User`s manual
Genie HM-HC Series-GigE Vision Camera  Installing the Genie Camera  23 
Genie CD Package Installation 
The Genie Framework software package and Sapera runtime provides all components required to control the Genie 
with the supplied CamExpert tool. Genie Framework software components include the Network Imaging driver 
(refer to the DALSA Network Imaging package manual), the Sapera GigE server, and CamExpert (if Sapera LT 
library is not installed). 
Note: If Sapera application development is required, install Sapera (6.20 or later) as described in the previous 
section. 
Procedure 
  When upgrading the Genie Framework from a previous version, there is no need to uninstall the older 
version. The new installation will correctly update all framework files. 
  Insert the DALSA Genie CD-ROM. If AUTORUN is enabled on your computer, the Genie installation menu is 
presented. 
  If AUTORUN is not enabled, use Windows Explorer and browse to the root directory of the CD-ROM. 
Execute launch.exe to start the installation menu and install the Genie software components. 
  Click to install the Genie Framework Software which includes the Network Imaging driver, and the Sapera 
GigE server. 
  The procedure will prompt for acceptance of the installation folder for the Genie files. 
  If desired, click to install Sapera LT run-time which includes CamExpert. Follow the on screen prompts and 
reboot when the installation is complete. 
GigE Server Verification 
After a successful Genie Framework package installation, the GigE Server icon is visible in the desktop taskbar tray 
area. After connecting a camera (see following section), allow a few seconds for the GigE Server status to update. 
The Genie 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 
GigE Server 
Tray Icon: 
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. 
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 "Running the 
Net
work Configuration Tool" on page 27 and "Troubleshooting" on page 125for m
ore information. 










