Look-up-Table file (Sapera .LUT
file) into the camera’s internal RGB LUT.

LUT Raw Bayer 1

LutRawBayer1

Select to write (upload) a Look-up-Table file (Sapera .LUT
file) into the camera’s internal LUT Raw Bayer 1.

Factory Defective Pixel Map

BadPixelCoordinate0

Device
Version
various
Models

NanoXL

1.00

1.06

1.04

Select the Factory Defective Pixel Map.

1.04

1.06

Select the User Defective Pixel Map XML file as defined in
Advanced Processing.

1.04

1.06

Select the color correction coefficients (RGB Output
Firmware).

1.06

User Defective Pixel Map

BadPixelCoordinate1

Color Correction Coefficients

ColorCorrection

Factory Flat Line coefficients 1

FlatFieldCoefficients01

Select factory Flat Line coefficients 1. These are the
factory values used when the camera fastReadoutMode is
Off and sensor Gain is 1.0.

—

Factory Flat Line coefficients 2

FlatFieldCoefficients02

Select factory Flat Line coefficients 2. These are the
factory values used when the camera fastReadoutMode is
Off and sensor Gain is 1.26.

—

Factory Flat Line coefficients 3

FlatFieldCoefficients03

Select factory Flat Line coefficients 3. These are the
factory 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 values used when the camera fastReadoutMode is
Off and sensor Gain is 3.17.

—

Factory Flat Line coefficients 5

FlatFieldCoefficients05

Select factory Flat Line coefficients 5. These are the
factory values used when the camera fastReadoutMode is
Active and sensor Gain is 1.0.

—

Factory Flat Line coefficients 6

FlatFieldCoefficients06

Select factory Flat Line coefficients 6. These are the
factory values used when the camera fastReadoutMode is
Active and sensor Gain is 1.26.

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Version

1.06

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Factory Flat Line coefficients 7

FlatFieldCoefficients07

Select factory Flat Line coefficients7. These are the factory
values used when the camera fastReadoutMode is Active
and sensor Gain is 1.87.

Factory Flat Line coefficients 8

FlatFieldCoefficients08

Select factory Flat Line coefficients 8. These are the
factory values used when the camera fastReadoutMode is
Active and sensor Gain is 3.17.

—

1.06

User Flat Line coefficients 1

FlatFieldCoefficients1

Select user flatfield coefficients1. These are the coefficient
values used when the sensor analog Gain is 1.0.

—

1.06

User Flat Line coefficients 2

FlatFieldCoefficients2

Select user flatfield coefficients2. These are the coefficient
values used when the sensor Gain is 1.26.

—

1.06

User Flat Line coefficients 3

FlatFieldCoefficients3

Select user flatfield coefficients3. These are the coefficient
values used when the sensor Gain is 1.87.

—

1.06

User Flat Line coefficients 4

FlatFieldCoefficients4

Select user flatfield coefficients4. These are the coefficient
values used when the sensor Gain is 3.17.

—

1.06

User Defined Saved Image

userDefinedSavedImage

Upload and download an image in the camera.

1.04

1.06

Selects the target operation for the selected file in the
device. This operation is executed when the File Operation
Execute feature is called. < Guru >

1.00

1.06

File Operation Selector

FileOperationSelector

Open

Select the Open operation – executed by
FileOperationExecute.

Select the Close operation – executed by
FileOperationExecute

Read

Select the Read operation – executed by
FileOperationExecute.

Write

Select the Write operation – executed by
FileOperationExecute.

Delete

Select the Delete operation – executed by
FileOperationExecute.

1.06

—

File Operation Execute

FileOperationExecute

Executes the operation selected by File Operation Selector
on the selected file. < Guru >

1.00

1.06

User Defined Saved Image

userDefinedSavedImage

Upload or download an image in the camera.
< DFNC – Guru >

1.00

1.06

File Open Mode

FileOpenMode

Selects the access mode used to open a file on the device.
< Guru >

1.00

1.06

Read

Write

Select READ only open mode
Select WRITE only open mode

File Access Buffer

FileAccessBuffer

Defines the intermediate access buffer that allows the
exchange of data between the device file storage and the
application. < Guru >

1.00

1.06

File Access Offset

FileAccessOffset

Controls the mapping offset between the device file
storage and the file access buffer. < Guru >

1.00

1.06

File Access Length

FileAccessLength

Controls the mapping length between the device file
storage and the file access buffer. < Guru >

1.00

1.06

File Operation Status

FileOperationStatus

Displays the file operation execution status. < Guru >

1.00

1.06

Success

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Success

The last file operation has completed successfully.

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Failure

File Unavailable

FileUnavailable

File Invalid

FileInvalid

The last file operation has completed unsuccessfully for an
unknown reason.
The last file operation has completed unsuccessfully
because the file is currently unavailable.
The last file operation has completed unsuccessfully
because the selected file in not present in this camera
model.

File Operation Result

FileOperationResult

Displays the file operation result. For Read or Write
operations, the number of successfully read/written bytes
is returned. < Guru >

1.00

1.06

File Size

FileSize

Represents the size of the selected file in bytes. < Guru >

1.00

1.06

Device User Buffer

deviceUserBuffer

Unallocated memory available to the user for data storage.
< Invisible >

1.00
DFNC

1.06

User Defined Saved Image
Max Size

userDefinedSavedImageMax
Size

Maximum size of the user Defined Saved Image in the
flash memory. < Invisible >

1.00
DFNC

1.06

Save Last Image to Flash

saveLastImageToFlash

Command that saves the last acquired image to camera
flash memory. Use the file transfer feature to read the
image from camera. Maximum image size is 1024x768
pixels in the Nano’s model maximum pixel depth
(monochrome or raw Bayer). < Invisible >

1.05
DFNC

1.06

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Updating Firmware via File Access in CamExpert
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Click on the “Setting…” button to show the file selection menu.

•

From the File Type drop menu, select the file Type that will be uploaded to the Genie Nano.
This CamExpert tool allows quick firmware changes or updates, when available for your Genie
Nano model.

•

From the File Selector drop menu, select the Genie Nano memory location for the uploaded
data. This menu presents only the applicable data locations for the 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 file transfer to the Genie Nano.

•

Reset the Nano when prompted.

Overview of the deviceUserBuffer Feature
The feature deviceUserBuffer allows the machine vision system supplier access to 4 kB of reserved
flash memory within the Genie Nano. This memory is available to store any data required, such as
licensing codes, system configuration codes, etc. as per the needs of the system supplier. No Nano
firmware operation will overwrite this memory block thus allowing and simplifying product tracking
and control.

Overview of Color Correction Coefficients
The Sapera LT SDK provides a color correction tool and information about generating coefficients
for color cameras with RGB output design firmware.

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Implementing Trigger-toImage Reliability
Overview
In a complex imaging system a lot can go wrong at all points – from initial acquisition, to camera
processing, to data transmission. Teledyne DALSA provides features, events, and I/O signals that
provide the system designer 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 hardware and Sapera LT software SDK.
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/knowledge-center/appnotes/t2ir/

T2IR with Genie Nano
Nano provides a number of features for system monitoring:
• Built-in Self-Test on power-up and reset after firmware change
• Image Buffer Accumulation – Count Status
• Image Buffer Memory Size
• Packet Resend Buffer Memory Size
• Internal Temperature Reporting
• In Camera Event Status Flags
• Invalid External Trigger
• Image Lost
• Packet Resend & Related Status
• Ethernet Pause Frame Requested

Nano Features for T2IR Monitoring
The following table presents some of the Nano camera features a developer can use for T2IR
monitoring. The output line signals would interface to other external devices.
Camera Status Monitoring
Device Built-In Self Test

deviceBIST

Device Built-In Self Test Status

deviceBISTStatus

Device Temperature Selector

DeviceTemperatureSelector

Device Version

DeviceVersion

Firmware Version

DeviceFirmwareVersion

Last firmware update failed

FirmwareUpdateFailure

Manufacturer Part Number

deviceManufacturerPartNumber

Manufacturer Info

DeviceManufacturerInfo

Events
Event Selector

EventSelector

Event Notification

EventNotification

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Event Statistic Selector

eventStatisticSelector

Event Statistic Count

eventStatisticCount

Events Overflow

eventsOverflow

Event Statistic Count Reset

eventStatisticCountReset

Acquisition and Triggers
Valid Frame Trigger

ValidFrameTrigger

Invalid Frame Trigger

InvalidFrameTrigger

Image Lost

ImageLost

Output Lines
Pulse on: Valid Frame Trigger

PulseOnValidFrameTrigger

Pulse on: Rejected Frame(s) Trigger

PulseOnInvalidFrameTrigger

Image Transfers
Transfer Queue Current Block Count

transferQueueCurrentBlockCount

Transfer Queue Memory Size

transferQueueMemorySize

Transferred Image Max Data Size

transferMaxBlockSize

Transferred Image Min Data Size

transferMinBlockSize

Transferred Image Average Data Size

transferAverageBlockSize

Maximum Sustained Frame Rate

maxSustainedFrameRate

Packet Resend

PacketResend

Packet Resend Request Dropped

PacketResendRequestDropped

Ethernet Pause Frame Received

EthernetPauseFrameReceived

Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
PTP Status

ptpStatus

PTP Servo Status

ptpServoStatus

PTP Master Clock Identity

ptpMasterClockId

PTP Master Offset

ptpMasterOffsetNs

PTP Port Last Event

ptpPortLastEvent

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Sapera Tools for Networking
Nano IP Configuration Mode Details
In general automatic IP configuration assignment (LLA/DHCP) is sufficient for most Nano
installations. Please refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package manual for
information on the Teledyne DALSA Network Configuration tool and network optimization for GigE
Vision cameras and devices.

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Technical Specifications
Both 2D and 3D design drawings are available for download from the Teledyne DALSA web site
[ http://www.teledynedalsa.com/genie-nano ].

Mechanical Specifications — C & CS Mount:
Nano models with C and CS mounts have slight variations to their body depths as detailed in the
following table. The three columns labeled “E”, “F”, and “G” list the dimensional depth variations
(in mm) corresponding to the same labels shown on the mechanical specification drawing shown on
the next page.
These physical variations compensate for different sensors boards and whether a model is shipped
with an IR filter, so as to maintain a constant back focal specification. See this technical description
for information on back focal variances when using IR or other filters between the lens and sensor.

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Mechanical Specifications — NanoXL:

Note: Genie NanoXL with M42 Mount

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Additional Notes on Genie Nano Identification and
Mechanical
Identification Label
Genie Nano cameras have an identification label applied to the bottom side, with the following information:
Model Part Number
Serial number
MAC ID
2D Barcode
CE and FCC logo

Additional Mechanical Notes
Nano supports a screw lock Ethernet cable as described in Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cables.
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 width tolerance is ±0.05mm.

Temperature Management
Genie Nano cameras are designed to optimally transfer internal component heat to the outer
metallic body. If the camera is free standing (i.e. not mounted) it will be very warm to the touch.
Basic heat management is achieved by mounting the camera onto a metal structure via its
mounting screw holes. Heat dissipation is improved by using thermal paste between the camera
body (not the front plate) and the metal structure.

Sensor Alignment Specification
The following figure specifies sensor alignment for Genie Nano where all specifications define the
absolute maximum tolerance allowed for 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 the sensor’s center and Nano
mechanical.

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Y variance

+/- 250 microns

Z variance

+/- 300 microns

Theta variance

+/- 1 degree

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+/- 250 microns

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(+/-) Y variance

X variance

(+/-) theta variance

Z variance not shown

(+/-) X variance

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Connectors
•

A single RJ45 Ethernet connector for control and video data to the host Gigabit NIC.
Additionally for PoE, the Genie Nano requires an appropriate PoE Class 0 or Class 3 (or greater)
power source device (such as a powered computer NIC, or a powered Ethernet switch, or an
Ethernet power injector). For industrial environments, Nano supports the use of screw lock
Ethernet cables (see Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cables). Note that for PoE installations, a
shielded Ethernet cable is required to provide a camera ground connection to the controlling
computer.

•

Note: Connect power via the I/O or PoE, not both. Although Nano has protection, differences
in ground levels may cause operational issues or electrical faults.

•

The Nano has a single 10-pin connector (SAMTEC connector TFM-105-02-L-D-WT) for all I/O
signals and for an auxiliary DC power source. Nano supports connecting cables with retention
clips or screw locks.

•

See I/O Mating Connector Sources for information about the mating connector or complete
cable solutions with retention clips. The following figure shows the pin number assignment
(external view of the camera body connector).

Face View of the Nano Back

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3D View of the camera’s connector TFM-105-02-L-D-WT

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10-pin I/O Connector Details
Teledyne DALSA makes available optional I/O cables as described in Accessories. Contact Sales for
availability and pricing.
Pin Number

Genie Nano

Direction

PWR-GND

—

Camera Power – Ground

PWR-VCC

—

Camera Power – DC +10 to +36 Volts

GPI-Common

—

General Input Common Ground

GPO-Power

—

General Output Common Power

GPI 1

General External Input 1

GPO 1

Out

Definition

General External Output 1

GPI 2

General External Input 2

Reserved

—

N/A for G3-Gx2 or G3-Gx3 … models ‡

GPO 2

Out

General External Output 2

Reserved
Out

General External Output 3 for G3-Gx2 or G3-Gx3 ‡

Chassis

GPO 3

Camera Chassis

‡ Note: Output 3 only supports Software Controlled logic High or Low signals.
Nano: “G3-GM2… or G3-GC2…” part numbers denote optional “1 input / 3 output” special order
models.
NanoXL: “G3-Gx3” models come standard with 2 Inputs and 3 Outputs
See AC Characteristics of 1 Input / 3 Output Models for additional information.

Camera DC Power Characteristics
DC Operating Characteristics
Input Voltage

+10 Volts minimum

Input Power Consumption

@ +12 Volt Supply

3.99 Watts typical

Input Power Consumption

@ +24 Volt Supply

3.96 Watts typical

Input Power Consumption

@ +48 Volt Supply

4.22 Watts typical

Absolute Maximum DC Power Supply Range before Possible Device Failure
Input Voltage

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–58 Volt DC

+58 Volts DC

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I/O Mating Connector Specifications & Sources
For users wishing to build their own custom I/O cabling, the following product information is
provided to expedite your cable solutions. Samtec web information for the discrete connector and a
cable assembly with retention clips follows the table.
MFG

Part #

Description

Data Sheet

Samtec

ISDF-05-D
ISDF-05-D-M (see image below)

Discrete Connector
(see example below)

https://www.samtec.com/products/isdf

Samtec

SFSD-05-[WG]-G-[AL]-DR-[E2O]
WG : Wire Gauge
AL : Assembled 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://www.newark.com/samtec/isdf-05-d-m/connector-housingreceptacle-10/dp/06R6184

Europe (specific country can be selected)

http://uk.farnell.com/samtec/isdf-05-d-m/receptacle-1-27mmcrimp-10way/dp/2308547?ost=ISDF-05-D-M

Asia-Pacific (specific country can be selected)

http://sg.element14.com/samtec/isdf-05-d-m/receptacle-1-27mmcrimp-10way/dp/2308547?ost=ISDF-05-D-M

Important: Samtec ISDF-05-D-S is not compatible with Genie Nano

Samtec ISDF-05-D-M mating connector for customer built cables w/retention clips
“.050” Tiger Eye™ Discrete Wire Socket Housing”

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Samtec connector-cable assembly SFSD-05-28-H-03.00-SR w/retention clips
“.050” Tiger Eye™ Double Row Discrete Wire Cable Assembly, Socket”

Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support
•

The Genie Nano requires a PoE Class 0 or Class 2 (or greater) power source for the network if
not using a separate external power source connected to pins 1 & 2 of the camera’s I/O
Connector.

•

To use PoE, the camera network setup requires a powered computer NIC supporting PoE, or a
PoE capable Ethernet switch, or an Ethernet power injector.

•

Important: Connect power via the I/O connector or PoE, but not both. Although Nano has
protection, differences in ground levels may cause operational issues or electrical faults.

•

If both supplies are connected and active, the Nano will use the I/O power supply connector.
But as stated, ground differences may cause camera faults or failure.

•

Important: When using PoE, the camera’s I/O pin 1 (Camera Power – Ground) must not be
connected to I/O pin 3 (General Input Common Ground).

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Input Signals Electrical Specifications
External Inputs Block Diagram
Input 2 (pin 7)

Protection

Current
Limiter

Input 1 (pin 5)

Protection

Current
Limiter

Common Ground (pin 3)

External Input Details
Opto-coupled with internal current limit.
Single input trigger threshold level
(TTL standard: <0.8V=Logical LOW, >2.4V=Logical HIGH. See lineDetectionLevel feature).
Used as trigger acquisition event, counter or timestamp event, or integration control.
User programmable debounce time from 0 to 255µs in 1µs steps.
Source signal requirements:
• Single-ended driver meeting TTL, 12V, or 24V standards (see table below)
• If using a differential signal driver, only one input can be used due to the shared input
common (see details below)

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•
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External Input DC Characteristics
Operating Specification

Minimum

Maximum

Input Voltage

+3 V

+36 V

Input Current

7 mA

10.1 mA

Input logic Low
Input logic High

0.8 V
2.4 V

Absolute Maximum Range before Possible Device Failure

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Absolute Ratings

Minimum

Maximum

Input Voltage

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External Input AC Timing Characteristics
Conditions

Description

Min

Unit

Input Pulse 0V – 3V

Input Pulse width High

1.3

µs

Input Pulse width Low

1.7

µs

Max Frequency

315

KHz

Input Pulse width High

0.6

µs

Input Pulse 0V – 5V

Input Pulse width Low
Input Pulse 0V -12V

µs

Max Frequency

247

KHz

Input Pulse width High

0.39

µs

Input Pulse width Low
Input Pulse 0V – 24V

µs

Max Frequency

160

KHz

Input Pulse width High

0.39

µs

Input Pulse width Low

4.9

µs

Max Frequency

103

KHz

External Inputs: Using TTL/LVTTL Drivers
•

External Input maximum current is limited by the Nano circuits to a maximum of 10mA.

Camera IO
Interface
10

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

LVTTL / TTL
Push-Pull
Buffer
( Input 2 )

Imax = 10mA

( Input 1 )

Imax = 10mA

User IO
Power

External Signal 2
External Signal 1

(Common Ground)

User IO
Ground

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External Inputs: Using Common Collector NPN Drivers
•

External Input maximum current is limited by the Nano circuits to a maximum of 10mA.
User IO
Power
(3V-28V)

Camera IO
Interface

External Signal 2

B
C

( Input 2 )

Imax = 10mA

( Input 1 )

Imax = 10mA

External Signal 1

B
E

( Common Ground )

User IO
Ground

External Inputs: Using Common Emitter NPN Driver
•

External Input maximum current is limited by the Nano circuits to a maximum of 10mA.

•

Warning: Only one External Signal can be used (input 1 or input 2).

Camera IO
Interface
10

User IO
Power
(3V-28V)

( Input 2 )

Only one Input can be used
in this configuration.

( Input 1 )
( Common Ground )
C

Imax =
10mA

External Signal

User IO
Ground

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External Inputs: Using a Balanced Driver
•

Warning: Only one External Signal can be used (input 1 or input 2).

Camera IO
Interface
10

RS-422
Compatible
Transmitter

( Input 2 )
( Input 1 )

External Signal

( Common Ground )

Only one Input can be used
in this configuration.

Output Signals Electrical Specifications
External Outputs Block Diagram
Output Common Power
(pin 4)
Output 2 (pin 8)

Protection

Current
Limiter

Output 1 (pin 6)

Protection

Current
Limiter

External Output Details and DC Characteristics
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Programmable output mode such as strobe, event notification, etc
(see outputLineSource feature)
Outputs are open on power-up with the default factory settings
A software reset will not reset the outputs to the open state if the outputs are closed
A user setup configured to load on boot will not reset the outputs to the open state if the
outputs are closed
No output signal glitch on power-up or polarity reversal
Typical Operating Common Power Voltage Range: +3V to 28Vdc at 24mA
Maximum Common Power Voltage Range : ±30Vdc
Maximum Output Current: 36mA

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External Output AC Timing Characteristics
The graphic below defines the test conditions used to measure the Nano external output AC
characteristics, as detailed in the table that follows.

Output Control Signal
t

Output Common Power
Control
Signal

100%
90%

Output

Output
RLoad

10%
td1

td2

trise

tfall

Opto-coupled Output: AC Characteristics at an internal FPGA temperature of 83C
Note: All measurements subject to some rounding.
Output
Common
Power
3V

12V

24V

Output
Current

Rload
Test

td1 (µs)
Leading Delay

trise (µs)
Rise Time

td2 (µs)
Trailing Delay

tfall (µs)
Fall Time

8 mA

250 ohm

0.47

2.9

11.4

26.6

16 mA

124 ohm

0.47

4.7

4.3

19.5

8 mA

514 ohm

4.66

2.6

13.3

25.3

16 mA

236 ohm

0.5

7.0

4.4

17.9

21 mA

73 ohm

0.45

4.4

3.1

10.7

8 mA

1.4K ohm

0.62

2.0

18.1

24.9

16 mA

677 ohm

0.54

4.8

7.5

19.9

24 mA

316 ohm

0.5

3.5

3.8

11.5

8 mA

2.88K ohm

0.62

2.1

18.9

39.9

16 mA

1.42K ohm

0.63

4.7

10.9

27.1

24 mA

810 ohm

0.79

4.9

5.2

17.4

AC characteristics for optional models denoted by “G3-GM2… or G3-GC2…” part numbers is found
in addendum –AC Characteristics of 1 Input / 3 Output Models.

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External Outputs: Using External TTL/LVTTL Drivers
Camera IO
Interface

User IO
Power

( Output 2 )

Signal 2

( Output 1 )

Signal 1

( User IO Power )

LVTTL/TTL
Buffer

(Pull-Down)

User IO
Ground

External Outputs: Using External LED Indicators
•

Two external LEDs can be connected in the Common Cathode configuration.

Camera IO
Interface

User IO
Power

( Output 2 )

( Output 1 )

( User IO Power )

Set resistor (R) value to not
exceed output current of
IF = 30mA.

User IO
Ground

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Alternatively one external LED can be connected in the Common Anode configuration.
User IO
Power

Camera IO
Interface

IF
( Output 2 )
( Output 1 )

Set resistor (R) value to not
exceed output current of
IF = 30mA.
Only one Output (1 or 2) can
be used in this configuration.

User IO
Ground

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Using Nano Outputs to drive other Nano Inputs
•

A synchronization method where one Nano camera signals other Nano cameras.

•

Note: One Nano output can drive a maximum of three Nano inputs, as illustrated below.

Camera IO
Interface

User IO
Power

(GPO_P1)
(GPO_P0)
(GPO_CMD_PWR)

Do not exceed more then three
slave cameras per GPO line.

Camera (Slave 1)

Camera (Slave 2)

Camera IO
Interface
10

GPI P0 or GPI P1 can be used as
input trigger.

(GPI_P1)

5
3

User IO
Ground

(GPI_CMD_GND)

User IO
Ground

Camera (Slave 6)
Camera IO
Interface
10

(GPI_P1)
(GPI_P0)

(GPI_P0)

(GPI_CMD_GND)

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(GPI_P1)

(GPI_P0)

User IO
Ground

(GPI_P1)

7
(GPI_P0)

(GPI_CMD_GND)

Camera IO
Interface

Camera IO
Interface
9

(GPI_P1)

Camera (Slave 5)

Camera (Slave 4)

(GPI_P0)

(GPI_CMD_GND)

User IO
Ground

10
(GPI_P1)

(GPI_P0)

Camera IO
Interface

Camera (Slave 3)

(GPI_CMD_GND)

User IO
Ground

(GPI_CMD_GND)

User IO
Ground

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Computer Requirements for Nano Cameras
The following information is a guide to computer and networking equipment required to support the
Nano camera at maximum performance. The Nano camera series complies with the current Ipv4
Internet Protocol, therefore current Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) equipment should provide trouble free
performance.

Host PC System
•

Refer to your GigE-Vision compliant SDK for computer requirements.

Recommended Network Adapters
•

GigE network adapter (either add on card or on motherboard). The Intel PRO/1000 MT adapter
is an example of a high performance NIC. Typically a system will need an Ethernet GigE adapter
to supplement the single NIC on the motherboard.

•

PCI Express adapters will outperform PCI adapters.

•

Network adapters that support Jumbo Frames will minimize CPU utilization.

•

10/100 Ethernet is not supported by the Genie Nano series of cameras.

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Ethernet Switch Requirements
When there is more than one device on the same network or a camera-to-PC separation greater
than 100 meters, an Ethernet switch is required. Since the Genie Nano GigE camera complies with
the Internet Protocol, it should work with all standard Ethernet switches. However, switches offer a
range of functions and performance grades, so care must be taken to choose the right switch for a
particular application.

IEEE 802.3x Pause Frame Flow Control
Ethernet Switches supporting Full-duplex IEEE 802.3x Pause Frame Flow Control must be used in
situations where multiple cameras may be triggered simultaneously. In such a case the NIC
maximum bandwidth would be exceeded if there was no mechanism to temporarily hold back data
from cameras. Nano cameras support the IEEE 802.3x pause frame flow control protocol
automatically so that images from many cameras can be transmitted through the switch to the NIC
efficiently, without data loss. As a working example, one such switch tested at Teledyne DALSA is
the NETGEAR GS716T.
Important: The maximum frame rate possible from a large number of Nano cameras which are
simultaneously triggered will depend on the Nano model, frame size, and network details.
Note: Some Ethernet Switches may produce more Pause Frame requests than expected when Jumbo
Frames is enable. Setting the Ethernet Packet Size to the default of 1500, may minimize Pause
Requests from such a switch and improve overall transfer bandwidth.

Ethernet to Fiber-Optic Interface Requirements
In cases of camera-to-PC separations of more than 100 meters but an Ethernet switch is not
desired, a fiber-optic media converter can be used. The FlexPoint GX from Omnitron Systems
(www.omnitron-systems.com) converts GigE to fiber transmission and vice versa. It supports
multimode (MM) fiber over distances of up to 220 m (720 ft.) and single-mode (SM) fiber up to 65
km (40 mi.) with SC, MT-RJ, or LC connector types.
Important: The inclusion in this manual of GigE to fiber-optic converters does not guarantee they
will meet specific application requirements or performance. The user must evaluate any
supplemental Ethernet equipment.

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Additional Reference
Information
Choosing a Lens with the Correct Image Circle
Each Nano model requires a lens with an image circle specification to fully illuminate the sensor.
The following section graphically shows the minimum 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 ‘M/C1940’ & ‘M/C1920’
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The following figure shows the lens image circles relative to Genie Nano models using the Sony
IMX174 and IMX249 sensors respectively.

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A typical 1” lens will fully illuminate these sensors while the use of a 2/3” lens will have some
corner vignetting.

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Note the “horizontal blue dashed lines” defining the HD video format. These indicate setting the
Image Format controls to Height=1080 with a Vertical Offset=60.

1.3" Lens (~22.5mm)
Image Circle

1" Lens (~16mm)
Image Circle
IMX174
IMX249

2/3" Lens (~11mm)
Image Circle

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Lens Options for Models ‘2450/2420’ & ‘2050/2020’
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The following figure shows the lens image circles relative to Genie Nano models using the
Sony IMX250/264 and IMX252/265 sensors, in color or monochrome versions.

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A typical 2/3” lens will fully illuminate these sensors. A smaller 1/1.8” lens could be used with
Models 2050/2020.

Models 2050/2020

1" Lens (~16mm)
Image Circle

1/1.8" Lens (~9mm)
Image Circle

Models 2450/2420

2/3" Lens (~11mm)
Image Circle

Lens Options for Models ‘4060/4040/4030/4020’
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The following figure shows the lens image circles relative to Genie Nano models using the Sony
IMX255 (models 4060), IMX253 (models 4040), IMX267 (models 4030), and IMX304 (models
4020) sensors.

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A typical 1.1” lens will illuminate both sensors models while the 1” lens should only be used
with models 4060 & 4030 to avoid image vignetting.
Models
4040 & 4020

1.3" Lens (~22.5mm)
Image Circle

(17.6mm diagonal)

1.1" Lens (~17mm)
Image Circle

Models
4060 & 4030

1" Lens (~16mm)
Image Circle

(16.1mm diagonal)

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Lens Options for Models ‘M/C1450’
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The following figure shows the lens image circles relative to Genie Nano models using the
Sony IMX273 sensor.

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A typical 1/3” lens will almost fully illuminate this sensor with just a small amount of vignetting
in the corners. A 1/2” lens exceeds the required image circle.

1/3" Lens (~6mm)
Image Circle

1/2" Lens (~8mm)
Image Circle

Lens Options for XL Models ‘M/C 5100’ and ‘M/C 4090
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The following figure shows the lens image circles relative to Genie NanoXL models using the
OnSemi Python 25K and Python 16K sensors.

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These NanoXL models have a M42 screw mount where M42 lens or F-mount lens (via an
adapter) need to have image circles exceeding the diameter of either of these larger sensors.

Model 5100
Model 4090

26.2mm minimum
Image Circle

32.6mm minimum
Image Circle

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Lens Options for Model ‘C4900’
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The following figure shows the lens image circles relative to Genie Nano model using the
OnSemi AR1820HS sensor.

1/2.3" Lens (~7.8mm)
Image Circle

1/2" Lens (~8mm)
Image Circle

2/3" Lens (~11mm)
Image Circle

Lens Options for Models ‘M/C2590’ & ‘M/C 2540’
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The following figure shows the lens image circles relative to Genie Nano models using the
OnSemi Python5000 sensor.

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A typical 1” lens will fully illuminate these sensors.
1" Lens (~16mm)
Image Circle

1.3" Lens (~22.5mm)
Image Circle

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Lens Options for Models ‘M/C1930’
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The following figure shows the lens image circles relative to Genie Nano models using the
OnSemi Python2000 sensor.

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A typical 2/3” lens will fully illuminate these sensors.

1" Lens (~16mm)
Image Circle

2/3" Lens (~11mm)
Image Circle

Lens Options for Models ‘M/C1280’ & ‘M/C1240’
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The following figure shows the lens image circles relative to Genie Nano models using the
OnSemi Python1300 sensor.

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A typical ½” lens will fully illuminate these sensors.

1" Lens (~16mm)
Image Circle

1/2" Lens (~8mm)
Image Circle

2/3" Lens (~11mm)
Image Circle

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Lens Options for Models ‘M/C800’
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The following figure shows the lens image circles relative to Genie Nano models using the
OnSemi Python500 sensor.

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A typical 1/3” lens will fully illuminate these sensors.

1/3" Lens (~6mm)
Image Circle

1/2" Lens (~8mm)
Image Circle

2/3" Lens (~11mm)
Image Circle

Lens Options for Models ‘M/C640’
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The following figure shows the lens image circles relative to Genie Nano models using the
OnSemi Python300 sensor.

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A typical ¼” lens will fully illuminate these sensors.

1/3" Lens (~6mm)
Image Circle

1/2" Lens (~8mm)
Image Circle

1/4" Lens (~4.5mm)
Image Circle

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Additional Lens Parameters (application specific)
There are other lens parameters that are chosen to meet the needs of the vision application. These
parameters are independent of the Nano model (assuming that the Lens Mount and Lens Sensor
Size parameters are correct, as previously covered in this section). A vision system integrator or
lens specialist should be consulted when choosing lenses since there is a trade-off between the
best lenses and cost. An abridged list of lens parameters follows – all of which need to be matched
to the application.
• Focal Length: Defines the focus point of light from infinity. This parameter is related to the
Nano mount (C or CS mount). See Genie Nano Specifications — Back Focal Distance.
• Field of View: A lens is designed to image objects at some limited distance range, at some
positive or negative magnification. This defines the field of view.
• F-Number (aperture): The lens aperture defines the amount of light that can pass. Lenses
may have fixed or variable apertures. Additionally the lens aperture affects Depth of Field
which defines the distance range which is in focus when the lens is focus at some specific
distance.
• Image Resolution and Distortion: A general definition of image quality. A lens with poor
resolution seems to never be in focus when 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 light or
specific colors. Aberrations are typically more visible when imaging fine details.
• Spatial Distortions: Describes non-linear lens distortions across the field of view. Such
distortion limits the accuracy of measurements made with that lens.

Optical Considerations
This section provides an overview to illumination, light sources, filters, lens modeling, and lens
magnification. Each of these components contribute to the successful design of an imaging
solution.

Illumination
The amount and wavelengths of light required to capture useful images depend on the particular
application. Factors include the nature, speed, and spectral characteristics of objects being imaged,
exposure times, light source characteristics, environmental and acquisition system specifics, and
more. The Teledyne DALSA Web site, http://mv.dalsa.com/, provides an introduction to this
potentially complicated issue. Click on Knowledge Center and then select Application Notes and
Technology Primers. Review the sections of interest.
It is often more important to consider exposure than illumination. The total amount of energy
(which is related to the total number of photons reaching the sensor) is more important than the
rate at which it arrives. For example, 5mJ/cm2 can be achieved by exposing 5mW/cm2 for 1ms just
the same as exposing an intensity of 5W/cm2 for 1ms.

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Light Sources
Keep these guidelines in mind when selecting and setting up light source:
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LED light sources are relatively inexpensive, provide a uniform field, and longer life span
compared to other light sources. However, they also require a camera with excellent sensitivity.

•

Halogen light sources generally provide very little blue relative to infrared light (IR).

•

Fiber-optic light distribution systems generally transmit very little blue relative to IR.

•

Some light sources age such that over their life span they produce less light. This aging may
not be uniform—a light source may produce progressively less 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 visible light acquisitions, use a “hot mirror” or IR cut-off filter that
transmits visible wavelengths but does not transmit near infrared wavelengths and above.
Genie Nano color cameras have a spectral response that extends into near IR wavelengths (as
defined for each sensor model in the sensor specification descriptions). Images captured will have
washed out color if the sensor response is not limited to the visible light band.

Nano Models with Built-in IR Cut-off Filters
Choose Nano color cameras with built-in IR Cut-off Filters for an optimized solution. The following
graphic shows these models having an IR filter with a specified cut-off of about 646nm.

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Guidelines for Choosing IR Cut-off Filters
The following graphic, using a 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 ~650nm. Filters that block at 700nm or longer wavelengths,
designed for CCD cameras, are not recommended for Genie Nano color cameras.

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Back Focal Variance when using any Filter
Inserting a filter between a lens and sensor changes the back focal point of the lens used. A
variable focus lens simply needs to be adjusted, but in the case of a fixed focus lens, the changed
focal point needs correction.
The following simplified illustration describes this but omits any discussion of the Optics, Physics,
and the math behind the refraction of light through glass filter media.

Filter

sensor surface
(focal plane)

Incident Light
(from Lens)

Focal Point with
filter is behind
sensor surface

IllusPraPion: Fhange of Focal
PoinP wiPh inserPed filPer

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 filter thickness behind the sensor plane. Genie Nano filters are
specified as 1mm thick.
Genie Nano models with factory installed filters automatically compensate for the focal point
variance by having the sensor PCB mounted deeper within the camera body.
For Nano models normally shipped without filters, when a filter is installed a fixed focus lens
requires a 1/3mm C-mount shim (spacer) added to move the lens focal point back to the sensor
surface. Such shims are available from filter and lens suppliers. Alternatively use a variable focus
lens and secure its focus ring after adjustment.
For users interested in installing their own choice of filters, please refer to application note:
G3-AN0001 – Installing Custom Filters into Genie Nano.pdf
available here http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/knowledge-center/appnotes/

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Lens Modeling
Any lens surrounded by air can be modeled for camera purposes using three primary points: the
first and second principal points and the second focal point. The primary points for a lens should be
available from the lens data sheet or from the lens manufacturer. Primed quantities denote
characteristics of the image side of the lens. That is, h is the object height and h′ is the image
height.
The focal point is the point at which the image of an infinitely distant object is brought to focus.
The effective focal length (f′) is the distance from the second principal point to the second focal
point. The back focal length (BFL) is the distance from the image side of the lens 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 of a lens is the ratio of the image size to the object size:

h'
h

Where m is the magnification, h’ is the image height (pixel
size) and h is the object height (desired object resolution
size).

By similar triangles, the magnification is alternatively given by:

f'
OD

These equations can be combined to give their most useful form:

h'
f'
=
h OD

This is the governing equation for many object and image
plane parameters.

Example: An acquisition system has a 512 x 512 element, 10m pixel pitch area scan camera, a
lens with an effective focal length of 45mm, and requires that 100mm in the object space
correspond to each pixel in the image sensor. Using the preceding equation, the object distance
must be 450mm (0.450m).

10 mm
45mm
=
100 mm
OD

OD = 450mm(0.450m)

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Sensor Handling Instructions
This section reviews proper procedures for handling, cleaning, or storing the Genie Nano camera.
Specifically the Genie Nano sensor needs to be kept clean and away from static discharge to
maintain design performance.

Electrostatic Discharge and the Sensor
Cameras sensors containing integrated electronics are susceptible to damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD).
Electrostatic charge introduced to the sensor window surface can induce charge buildup on the
underside of the window that cannot be readily dissipated by the dry nitrogen gas in the sensor
package cavity. With charge buildup, problems such as higher image lag or a highly non-uniform
response may occur. The charge normally dissipates within 24 hours and the sensor returns to
normal operation.
Important: Charge buildup will affect the camera’s flat-field correction calibration. To avoid an
erroneous calibration, ensure that you perform flat-field correction only after a charge buildup has
dissipated over 24 hours.

Protecting Against Dust, Oil and Scratches
The sensor window is part of the optical path 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. The dark patches shift position as the angle of illumination changes.
Dust is normally not visible when the sensor is positioned at the exit port of an integrating sphere,
where the illumination is diffuse.
Dust can normally be removed by blowing the window surface using a compressed air blower,
unless the dust particles are being held by an electrostatic charge, in which case either an ionized
air blower or wet cleaning is necessary.
Oil is usually introduced during handling. Touching the surface of the window barehanded will leave
oily residues. Using rubber finger cots and rubber gloves can prevent oil contamination. However,
the friction between the rubber and the window may produce electrostatic charge that may
damage the sensor.
Scratches can be caused by improper handling, cleaning or storage of the camera. When handling
or storing the Nano camera without a lens, always install the C-mount protective cap. Scratches
diffract incident illumination. When exposed to uniform illumination, a sensor with a scratched
window will normally have brighter pixels adjacent to darker pixels. The location of these pixels
changes with the angle of illumination.

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Cleaning the Sensor Window
Even with careful handling, the sensor window may need cleaning. The following steps describe
various cleaning techniques to clean minor dust particles to accidental finger touches.
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Use compressed air to blow off loose particles. This step alone is usually sufficient to clean the
sensor window. Avoid moving or shaking the compressed air container and use short bursts of
air while moving the camera in the air stream. Agitating the container will cause condensation
to form in the air stream. Long air bursts will chill the sensor window causing more
condensation. Condensation, even when left to dry naturally, will deposit more particles on the
sensor.

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When compressed air cannot clean the sensor, Teledyne DALSA recommends using lint-free
ESD-safe cloth wipers that do not contain particles that can scratch the window. The Anticon
Gold 9”x 9” wiper made by Milliken is both ESD safe and suitable for class 100 environments.
Another ESD acceptable wiper is the TX4025 from Texwipe.

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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 introduce static charge to the window surface.

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Wipe the window carefully and slowly when using these products.

Ruggedized Cable Accessories
Teledyne DALSA provides optional I/O cable assemblies for Genie Nano. Users wishing to build
their I/O cabling by starting from available cable packages should consider these popular
assemblies described below. Contact Sales for pricing and delivery.
Users also may order cable assembly quantities directly from Components Express. In such cases
use the manufacturer’s part number shown on the cable assembly engineering drawing.

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Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BLUNT2M

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Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BRKOUT2M

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Nano Generic Power Supply with no I/O

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Components 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 assembly engineering drawing.

Cable Assembly: Right-Angle I/O Bunt End

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Cable Assembly: Right-Angle I/O to Euro Block

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Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cables
Components Express Inc. has available industrial RJ45 CAT6 cables that on one end have a molded
shroud assembly with top/bottom thumbscrews, while the other end is a standard RJ45 (one
example shown below). These cables are recommended when Nano is installed in a high vibration
environment. All Nano versions support this secure Ethernet cable. Review their catalog for all
available versions of vertical thumbscrew RJ45 cable sets.

All cables made in
U.S.A. – all cables
RoHS compliant.

CAT6 certified
(tested for near end / far end crosstalk and return loss).
IGE-3M (3meters)
IGE-10M (10meters)
IGE-25M (25meters)
IGE-50M (50meters)
IGE-100M (100meters)

Components Express Contact Information
For Information
contact:

Components Express, Inc. (CEI)
10330 Argonne Woods Drive, Suite 100
Woodridge, IL 60517-4995
Phone: 630-257-0605 / 800.578.6695 (outside Illinois)
Fax: 630-257-0603

http://www.componentsexpress.com/

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Cable Assembly: Right-Angle Ethernet

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Right-Angle Cable-Set (Mounted)
Photos show the Components Express Right-Angle combo package (CC C1679-xxM) consisting of
a Right-Angle Ethernet cable, Right-Angle I/O to Euro Block, and power supply (not shown).

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Troubleshooting
Overview
In rare cases an installation may fail or there are problems in controlling and using the Nano
camera. This section highlights issues or conditions which may cause installation problems and
additionally provides information on computers and network adapters which have caused problems
with Nano. Emphasis is on the user to perform diagnostics with the tools provided and methods are
described to correct the problem.
The GigE Server status provides visual information on possible Nano problems. The three states
are shown in the following table. Descriptions of possible conditions causing an installation or
operational problem follow. Note that even a Nano installation with no networking issue may still
require optimization to perform to specification.
Device Not Available

Device IP Error

Device Available

A red X will remain over the
GigE server tray icon when
the Nano device is not found.
This indicates a network issue
where there is no
communication with Nano. Or
in the simplest case, the
Nano is not connected.

The GigE server tray icon
shows a warning when a device
is connected but there is some
type of IP error.

The GigE server tray icon when
the Nano device is found. The
Nano has obtained an IP address
and there are no network issues.
Optimization may still be
required to maximize
performance.

GigE Server
Tray Icon:
Note: It will
take a few
seconds for the
GigE Server to
refresh its state
after any
change.

Problem Type Summary
Nano problems are either installation types where the Nano is not found on the network or setup
errors where the Nano device is found but not controllable. Additionally a Nano may be properly
installed but network optimization is required for maximum performance. The following links jump
to various topics in this troubleshooting section.

Device Not Available
A red X over the GigE server tray icon indicates that the Nano device is not found. This indicates
either a major camera fault or condition such as disconnected power, or a network issue where
there is no communication.
• Review the section Using Nano to verify required installation steps.
• Refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging manual to review networking details.
• In multiple NIC systems where the NIC for the Nano is using LLA mode, ensure that no
other NIC is in or switches to LLA mode. It is preferable that the Teledyne DALSA DHCP

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server is enabled on the NIC used with the Nano instead of using LLA mode, which prevents
errors associated with multiple NIC ports.
Verify that your NIC is running the latest driver available from the manufacturer.
Device IP Error

The GigE server tray icon shows a warning with IP errors. Review the following topics on network
IP problems to identify and correct the condition.
Please refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package manual for information on the
Teledyne DALSA Network Configuration tool and network optimization foe GigE Vision cameras and
devices.
Multiple Camera Issues
• When using multiple cameras with a computer with multiple NIC ports, confirm each Nano
has been assigned an IP address by checking the GigE server.
• To reduce network traffic in configured problem free systems, use the Network
Configuration tool to stop camera discovery broadcasts. Refer to the Teledyne DALSA
Network Imaging manual.
• When using multiple cameras connected to an VLAN Ethernet switch, confirm that all
cameras are on the same subnet setup on that switch. See the Teledyne DALSA Network
Imaging package manual for more information. .
• If a Nano camera installed with other GigE Vision cameras cannot connect properly with the
NIC or has acquisition timeout errors, there may be a conflict with the third party camera’s
filter driver. In some cases third party filter drivers modify the NIC properties such that the
Teledyne DALSA Sapera Network Imaging Driver does not install. Verify such a case by
uninstalling the third party driver and installing the Nano package again.
• Verify that your NIC is running the latest driver available from the manufacturer.

Device Available but with Operational Issues
A properly installed Nano with no network issues may still not perform optimally. Operational
issues concerning cabling, Ethernet switches, multiple cameras, and camera exposure are
discussed in the following sections:
Always Important
• Why should Nano firmware be updated? See Firmware Updates.
• Power Failure during a Firmware Update–Now What?
• Cabling and Communication Issues
• See Preventing Operational Faults due to ESD to avoid random packet loss, random camera
resets, and random loss of Ethernet connections.
No Timeout messages
• I can use CamExpert to grab but the image is corrupted with bad data. See Grab has
Random Bad Data or Noise.
• I can use CamExpert to grab (with no error message) but there is no image (display window
stays black). See Acquisition Error without Timeout Messages.
• I can use CamExpert to grab (with no error message) but the frame rate is lower than
expected. See Camera acquisition is good but frame rate is lower than expected.
• There is no image and the frame rate is lower than expected.
See Camera is functional but frame rate is lower than expected.

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There is no image but the frame rate is as expected.
See Camera is functional, frame rate is as expected, but image is black.

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Other problems
• Unexpected or missing ‘Trigger Events’. See Random Invalid Trigger Events.
• Dropped packets or lost frames when using newer CPU system. See Preventing Dropped
Packets by adjusting Power Options.

Verifying Network Parameters
Teledyne DALSA provides the Network Configuration tool to verify and configure network devices
and the Nano network parameters. See section Network Configuration Tool of the Teledyne DALSA
Network Imaging manual, if there were any problems with the automatic Nano software
installation.

Before Contacting Technical Support
Carefully review the issues described in this Troubleshooting section. To aid Teledyne DALSA
personnel when support is required, the following should be included with the request for support.
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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 Genie Nano Framework and Sapera version used.

Device Available with Operational Issues
This section considers issues with cabling, Ethernet switches, multiple cameras, and camera
exposure. All information concerning the Teledyne DALSA Network Configuration Tool and other
networking considerations, is available in the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging manual.

Firmware Updates
As a general rule any Nano installation must include the firmware update procedure
(see File Access Control Category). Nano camera firmware that does not match a newer version of
installed Nano Framework software is likely to have unpredictable behavior.
Problems might be:
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Nano is not found by the device discovery process.

•

Nano is found by the Sapera GigE Server but an application such as CamExpert does not see
the camera.

•

A Nano that had a fault with a firmware update will automatically recover by booting with the
previous firmware version.
Important: New Nano cameras installed in previously deployed systems are fully backward
compatible with the older vision application.

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Power Failure during a Firmware Update–Now What?
Don’t panic! There is far greater chance that the host computer OS is damaged during a power
failure than any permanent problems with the Nano. When electrical power returns and the host
computer system has started, follow this procedure.
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Connect power to the Nano. The Nano processor knows that the firmware update failed.

•

The Genie Nano will boot with the previous version of firmware and will operate normally.

•

The Nano Self Status (deviceBISTStatus) will return that the last firmware update failed.

•

Perform the firmware update procedure (see File Access Control Category) again.

Cabling and Communication Issues
With only two cables connected to Nano, possible cabling issues are limited.
Power supply problems:
•

If the Nano status LED is off, the DC supply power is not connected or faulty. Verify the power
supply voltage.

Communication Problems:
•

Use a shielded cable where the connector shell electrically connects the Nano chassis to the
power supply earth ground. This can eliminate trigger issues in a high EMI environment.

•

Check that the Ethernet cable is clipped both to the Nano and the NIC or switch on the other
end.

•

Verify the Ethernet cabling. Poor cables will cause connections to auto-configure at lower
speeds.

•

Use a secured Ethernet cable when the Nano is in a high vibration environment.
See Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cables.

•

Check the Ethernet status LEDs on the NIC used with the camera. The Link Status indicator is
on and the activity LED should flash with network messages.

•

Verify that the Ethernet cable is CAT5e or CAT6. This is very important with long cable lengths.

•

When using very long cables, up to the maximum specified length of 100m for gigabit Ethernet,
different NIC hardware and EMI conditions can affect the quality of transmission.

•

Minimum recommended Ethernet cable length is 3 feet (1 meter).

•

Use the Log Viewer tool (see point below) to check on packet resend conditions.

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Run the Sapera Log Viewer: Start•Programs•Teledyne DALSA•Sapera LT•Tools•Log
Viewer. Start the Nano acquisition program, such as CamExpert. There should not be any
“packet resend” messages, else this indicates a control or video transmission problem due to
poor connections or extremely high EMI environments.

Acquisition Error without Timeout Messages
Streaming video problems range from total loss of image data to occasional loss of random video
data packets. The following section describes conditions identified by Teledyne DALSA engineering
while working with Nano in various computers and setups. See the Teledyne DALSA Network
Imaging manual for information on network optimizations.

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Grab has Random Bad Data or Noise
The problem is seen as random noise and missing sections of video data from the acquisition. All
configuration parameters seem correct and the Ethernet cable is secure. The following image
shows an example of this type of bad acquisition while testing a Genie installation with CamExpert.

•

This problem has been seen with network adapters that do not support jumbo frames but still
report a false maximum packet frame size.

•

Test for a good acquisition by reducing the camera packet size used. Set the value to the
default value of 1500 to verify acquisition before trying a higher value.

•

Other marginal NIC boards or ports can cause problems with packet transfers. Try alternative
NIC adapters.

Review other reasons for such acquisition errors as described in the Teledyne DALSA Network
Imaging Module for Sapera LT manual.

No camera exposure when expected
Verify by using the camera in free-running mode. Do not use external trigger mode when
testing a camera setup.
If using free-running mode, verify that the exposure period is set to the maximum possible
for the set frame rate.
Load the factory default from the Power-up Configuration in CamExpert. This will reset the
camera to its nominal acquisition rate.

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Camera is functional but frame rate is lower than expected
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•
•

Verify Ethernet link speed. If the LAN connection is limited to 100 Mbps, the Genie Nano
frame rate maximum will be limited once the internal buffers are filled. See the Teledyne
DALSA Network Imaging manual for information on network optimizations.
If using an external trigger, verify the trigger source rate and Nano parameters such as
trigger to exposure delay.
USB to Ethernet adapters are not recommended nor guaranteed. Even in cases where the
camera seems to be connected and transferring images, reports of random disconnections
are common. If the user wishes to try such an interface, limit this to just one high quality
unit, never more. Multiple units have not worked in a machine vision environment.

Camera acquisition is good but frame rate is lower than expected
•
•
•

•
•
•

While running CamExpert and grabbing in free-run mode at the maximum frame rate, start
the Sapera Monitor tool from the Sapera Tools installed with Sapera.
Make sure the Memory Overflow event monitor is enabled.
Continue grabbing from the Nano at maximum frame rate. If any memory overflow events
are counted, then the Nano internal buffer could not be transmitted on time and was
discarded. Such a condition may occur with large frame color or high frame rate Nano
cameras.
Note that the Sapera CamExpert tool has limits to the maximum frame rate possible due to
CamExpert generating an interrupt for each acquired frame. The Sapera Grab Demo may be
better suited for testing at higher frame rates.
Verify that network parameters are optimal as described in the Teledyne DALSA Network
Imaging Module manual. Ensure the host computer is not executing other network intensive
tasks. Try a different Gigabit NIC.
Note that a changed acquisition frame rate becomes active only when the acquisition is
stopped and then restarted.

Camera is functional, frame rate is as expected, but image is black
•
•
•
•

Verify that the lens iris is open.
Aim the Nano at a bright light source.
Check that the programmed exposure duration is not too short or set it to maximum.
See Sensor Control Category.
Using CamExpert set the Nano to output its Internal Pattern Generator. This step is typically
done for any camera installation to quickly verify the Nano and its software package. See
Internal Test Pattern Generator for information on using CamExpert to select internal
patterns from Nano.

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Model C4900 Column Noise in Saturated Areas
Model C4900 cameras used in high temperature environments and exposed to light many times
brighter than the pixel saturation threshold, might exhibit sensor artifacts visible as dark column
noise in the saturated areas.
This is not a camera fault but just a sensor limitation, which varies from one camera to another.
The image below shows an example of these artifacts in a lighting setup which over saturates the
whole sensor.

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Other Problems or Issues
This section describes problems that do not fit any of the categories above. Typically these are
issues found in the field under specific or unusual conditions.

Preventing Dropped Packets by adjusting Power Options
New computers using new generation CPU chips such as Intel Skylake require adjustments to the
default Power Options to avoid possible dropped packets or frames.
•

Open Control Panel – Power Options and select advanced settings, as shown below.

•

Scroll down to the Processor Power Management control and change the Minimum Processor
State to 100%.

•

Disable the Sleep and Hibernate options to ensure continuous system operation.

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Random Invalid Trigger Events
•

Do not change the exposure time while grabbing, else an Invalid Trigger Event may be
generated. This applies to any exposure mode or trigger source. The Invalid Trigger Event is
not catastrophic and only indicates the loss of a video frame. Stopping acquisitions first will
avoid this error.

•

Version 1.00 firmware may not correctly generate Invalid Trigger Events when triggers are
received early (i.e. within the trigger exclusion period). All trigger management issues will be
resolved with firmware 1.01.

Minimum Sapera Version Required
Save User Configuration Failed: An unusual error that occurred with no other Nano control
problem. The solution is to verify the minimum Sapera version used with the Nano Framework. The
Genie Nano requires Sapera version 8.00 or later.

Issues with uninstalling Cognex VisionPro with Sapera LT CamExpert
When the Cognex VisionPro package is uninstalled, the Genie Nano becomes not available within
CamExpert due to the Cognex uninstaller removing GigE Vision components. This forces a Genie
Nano user to reinstall the Network Imaging package (or execute a repair within Sapera LT).
Cognex VisionPro remains a useable third party product except for their uninstaller fault. Genie
Nano users just need to account for this issue until resolved by Cognex.

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Addendums
This section provides supplemental information about alternative Nano specifications pertaining to
various models or legacy firmware revisions. For purchasing information and lead times of optional
Nano models that are not part of the typical production cycle, contact Teledyne DALSA Sales.

AC Characteristics of 1 Input / 3 Output Models
Optional Nano models denoted by part numbers “G3-GM2… or G3-GC2…” have output signal AC
characteristics as defined in the following table. Input characteristics remain equal to standard
Nano models.

Output Control Signal
t

Output Common Power
Control
Signal

100%
90%

Output

Output
RLoad

10%
td1

td2

trise

tfall

Opto-coupled Output: AC Characteristics at an internal FPGA temperature of 83C
Note: All measurements subject to some rounding.
Output
Common
Power

Output
Current

Rload

Teledyne
DALSA1

Test

(µs)

trise (µs)
Rise Time

Leading Delay
3V

12V

24V

8 mA

250 ohm

0.5

Teledyne
DALSA2
(µs)

tfall (µs)
Fall Time

Trailing Delay
3.4

8.5

13.4

16 mA

43 ohm

0.48

5.2

2.7

7.1

8 mA

500 ohm

0.56

2.9

10.3

14.6

16 mA

170 ohm

0.52

4.9

3.3

7.4

21 mA

6.5 ohm

0.44

3.4

2.4

4.4

8 mA

1.4K ohm

0.64

2.4

13.7

16.3

16 mA

625 ohm

0.61

5.4

5.2

11.1

24 mA

206 ohm

0.52

3.0

2.7

4.7

8 mA

2.87K ohm

0.69

2.5

15.2

24.2

16 mA

1.35K ohm

0.69

4.7

6.2

14.4

24 mA

700 ohm

0.65

4.6

9.7

9.4

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Defective Pixel Replacement (Method 4)
Important: The algorithms used exclusively with Nano firmware versions 1.00 to 1.06 are now
identified as Method 4, as described in this addendum. Nano firmware 1.07 and later implements
algorithms now identified as Method 3 and which are described in the image processing category.
The Pixel Replacement algorithm (Method 4) is based on a predefined bad pixel map (as an XML
file), either supplied by the factory (file loaded as “Factory Map”) or generated by the user (file
uploaded as “User Map 1”). The number of bad pixel entries is limited and varies dependent on the
Nano model. The following XML code sample forms the template for the user to build bad pixel
maps for any of their Nano cameras.
Note: Identifying bad pixels is left to the user’s discretion, but Teledyne DALSA technical support
can provide guidance.

The pixel format (whether 8, 10, 12-bit) is handled transparently, thus requires no special
consideration by the user.
This example XML listing has four “bad” pixels identified (maximum number of entries is model
dependent). The Algorithm descriptions that follow define the rules used by the Nano firmware to
replace an identified bad pixel.

OffsetX=”28” OffsetY=”345”/>
OffsetX=”468” OffsetY=”50”/>
OffsetX=”800” OffsetY=”600”/>

An sample editable defective pixel map replacement file will be available to download with Nano
firmware files.

Monochrome Defective Pixel Replacement Algorithm
Description
The replacement algorithm follows a few basic rules as defined below, which in general provides
satisfactory results. There is no embedded intelligence to adapt the rules to avoid replacing a bad
pixel with possibly other bad data.

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Monochrome Sensors (case 1: single bad pixel)
•

A bad even pixel is replaced by the good odd pixel of the same pixel pair.

•

A bad odd pixel is replaced by the good even pixel of the same pixel pair.

Pixel Pair 1
Sensor Row

Pixel Pair 2

Pixel Pair 3

Pixel Pair 4

even

odd

even

odd

even

odd

even

odd

pix0

pix1

pix2

pix3

pix4

pix5

pix6

pix7

Monochrome Sensors (case 2: bad pixel pair)
•

When a pixel pair has both even and odd pixels marked as bad, the even pixel is replaced by
the preceding odd pixel and the odd pixel is replaced by the following even pixel (even if it is
marked as a bad pixel).

Pixel Pair 1
Sensor Row

Pixel Pair 2

Pixel Pair 3

Pixel Pair 4

even

odd

even

odd

even

odd

even

odd

pix0

pix1

pix2

pix3

pix4

pix5

pix6

pix7

Monochrome Sensors (case 3: bad pixel pairs at boundaries)
•

When the first pixel pair of the first image row has both even and odd pixels marked as bad,
the even pixel is replaced by indeterminate data from the preceding memory location. The bad
odd pixel is replaced by the following even pixel (even if it is also marked as a bad pixel).

Pixel Pair 1
First Sensor Row

Pixel Pair 2

Pixel Pair 3

Pixel Pair 4

even

odd

even

odd

even

odd

even

odd

pix0

pix1

pix2

pix3

pix4

pix5

pix6

pix7

Indeterminate Data

•

When the first pixel pair of an image row has both even and odd pixels marked as bad, the
even pixel is replaced by pixel from the preceding row’s last pixel. The bad odd pixel is replaced
by the following even pixel (even if it is also marked as a bad pixel).

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Pixel Pair 1
Sensor Row

Pixel Pair 3

Pixel Pair 2

Pixel Pair 4

even

odd

even

odd

even

odd

even

odd

pix0

pix1

pix2

pix3

pix4

pix5

pix6

pix7

Pixel Data from last pixel
in previous row

When a row’s last pixel pair has both even and odd pixels marked as bad, the even pixel is
replaced by preceding odd pixel and the odd pixel is replaced by the following even pixel which
is the following row’s first pixel (even if it is also marked as a bad pixel).

•

Sensor Row

Pixel Pair

even

odd

even

odd

even

pix0

pix1

pix(N-3)

pix(N-2)

pix(N-1)

Last Pixel Pair in Row
odd

pix(N)

Pixel from next Row

When the sensor’s last row’s last pixel pair has both even and odd pixels marked as bad, the
even pixel is replaced by preceding odd pixel and the bad odd pixel is replaced by
indeterminate data in the following memory location.

•

LAST Sensor Row

Pixel Pair

even

odd

even

odd

even

pix0

pix1

pix(N-3)

pix(N-2)

pix(N-1)

Last Pixel Pair in Sensor
odd

pix(N)

Indeterminate Data

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Color Defective Pixel Replacement Algorithm Description
The replacement algorithm rules for Bayer color sensors is similar to the monochrome rules with
the exception that replacement pixels of the same color as the bad are used. The two replacement
cases below describe general color pixel replacements.
Again there is no embedded intelligence to adapt the rules to avoid replacing a bad pixel with
possibly other bad data, but in general these rules provide satisfactory results.
Color Sensors (case 1: single bad pixel)
•

A bad even pixel is replaced by the previous even pixel.

•

A bad odd pixel is replaced by the following odd pixel.

Pixel Pair 1
Sensor Row

Pixel Pair 2

Pixel Pair 3

Pixel Pair 4

even

odd

even

odd

even

odd

even

odd

pix0

pix1

pix2

pix3

pix4

pix5

pix6

pix7

Color Sensors (case 2: bad pixels at line ends)
•

If the line’s first pixel is bad then the following even pixel (same color) is used as the
replacement pixel.

•

If the line’s last pixel is bad then the preceding odd pixel (same color) is used as the
replacement pixel.

Pixel Pair 1
Sensor Row

Pixel Pair 2

even

odd

even

odd

pix0

pix1

pix2

pix3

Nano Series GigE Vision Camera

Pixel Pair (N-1)
even

odd

pix(N-3) pix(N-2)

Last Pixel Pair (N)
even

pix(N-1)

odd

pix(N)

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Revision History
Revision

Date

Major Change Description

R:0001

September 15, 2015

Initial release

R:0002

September 17, 2015

Additional I/O technical specifications, etc.

R:0003

September 18, 2015

Additional information on optional accessories, etc.

R:0004

September 23, 2015

Added “EC & FCC Declaration of Conformity” (models M/C1920 & M/C1940), etc.

R:0005

October 1, 2015

Correction to S/N spec. Expansion of TriggerOverlap feature.

R:0006

November 11, 2015

Addition of Cycling, Flip and Metadata features. Additional I/O details on
interfacing and operational specifications. Updates to various specifications.

R:0007

January 21, 2016

Addition of OnSemi sensor models with their unique features and specifications.

R:0008

February 22, 2016

Addition of OnSemi sensor models 2M and 5M.

R:0009

March 29, 2016

Additional features and functionality
(LUT, Action Commands, PTP support, Modulo Timestamp acquisition control).

R:0010

April 29, 2016

Addition of 4 Sony monochrome sensor models 5.1M and 3.2M w/two sensitivities

R:0011

June 10, 2016

Addition of 4 Sony color sensor models 5.1M and 3.2M w/two sensitivities

R:0012

July 8, 2016

Driver 1.04 adds Auto Brightness, White Balance, Pixel Replacement, etc. features
to various camera models.

R:0013

November 3, 2016

Driver 1.05 adds various color model features, plus addition of 4 Sony sensor
(Mono/Color) models with 9m and 12M sensors.
Optional hardware model with “3 outputs / 1 Input” introduced.

R:0014

January 30, 2017

Addition of low cost Sony sensor Nano models 8.9M and 12M.
Addition of NanoXL models using OnSemi 25M and 16M sensors.

R:0015

May 4, 2017

Driver 1.06 adds a few features and improvements.
Improvements to information specific to individual models.
Introduction of the OnSemi low cost 18M model (with rolling shutter).

R:0016

July 11, 2017

Improvements to information specific to various individual models.
Expansions of specification tables to separate firmware versions for readability.
Corrections to various model specifications.

R:0017

August 1, 2017

Improvements and corrections to I/O mating connector details and other
Hyperlinks.

R:0018

November 7, 2017

Driver 1.07 adds various features.
Addition of new models with OnSemi P3 sensors.
Addition of Defective Pixel Replacement algorithm Method 3 replacing Method 4.

R:0019

December 4, 2017

Improved camera model specifications.
‘Open Source Software Licenses’ statement added to camera firmware overview.

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Contact Information
Sales Information
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USA Sales

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Camera support information

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Product literature and driver updates

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cycling preset, 148
cycling setup, 148
cycling timing, 149

Index

D
1

10-pin connector, 219

3
3 output models, 271

A
AC Timing Characteristics, 225, 228
Action Command, 186
Action controls, 185
administrator, 84
AdobeRGB, 139
Advanced Processing controls, 131
alternative Nano models, 271
artifacts, 101
Auto Gain, 108
auto image intensity, 107
auto-brightness, 107

B
back focal length, 249
back focal variation, 215
bad pixel map, 135, 272
Bayer output, 101
best clock source, 195
Binning, 173
binning modes, 173
body depth variation, 215

C
Cable options, 15
camera configuration, 94
camera interfacing tool, 88
camera state LED, 80
CamExpert parameters, 86
chuck data – binning, 178
Cognex uninstaller, 270
Color controls, 137, 141
column artifacts, 101
command jitter, 114
Communication problems, 265
Components Express, 257
Components Express Inc., 259
controlling event, 114
counter/timer controls, 124
Cycling Constraints, 151
Cycling controls, 143

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debounce circuit, 115
defective pixel map file, 135, 272
development platform, 16
device discovery, 86
DHCP, 81
diagnostic LED, 78
dimension, 215
Dust problems, 250

E
effective focal length, 249
electrostatic discharge, 82
embedded processing, 134
ESD, 250
ESD testing, 82
Ethernet cable length, 78
Ethernet link speed, 267
Ethernet switch, 233
event controls, 187
event notification, 227
exposure convergence, 108
exposure duration, 102
exposure period, 266
Extended Unique Identifier, 195
external trigger, 266

F
fast frame rate, 158
Fast Readout Mode artifacts, 101
fiber-optic light sources, 246
file uploads-Linux, 84
firewall exceptions, 83
firmware update, 83
flash memory, 211
flow control protocol, 233
focal point, 249
format controls, 152
Frame Trigger modes, 114

G
gain, 99, 100
gamma adjustments, 134
GenICam Specification, 16, 83
Genie identifier, 86
GigE server tray icon, 85, 262, 263
GigE to fiber-opti, 233
GigE Vision compliant, 81
GigE Vision Host controls, 207
GigE Vision Specification, 9, 16
GigEMetaDataDemo, 179

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Global Reset Release, 72

H
halogen light sources, 246
HD video format, 239
heat management, 218
heat transfer, 218
high EMI, 265
high frame rate, 158
horizontal and vertical binning, 173
horizontal crop, 167
hot mirror, 246
HTML help, 16

MAC address, 87
Metadata, 175
Metadata controls, 175
Modulation Transfer Function, 72
MTBF, 21
Multiple ROI, 167

N
Nano connectors, 79
Nano rear view, 79
Network Configurations, 81
NIC optimization, 86

I
I/O cable assemblies, 251
I/O cable options, 221
I/O cabling, 222
I/O connector, 219
I/O controls, 105, 109
I/O signals, 79
IEEE 1588, 195
IEEE 802.3x, 233
image circles, 239, 240
image exposures, 114
image inversion, 171
Image Lost Event, 183
ImageLost, 184
industrial RJ-45, 259
infrared filters, 246
internal buffer, 183
internal memory, 17
internal pattern, 267
ionized air blower, 250
IP configuration, 78
IP configuration protocol, 79, 81
IR cut-off, 247
IR cut-off filter, 246
IR filter, 139

L
LED light sources, 246
LED states, 80
lens parameters, 245
light source aging, 246
line signals, 115
Link-Local Address, 81
Log Viewer tool, 265
long cable lengths, 265
low frame rates, 267
low-light sensitivity, 173
Luminance, 138, 140
LUT controls, 131
LUT size, 134
LUT table, 134

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O
object distance, 249
operational status, 80
optimize network, 207
opto-coupled outputs, 123

P
packet resend buffer, 206
packet resend conditions, 265
Pause Frame Flow Control, 233
PAUSE Frame support, 78
PDF, 16
Persistent IP, 81
PoE Class 0, 223
power failure during update, 265
Power Over Ethernet, 9
power-up state, 94
Precision Time Protocol, 195
Pre-Processing, 101
procedures for handling, 250
PTP Boundary Clock, 195
PTP Mode, 195

Q
quick start, 77

R
reducing bandwidth, 169
Reliability, 212
Responsivity, 245
retention latches, 219
RGB gain, 139
RGB-Output Design, 137
Right-Angle Cable, 261
RJ45 Ethernet, 219
ROI modes, 167
rolling shutter sensor, 17, 72

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S
Sapera LT User’s manual, 84
Sapera version, 16
SapLut file, 134
Saturation, 138, 140
screw locks, 219
secure Ethernet cable, 259
secured Ethernet cable, 265
sensor cleaning, 251
sensor controls, 95
Sensor gain, 99
sensor integration period, 102
sensor tolerance, 218
signal debounce circuit, 115
Software Platforms, 16
software triggers, 114
Sony Pregius, 8
spatial resolution, 173
sRGB, 139
status LED, 80
status LED sequence, 80
subnet, 85
synchronous exposure, 102

W
White Balance, 138
workstation, 84

X
XML device file, 16

T
T2IR, 212
T2IR monitoring, 212
Temperature Management, 218
temporal distortion, 72
test pattern generator, 174
third party filter driver, 263
threshold processes, 134
Timestamp Modulo, 196
transfer controls, 181
Transfer Queue, 184
transport layer controls, 201
Trigger-to-Image Reliability, 212
TurboDrive, 8
TurboDrive enable, 207
TurboDrive support, 8
TurboDrive Technology Support, 18

U
Updates, 9
upload files, 207
user defined name, 87
User Map 1, 135, 272
User Name, 87

V
vertical and horizontal cropping, 158
vertical cropping, 158
view metadata, 179
vignetting, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244
visibility attribute, 89

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