Vision Appliances GEVA GigE Vision Appliance User’s Reference Manual 405-00024-00 Rev.
GEVA GigE Vision Appliance User’s Reference Manual Document Number 405-00024-00 Revision 02; 9 November 2010 CopyrightE2011 Teledyne DALSA Incorporated. CopyrightE2010 DALSA Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. All copyrights in this manual, and the hardware and software described in it, are the exclusive property of Teledyne DALSA Incorporated and its licensors.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference PREFACE Certifications FCC Compliance Statement This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Handling and Operating Precautions Care should always be exercised when handling and operating your system. Even though the system is encased within a rugged, industrial enclosure, incorrect use or handling can result in damage to your investment. To prevent this, we recommend you avoid the following: • “Hot-plugging” cables and devices. Be sure to shut the system down and remove power before connecting or disconnecting anything to it. • “Free-standing” operation.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Table of Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . European Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Alternative Camera Control Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial Port Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Industrial I/O Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Display Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix B. Using Photo-Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix C. Digital I/O Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 List of Figures Title Page Figure 1. GEVA Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 2. GEVA Front Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 3. GEVA Rear Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 4. Control and Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Figure 34. Sensor Tab, Color Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 35. I/O Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 36. Input Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 37. Output Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference 1. INTRODUCTION Overview The GEVA is an integrated platform that includes processing, display, image capture, networking, communication and industrial I/O. These standard hardware components, encased within an aluminum chassis, provide the basis for a powerful industrial vision system. The GEVA system offers increased bandwidth, more than twice that of DALSA’s previous generation GigE system.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 2. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Product Verification Before getting started, please take a few minutes to verify that your shipment is complete and in good condition. If your product has been visibly damaged during shipment or is missing parts, please contact your local DALSA representative immediately.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference 3. SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE Support DALSA IPD provides the following support resources: Documentation In addition to this manual, the following information ships with the product: Online help – fingertip help is available on every screen (“panel”) of the Sherlock and iNspect software. PDF document – a copy of this manual is located on the hard drive, in directory “PDF Manuals”. Genie Camera manuals available from the Start menu, Start–>Programs–>DALSA–>Genie.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Product Description The GEVA is an optical inspection appliance designed for high-speed applications requiring single or multiple views of a part. Both easy to learn and deploy, the GEVA is an ideal choice for manufacturers who need to ensure the best possible quality in their product. The GEVA is a stand-alone product that does not require interfacing to a PC for setup. Remote connections are available for control and monitoring.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Components Figure 1 illustrates the physical components associated with a typical GEVA installation. Information on connector pinouts can be found in this Chapter, or in Appendix A starting on page 40. Information on electrical characteristics can be found starting on page 28. detector Kicker GEVA Figure 1. GEVA Installation NOTE: Not all of the physical interfaces are used by the GEVA software.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 5. INSTALLATION Pre-Installation Checks 1. Read the handling and operating precautions in Section 2. 2. Check that all essential components are present: a. The GEVA unit b. Display, keyboard and mouse c. Camera(s) and associated cable(s) d. C-Mount Lens for each camera e. 24VDC power supply with 60 W minimum output f. Light Source, cable and power supply if necessary g. Sensor trigger and cable (if required) h.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Camera Data Display Serial Fan Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet 1 2 PowerLED Network Port USB PS/2 port Figure 2.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Camera I/O & Power 1 Industrial Inputs DC Power 2 Industrial Outputs Trigger/Strobe I/O Figure 3.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Camera Connections The Genie cameras offer a range of resolutions from 640x480 pixels up to 1600x1200. DALSA offers cameras for use with our vision systems, some of which are referenced below. The Genie camera manuals are installed on the hard drive with the Genie drivers, and are available from the Windows Start menu. The camera interface supports: • Progressive scan digital GigE (Gigabit Ethernet) cameras with standard or double-speed capabilities.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 era Setup program assigns compatible addresses to the two cameras. Once addresses are assigned, the cameras cannot be swapped between the two camera ports. Genie cameras purchased through a different distribution channel are usually set to dynamic addressing by default. This is usable in a distributed network situation, but not when cameras are directly connected to the GEVA camera ports. The GEVA is not a DHCP server.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Camera Control & Power Cable The GEVA provides two 7-pin Molex connectors for Camera I/O signals to control trigger and receive strobe. 12 Volt power is also available on this connector. There is a 500 mA fusable link in the 12 Volt supply at each camera connector. • The camera(s) can be triggered through the GEVA I/O.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Camera Port Pinout 7-pin Molex 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GEVA Label TRIG STRB CIN1 COUT1 I/O COM 12V GND Color White Orange Green Blue Brown Red Black Camera Function Trigger on IN2+ Strobe on OUT2+ IN1 + OUT1 + – for all I/O +12 Volt Power Power Ground Direction Camera In, GEVA Out Camera Out, GEVA In Camera In, GEVA Out Camera Out, GEVA In Camera Power input 12-Pin Hirose 11 7 6 4 3, 5, 8, 12 2 1 Cameras pins 3, 5, 8, 12 are connected together through the connector shell and
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Pin 1 Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 2 Input Connector Output Connector Power Input for DCI-100 and Cameras Pin 20 Pin 20 Figure 6. DCI-100 Connectors Power and Triggers DCI-100 Power and Triggers DCI-100 GigE Switch 1 DCI-100 DCI-100 GigE Switch GEVA 2 Figure 7. Multiple Cameras and GigE Switches Two cameras could be connected directly to the Camera data ports on the GEVA front panel.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 It is recommended you use both camera ports, but it is not a restriction of the hardware design. Using the two ports allows higher data throughput. 12 pins 15 pins Figure 8.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Industrial I/O Connections The GEVA has three connectors for industrial I/O connections: Inputs, Outputs, and Trigger/ Strobe Connectors.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Digital Outputs Output Connector Definitions Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Label OUT0 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 COM[0:3] OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 OUT7 COM[4:7] Definition Output 0 Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Common for Outputs 0–3 Output 4 Output 5 Output 6 Output 7 Common for Outputs 4–7 Output current limited by a fusable link on each output. 500 mA @ 20°C, 290 mA @ 85°C. Figure 10.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Triggers and Strobes Trigger/Strobe Connector Definitions Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Label TRIG1 IN TRIG1 COM TRIG2 IN TRIG2 COM STRB1 OUT STRB1 COM STRB2 OUT STRB2 COM 12V OUT PWR GND 5V OUT PWR GND Definition Trigger 1 input for Camera 1 Common for Trigger 1 Trigger 2 input for Camera 2 Common for Trigger 2 Strobe 1 output from Camera 1 Common for Strobe 1 Strobe 2 input for Camera 2 Common for Strobe 2 12 Volt DC output (500 mA @ 20C) Ground for 12 Volts & 5
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Input Electrical Specifications GEVA inputs IN(7–0) are opto-isolated, TRIG1and TRIG2 are solid state. All inputs are polarity insensitive and can be connected to either sourcing (PNP) or sinking (NPN) outputs. They require no external pull-up or pull-down resistors and can accept input voltage levels up to 30 Volts. All inputs support programmable threshold level and debounce period. NOTE The default threshold voltage is 12 Volts (for a 24 Volt environment).
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference 5–24 V 30 V 1180 IN B IN B IN A IN A IN B 1180 GND COM COM GND IN A COM GND 30 V Shared Common Sinking Input Connection Shared Common Sourcing Input Connection Shared Common Sourcing Input Connection VIN=30 V 1180 5–24 V IN IN B IN 1180 GND COM COM GND 5–24 V IN A GND COM 30 V Single Input Sinking Input Connection TTL Single Input Sourcing Input Connection 5–24 V IN B COM IN A Shared Common TTL Input Connection IN 19 mA 10 mA COM 5–24 V
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Output Electrical Specifications GEVA outputs OUT(7–0) STRB1 and STRB2 are solid-state relays that can operate up to 30 Volts. They do not require external pull-up or pull-down resistors. They are polarity insensitive and exhibit no contact bounce.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Mounting Options GEVA Chassis The GEVA provides the means to mount to a standard DIN rail or custom assembly. The mounting holes are located on the base plate of the unit. • Cabinet dimensions: W 20.3 cm x L 12.7 cm x H 7.9 cm; W 8 inches x L 5 inches x H 3.125 inches. • Weight: 2.62 kg; 5.75 lb. all dimensions are in inches Figure 15. GEVA Mounting Holes H option V option Bottom View of Cabinet Figure 16.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Rear Panel Connector Options The Molex connectors are available in two orientations or options. These determine how the wiring exits from the Molex connectors Side of GEVA Cabinet Side of GEVA Cabinet Wiring exits from 90 option connectors Wiring exits from 00 option connectors Figure 17. Molex Connector Orientations Cameras The DALSA Genie cameras provide mounting holes on the bottom of the camera.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Installation 1. Mount the Camera(s) and GEVA in a location free from excessive shock, moisture, and vibration. The GEVA can be used with a standard DIN rail mount. Mounting holes are located on the base plate. 2. Connect a standard VGA Monitor to the Display connector. 3. Connect a mouse and keyboard, using either the PS/2 or USB connectors. Note: A PS2 mouse cannot be connected directly to the PS/2 connector, but does work correctly through a PS/2 Y adapter cable. 4.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 The hardware installation is now complete, and you can proceed to setting up the inspection. Refer to the separate User’s Reference Manuals for iNspect or Sherlock. detector detector Kicker GEVA Figure 19. GEVA Installation NOTE: Not all of the physical interfaces are used by the GEVA software. They are, however, available to the user for interfacing with third party products, if required.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Camera Configuration iNspect The “IPD Camera and Language Selector” allows you to change the camera type (Analog, Firewire, GigE, and Virtual or image sequence) for the iNspect application (not for Sherlock). If a saved Solution is not compatible with the selected camera, it will not load or run. The iNspect application uses a generic Genie camera file “GEVtest.txt” in the D:\iNspect directory. The GEVA does not use the file GIOtest.txt.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Troubleshooting 1. You have launched Sherlock, but the Sherlock application fails to open. This problem is usually caused by either a mismatch in the available hardware and the configuration files, or an incompatibility in the configuration file and the camera. a. Verify all cameras are available, by hovering over the camera icon in the System tray, or Start–Programs–DALSA–Sapera Network Imaging Package–DALSA GigE Vision Device Status.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference d. Right-click in the Image Window, and select a camera. If there are no camera selections available, the Sapera LT driver did not load correctly. e. Verify that the lens aperture is not closed. f. Verify that the inspection area (meaning the area that the camera is viewing) is correctly illuminated. g. The default trigger threshold is 12 Volts. A 5 Volt signal will not trigger the camera. 3. You have launched iNspect but you do not see an image on the display. a.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 • GEVA I/O drivers. Configures the connection of trigger inputs and strobe outputs from the 12-pin Trigger/Strobe Connector to the two 7-pin Camera power and I/O connectors. For Sapera LT and Sherlock, the driver default (no configuration file) is 2 separate triggers, and strobe outputs enabled. You can make changes and save them to a file for use with Sherlock. Example files are included on the GEVA. iNspect has its own separate configuration of the GEVA I/O.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference • Sapera Network Configuration Tool. Note: Changing the Camera Name in this program may make the camera inaccessible to the Sherlock and SaperaLT software. Advanced–Recover Camera can be used to reset the camera IP Address to DHCP/LLA, following the display steps. Sherlock • Image processing library and Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with a Graphical User Interface (GUI) used to design, test, debug, and deploy machine vision applications.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 APPENDIX A CONNECTORS AND PINOUTS This section provides the connector pinout information for each of the GEVA external interfaces. All rear panel connections are made with Molex connectors, included with the GEVA chassis. Camera Power and Control Connectors Camera control signals and power are available on two 7-pin Molex connectors, located on the rear panel. The pinout for the connectors are shown below. Color codes for the DALSA cable are given in this table.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Camera Data Connectors The GigE camera data ports are standard Ethernet RJ-45 8-pin male connectors, located on the front panel. Camera Port One is assigned a Static IP Address 10.1.64.5 and Camera Port Two is assigned a Static IP Address 10.1.128.7. Both ports use the Subnet Mask 255.255.192.0 standard for a 10.x.x.x address. The VA-Genie Camera Setup program configures the cameras for compatible Static addresses.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Input Connector The GEVA digital inputs are available on one 12-pin Molex connectors, located on the rear panel. Inputs are opto-isolated and polarity insensitive. Some inputs share “Common” pins. Electrical specifications are given on page 28 and connection configurations are illustrated on page 29.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Output Connector The GEVA digital outputs are available on one 10-pin Molex connector, located on the rear panel. Outputs are solid state and polarity insensitive. Some outputs share “Common” pins. Electrical specifications are given and connection configurations are illustrated on page 30.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Trigger/Strobe/Power Connector The trigger inputs, strobe outputs, and auxilliary power outputs are available on one 12-pin Molex connector, located on the rear panel. Inputs and Outputs are solid state and polarity insensitive. Each input and output has its own “Common” pin. Electrical specifications and connection diagrams appear on pages 28 through 30.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Local Access Network (LAN) Connector The 10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ-45 connector is an 8-pin male connector. The factory default is DHCP or Dynamic IP Addressing. You can use this port for a third camera if you do not need a network connection. This port is defined in Windows as PCI Bus 1 Device 0. This information may be needed if you must install a custom hardware driver. NOTE Do not enable “Jumbo Frames” on this port if your network does not support it.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Display Connector The GEVA provides standard 15-pin female D-Sub connection for Display. Display Pinout Pin 1 2 3 4 5–8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Name RED GREEN BLUE NC GND +5V GND NC SDA HS VS SCL Direction Out Out Out – – Out – – I/O Out Out I/O Description Red Green Blue not connected Ground +5 V Ground not connected Serial data Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Serial data clock Serial Connector The GEVA provides standard 9-pin male D-Sub connection for serial port.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference APPENDIX B USING PHOTO-SENSORS HTM Electronics Industries (http://www.htm–sensors.com) and Banner Engineering Corp. (http://www.bannerengineering.com) and several other manufacturers make photoelectric sensors that do not require de-bouncing. The HTM Electronics MP-D0380D-CX9Q4UE infrared sensor, and the Banner Engineering R55F series photoelectric sensors and the SM312 LVAGMHSQD photoelectric sensor have been used successfully with the Vision Appliance.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 APPENDIX C DIGITAL I/O ASSIGNMENTS The General Purpose Inputs and Ouputs defined in software are associated with the following inputs and outputs.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Sherlock I/O Sherlock GEVA Input Definitions Sherlock Name Read Source Input Channel 0 GEVA Input Connector, IN0 Input Channel 1 GEVA Input Connector, IN1 Input Channel 2 GEVA Input Connector, IN2 Input Channel 3 GEVA Input Connector, IN3 Input Channel 4 GEVA Input Connector, IN4 Input Channel 5 GEVA Input Connector, IN5 Input Channel 6 GEVA Input Connector, IN6 Input Channel 7 GEVA Input Connector, IN7 Input Channel 8 GEVA CamPort 1 Connector, GPO IN
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Sherlock GEVA Output Definitions Sherlock Name Write Destination Ouput Channel 0 GEVA Output Connector, OUT0 Ouput Channel 1 GEVA Output Connector, OUT1 Ouput Channel 2 GEVA Output Connector, OUT2 Ouput Channel 3 GEVA Output Connector, OUT3 Ouput Channel 4 GEVA Output Connector, OUT4 Ouput Channel 5 GEVA Output Connector, OUT5 Ouput Channel 6 GEVA Output Connector, OUT6 Ouput Channel 7 GEVA Output Connector, OUT7 Ouput Channel 8 GEVA LED1 Ouput Channe
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference APPENDIX D GENIE CAMERA SETUP NOTE You should perform a firmware update with any new Genie camera. The firmware update utility is available from the Windows Start button. Verify or Set the Camera IP Address Genie cameras used with the GEVA, must use a Static IP address. If you received cameras labeled “Camera1” and “Camera2” or “CamPort1” and “CamPort2” the address has already been set.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Figure 26. VA-Genie Camera Setup Utility The VA-Genie Camera Setup program can be closed after the IP address is assigned. You do not need to save any settings from this program. Sherlock and iNspect do not use camera settings from the VA-Genie Setup program. You can use this program to customize the I/O settings for the Camera’s Power and I/O Connectors for use with Sherlock. Or you can use one of the files included with the GEVA at D:\VAGenie\Config.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Verify or Update the Camera Firmware 1. Open the Firmware Update tool: Start>Programs>DALSA>Genie>Firmware Update 2. If the “Update“ column shows “Not Required“ (as shown Figure 28) click “Cancel”. 3. If the “Update” column shows “Required” click the “Automatic” button. You do not need a Internet connection to perform this update. 4. When the update is complete, click “Yes” to close the utility. Figure 28.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Camera Configuration Settings The Genie cameras store the configuration settings (I/O, shutter speed, white balance) in memory (EEPROM). 1. Open the Sapera CamExpert program (Start>Programs>Dalsa>Sapera LT>CamExpert). See Figure 29. NOTE For all color cameras, you must perform or repeat “White Balance” calibration after the camera is in its final location and has final illumination and exposure setting.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference 2. If more than one camera is connected, pull down the “Device” list and click on the camera name (“Camera1” in Figure 30) to select that camera for editing. The parameter settings for the selected camera, are displayed in the Parameters pane. Figure 30. Selecting a Camera Several Camera Configuration files are included on the GEVA, in the CamExpert default directory: D:\DALSA\Sapera\CamFiles\User. You can load a file that matches the model of your camera.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Figure 31. Camera Name Packet Size The Camera’s “Packet Size” should be adjusted to match the Network Interface speed. 1. Click on the “GigE Vision” tab (Figure 32). 2. Click on “Automatic” beside “Network Configuration” and change the value to “Optimize”. The value for “Packet Size” should change. (8192 in Figure 32). If the packet size is 1500 it means either the ethernet port is not a GigE port or the “Jumbo Frames” attribute is not set on the port. Figure 32.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Figure 33. Setting the Color Mode White Balance Color Calibration (White Balance) should be performed on every color camera. (White Balance can also be performed in iNspect.) 1. Place a white object under the camera, adjust the aperture on the lens so that the white object is not bloomed out. It is best that entire field of view is white. 2. Click on the “Sensor” tab (Figure 34, color camera shown). 3.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Trigger and Strobe 1. Click on the “I/O Controls” tab (Figure 35). 2. Change the value beside “Trigger” to “True” to enable the external trigger mode. Sherlock always uses triggered mode. This setting will be overwritten by Sherlock if you select FALSE (FALSE is free-running). Genie cameras have 2 inputs and 2 outputs on the 12-pin Hirose connector, that can be used as camera trigger input, strobe output, and general purpose I/O. The GEVA only uses Input 2. 3.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference 4. Click on “Setting” beside “Input Settings” in the I/O Controls panel (Figure 35) to open the Input Settings window (Figure 36). Change to Active High or Active Low as needed to match the hardware signals. Figure 36.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 5. Click on “Setting” beside “Output Settings” in the I/O Controls” panel (Figure 35), to open the Output Settings window (Figure 37). The GEVA uses only Output 2. The DCI-100 supports both Output 1 and Output 2. 6. Configure the “Event Mode” and the Strobe Out delay and duration. Always use “Active Open” in the second field (see figure) with the GEVA. 7. Click on “Output 2” at the top of this window. 8. Configure the “Event Mode” and the Strobe Out delay and duration.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Gain The Analog Gain can be adjusted. 1. Click on the “Sensor” tab and scroll down if necessary (Figure 38). 2. Change the value to the right of “Gain (in db)” in the Sensor panel. Increasing the value will make the picture brighter. Figure 38.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Exposure Time 1. Click on the “Sensor” tab (Figure 38). 2. Click on “Setting” beside “Exposure Control” to open the Exposure Control window (Figure 39). 3. Change the value in the box to the right of “Exposure.” Figure 39 shows a 10 ms (10,000 us) exposure time. You can increase or decrease this amount. 4. Synchronization should be “Reset” as shown in Figure 39. Figure 39.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Saving Your Camera Settings After the camera configuration has been changed, it needs to be saved in the camera’s EEPROM. 1. Click on the “Camera Information” tab (Figure 40). 2. Click on “Setting” beside “Power up Configuration”. Figure 40. Camera Information Tab 3. Change the “Camera Power-up configuration” to “Camera Configuration 1”. 4. Change the “Save configuration in Camera” to “Camera Configuration 1” and click “Save”. Figure 41.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 You should also save your configuration settings to a Camera Configuration file. 5. In the main CamExpert window, click the “file save” button or select “File>Save”. 6. Change the “Camera Mode” and “Configuration” fields to describe your camera settings. For example; change the “Camera Mode” to “EdgeTrigger” and change the “Configuration” to “10msExposeandStrobe” (or something that matches your operation, or product line).
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Sherlock Configuration Files If you are using Sherlock 7, use the Sapera Acquisition Wizard to configure Sherlock. 1. With Sherlock closed click on the desktop Icon for Sapera acquisition wizard, or click on: Start>Programs>Dalsa Industrial Products>Sherlock> Sapera Acquisition Wizard. 2. Click “OK” if you get a message stating the configuration file does not match the hardware. 3. Make sure all cameras listed have “Enable” set to TRUE. (see Figure 43).
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Figure 43. Sapera Camera Acquisition Wizard NOTE The Wizard attempts to acquire or attach to all cameras discovered on a network. If you have multiple Vision Appliances and multiple cameras connected on a common “neighborhood” (for example an ethernet PLC controlling the cameras) the wizard will fail to open if visible cameras are already in use by other appliances. No error message is given in this case.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Distributed Network Configurations Difficulties can arise when multiple Vision Appliances or multiple Genie Cameras appear on a network. The fixed IP Addresses of Camera Ports 1 and 2 were designed to avoid this problem, by not making the cameras visible to the general network. • Configuration 1: All cameras are connected (directly) to the Camera Ports on the GEVA, (with or without switches).
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 On the GEVA there are two “Gio” ports for I/O to the Camera and Power connectors, and one or more “Gige” ports for the Cameras connected, shown in the left panel (see Figure 44). If you have more Genie cameras connected through the network, or through GigE switches, there will be more “Gige” ports, one for each camera. If you have a DCI-100 connected to the serial port, the Digital I/O will also appear.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference Sherlock • When you open the Sapera Acquisition Wizard to create a configuration file, it attempts to access or gain control of all Genie cameras visible on the network. If another PC or Appliance is running an application that uses some of the Genie cameras, Sapera Acquisition Wizard will fail to open. There are two ways to solve this problem. Using the Acquisition Wizard 1.
GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00 Changing Out Cameras Sherlock Sapera LT and Sherlock identify cameras by the Device Name or Camera Name. The best way to swap in a new camera is to change the new camera’s name to match the old camera being replaced. 1. You can find the old camera name in the SaperaLTDrv.ini file. 2. You can change the new camera’s name using VA-Genie Camera Setup, CamExpert, or the Sapera Network Vision Configuration Tool. 3.
405-00024-00 GEVA User’s Reference 4. Pull down the File menu and select “Generate Portable Config File”. Navigate to the directory D:iNspect\CameraFiles and save your configuration as “GEVCustom”. Click “Yes” to overwrite the previous file. The “GEV” prefix is needed to make the file appear in the Camera and Language selector under the GigE camera group. 5. Close the VAGenie Camera Setup utility. 6. Open the Camera and Language Selector utility. Under the GigE camera group, select “Custom”.
