Specifications

GEVA User’s Reference 405-00024-00
20 Rev 02; 9 November 2010
era Setup program assigns compatible addresses to the two cameras. Once addresses are as-
signed, the cameras cannot be swapped between the two camera ports.
Genie cameras purchased through a different distribution channel are usually set to dynamic ad-
dressing by default. This is usable in a distributed network situation, but not when cameras are
directly connected to the GEVA camera ports. The GEVA is not a DHCP server. Connect the cam-
eras and run the VA-Genie Camera Setup program, to assign fixed addresses to the cameras, then
label each camera for the port it was connected to. The cameras are no longer interchangeable
between the two camera ports. You should run the Firmware update utility to verify your cam-
era’s firmware is up to date, or if updating is required. Start –> Programs –> DALSA –> Genie –>
Firmware Update.
The camera parameters are programmable through the GigE interface. DALSA IPD provides the
Sapera CamExpert utility, Sherlock camera I/O instructions, and iNspect Sensor Setup panel for
programming camera settings.
Sherlock uses a separate configuration file, usually found in the \VAGenie\Config directory.
iNspect saves the camera settings in the Solution file.
Camera Exposure Control
The Genie camera has programmable Exposure Time. For digital cameras, programming the ex-
posure time yields better control and results than pulse width controlled exposure commonly
used to control the exposure in analog cameras. The Genie camera does have a pulse width con-
trolled mode for situations where analog cameras are being replaced. When designing a system
with digital cameras (GigE or CameraLink) you should use the programmable exposure time.
You can save an exposure time value to the camera, using CamExpert. You can also change the
exposure time in iNspect and Sherlock.
GigE Camera Video Data Cable
The GigE cameras are compatible with standard RJ45 ethernet connectors and cables. The Genie
cameras automatically sense or detect the transmit and send signals. This means you can use ei-
ther a regular network cable or a crossover cable. DALSA offers a crossover cable with a locking
connector that attaches to the camera. This cable is also compatible with the standard RJ45 or
Ethernet connectors.
Part Number
Cable Length
A-CAB-GE-00
3 meters
A-CAB-GE-01
5 meters
A-CAB-GE-02
10 meters