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AMAZON SERIES

USER MANUAL VERSION 1.23

Released Jul. 2012

#616, Mega Valley, Gwanyang 2-dong, Dongan-gu,

Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 431-767, Korea

Phone 82-31-423-9801 Fax : 031-423-9803

User Operation Manual

For GigE Cameras IMx-xxxxG Models

Legal Notice.

For Customers in U.S.A.

This equipment 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 when the equipment is operated

in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this

equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual

could void your authority to operate this equipment. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used

with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For customers in Europe

This apparatus has been certified to meet or exceed the standards for CE compliance per the Council Directives. Pertinent

testing documentation is available for verification.

For customers in Canada

This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in the Radio Interference Regulations.

Pour utilisateurs au Canada

Cet appareil est conforme aux normes Classe B pour bruits radioélectriques, spécifiées dans le Règlement sur le brouillage

radioélectrique.

Life support applications

These products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction of these products can

reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Allied customers using or selling these products for use in such applications

do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify allied for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale.

Before You Start

This manual should help you in the installation and setting up of the camera; and we recommend that you carefully follow the

instructions described. To ensure that your warranty remains valid, please read the manual carefully before using the camera.

DO NOT disassemble, modify or repair the camera. There are no user serviceable parts inside and disassembling the camera

may void the warranty. For prevention of fire or electric shock, DO NOT removes screws or covers from the camera.

Operation in a wet environment is NOT recommended and the camera SHOULD NOT be exposed to rain or moisture.

For prolong life and the protection of the camera’s CCD, do not point the camera directly at the sun or a strong spotlight which

may result in CCD blooming and permanent damage.

DO NOT operate the camera beyond the operation temperature range stated and AVOID usage in conditions exceeding 90%

humidity.

DO NOT use an unregulated power supply source to prevent damage to the camera’s circuits.

Use soft materials such as lens tissue or cotton tipped applicator with ethanol for CCD faceplate cleaning ONLY when necessary

and AVOID contact with fingers or any hard object. Do not use solvent, abrasives or detergent when cleaning the camera body.

Warranty shall be voided for improper use of the camera or fault caused by the user or damage caused by other equipment due

to negligence

Warranty

IMI TECH warrants the original components free of defects for one year from purchase date. This warranty covers failures and

damage due to defect, which may occur during normal use. It does not cover damages or failure resulting from mishandling,

abuse, misuse or modification. An RMA number must be obtained in advance for every repair or replacement.

Disclaimer

The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be reliable. However, IMI TECH assumes no

responsibility for inaccuracies. There is no legal obligation to document internal relationships in any functional module of its

products, in either hardware or software

All the materials in this document are protected by copyright and other laws for intellectual property. They are not allowed to be

copied, reproduced or modified for any use without the permission of IMI Tech. IMI TECH reserves the right to make changes in

specifications, functions or designs at any time and without any notice. The company names in this document may be the

trademarks and trade-names of their respective owner; and are hereby acknowledged.

Amazon Series Operation Manual

1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1

1.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2. Components .......................................................................................................................................................... 2

1.3. Optional Accessories............................................................................................................................................... 3

1.4. Dimension and Description ..................................................................................................................................... 4

1.5. Camera Interface ................................................................................................................................................... 6

1.5.1. Trigger/Strobe/Power Connector Port ............................................................................................................. 6

1.5.2. Status LED ................................................................................................................................................... 7

1.5.3. Camera Power Requirement .......................................................................................................................... 7

1.5.4. Power Adapter connection ............................................................................................................................. 7

1.6. Electrical Operating Condition ................................................................................................................................. 7

1.7. Pixel Data .............................................................................................................................................................. 8

1.8. Environmental Requirements. ............................................................................................................................... 10

2. Basic Installation ........................................................................................................ 11

2.1. Recommended System Requirement ..................................................................................................................... 11

2.2. Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 11

2.3. Software Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 12

3. AMAZON Series Camera Specifications. ...................................................................... 13

3.1. Black and White Camera ....................................................................................................................................... 13

3.1.1. IMB-7050G Specification.............................................................................................................................. 13

3.1.2. IMB-7020GH Specification ........................................................................................................................... 14

3.1.3. IMB-7020G Specification.............................................................................................................................. 15

3.1.4. IMB-7018G Specification.............................................................................................................................. 16

3.1.5. IMB-7017G Specification.............................................................................................................................. 17

3.1.6. IMB-7016G Specification.............................................................................................................................. 18

3.1.7. IMB-7015G Specification.............................................................................................................................. 19

3.1.8. IMB-7012G Specification.............................................................................................................................. 20

3.1.9. IMB-7011G Specification.............................................................................................................................. 21

3.2. Color Cameras ..................................................................................................................................................... 22

3.2.1. IMC-7050G Specification .............................................................................................................................. 22

3.2.2. IMC-7020GH Specification ........................................................................................................................... 23

3.2.3. IMC-7020G Specification .............................................................................................................................. 24

3.2.4. IMC-7018G Specification .............................................................................................................................. 25

3.2.5. IMC-7017G Specification .............................................................................................................................. 26

3.2.6. IMC-7016G Specification .............................................................................................................................. 27

3.2.7. IMC-7015G Specification .............................................................................................................................. 28

3.2.8. IMC-7012G Specification .............................................................................................................................. 29

3.2.9. IMC-7011G Specification .............................................................................................................................. 30

3.3. Spectral Sensitivity ............................................................................................................................................... 31

3.3.1. Amazon Series B&W Cameras .................................................................................................................... 31

3.3.2. Amazon Series Color Cameras...................................................................................................................... 35

4. Basic Operation and Features ..................................................................................... 39

4.1. Brightness ........................................................................................................................................................... 39

4.2. Auto Exposure Control .......................................................................................................................................... 40

Inquiry Register ................................................................................................................. 40

4.3. Sharpness............................................................................................................................................................ 41

4.4. White Balance ...................................................................................................................................................... 41

4.5. Hue ..................................................................................................................................................................... 43

4.6. Gamma ............................................................................................................................................................... 43

4.7. Shutter ................................................................................................................................................................ 44

Shutter Speed Value & Range ............................................................................................ 44

Shutter Speed Example ...................................................................................................... 44

4.8. Gain .................................................................................................................................................................... 45

4.9. Trigger & Strobe .................................................................................................................................................. 45

4.9.1. Supported Trigger ....................................................................................................................................... 45

Inquiry Register ................................................................................................................. 45

4.9.2. Trigger and Strobe Signal Relation ............................................................................................................... 46

4.9.3. Timing Diagram for External Trigger and Shutter and Strobe ......................................................................... 47

4.9.4. Trigger & Strobe delay ................................................................................................................................. 48

4.9.5. Trigger Mode 0 ........................................................................................................................................... 48

4.9.6. Trigger Mode 1 ........................................................................................................................................... 49

4.9.7. Trigger Mode 2 ........................................................................................................................................... 49

4.9.8. Trigger Mode 4 ........................................................................................................................................... 49

4.9.9. Trigger Mode 5 ........................................................................................................................................... 50

4.9.10. Trigger Mode 12.......................................................................................................................................... 50

4.9.11. Trigger Mode 13.......................................................................................................................................... 51

4.9.12. Trigger Mode 15.......................................................................................................................................... 51

4.10. Strobe Control Register ..................................................................................................................................... 52

Base Address : 0xF2F23000h ............................................................................................. 52

4.11. Trigger Delay Control ........................................................................................................................................ 53

Trigger Delay Table ............................................................................................................ 53

Inquiry Register ................................................................................................................. 53

Status Control Register ...................................................................................................... 54

4.11.1. Strobe Delay / Duration Table ...................................................................................................................... 54

4.11.2. Color (Bayer) Patterns Conversions .............................................................................................................. 55

5. Advanced Features ..................................................................................................... 56

5.1. Binning Mode ....................................................................................................................................................... 56

5.1.1. Full Binning ................................................................................................................................................ 56

5.2. Partial Scan ......................................................................................................................................................... 56

5.3. One-Shot and Multi-Shot ...................................................................................................................................... 57

Caution : One-Shot and Multi-Shots are not supported in trigger mode ........................... 57

5.4. Time Stamp Register. ........................................................................................................................................... 57

5.5. Serial Interface .................................................................................................................................................... 58

5.5.1. SIO Pass Through Scheme .......................................................................................................................... 58

5.5.2. SIO (RS232) Control Setting Procedure ........................................................................................................ 58

STEP 1. Configuration of Registers Address : F2F22000h ........................................... 58

Baud Rate: 9600, No Parity, 1 bit Stop, 8 bit data length .................................................. 58

STEP 2. Enable RS232 TX / RX Address : F2F22004h .................................................. 58

Write Data: C00000000 : Now RS232 TX / RX port is enabled........................................ 58

5.5.3. SIO (RS232) RX Control Procedure ............................................................................................................... 58

STEP 3. Read RS232 RX data from SIO_Data_Register (addr. : F2F22100 ) ................ 58

STEP 4. If data is further required repeat from STEP 1 ............................................... 58

Note that data consist of 32 bit data the data read should ............................................... 58

5.5.4. SIO (RS232) TX Control Procedure Method I ................................................................................................ 58

TBUF_ST: Current TX Data buffer(Unit:byte) of the camera .............................................. 59

RS232TX Start .................................................................................................................... 59

STEP 4. If there is data to be transmitted repeat from Step 1 . .................................... 59

5.5.5. SIO (RS232) TX Control Procedure Method II ............................................................................................... 59

TBUF_ST: Current TX Data buffer(Unit:byte) of the camera .............................................. 59

STEP 3. Write RS232 TX data set at TBUF_CNT to SIO_Data Register (Addr. :

F2F22100h) ........................................................................................................................ 59

RS232TX Start .................................................................................................................... 60

STEP4 If there is data to be transmitted repeat from Step 1 . ........................................ 60

5.5.6. SIO(RS232) Registers .................................................................................................................................. 60

Base address: F2F22000h, default baud rate is 57600 ...................................................... 60

5.5.7. SIO(RS232) IMI TECH Commands ............................................................................................................. 63

5.6. LUT (Lookup table) .............................................................................................................................................. 65

5.6.1. 4 step knee lookup table ............................................................................................................................. 65

5.6.2. User defined lookup table ............................................................................................................................ 66

5.7. User defined AE ................................................................................................................................................... 67

5.8. One Pixel Snow Noise Remove .............................................................................................................................. 68

5.9. PIO Control Register ............................................................................................................................................. 70

6. User Defined Registers ............................................................................................... 71

6.1. User Defined Address ........................................................................................................................................... 71

7. Video Formats and Modes ........................................................................................... 74

7.1. Supported Video Modes by Camera Models ............................................................................................................ 76

7.1.1. IMB-7050G ................................................................................................................................................. 76

7.1.2. IMC-7050G ................................................................................................................................................. 76

7.1.3. IMB-7020GH ............................................................................................................................................... 76

7.1.4. IMC-7020GH ............................................................................................................................................... 76

7.1.5. IMB-7020G ................................................................................................................................................. 76

7.1.6. IMC-7020G ................................................................................................................................................. 77

7.1.7. IMB-7018G ................................................................................................................................................. 77

7.1.8. IMC-7018G ................................................................................................................................................. 77

7.1.9. IMB-7017G ................................................................................................................................................. 77

7.1.10. IMC-7017G ................................................................................................................................................. 78

7.1.11. IMB-7016G ................................................................................................................................................. 78

7.1.12. IMC-7016G (preliminary) ............................................................................................................................. 78

7.1.13. IMB-7015G ................................................................................................................................................. 78

7.1.14. IMC-7015G ................................................................................................................................................. 79

7.1.15. IMB-7012G ................................................................................................................................................. 79

7.1.16. IMC-7012G ................................................................................................................................................. 79

7.1.17. IMB-7011G ................................................................................................................................................. 79

7.1.18. IMC-7011G ................................................................................................................................................. 80

8. Firmware Update ........................................................................................................ 81

9. Technical Support ....................................................................................................... 81

Web Support by Bulletin Board : http://www.imi-tech.com ............................................. 81

Support Team Email : support@imi-tech.com, world@imi-tech.com ................................. 81

Telephone Number : +82-2-527-9800 ............................................................................... 81

In North America ................................................................................................................ 81

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AMAZON SERIES

Model Name

CCD(Progressive)

Resolution

FPS at Max Resolution

Black &

White

IMB-7011G

1/3”

656 x 488

IMB-7012G

1/2”

656 x 484

IMB-7015G

1/3”

1032 x 776

IMB-7016G

1/3”

1288 x 964

IMB-7017G

1/2”

1388 x 1040

IMB-7018G

2/3”

1388 x 1040

IMB-7020G

1/1.8”

1624 x 1232

IMB-7020GH

1/1.8”

1624 x 1232

IMB-7050G

2/3”

2448 x 2048

Color

IMC-7011G

1/3”

652 x 484

IMC-7012G

1/2”

652 x 480

IMC -7015G

1/3”

1028 x 772

IMC -7016G

1/3”

1288 x 964

IMC -7017G

1/2”

1388 x 1040

IMC -7018G

2/3”

1388 x 1036

IMC -7020G

1/1.8”

1624 x 1232

IMC -7020GH

1/1.8”

1624 x 1232

IMC-7050G

2/3”

2448 x 2048

1. Introduction

1.1. Overview

IMI’s Amazon Family of cameras is compliant with the GigE Vision standard and supports Genicam Standard. Fairly

new in the image processing industry, GigE is gaining more interest thanks to users who are familiar with the

Ethernet interface and technology. This new interface is expected to lift the barriers of bandwidth limitation found in

other interfaces such as FireWire and USB 2.0. It also resolves the limitation of cable length by supporting 100

meter distance with conventional CAT-5 cable. The new GigE vision cameras are not only expected for applications

in the traditional Machine Vision applications; but its application may be stretched to intelligent traffic systems,

medical imaging, high-tech security and more. As GigE is a relatively new standard, we expect more and more

customers to demand new and additional feature support. We also expect a growing desire for software

interoperability due to GigE’s excellent network interface capability.

A large selection of cameras is available and additional cameras are scheduled to be added to the Amazon Series

as well. These will consist of various sensor sizes (1/2”, 2/3” 1/3”, 1/1.8”) and resolution (VGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA)

both in color and black and white. The Amazon Series consist of the following models.

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AMAZON SERIES

CAMERA UNIT

GigETM Digital Imaging CD

Driver

Demo Software

Manuals

User Manual

AMAZON SERIES’ unique features include a lookup table and external trigger mode 0, 1, 2, 4, 5 plus 12, 13, 15,

one-shot and multi-shot, a wide range of shutter speeds (1us~3600s), partial scan, and binning modes (2x2 for

B&W). All of these features provide maximum flexibility for a wide variety of applications. AMAZON SERIES

input signals are isolated optically to ensure quality images acquisition without the risk of noise degrading the input

signal. Industrial screw lock cable support has been added for more reliable connectivity. AMAZON SERIES‘s

firmware can be upgraded via GigE and the latest versions are available through our website together with IMI’s

SDK and demo applications.

1.2. Components

Component

The following components are either included in the camera or can be downloaded from the IMI website.

Downloadable Software

Latest Update of Firmware and Demo Applications are available on our website.

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http://www.imi-tech.com

Machine Vision CCD Lens

1000/100/10Mbps Gigabit PCI Adapter

GigE Cable (CAT5 , CAT6)

Tripod Plate

1.3. Optional Accessories

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1.4. Dimension and Description

Camera Body Size : 40(w) x 40(H) x 48(D) mm

(for IMx-7011G/IMx-7012G/IMx-7015G/IMx-7016G/IMx-7017G)

Camera Body Weight: approx. 125 gram

Camera Body Size : 40(w) x 40(H) x 48(D) mm (for IMx-7018G)

Camera Body Weight : approx. 125 gram

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Camera Body Size : 55(w) x550(H) x 48.5(D) mm (for IMx-7020G/IMx-7020GH /IMx-7050G)

Camera Body Weight : approx. 125 gram

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Auto Iris Lens

Control Port

Trigger/Strobe/Power

12 Pin Connector

Signal

POWER GND

GND

Ext Power(+12V)

RX RS232

GND

TX RS232

Ext. Trigger

Ext. Trigger GND

Strobe 6 NC

Strobe Power

SIGNAL

Damp -

Damp +

Drive +

Drive -

1.5. Camera Interface

The AMAZON series camera interfaces are located on the back of the camera (assuming the lens mount is up front)

as per the following:

GigE port

1.5.1. Trigger/Strobe/Power Connector Port

The External Trigger/Strobe/Power Connector provides access to multiple I/O signals; and also provides power as a

secondary source.

Remark : NC pins must have no connection

AUTO IRIS CONNECTOR PORT

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Parameter

Min

Typical

Max I 7 mA

10 mA

20 mA

270Ohm

Vd - 1.08 V

Rising trigger delay

2.24 us

3.34 us

3.36 us

Falling trigger delay

2.62 us

3.61 us

3.64 us

1.5.2. Status LED

When the Yellow LED is lit, it indicates that an active network connection is available.

When the Green LED is lit, it indicates that data is being transmitted via the network connection.

Remark : When the power off, the LED is OFF

1.5.3. Camera Power Requirement

The Amazon Series cameras utilize a selection of power from the Ext. 12 pin Connector Port, which provides power

to the camera. An input voltage range of 8V ~ 30V is accepted.

1.5.4. Power Adapter connection

(-)---(O---(+)

WARNING: It is extremely important to have the core of the power adapter plug be set to plus (+). Using a

minus (-) core can damage the camera.

1.6. Electrical Operating Condition

Trigger

Strobe

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Strobe Power

Strobe falling delay

Strobe rising delay

5 V

26.8 us

2.16 us

12 V

7.6 us

2.8 us

24 V

3.6 us

3.4 us

U-(K+0)

Y-(K+0)

V-(K+0)

Y-(K+1)

U-(K+2)

Y-(K+2)

V-(K+2)

Y-(K+3)

U-(K+4)

Y-(K+4)

V-(K+4)

Y-(K+5)

U-(K+Pn-6)

Y-(K+Pn-6)

V-(K+Pn-6)

Y-(K+Pn-5)

U-(K+Pn-4)

Y-(K+Pn-4)

V-(K+Pn-4)

Y-(K+Pn-3)

U-(K+Pn-2)

Y-(K+Pn-2)

V-(K+Pn-2)

Y-(K+Pn-1)

U-(K+0)

Y-(K+0)

Y-(K+1)

V-(K+0)

Y-(K+2)

Y-(K+3)

U-(K+4)

Y-(K+4)

Y-(K+5)

V-(K+4)

Y-(K+5)

U-(K+Pn-8)

Y-(K+Pn-8)

Y-(K+Pn-7)

V-(K+Pn-8)

Y-(K+Pn-6)

Y-(K+Pn-5)

U-(K+Pn-4)

Y-(K+Pn-4)

1.7. Pixel Data

The AMAZON series complies with the AIA GigE Vision version 1.0 where data packets are transmitted by a Gigabit

Ethernet interface.

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Y-(K+Pn-3)

V-(K+Pn-4)

Y-(K+Pn-2)

Y-(K+Pn-1)

Y-(K+0)

Y-(K+1)

Y-(K+2)

Y-(K+3)

Y-(K+4)

Y-(K+5)

Y-(K+6)

Y-(K+7)

Y-(K+Pn-8)

Y-(K+Pn-7)

Y-(K+Pn-6)

Y-(K+Pn-5)

Y-(K+Pn-4)

V-(K+Pn-3)

Y-(K+Pn-2)

Y-(K+Pn-1)

High Byte

Low Byte Y-(K+0)

Y-(K+1)

Y-(K+2)

Y-(K+3)

Y-(K+Pn-4)

Y-(K+Pn-3)

V-(K+Pn-2)

Y-(K+Pn-1)

Signal Level (Decimal)

Data (Hexadecimal)

Highest

255

0xFF 254

0xFE

. . .

0x01

Lowest

0x00

Signal Level (Decimal)

Data (Hexadecimal)

Highest(+)

127

0xFF 126

0xFE

. . .

Data Structure

<Y, R, G, B>

Each component has 8 bits of data. The data type is “Unsigned Char”

<U, V>

Each component has 8 bits of data. The data type is “Straight Binary”

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0x81

Lowest

0x80 -1

0x7F

. . .

. -127

0x01

Lowest

-128

0x00

Signal Level (Decimal)

Data (Hexadecimal)

Highest

65535

0xFFFF

65534

0xFFFE

. . .

. 1

0x0001

Lowest

0x0000

<Y(Mono16)>

Y component has 16 bits of data. The data type is “Unsigned Short (big-endian)”

1.8. Environmental Requirements.

Operation Temperature: -5°C ~ +45°C / Storage Temperature: -30°C ~ +65°C

Avoid operation in an environment of high humidity of over 90% and allow sufficient airflow for prevention of heat

buildup

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Requirements

Details and Description

Operating System

Windows XP, Window 7

CPU

Intel Core2quad or better spec

System Memory

2GB or more

Video Adapter

1280 x 1024 with 24 bit color or higher

Hard Disk Drive

40 GB or higher

Optical Drive

CDROM or DVDROM

Gigabit Ethernet Interface

Cable

Standard Gigabit Ethernet Cable (RJ45)

Power Supply

DC 8V ~ 30V.

Software

DirectX 9.0 or higher, IMI Tech Digital Imaging CD

Basic

Hardware Installation

and

Camera Connection

2. Basic Installation

The Amazon series operates in connection with a PC that is running an operation system such as MS Windows.

Basic installation starts by installing the driver, connecting the camera and loading the demo application software.

Please refer to the demo application software manual for details.

2.1. Recommended System Requirement

Remark: Other software or hardware may be required for user specific applications.

2.2. Hardware Installation

Basic camera installation is a very simple 3 step process as follows. ( Also check the figure below. )

Step 1. Locate the Gigabit Ethernet port on the computer.

(Note : Some computers would require the installation of a PCI/ PCI express Gigabit Ethernet interface. ).

Step 2. Plug one end of the GigE cable into the camera; and the other end of the cable into the computer’s Gigabit

Ethernet port.

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IMI Digital Imaging CD(WebSite)

Driver

Neptune Demo Software

Neptune API Library

Manuals(Website)

2.3. Software Installation

Important! DO NOT CONNECT THE CAMERA BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE!!

Insert the IMI Digital Imaging CD which would auto install the camera drivers and demo applications.

Or download the camera drivers and demo applications from the IMI website at www.imi-tech.com.

( For details of the application and driver please refer to the demo application manual.)

NOTE: Software Installation should proceed Hardware Installation

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Features

Image Sensor Type

2/3-inch Interline CCD (ICX625ALA)

Effective pixels

5,054,448 pixels 2456(H) x 2058(V)

Picture Size

2448x2048

Cell Size(um)

3.45x3.45

Real Frame Rate

15 (2448x2048 mono 8)

7.5 (2448x2048 mono 12)

27 (1220x1020 mono 8, 2x2 Binning)

13.5 (1220x1020 mono 12, 2x2 Binning)

Lens Mount

C-Mount

Lens Support

DC Auto IRIS Lens

Scanning System

Progressive System

Binning

2x2

Trigger

Edge

Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode

0, 1, 2, 4, 5,12,13 15

Source

External Trigger or Software Trigger

Strobe

Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode.

Memory Save/Load

9 Channels (0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~8:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot

65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Shutter, Gain User Defined LUT, Auto IRIS Lens

SIO(RS-232)

Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate

1000BT, RJ45 / 1Gbps Gain

0 ~ 18 dB

Shutter Speed

5 usec ~ 3600 sec

Data Depth

12 bit B/W

Supply Voltage

8VDC~30VDC

Power

5.0 [W] (DC12V, 410mA)

External Dimension / Weight

TBD Operation Temp.

-5°C to 45°C

Storage Temp

-30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification

AIA GigE Vision version 1.0

3. AMAZON Series Camera Specifications.

3.1. Black and White Camera

3.1.1. IMB-7050G Specification

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Features (IMB-7020GH)

Image Sensor

1/1.8” Interline CCD(ICX274AL)

Effective Pixels

2,012,208 pixels 1628(H) x 1236(V)

Picture Size

1600x1200

Cell Size

4.4 um x 4.4 um

Real Frame Rate

30 (1600x1200, Mono 8)

15 (1600x1200, Mono 12_Not support Jumbo packet)

Not Support (800x600, 2x2 binning, Mono 8)

Not Support (800x600, 2x2 binning, Mono 12) Lens Mount

C-mount, CS-Mount

Scanning System

Progressive System

Binning

Not Support

Partial Scan

(Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge

Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode

0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 15

Source

External Trigger(Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe 1, 2

Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Memory Save/Load

9 Channels(0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~8:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot

1 Shots ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Shutter, Gain,

User Defined LUT, Auto-Iris Control

SIO(RS-232)

Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate

1000BT, RJ45 / 1Gbps

Gain

0 ~ 18 dB (Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed

1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth

12 bit

S/N Ratio

56dB or better

Supply Voltage& Power

Less than 3 Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

55(W) x 55(H) x 50.5(D) mm / Approx 200g

Operation Temp/ Storage Temp

-5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification

AIA GigE Vision version 1.0

3.1.2. IMB-7020GH Specification

Remark: Camera specification described above may be changed without notice

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Features (IMB-7020G)

Image Sensor

1/1.8” Interline CCD(ICX274AL)

Effective Pixels

2,012,208 pixels 1628(H) x 1236(V)

Picture Size

1624x1232

Cell Size

4.4 um x 4.4 um

Real Frame Rate

16 (1624x1232, Mono 8)

8 (1624x1232, Mono 12)

30 (800x600, 2x2 binning, Mono 8)

15 (800x600, 2x2 binning, Mono 12) Lens Mount

C-mount, CS-Mount

Scanning System

Progressive System

Binning

2x2

Partial Scan

(Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge

Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode

0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 15

Source

External Trigger(Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe

Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Memory Save/Load

9 Channels(0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~8:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot

1 Shots ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Shutter, Gain,

User Defined LUT, Auto-Iris Control

SIO(RS-232)

Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate

1000BT, RJ45 / 1Gbps

Gain

0 ~ 18 dB (Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed

1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth

12 bit

S/N Ratio

56dB or better

Supply Voltage& Power

Less than 3 Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

40(W) x 40(H) x 48(D) mm / Approx 125g

Operation Temp/ Storage Temp

-5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification

AIA GigE Vision version 1.0

3.1.3. IMB-7020G Specification

Remark: Camera specification described above may be changed without notice

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Features (IMB-7018G)

Image Sensor

2/3” Interline CCD(ICX285AL)

Effective Pixels

1,447,680 pixels 1392(H) x 1040(V)

Picture Size

1388x1040

Cell Size

6.45um x 6.45 um

Real Frame Rate

31 (1388x1040, Mono 8)

15 (1388x1040,Mono 12)

56 (688x516, 2x2 binning, Mono 8)

28 (688x516, 2x2 binning, Mono 12)

Lens Mount

C-mount, CS-Mount

Scanning System

Progressive System

Binning

2x2

Partial Scan

(Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge

Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode

0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12,13,15

Source

External Trigger (Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe

Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Memory Save/Load

9 Channels (0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~8:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot

1 Shots ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Shutter, Gain,

User Defined LUT, Auto-Iris Control

SIO(RS-232)

Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate

1000BT, RJ45 / 1Gbps

Gain

0 ~ 18 dB(Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed

1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth

12 bit

S/N Ratio

56dB or better

Supply Voltage& Power

Less than 3 Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

44(W) x 40(H) x 48(D) mm / Approx 125g

Operation Temp. / Storage Temp.

-5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification

AIA GigE Vision version 1.0

3.1.4. IMB-7018G Specification

Remark: Camera specification described above may be changed without notice

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Features (IMB-7017G)

Image Sensor

1/2” Interline CCD(ICX267AL)

Effective Pixels

1,447,680 pixels 1392(H) x 1040(V)

Picture Size

1388x1040

Cell Size

4.65 um x 4.65 um

Real Frame Rate

31 (1388x1040, Mono 8)

15 (1388x1040,Mono 12)

58 (688x516, 2x2 binning, Mono 8)

29 (688x516, 2x2 binning, Mono 12)

Lens Mount

C-mount, CS-Mount

Scanning System

Progressive System

Binning

2x2

Partial Scan

(Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge

Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode

0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 15

Source

External Trigger (Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe

Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Memory Save/Load

9 Channels (0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~8:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot

1 Shots ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Shutter, Gain,

User Defined LUT, Auto-Iris Control

SIO(RS-232)

Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate

1000BT, RJ45/ 1Gbps

Gain

0 ~ 18 dB(Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed

1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth

12 bit

S/N Ratio

56dB or better

Supply Voltage& Power

Less than 3 Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

44(W) x 40(H) x 48(D) mm / Approx 125g

Operation Temp. / Storage Temp.

-5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification

AIA GigE Vision version 1.0

3.1.5. IMB-7017G Specification

Remark: Camera specification described above may be changed without notice

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Features( IMB-7016G)

Image Sensor Type

1/3” Interline CCD (ICX445AL)

Effective pixels

1,251,936 pixels 1296(H) x 966(V)

Picture Size

1288 x 964

Cell Size(um)

3.75 um x3.75 um

Real Frame Rate

30 (1288x964, Mono 8)

15 (1288x964,Mono 12)

55 (640X476, 2x2 binning, Mono 8)

27 (640X476, 2x2 binning, Mono 12)

Lens Mount

C-mount, CS-Mount

Scanning System

Progressive System

Binning

2x2

Partial Scan

(Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge

Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode

0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 15

Source

External Trigger (Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe

Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Memory Save/Load

9 Channels (0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~8:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot

1 shot ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Shutter, Gain,

User Defined LUT, Auto-Iris Control

SIO(RS-232)

Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate

1000BT, RJ45 / 1Gbps

Gain

0 ~ 18 dB(Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed

1 usec ~ 3600 sec(Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth

12 bit

S/N Ratio

56dB or better

Supply Voltage& Power

Less than 3 Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

40(W) x 40(H) x 48(D) mm / Approx 125g

Operation Temp. / Storage Temp.

-5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification

AIA GigE Vision version 1.0

3.1.6. IMB-7016G Specification

Remark: Camera specification described above may be changed without notice

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Features(IMB-7015G)

Image Sensor Type

1/3” Interline CCD (ICX204AL)

Effective pixels

805,486 pixels 1034(H) x 779(V)

Picture Size

1032 x 776

Cell Size(um)

4.65 um x4.65 um

Real Frame Rate

36 (1032x776, Mono 8)

18 (1032x776,Mono 12)

65 (512x384, 2x2 binning, Mono 8)

33 (512x384, 2x2 binning, Mono 12)

Lens Mount

C-mount, CS-Mount

Scanning System

Progressive System

Binning

2x2

Partial Scan

(Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge

Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode

0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 15

Source

External Trigger (Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe

Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Memory Save/Load

9 Channels (0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~8:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot

1 shot ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Shutter, Gain,

User Defined LUT, Auto-Iris Control

SIO(RS-232)

Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate

1000BT, RJ45 / 1Gbps

Gain

0 ~ 18 dB(Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed

1 usec ~ 3600 sec(Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth

12 bit

S/N Ratio

56dB or better

Supply Voltage& Power

Less than 3 Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

40(W) x 40(H) x 48(D) mm / Approx 125g

Operation Temp. / Storage Temp.

-5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification

AIA GigE Vision version 1.0

3.1.7. IMB-7015G Specification

Remark: Camera specification described above may be changed without notice

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Features( IMB-7012G)

Image Sensor Type

1/2” Interline CCD (ICX414AL)

Effective pixels

325,546 pixels 659(H) x 494(V)

Picture Size

656 x 484

Cell Size(um)

9.9 um x9.9 um

Real Frame Rate

86 (656 x 484, Mono 8)

43 (656 x 484,Mono 12)

160 (324 x 236, 2x2 binning, Mono 8)

80 (324 x 236, 2x2 binning, Mono 12)

Lens Mount

C-mount, CS-Mount

Scanning System

Progressive System

Binning

2x2

Partial Scan

(Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge

Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode

0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 15

Source

External Trigger (Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe

Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Memory Save/Load

9 Channels (0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~8:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot

1 shot ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Shutter, Gain,

User Defined LUT, Auto-Iris Control

SIO(RS-232)

Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate

1000BT, RJ45 / 1Gbps

Gain

0 ~ 18 dB(Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed

1 usec ~ 3600 sec(Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth

12 bit

S/N Ratio

56dB or better

Supply Voltage& Power e

Less than 3 Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

40(W) x 40(H) x 48(D) mm / Approx 125g

Operation Temp. / Storage Temp.

-5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification

AIA GigE Vision version 1.0

3.1.8. IMB-7012G Specification

Remark: Camera specification described above may be changed without notice

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Features (IMB-7011G)

Image Sensor

1/3” Interline CCD (ICX424AL)

Effective Pixels

325,546 pixels 659(H) x 494(V)

Picture Size

656 x 488

Cell Size

7.40 um x7.40 um

Real Frame Rate

85 (656 x 488, Mono 8)

42 (656 x 484,Mono 12)

157 (324 x 240, 2x2 binning, Mono 8)

78 (324 x 240, 2x2 binning, Mono 12) Lens Mount

C-mount, CS-Mount

Scanning System

Progressive System

Binning

2x2

Partial Scan

(Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge

Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode

0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 15

Source

External Trigger (Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe

Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Memory Save/Load

9 Channels (0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~8:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot

1 shot ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Shutter, Gain,

User Defined LUT, Auto-Iris Control

SIO(RS-232)

Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate

1000BT, RJ45 / 1Gbps

Gain

0 ~ 18 dB(Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed

1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth

12 bit

S/N Ratio

56dB or better

Supply Voltage& Power

Less than 3 Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

40(W) x 40(H) x 48(D) mm / Approx 125g

Operation Temp. / Storage Temp.

-5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification

AIA GigE Vision version 1.0

3.1.9. IMB-7011G Specification

Remark: Camera specification described above may be changed without notice

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Features(IMC-4018)

Image Sensor Type

2/3-inch Interline CCD (ICX625AQA)

Effective pixels

5,054,448 pixels 2456(H) x 2058(V)

Picture Size

2448x2048

Cell Size(um)

3.45x3.45

Real Frame Rate

15 (2448x2048, Format 7 mode 0,GR8)

TBD (2448x2048, Format 7 mode 0, GR12)

TBD (2448x2048, Format 7 mode 0, YUV411)

TBD (2448x2048, Format 7 mode 0, YUV422) Lens Mount

C-Mount

Scanning System

Progressive System

Binning

Not support

Format7

Partial Scan (Unit: 4x4)

Trigge

r Edge

Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode

0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12, 13 15

Source

External Trigger or Software Trigger

Strobe

Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode.

Memory Save/Load

9 Channels (0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~8:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot

65535 Shots

Control Functions Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Shutter, Gain, White Balance

User Defined LUT

SIO(RS-232)

Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Digital Interface/

Transfer Rate

1000BT, RJ45 / 1Gbps Gain

0 ~ 18 dB

Shutter Speed

5 usec ~ 3600 sec

Data Depth

12 bit

Supply Voltage

8 VDC ~ 30 VDC

Power

TBD

External Dimension /

Weight

TBD Operation Temp.

-5°C to 45°C

Storage Temp

-30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification

AIA GigE Vision version 1.0

3.2. Color Cameras

3.2.1. IMC-7050G Specification

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Features (IMC-7020GH)

Image Sensor

1/1.8” Interline CCD(ICX274AQ)

Effective Pixels

2,012,208 pixels 1628(H) x 1236(V)

Picture Size

1600x1200

Cell Size

4.4 um x 4.4 um

Real Frame Rate

30 (1600x1200, BayerGR8)

15 (1600x1200, Bayer GR12_Not support Jumbo packet )

27 (1600x1200, YUV411)

15 (1600x1200, YUV422_Not support Jumbo packet) Lens Mount

C-mount, CS-Mount

Scanning System

Progressive System

Binning

Not Support

Partial Scan

(Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge

Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode

0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 15

Source

External Trigger(Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe 1, 2

Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Memory Save/Load

9 Channels(0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~8:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot

1 Shots ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Shutter, Gain,

User Defined LUT, Auto-Iris Control, Auto White Balance

SIO(RS-232)

Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate

1000BT, RJ45 / 1Gbps

Gain

0 ~ 18 dB (Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed

1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth

12 bit

S/N Ratio

56dB or better

Supply Voltage& Power

Less than 3 Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

55(W) x 55(H) x 50.5(D) mm / Approx 200g

Operation Temp/ Storage Temp

-5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification

AIA GigE Vision version 1.0

3.2.2. IMC-7020GH Specification

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Features (IMC-7020G)

Image Sensor

1/1.8” Interline CCD(ICX274AQ)

Effective Pixels

2,012,208 pixels 1628(H) x 1236(V)

Picture Size

1624 x 1232

Cell Size

4.4 um x 4.4 um

Real Frame Rate

16 (1624x1228, GR8)

8 (1624x1228, GR12)

14 (1624x1228, YUV411)

8 (1624x1228, YUV422)

30 (800x600, 2x2 binning, GR8)

15 (800x600, 2x2 binning, GR12)

Lens Mount

C-mount, CS-Mount

Scanning System

Progressive System

Binning

2x2

Partial Scan

(Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge

Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode

0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 15

Source

External Trigger(Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe

Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Memory Save/Load

9 Channels (0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~8:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot

1 Shots ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Shutter, Gain,

White Balance, User Defined LUT, Auto-Iris Control

SIO(RS-232)

Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate

1000BT, RJ45 / 1Gbps

Gain

0 ~ 18 dB(Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed

1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth

12 bit

S/N Ratio

56dB or better

Supply Voltage& Power

Less than 3 Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

40(W) x 40(H) x 48(D) mm / Approx 125g

Operation Temp / Storage Temp.

-5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification

AIA GigE Vision version 1.0

3.2.3. IMC-7020G Specification

Remark: Camera specification described above may be changed without notice

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Features (IMC-7018G)

Image Sensor

2/3” Interline CCD(ICX285AQ)

Effective Pixels

1,447,680 pixels 1392(H) x 1040(V)

Picture Size

1388x1036

Cell Size

6.45um x 6.45 um

Real Frame Rate

30 (1388x1036, GR8)

15 (1388x1036, GR12)

23 (1388x1036, YUV411)

15 (1388x1036, YUV422) Lens Mount

C-mount, CS-Mount

Scanning System

Progressive System

Binning

Not support

Partial Scan

(Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge

Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode

0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12,13,15

Source

External Trigger (Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe

Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Memory Save/Load

9 Channels (0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~8:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot

1 Shots ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Shutter, Gain

White Balance, User Defined LUT, Auto-Iris Control

SIO(RS-232)

Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate

1000BT, RJ45 / 1Gbps

Gain

0 ~ 18 dB(Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed

1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth

12 bit

S/N Ratio

56dB or better

Supply Voltage& Power

Less than 3 Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

40(W) x 40(H) x 48(D) mm / Approx 125g

Operation Temp. / Storage Temp.

-5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification

AIA GigE Vision version 1.0

3.2.4. IMC-7018G Specification

Remark : Camera specification described above may be changed without notice

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Features (IMB-1140FT)

Image Sensor

1/2” Interline CCD(ICX267AK)

Effective Pixels

1,447,680 pixels 1392(H) x 1040(V)

Picture Size

1388x1040

Cell Size

4.65 um x 4.65 um

Real Frame Rate

30 (1388x1036, GR8)

15 (1388x1036, GR12)

27 (1388x1036, YUV411)

15 (1388x1036, YUV422)

Lens Mount

C-Mount, CS-Mount

Scanning System

Progressive System

Binning

Not support

Partial Scan

(Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge

Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode

0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 15

Source

External Trigger (Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe

Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Memory Save/Load

9 Channels (0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~8:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot

1 Shots ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Shutter, Gain

White Balance, User Defined LUT, Auto-Iris Control

SIO(RS-232)

Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate

1000BT, RJ45 / 1Gbps

Gain

0 ~ 18 dB(Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed

1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth

12 bit

S/N Ratio

56dB or better

Supply Voltage& Power

Less than 3 Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

40(W) x 40(H) x 48(D) mm / Approx 125g

Operation Temp / Storage Temp.

-5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification

AIA GigE Vision version 1.0

3.2.5. IMC-7017G Specification

Remark: Camera specification described above may be changed without notice

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Features( IMC-7016G)

Image Sensor Type

1/3” Interline CCD (ICX445AQ)

Effective pixels

1,251,936 pixels 1296(H) x 966(V)

Picture Size

1288 x 964

Cell Size(um)

3.75 um x3.75 um

Real Frame Rate

30 (1288x960, GR8)

27 (1288x960, YUV411)

15 (1288x960, YUV422) Lens Mount

C-Mount, CS-Mount

Scanning System

Progressive System

Binning

Not support

Partial Scan

(Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge

Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode

0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 15

Source

External Trigger (Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe

Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Memory Save/Load

9 Channels (0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~8:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot

1 shot ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Shutter, Gain

White Balance, User Defined LUT, Auto-Iris Control

SIO(RS-232)

Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate

1000BT, RJ45 / 1Gbps

Gain

0 ~ 18 dB(Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed

1 usec ~ 3600 sec(Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth

12 bit

S/N Ratio

56dB or better

Supply Voltage& Power

Less than 3 Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

40(W) x 40(H) x 48(D) mm / Approx 125g

Operation Temp / Storage Temp.

-5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification

AIA GigE Vision version 1.0

3.2.6. IMC-7016G Specification

Remark: Camera specification described above may be changed without notice

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Features(IMC-7015G)

Image Sensor Type

1/3” Interline CCD (ICX204AK)

Effective pixels

805,486 pixels 1034(H) x 779(V)

Picture Size

1028 x 772

Cell Size(um)

4.65 um x4.65 um

Real Frame Rate

36 (1028x772, GR8)

18 (1028x772,GR12)

31 (1028x772, YUV411)

18 (1028x772, YUV422)

Lens Mount

C-Mount, CS-Mount

Scanning System

Progressive System

Binning

Not support

Partial Scan

(Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge

Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode

0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 15

Source

External Trigger (Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe

Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Memory Save/Load

9 Channels (0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~8:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot

1 shot ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Shutter, Gain

White Balance, User Defined LUT, Auto-Iris Control

SIO(RS-232)

Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate

1000BT, RJ45 / 1Gbps

Gain

0 ~ 18 dB(Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed

1 usec ~ 3600 sec(Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth

12 bit

S/N Ratio

56dB or better

Supply Voltage& Power

Less than 3 Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

40(W) x 40(H) x 48(D) mm / Approx 125g

Operation Temp. / Storage Temp.

-5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification

AIA GigE Vision version 1.0

3.2.7. IMC-7015G Specification

Remark: Camera specification described above may be changed without notice

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Features( IMC-7012G)

Image Sensor Type

1/2” Interline CCD (ICX414AQ)

Effective pixels

325,546 pixels 659(H) x 494(V)

Picture Size

652 x 480

Cell Size(um)

9.9 um x9.9 um

Real Frame Rate

87 (652x480, GR8)

43 (652x480,GR12)

75 (652x480, YUV411)

43 (652x480, YUV422)

Lens Mount

C-Mount, CS-Mount

Scanning System

Progressive System

Binning

Not support

Partial Scan

(Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge

Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode

0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 15

Source

External Trigger (Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe

Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Memory Save/Load

9 Channels (0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~8:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot

1 shot ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Shutter, Gain

White Balance, User Defined LUT, Auto-Iris Control

SIO(RS-232)

Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate

1000BT, RJ45 / 1Gbps

Gain

0 ~ 18 dB(Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed

1 usec ~ 3600 sec(Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth

12 bit

S/N Ratio

56dB or better

Supply Voltage& Power e

Less than 3 Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

40(W) x 40(H) x 48(D) mm / Approx 125g

Operation Temp. / Storage Temp.

-5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification

AIA GigE Vision version 1.0

3.2.8. IMC-7012G Specification

Remark: Camera specification described above may be changed without notice

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Features (IMC-7011G)

Image Sensor

1/3” Interline CCD (ICX424AQ)

Effective Pixels

325,546 pixels 659(H) x 494(V)

Picture Size

652 x 484

Cell Size

7.40 um x7.40 um

Real Frame Rate

87 (652x484, GR8)

43 (652x484,GR12)

73 (652x484, YUV411)

44 (652x484, YUV422) Lens Mount

C-mount, CS-Mount

Scanning System

Progressive System

Binning

Not support

Partial Scan

(Unit: 4x4)

Trigger

Edge

Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode

0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 15

Source

External Trigger (Photo-coupler) or Software Trigger

Strobe

Active High, Support Normal Mode or Trigger Mode. (Photo-coupler)

Memory Save/Load

9 Channels(0:factory, 1~4:feature, 5~8:mode/feature)

One-shot/Multi-shot

1 shot ~ 65535 Shots

Control Functions

Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Shutter, Gain

White Balance, User Defined LUT, Auto-Iris Control SIO(RS-232)

Path through or IMI-Tech Command

Digital Interface / Transfer Rate

1000BT, RJ45 / 1Gbps

Gain

0 ~ 18 dB(Manual or Auto control)

Shutter Speed

1 usec ~ 3600 sec (Manual or Auto control)

Data Depth

12 bit

S/N Ratio

56dB or better

Supply Voltage& Power

Less than 3 Watts (@12V DC)

External Dimension / Weight

40(W) x 40(H) x 48(D) mm / Approx 125g

Operation Temp. / Storage Temp.

-5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C

Camera Specification

AIA GigE Vision version 1.0

3.2.9. IMC-7011G Specification

Remark: Camera specification described above may be changed without notice

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Spectral Sensitivity for IMB-7050G

Spectral Sensitivity for IMB-7020GH / IMB-7020G

3.3. Spectral Sensitivity

Excludes lens and light source characteristics

3.3.1. Amazon Series B&W Cameras

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Spectral Sensitivity for IMB-7018G

Spectral Sensitivity for IMB-7017G

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Spectral Sensitivity for IMB-7016G

Spectral Sensitivity for IMB-7015G

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Spectral Sensitivity for IMB-7012G

Spectral Sensitivity for IMB-7011G

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Spectral Sensitivity for

IMC-7050G

Spectral Sensitivity for

IMC-7020GH / IMC-7020G

3.3.2. Amazon Series Color Cameras

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Spectral Sensitivity for

IMC-7018G

Spectral Sensitivity for IMC-7017G

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Spectral Sensitivity for IMC-7016G

Spectral Sensitivity for

IMC-7015G

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Spectral Sensitivity for

IMC-7012G

Spectral Sensitivity for

IMC-7011G

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4095

0 409 5 Address

Name

Field

Bit

Description

F0F00500h

BRIGHTN ESS_INQ

Presence_Inq

[0]

Presence of this feature

Abs_Control_Inq

[1]

Capability of control with absolute value

[2]

Reserved

One_Push_Inq

[3]

One push auto mode (Controlled automatically by camera only once)

ReadOut_Inq

[4]

Capability of reading the value of this feature

ON/OFF_Inq

[5]

Capability of switching this feature ON and OFF

Auto_Inq

[6]

Auto Mode (Controlled automatically by camera)

Manual_Inq

[7]

Manual Mode (Controlled by user)

Min_Value

[8..19]

Minimum value for this feature control

Max_Value

[20..31]

Maximum value for this feature control

Address

Name

Field

Bit

Description

F0F00800h

BRIGHTNESS Presence_Inq

[0]

Presence of this feature 0: N/A, 1: Available

Abs_Control

[1]

Absolute value control

4. Basic Operation and Features

The Amazon Series employs a progressive scan CCD sensor which provides features according to each model.

Basic functions and features are similar while each camera has its own specific function support. The Amazon Series

fully supports the GigE Vision Standard with regard to registers, video format, mode of operation and control.

4.1. Brightness

Brightness of the camera can be controlled by changing the black level in the camera. The user can determine the

setting of the camera and control it using the status control register. Adjust the brightness if the appropriate

gradation cannot be obtained due to blurring of the black portions of the image. The parameters of Brightness are

changed inside the camera. For brightness, the parameters are shifted by the black level.

Inquiry Register

Status Control Register

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0: Control with value in Value field 1: Control with value in Absolute value CSR if this bit =1, value in Value filed is ignored

[2..4]

Reserved

One_Push

[5]

Write ‘1’: begin to work (Self cleared after the operation) Read : Value=’1’ in operation Value =’0’ not in operation If A_M_Mode=1, this bit is ignored

ON/OFF

[6]

Write: ON or OFF this feature Read: read a status 0: OFF, 1: ON If this bit=0, other fields will be read only.

A_M_Mode

[7]

Write: Set the mode Read: Read a current mode 0: Manual, 1: Auto

[8..19]

Reserved

Value

[20..31]

Minimum value for this feature control Address

Name

Field

Bit

Description

F0F00504h

AUTO_EX POSURE_ INQ

Presence_Inq

[0]

Presence of this feature

Abs_Control_Inq

[1]

Capability of control with absolute value

[2]

Reserved

One_Push_Inq

[3]

One push auto mode (Controlled automatically by camera only once)

ReadOut_Inq

[4]

Capability of reading the value of this feature

ON/OFF_Inq

[5]

Capability of switching this feature ON and OFF

Auto_Inq

[6]

Automode (Controlled automatically by camera)

Manual_Inq

[7]

Manual mode (Controlled by user)

Min_Value

[8..19]

Minimum value for this feature control

Max_Value

[20..31]

Maximum value for this feature control

Address

Name

Field

Bit

Description

F0F00804h

AUTO_EX POSURE

Presence_Inq

[0]

Presence of this feature 0: N/A, 1: Available

Abs_Control

[1]

Absolute value control 0: Control with value in the Value field 1: Control with value in the Absolute value CSR If this bit = 1, value in the Value field is ignored.

[2..4]

Reserved

One_Push

[5]

Write ‘1’ :begin to work(Self cleared after

operation) Read: Value=’1’ in operation Value=’0’ not in operation If A_M_Mode =1, this bit is ignored

ON_OFF

[6]

Write: ON or OFF this feature,

4.2. Auto Exposure Control

The automatic shutter/gain mode is based on a feedback loop which calculates the average pixel luminance. Then

the average is compared with the exposure reference value, adjusting shutter and gain accordingly. This feature is

similar to “Contrast Control”

Inquiry Register

Status Control Register

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Read: read a status 0: OFF, 1: ON If this bit=0, other fields will be read only.

A_M_Mode

[7]

Write: set the mode, Read: read a current mode 0: Manual, 1: Auto

[8..19]

Reserved

Value

[20..31]

Value: Write the value in Auto mode, this filed is ignored. If “ReadOut” capability is not available, read value Has no meaning

Address

Name

Field

Bit

Description

F0F0050Ch

WHITE_B

AL_INQ

Presence_Inq

[0]

Presence of this feature

Abs_Control_Inq

[1]

Capability of control with absolute value

[2]

Reserved

One_Push_Inq

[3]

One push auto mode (Controlled automatically by

camera only once)

ReadOut_Inq

[4]

Capability of reading the value of this feature

ON/Off_Inq

[5]

Capability of switching this feature ON and OFF

Auto_Inq

[6]

Auto mode (Controlled automatically by camera)

Manual_Inq

[7]

Manual mode (Controlled by user)

Min_Value

[8..19]

Minimum value for this feature control

Max_Value

[20..31]

Maximum value for this feature control

Address

Name

Field

Bit

Description

F0F0080Ch

WHITE_B ALANCE

Presence_Inq

[0]

Presence of this feature. 0: N/A, 1: Available

Abs_Control

[1]

Absolute value control 0: Control with value in the Value field 1: Control with value in the Absolute value CSR

4.3. Sharpness

The sharpness control feature may be used to compensate low-pass effects caused, for instance, by the special

color interpolation. If you do not prefer such signal manipulation, you may switch it OFF. For sharpness control

inquiry and status register, follow the same definition as “BRIGHTNESS”

4.4. White Balance

Color models have the white balance feature which can be controlled automatically or manually. U/R(Red/Green)

and V/B (Green/Blue) alter the degree to which Red and Blue CCD component pixels are weighed to form composite

pixels. In manual mode you can adjust the white balance by altering the Blue (U/V) and Red Value (V/R). One

Push and Auto White Balance are supportable for Color models.

Inquiry Register

Status Control Register

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If this bit = 1, value in the Value field is ignored.

[2..4]

Reserved

One_Push

[5]

Write ‘1’ :begin to work (Self cleared after operation) Read: Value=’1’ in operation Value=’0’ not in operation If A_M_Mode =1, this bit is ignored

ON_OFF

[6]

Write: ON or OFF this feature, Read: read a status 0: OFF, 1: ON If this bit=0, other fields will be read only.

A_M_Mode

[7]

Write: set the mode, Read: read a current mode 0: Manual, 1: Auto

[8..19]

U Value / B_Value. Write the value in AUTO mode, this field is ignored.

If “ReadOut” capability is not available,, read

value has no meaning.

Value

[20..31]

V Value / R_Value Write the value in AUTO mode, this field is ignored. If ”ReadOut” capability is not available, read value has no meaning

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Gamma Range Table

Gamma

Value

0 1 2 3 4

Gamma

0.45

0.65

1.0

1.45

1.65

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

3500

4000

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000

Gamma=0.45(0)

Gamma=1.0.(10)

Gamma=1.65(4)

4.5. Hue

Color models support Hue control which changes the color phase of the picture by adjusting the Green gain. You

may use this feature when white balance correction, adjusting the Red and Blue values, does not give a satisfying

result.

4.6. Gamma

Gamma control defines the function between incoming light level and output picture level. Factory default setting

for Gamma is set to 1.0. Gamma value is adjustable in the range of 0.45 ~ 1.65 as per the table below. For

Gamma control inquiry and status register, follow the same definition as “BRIGHTNESS”

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ShutterValue (Y)

Increment Step

Shutter Speed Time : T

Exposure Time

Range

1~500

1us

T= Y us

1us ~ 500us

501~1000

10us

T= (Y-500)*10+500 us

510us ~ 5500us

1001~1705

100us

T= (Y-1000)*100+5500 us

5.6ms ~ 76ms

1706 ~ 2399

1ms

T= (Y-1705)+76 ms

77ms ~ 770ms

2400~2902

10ms

T= (Y-2399)*10+770 ms

780ms ~ 5800ms

2903~3304

100ms

T= (Y-2902)*100+5800 ms

5.9s ~ 46s

3305~3508

T= (Y-3304)*1000+46000 ms

47s ~ 250s

3509~3843

10s

T= (Y-3508)*10 + 250 s

260s ~ 3600s

Example Shutter Speed Table

Shutter

Exposure Time

Shutter

Exposure Time

Shutter

Exposure Time

1us

1729

100ms

3378

2 min

10us

1829

200ms

3438

3 min

100

100us

2129

500ms

3513

5 min

500

500us

2422

3525

7min

550

1ms

2522

3543

10 min

650

2ms

2822

3603

20 min

950

5ms

2944

10s

3663

30 min

1045

10ms

3044

20s

3723

40 min

1145

20ms

3318

60s

3783

50 min

1445

50ms

3323

65s

3843

60 min

4.7. Shutter

Shutter is defined as the integration time of the incoming light where both the Manual and Auto Shutter are

supported. The shutter range varies from 1us ~ 3600 sec. For Shutter control inquiry and status register, follow

the same definition as “BRIGHTNESS”

Shutter Speed Value & Range

Shutter Speed Example

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Camera Type

Step Range

Range in dB

Increment Length

Monochrome Camera

0 ~ 511

0 ~ 18

approx. 0.0359 dB/step

Color Camera

0 ~ 511

0 ~ 18

approx. 0.0359 dB/step

Auto Gain

0 ~ 300

Trigger

Edge

Rising Edge or Falling Edge

Mode

0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 15

Method

Photo-coupler

Source

External or Software Trigger

Address

Name

Field

Bit

Description

F0F00530h

TRIGGER

_INQ

Presence_Inq

[0]

Presence of this feature

Abs_Control_Inq

[1]

Capability of control with absolute value

[2..3]

Reserved

ReadOut_Inq

[4]

Capability of reading the value of this feature

ON/OFF_Inq

[5]

Capability of switching this feature ON and OFF

Polarity_Inq

[6]

Capability of changing polarity of trigger input

[7..15]

Reserved

Trigger_Mode0_Inq

[16]

Presence of Trigger Mode0

Trigger_Mode1_Inq

[17]

Presence of Trigger Mode1

Trigger_Mode2_Inq

[18]

Presence of Trigger Mode2

Trigger_Mode3_Inq

[19]

Presence of Trigger Mode3

[20..31]

Reserved

4.8. Gain

Gain refers to the amount of the CCD output signal amplification where gain and shutter have similar effect on the

image. Manual and Automatic gain mode are supported and manual adjustment is possible for the following range.

For Gain control inquiry and status register, follow the same definition as “BRIGHTNESS”

4.9. Trigger & Strobe

The Amazon Series supports an external trigger by receiving input through the external trigger port. The falling

edge and rising edge can be detected as a trigger according to the modes it supports; as per the following table.

The user can control the trigger and the strobe timing. The Amazon Series can also be used with a software trigger

that issues a trigger signal via software command. However, Software trigger is supportable for only the trigger

mode 0, 12, 13, 15.

4.9.1. Supported Trigger

Inquiry Register

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Address

Name

Field

Bit

Description

F0F00830h

TRIGGER

_MODE

Presence_Inq

Presence of this feature 0: N/A, 1: Available

Abs_Control

[1]

Absolute value control 0: Control with value in the Value field 1: Control with value in the Absolute value CSR If this bit = 1, value in the Value field is ignored.

[2..5]

Reserved

ON_OFF

[6]

Write: ON or OFF this feature Read: read a status 0: OFF, 1: ON If this bit=0, other fields will be read only.

Trigger_Polarity

[7]

If Polarity_Inq is “1”,Write to change polarity of the trigger input Read to get polarity of trigger input

If Polarity_Inq is “0”,Read only.(0: Low active

input, 1: High active input)

[8..11]

Reserved

Trigger_Mode

[12..15]

Trigger mode.(Trigger_Mode_0-15)

[16..19]

Reserved

Parameter

[20..31]

Parameter for trigger function, if required.

Status Control Register

4.9.2. Trigger and Strobe Signal Relation

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4.9.3. Timing Diagram for External Trigger and Shutter and Strobe

This diagram shows the necessary time related to each signal for External trigger and Shutter and Strobe.

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Strobe

Internal Trigger

External Trigger

Shutter

The trigger delay start time is strobe delay start time.

Trigger Delay / Strobe Delay

4.9.4. Trigger & Strobe delay

For Amazon series, the strobe signal starting point is almost the same as the exposure starting point

4.9.5. Trigger Mode 0

The camera starts the integration of the incoming light from the external trigger input falling edge. Integration

time is described in the “Shutter" register. No parameter is needed. A Trigger delay is applied to mode 0 for H/W

trigger. The Trigger in mode 0 is supported by both a H/W trigger and a S/W trigger.

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4.9.6. Trigger Mode 1

The camera starts integration of the incoming light from the external trigger input falling edge. Integration time is

equal to the low state time of the external trigger input. No parameter is needed.

4.9.7. Trigger Mode 2

The camera starts integration of incoming light from the first external trigger input falling edge. At the N-th

(parameter) external trigger input falling edge, integration will be stopped. A Parameter is required and shall be

two or more. (N >= 2)

4.9.8. Trigger Mode 4

This mode is “multiple shutter preset mode”. The camera starts integration of the incoming light from the first

external trigger input falling edge and exposes the incoming light at shutter time. It repeats this sequence for the

N-th (parameter) external trigger input falling edge; and then finishes integration. A parameter is required and shall

be one or more. (N >= 1)

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4.9.9. Trigger Mode 5

This mode is “multiple shutter pulse width mode”. The camera starts the integration of the incoming light from the

first external trigger input falling edge and exposes incoming light until the trigger is inactive. It repeats this

sequence for the ‘N’th (parameter) external trigger input falling edge and then finishes the integration. A

Parameter is required and shall be one or more. (N >= 1)

4.9.10. Trigger Mode 12

The user can capture the multi frame rates with one trigger signal. The users can control the Gain and Shutter by

the Parameter Table which has a range from 1 to 255. Mode 12 is supported by both a H/W trigger and a S/W

trigger.

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4.9.11. Trigger Mode 13

The user can capture the multi frame rates with one trigger signal. Users can control the Gain and Shutter by

the Parameter Table which has a range from 1 to 255. However, we recommend that the trigger mode 12 be

used. Trigger mode 13 has approximately a 2.5msec delay time; so it is not recommended. Mode 13 is

supported by both a H/W trigger and a S/W trigger.

4.9.12. Trigger Mode 15

Trigger mode 15 provides the new functions where the user may capture as many images as they want with a

single external trigger signal. This mode is called ‘One-trigger multi-frames’. For this Mode 15, the value of the

shutter time should be fixed. Mode 15 is supported by both a H/W trigger and a S/W trigger.

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Address

Name

Field

Bit

Description

000h

Strobe_CTRL_Inq

Strobe_0_Inq

[0]

Presence of strobe 0 signal

Strobe_1_Inq

[1]

Presence of strobe 1 signal

Strobe_2_Inq

[2]

Presence of strobe 2 signal

Strobe_3_Inq

[3]

Presence of strobe 3 signal

[4..31]

Reserved

004h

. .

0FCh

Reserved

100h

Strobe_0_Inq

Presence_Inq

[0]

Presence of this function

[1..3]

Reserved

ReadOut_Inq

[4]

Capability of reading the value of this

feature

On/Off_Inq

[5]

Capability of switching this function ON

and OFF

Polarity_Inq

[6]

Capability of cAmazonging polarity of the

signal - [7]

Reserved

Min_Value

[8..19]

Minimum value of this function control

Max_Value

[20..31]

Maximum value of this function control

104h

Strobe_1_Inq

Same definition to Strobe_0_Inq

Strobe_2_Inq

Same definition to Strobe_1_Inq

Strobe_3_Inq

Same definition to Strobe_2_Inq

110h

. .

1FCh

Reserved

200h

Strobe_0_Cnt

Presence_Inq

[0]

Presence of this function

0:N/A 1: Available

[1..5]

Reserved

ON_OFF

[6]

Write: ON or OFF this function

Read: read a status 0: OFF, 1: ON

if this bit=0, other fields will be read only

Signal Polarity

[7]

Select signal polarity

If Polarity_Inq is “1” Write to cAmazonge

polarity of the strobe output Read to get

polarity of the strobe output

4.10. Strobe Control Register

Base Address : 0xF2F23000h

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If Polarity_Inq is “0” Read only ( 0: lowa

active output, 1: High active output)

Delay_Value

[8..19]

Delay after start of exposure until the

strobe signal asserts

Duration_Value

[20..31]

Duration of the strobe signal

A value 0 means dessert at the end of

exposure function if required.

204h

Strobe_1_Cnt

Same definition to Strobe_0_Inq

208h

Strobe_2_Cnt

Same definition to Strobe_1_Inq

20Ch

Strobe_3_Cnt

Same definition to Strobe_2_Inq

210h

. .

2FFh

Reserved

Mode

Value range

Trigger delay Time : T

DelayTime

Range

All Cameras

0 ~ 4000

T = Yus

0 usec ~ 4000 usec

Address

Name

Field

Bit

Description

F0F00534h

TRIGGER_DLY_IN Q

Presence_Inq

[0]

Presence of this feature

Abs_Control_Inq

[1]

Capability of control with absolute value

[2]

Reserved

One_Push_Inq

[3]

One push auto mode (Controlled automatically by camera only once)

ReadOut_Inq

[4]

Capability of reading the value of this feature

ON/OFF_Inq

[5]

Capability of switching this feature ON and OFF

Auto_Inq

[6]

Auto Mode (Controlled automatically by camera)

Manual_Inq

[7]

Manual Mode (Controlled by user)

Min_Value

[8..19]

Minimum value for this feature control

Max_Value

[20..31]

Maximum value for this feature control

4.11. Trigger Delay Control

Based on external triggers, the users can delay image acquisition by the trigger delay control feature. The Amazon

Series supports trigger delay control as per the following tables. There is no support in software trigger

mode.

Trigger Delay Table

Inquiry Register

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Address

Name

Field

Bit

Description

F0F00834h

TRIGGER_DELAY

Presence_Inq

[0]

Presence of this feature 0: N/A 1: Available

Abs_Control

[1]

Absolute value control 0: Control with value in Value field 1: Control with value in Absolute value CSR if this bit =1, value in Value filed is ignored - [2..5]

Reserved

ON/OFF

[6]

Write : ON or OFF this feature Read : read a status 0: OFF, 1:ON If this bit=0, other fields will be read only.

[7..19]

Reserved

Value

[20..31]

Minimum value for this feature control

Strobe Delay Table

Strobe Index (Y)

Increment Step

Strobe Delay Time

Delay Time

Range

0 ~ 3900

1 us

T=Y us

0 ~ 3900 us

Strobe Duration Table

Strobe Index (Y)

Increment Step

Strobe Delay Time

Delay Time

Range

1 ~ 200

250 us

T=Y*250 us

250 us ~ 50 ms

Index and Time Table for Strobe Delay and Duration

Delay Index (Y)

Strobe Delay Time

Duration Index (Y)

Strobe Duration Time

0 us

250 us

1 us

500 us

2 us

750 us

10 us

1 ms

100

100 us

2.5 ms

1000

1000 us

100

25 ms

3900

3900 us

200

50 ms

Status Control Register

4.11.1. Strobe Delay / Duration Table

The table shows the strobe index by increment step through the strobe delay time and the strobe duration time.

The increment step is different depending on the strobe index.

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Modes

Mode 0 GB/RG

Mode 1 BG/GR

Mode 2 RG/GB

Mode 3 GR/BG

Color(Bayer)

Pattern

R R

GGBB

G G

BBGG

G G

RRGG

B B

GGRR

4.11.2. Color (Bayer) Patterns Conversions

Color sensors capture images through an optical low pass filter which is coated over the individual pixels in Bayer

mosaic layout. Imaged data is transferred to the PC for color processing of the Bayer Pattern; which saves

bandwidth and achieves higher frame rate and flexibility. Images can be processed in the computer by any of the

following four different conversion algorithms.

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2x2 Full Binning

Example

IMAGE_POSITION & IMAGE_SIZE register

Left = Hposunit * n1

Top = Vposunit * m1

Width = Hunit * n2

Height = Vunit * m2

0 - 7

8 – 15

16 – 23

24 - 31 Left

Top

0 - 7

8 – 15

16 – 23

24 - 31 Width

Height

5. Advanced Features

5.1. Binning Mode

Binning is defined as reading neighboring pixel from the CCD and combining them to create one pixel value.

Binning has an advantage in the following situations as well as in various applications. Relative binning mode per

camera model is described in each camera specification.

 Low Light Operation: Combining neighboring pixels increases the area of the unit pixel receiving light

and may obtain a brighter picture in low light conditions with a possible noise reduction.

 High Frame Rate Operation: Vertical Binning accelerates the speed of the CCD data transfer rate by

combining multiple vertical line per single horizontal line of the CCD; resulting in a significant gain in

frame rate

5.1.1. Full Binning

Full binning mode can be obtained by combining both vertical and horizontal binning. First horizontal pixels are

combined; followed by a vertical conjunction of these pixels. This would increase light sensitivity by a factor of 4 in

case of 2 x 2 (Horizontal x Vertical) binning. However as described above, only vertical binning would result in a

speed gain while horizontal binning gives no speed gain. Thus the speed gain result is similar to vertical binning.

Resolution in this mode would be reduced both horizontally and vertically.

5.2. Partial Scan

Cameras provide a certain resolution which is dictated by the image sensor. Often, a certain region may be of

interest to the user. Partial scan mode provides the function to capture a certain region of interest (ROI) which can

provide an advantage in data transfer speed, resulting in a faster operation. As described in binning mode, the

speed gain would occur only if vertical resolution decreases. Partial scan is only supported by setting the following

registers. Unit size of the partial scan is described in the camera specification, which the user must consider in

setting the increment configuration.

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Left + Width < = Hmax

Top + Height < = Vmax

(n1,n2, m1, m2 are integers)

Initial Values

System Dependant

Read Values

Last Update Value

Write Effect

Stored

One-Shot

Multi-Shot

Address

F0F0061CH

Address

F0F0061CH

Data

80000000h

Data

4000nnnh

5.3. One-Shot and Multi-Shot

This camera supports One-Shot and Multi-Shot features. The camera should be in ISO disabled mode before the

execution of these commands. If the camera is in ISO enabled mode, these commands are ignored.

One-Shot is used to grab only one frame. Multi-Shot is used to grab 1~65,535 frames.

Caution : One-Shot and Multi-Shots are not supported in trigger mode

nnn is the number of output frames which can be any number between 0001h ~ FFFFh.(1~ 65,535)

Priority of the command execution is as follows. Continuous > One-Shot > Multi-Shot.

When a command with higher priority is being executed; the command with lower priority will be ignored

5.4. Time Stamp Register.

Time Stamp register is defined in GigE Vision specification as a standard register. Please refer to the Gigi E vision

specification V1.0 for details.

The details and register settings are found in address 0x0944 ~0x94C.

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5.5. Serial Interface

The Amazon series cameras are equipped with the SIO (Serial input/output). By using the serial interface, the

user can execute commands by writing data in a specific address in the GigE Vision address range. SIO can be

further used as RS232 interface which supports the IMI tech commands.

Please note that “SIO Pass Through” is disabled by default. To enable “SIO Pass Through” please refer to section

5.5.7.

5.5.1. SIO Pass Through Scheme

5.5.2. SIO (RS232) Control Setting Procedure

STEP 1. Configuration of Registers Address : F2F22000h

Baud Rate: 9600, No Parity, 1 bit Stop, 8 bit data length

Write: F2F22000h, Data = 050800000h

Value read after write = 050800020h 20 is the buffer of TX and RX

STEP 2. Enable RS232 TX / RX Address : F2F22004h

Write Data: C00000000 : Now RS232 TX / RX port is enabled

5.5.3. SIO (RS232) RX Control Procedure

STEP 1. Read RBUF_ST of the Receive Buffer Status Control Register (address : F2F22008h) and

check number of RX data buffered in the camera.

If (RBUF_ST !=0) the RX is Ready or else RX is NOT Ready

RBUF_ST : The number of current data buffered in the camera (Unit : byte)

RBUF_CNT : READ : Remaining RX buffer size

STEP 2. Write number of RX data intended to read from RBUF_CNT of the Receive Buffer Status

Control Register (address : F2F22008h)

RBUF_CNT can be configured by unit of byte.

The value of RBUF_CNT must be smaller than Amazon RBUF_ST.

STEP 3. Read RS232 RX data from SIO_Data_Register (addr. : F2F22100 )

STEP 4. If data is further required repeat from STEP 1

Note that data consist of 32 bit data the data read should

Bit 0 ~ Bit 7: 1st Data Bit 8 ~ Bit 15: 2nd Data

Bit 16 ~ Bit 23: 3rd Data Bit 24 ~ Bit 31: 4th Data

5.5.4. SIO (RS232) TX Control Procedure Method I

STEP 1. Check TX buffer size by reading TBUF_ST of the Transmit_Buffer_Status_Control

Bit 0: Msb Bit 31: Lsb

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If ((TBUF_ST == Buffer_Size_Inq) or (TBUF_TDRD ==1)) then TX is COMPLETE else TX is INCOMPLETE

TBUF_ST: Current TX Data buffer(Unit:byte) of the camera

TBUF_CNT: Read : Number of data transmitted by RS232 TX

Buffer_Size_Inq: Defined in Serial_Mode_Reg( Addr. : F2F22000h)

Ex) 20050000h: valid data buffer size = 20 number of data sent : 05

STEP 2. Write number of RS232 TX data to be set for TBUF_CNT at SIO_Data_Register (Addr:

F2F22100h)

STEP 3. Write number of TX data to be transferred to TBUF_CNT of Transmit_Buffer_Status_Control

TBUF_CNT can be configured by unit of byte.

The value of TBUF_CNT must be smaller than the Amazon data written at SIO_Data_Register.

If (write data number > = TBUF_CNT)

{

RS232TX Start

Write Data number larger that TBUF_CNT is discarded.

For example if TBUF_CNT = 5 , write is done by a unit of 4 bytes where 8 bytes shall be written at

SIO_Data_Register but only 5 bytes are transmitted and the 3 bytes remaining shall be discarded.

}

STEP 4. If there is data to be transmitted repeat from Step 1 .

Bit 0 ~ Bit 7: 1st Data Bit 8 ~ Bit 15: 2nd Data

Bit 16 ~ Bit 23: 3rd Data Bit 24 ~ Bit 31: 4th Data

Bit 0: Msb Bit 31: Lsb

5.5.5. SIO (RS232) TX Control Procedure Method II

STEP 1. Check TX buffer size by reading TBUF_ST of the Transmit_Buffer_Status_Control register

(Addr. : F2F220Ch)

If ((TBUF_ST == Buffer_Size_Inq) or (TBUF_TDRD ==1)) then TX is COMPLETE else TX is INCOMPLETE

TBUF_ST: Current TX Data buffer(Unit:byte) of the camera

TBUF_CNT: Read : Number of data transmitted by RS232 TX

Buffer_Size_Inq: Defined in Serial_Mode_Reg( Addr. : F2F22000h)

Ex) 20050000h: valid data buffer size = 20 number of data sent : 05

STEP 2. Write number of RS232 TX data to be set for TBUF_CNT at Transmit_Buffer_Status_Control

TBUF_CNT can be configured by unit of byte.

The value of TBUF_CNT must be smaller than the Amazon data written at SIO_Data_Register.

STEP 3. Write RS232 TX data set at TBUF_CNT to SIO_Data Register (Addr. : F2F22100h)

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Address

Name

Field

Bit

Description

000h

Serial_Mode_Reg

Baud Rate

[0..7]

Baud Rate Setting Write: Set baud rate Read: Get current baud rate 0: 300 bps 1: 600 bps 2: 1200 bps 3: 2400 bps 4: 4800 bps 5: 9600 bps 6: 19200 bps 7: 38400 bps 8: 57600 bps 9: 115200bps 10: 230400bps Other value reserved.

Char_Length

[8..15]

Character length setting Write: Set data length (must not be 0) Read: Get data length 7: 7 bits 8: 8 bits Other values reserved.

Parity-

[16..17]

Parity setting Write: Set Parity Read: Get current parity 0: None 1: Odd 2: Even

Stop_bit

[18..19]

Stop bits Write: Set stop bit Read: Get current stop bit 0: 1 1: 1.5 2: 2.

[20..23]

Reserved

Buffer_Size_Inq

[24..31]

Buffer Size (Read Only) This field indicates the maximum size of receive/transmit data buffer. If this value=1, Buffer_Status_Control, SIO_Data_Register Char1-3 should be ignored

If (write data number > = TBUF_CNT)

{

RS232TX Start

Write Data number larger than TBUF_CNT is discarded.

For example if TBUF_CNT = 5 , write is done by a unit of 4 bytes where 8 bytes shall be written at

SIO_Data_Register but only 5 bytes are transmitted and the 3 bytes remaining shall be discarded.

}

STEP4 If there is data to be transmitted repeat from Step 1 .

Bit 0 ~ Bit 7: 1st Data Bit 8 ~ Bit 15: 2nd Data

Bit 16 ~ Bit 23: 3rd Data Bit 24 ~ Bit 31: 4th Data

Bit 0: Msb Bit 31: Lsb

5.5.6. SIO(RS232) Registers

Base address: F2F22000h, default baud rate is 57600

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004h

Serial_Control_Reg

[0]

Receive enable Read: Current status Write: 0: Disable, 1: Enable

[1]

Transmit enable Read: Current status Write: 0: Disable, 1: Enable

[2..7]

Reserved

Serial_Status_Reg

TDRD

[8]

Transmit data buffer ready Read only 0: Not ready, 1: Ready

[9]

Reserved

RDRD

[10]

Receive data buffer ready Read only 0: Not ready, 1: Ready

[11]

Reserved

ORER

[12]

Receive buffer over run error Read: Current status Write : 0: Clear flag, 1: Ignored

FER

[13]

Receive data framing error Read: Current status Write: 0: Clear flag, 1: Ignored

PER

[14]

Receive data parity error Read: Current status Write: 0: Clear flag, 1: Ignored

[15]

Reserved

008h

Receive_Buffer_Sta

tus_Control

RBUF_ST

[0..8]

SIO receive buffer status Read : Valid data size of current receive buffer Write: Ignored

RBUF_CNT

[8..15]

SIO receive buffer control Read: Remain data size for read Write: Set input data size

[16..31]

Reserved

00Ch

Transmit_Buffer_St

atus_Control

TBUF_ST

[0..7]

SIO output buffer status Read: Available data space of transmit buffer Write: Ignored

TBUF_CNT

[8..15]

SIO output buffer control Read: Written data size to buffer Write: Set output data size for transmit

[16..31]

Reserved

010h

0FFh

Reserved

100h

SIO_Data_Register

Char_0

[0..7]

Chracter_0 Read: Read character from receive buffer Padding data, if data is not available Write: Character to transmit buffer padding data if data is invalid

Char_1

[8..15]

Chracter_1 Read: Read character from receive buffer +1 Padding data, if data is not available Write: Character to transmit buffer +1

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padding data if data is invalid

Char_2

[8..15]

Chracter_2 Read: Read character from receive buffer +2 Padding data, if data is not available Write: Character to transmit buffer +2 padding data if data is invalid

Char_3

[16..31]

Chracter_3 Read: Read character from receive buffer +3 Padding data, if data is not available Write: Character to transmit buffer +3 padding data if data is invalid

104h

1FFh

SIO_Data_Register

_Alias

[0..31]

Alias SIO_Data_Register area for block transfer

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0xF2F10018

Auto-Sync Mode control register

Bit 30: SIO enable mode (0 : IMI-TECH mode, 1)

Read/Write

Baud Rate

Stop Bit

Parity

Flow Control

57600 bps (default)

1 bit

None

Non

5.5.7. SIO(RS232) IMI TECH Commands

IMI Tech Commands are valid when the Bit30 is set to “0”(zero).

SIO(RS232) IMI Tech commands are a specific mode for IMI cameras. Before using these commands, serial

communication parameters must be set at Serial_Mode_Reg (F2F22000h).

F2F10018 means that the RS232 command is valid.

 Command format : [STX] [Command] [Data] [ETX]

[STX] : Command start character: ‘S’

Command] : Command length is 2byte. See next page command table.

[Data] : Data length is varied with each command. Data format is hexadecimal: ‘0’~’9’, ‘A’~’F’.

[ETX] : Command end character: ‘Z’

 Return value

‘G’ : Command complete acknowledge.

“Gdd..Z” : “Gdd..Z” is return data and a hexadecimal character.

‘U’ : Undefined command.

 Valid Character : ‘0’~’9’, ‘A’~’F’, ‘S’, ’Z’ Any invalid character that is received, is discarded.  (example) Gain setting command with 0x200 value.

All of “SA0200Z”, “S A0 200 Z”, “SA0 200Z”, “S A0200 Z”, and “SKA0V200Z” are parsed to “SA0200Z Z”, and

“SKA0V200Z” is parsed to “SA0200Z”.

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STX

Command

Data

Length

ETX

Return Value

Function

3 Bytes Z G

Gain control (0x000 ~ 0x30F(BW Model) or 2D3(Color Model)) (see gain mapping graph) Ex) SA0200Z: Gain index value 512 (18dB)

3 Bytes Z G

Shutter speed control (0x001 ~ 0xCFB) (see shutter speed table)

1 Byte Z G

Set/Clear auto shutter speed and auto gain

Bit 0: Auto gainBit 1: Auto shutter speed Ex) SA21Z: set auto gain and clear auto shutter speed SA23Z: set auto gain and auto shutter speed SA20Z: clear auto gain and auto shutter speed

2 Bytes Z G

Auto exposure control (0x00~0x64)

1 Byte Z G

Gamma control (0x0~0x19) (see gamma table)

3 Bytes Z G

Brightness control (0x000~0x800)

3 Bytes Z G

Sharpness control (0x000~0x3F8)

1 Byte Z G

ISO control1: ISO enable, 0 : disable

1 Byte Z G

Trigger control1: trigger enable, 0: trigger disable

0 Byte

‘G’+18 Byte

+’Z’

Read feature control value

Return value order ‘G’[Gain][Shutter][Set/Clear auto gain and shutter][Auto Exposure][Gamma] [Brightness] [Sharpness] [ISO] [Trigger]

Ex) At Command SAFZ, if return value is G001200132F20020101, Gain: 0x001Shutter speed: 0x200 Set auto gain/Clear auto shutter speed: 0x1 Auto exposure: 0x32Gamma: 0xFBrightness: 0x200 Sharpness: 0x201ISO: 0x0Trigger: 0x1

16 Bytes Z G

RS232 synchronization: RS232 buffer cleared in camera.

8 Bytes Z G

Write access

Format: SB1 [address(8 byte)] [data(8byte)] Z Ex) SB1F2F1010012345678Z:

write 0x12345678 data at 0xF2F10100 address

0 Byte

‘G’+8 Byte

+’Z’

Read access

Format: SB2 [address(8byte)] Z Ex) If command is SB2F2F10100Z and return value is G12345678, read value of address 0xF2F10100 is 0x12345678.

3 Bytes Z G

Return to default feature value

Return control feature: gain, shutter speed, auto exposure, brightness, sharpness, gamma, auto shutter speed, auto gain

Undefined Command

Any Byte Z U

Undefined command

Return Value is ‘U’ character.

 SIO(RS232) Commands

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5.6. LUT (Lookup table)

The Amazon series supports an LUT, which provides the user with an image comprised of the user’s defined

dynamic range. Through the LUT, the user can process the images from saturation to dark. The LUT can be used

optionally with Brightness, Sharpness and Gamma. However, the LUT is applied prior to the features like

Brightness, Sharpness and Gamma.

(Priority: LUT >Brightness, Sharpness and Gamma)

5.6.1. 4 step knee lookup table

The user can set the 4 points for the images, called the knee, and apply them to the LUT.

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Before Image (before 4 points LUT)

5.6.2. User defined lookup table

The user can set defined points (data file) for the images and apply them to the LUT. User’s defined LUT running

procedure is as follows. LUT index is N(0~15). The total index number of user’s defined LUT is 16, but only one

user defined LUT is used at a time.

Priority: User’s defined LUT > 4 point LUT > Features (Brightness, Sharpness and Gamma)

After Image (after 4 points LUT)

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The user defined LUT save procedure is as follows:

1. Check the save ready bit (bit1) status of the LUT save control register (0xF2F10140). If bit 1 is 0, wait.

2. Write 1 at the LUT buffer address init bit (bit7) of the LUT save

control register (0xF2F10140): 0xF2F10140 (<= 0x01000000).

3. Then write 4096 LUT data at the LUT data register (0xF2F10144).

4. Finally, write save command (bit0), LUT index (N: bit8~bit11) at the LUT save control

5.7. User defined AE

The user can get the interested area image by controlling the AE X-axis value and the AE Y-axis value for the

specific area of any image that they want.

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Address

Description (bit 0: msb)

Read/Write

0xF2F20150

One Pixel Snow Noise Removal

Bit 0: presence inquiry (read only) Bit 1 ~ Bit 5: reserved Bit 6: ON/OFF Bit 7: grid noise filter enable for GR8 mode at color camera (0:disable, 1:enable) Bit 8~Bit23: reserved Bit 24~Bit31: Threshold Value (T): If pixel difference value > Threshold Value, then replace with the near pixel average value

One Pixel Snow Noise Removal

Bit 0: presence inquiry (read only) Bit 1 ~ Bit 5: reserved Bit 6: ON/OFF Bit 7~Bit23: reserved Bit 24~Bit31: Threshold Value (T): If pixel difference value > Threshold Value, then replace with the near pixel average value

Write only

5.8. One Pixel Snow Noise Remove

This is to average the value of snow noise per pixel by using the neighboring pixel values. The operation scheme

is as follows: If ((Pi-Pi-1) > Threshold*16) and ((Pi-Pi+1) > (Threshold*16)), Pi is a bad pixel. Color cameras

have no bad pixel remove function. This function is to increase the average values for the whole image and be

automatically displayed. The images can be compensated by up to 50%. The address for this function is as listed

below.

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Before snow noise image

After snow noise removal

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Address

Description (bit 0: msb)

Read/Write

0xF2F21000

PIO output register

Bit 30: Strobe GPIO output

Write only

0xF2F21004

PIO input register

Bit 31: Trigger GPIO input

Read only

0xF2F21008

PIO GPIO enable register.

Bit 30: Strobe pin GPIO selector (1: GPIO, 0: strobe)

Read/Write

5.9. PIO Control Register

The Programmed Input / Output provides a set of I/O ports which can be configured by the defined address. The

PIO control register address, for strobe and trigger signal, is as follows.

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Address

Description( bit : msb*)

Read/Write

0xF2F10000

A/D bit resolution

Bit 28~Bit31 : A/D bit resolution Please refer to GigE Vision version 1.0 data depth register(address:0xF0F00630)

Read only

0xF2F10004

Auto shutter-speed maximum/minimum value register. (32bit) In auto shutter mode, the shutter speed value is checked between the auto shutter-speed maximum value and the minimum value

Read/Write

0xF2F10008

Auto gain maximum/minimum value register.*(32bit) In auto gain mode, the gain value is checked between the auto gain maximum value and the minimum value.

Read/Write

uto Shu

te r -

Speed Maximum

alu e A

uto Shu

te r -

Speed Minimum

alu e 0

31 A uto Gain Maximum

alu e A

uto Gain Minimum

alu e 0

M o n o 8 / G R 8

M o n o 1 6 / G R

9 8 7 6 5 4 1 1 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 1 1 1 0 1 5 8

0 9 8 7 6 5 4 1 1 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 1 1 1 0

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 5 8

0 N u

ll d a t a 1 1 1 0

D i sc a r d 9 8 7 6 5 4 1 1 1 0 3 2 1

12 Bit A/D_

Resolution

6. User Defined Registers

User defined registers are IMI specific feature registers which IMI cameras are capable of implementing. The user

can utilize extended features of the IMI specific register for an application.

6.1. User Defined Address

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0xF2F10018

Mode control register

Bit 30: SIO enable mode (0: IMI-TECH mode, 1: path through)

Read/Write

0xF2F10110

Trigger noise filter register (External trigger only)

Bit 22~Bit 31: trigger masking range (M, unit: usec, range: 0~999)

Read/Write

0xF2F1011C

Power on default memory channel

Bit 0 ~ Bit 3: power on initial memory channel

Read/Write

0xF2F10200

Camera version register

Bit 16~Bit 31: camera version (ex: If reading value: 0x00003000, camera version is 3.000)

Read only

0xF2F10120

Bright Level for Iris Control Application

Bit 24 ~ Bit 31: Bright Level for Image Capture

Read only

0xF2F10124

Test Pattern

Bit 0: Vertical Grey Bar Bit 1: Bias Grey Bar

Read/Write

0xF2F1012C

4 step knee LUT run control register

LUT knee 1st point register Bit 0: presence inquiry (read only) Bit 1: LUT regeneration command (self cleared) Bit 2~Bit4: reserved Bit 5: enable brightness, sharpness, gamma feature with knee function Bit 6: On/Off Bit 7: reserved Bit 8~Bit 19: X coordination of 1st knee point Bit 20~Bit31: Y coordination of 1st knee point

Read only

0xF2F10130

LUT knee 2nd point register Bit 0: presence inquiry (read only) Bit 1: LUT regeneration command (self cleared) Bit 2~Bit5: reserved Bit 6: reserved Bit 7: reserved Bit 8~Bit 19: X coordination of 2nd knee point Bit 20~Bit31: Y coordination of 2nd knee point

Read/Write

0xF2F10134

LUT knee 3rd point register Bit 0: presence inquiry (read only) Bit 1: LUT regeneration command (self cleared) Bit 2~Bit5: reserved Bit 6: reserved Bit 7: reserved Bit 8~Bit 19: X coordination of 3rd knee point Bit 20~Bit31: Y coordination of 3rd knee point

Read/Write

0xF2F10138

LUT knee 4th point register Bit 0: presence inquiry (read only) Bit 1: LUT regeneration command (self cleared) Bit 2~Bit5: reserved Bit 6: reserved Bit 7: reserved Bit 8~Bit 19: X coordination of 4th knee point Bit 20~Bit31: Y coordination of 4th knee point

Read/Write

0xF2F1013C

User defined LUT run control register

Bit 0: presence inquiry (read only) Bit 1~Bit 4: reserved Bit 5: enable brightness, sharpness, gamma feature with user defined LUT function Bit 6: ON/OFF

Read/Write

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Bit 7~Bit 11: reserved Bit 12~Bit 15: run LUT index Bit 16~Bit 31: reserved

0xF2F10140

LUT save control register Bit 0: save command Bit 1: save ready status( read only) Bit 2~Bit 6: reserved Bit 7: set LUT write buffer address to 0 Bit 8~Bit 11: save LUT index Bit 12~Bit 31: reserved

Read/Write

0xF2F10144

LUT data register (block write command) Save the first data at low word, then second data at high word Bit 0~Bit 3 : reserved Bit 4~Bit 15 : the second data Bit 16~Bit 19 : reserved Bit 20~Bit 31 : the first data

Write Only

0xF2F10160

User defined AE X-axis value

Bit 0: presence inquiry (read only) Bit 1~Bit4 : reserved Bit 5: Make Command Bit 6: ON/OFF (1: current setting value, 0: current image size) Bit 7: reserved Bit 8~Bit 19: DAC or AE X-axis start position at current display image (AE_SX) Bit 20~Bit 31: DAC or AE X-axis width at current display image (AE_WX >= 4)

Read/Write

0xF2F10164

User defined AE Y-axis value

Bit 0: presence inquiry (read only) Bit 1~Bit 4: reserved Bit 5: Make Command Bit 6: On/Off (1: current setting value, 0: current image size) Bit 7: reserved Bit 8~Bit 19: DAC or AE Y-axis start position at current display image (AE_SY) Bit 20~Bit 31: DAC or AE Y-axis width at current display image (AE_WY >= 4)

Read/Write

0xF2F10150

Snow noise remove threshold register

Bit 0: presence inquiry (read only) Bit 1~Bit 5: reserved Bit6: ON/OFF Bit8: grid noise filter enable for GR8 mode at color camera (0: disable,1: enable) Bit 7~Bit23: reserved Bit 24~Bit31: Threshold Value (T): If pixel difference value > Threshold Value, the pixel is replaced with near pixel average value

Read/Write

Threshold Value (T)

Pixel compared threshold value bit map

0 7 8 11

(MSB) (LSB)

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0xF2F10154

DAC Control register

Bit 0: Presence inquiry (read only) Bit 4: Exposure feature value DAC output enable for calibration or test Bit 5: Exposure feature reference mode enable

[Bit 4: Bit 5]

00: DAC output = Frame Brightness 01: DAC output = Frame Brightness – Auto_Exposure + 128 10: DAC output = Frame Brightness – Auto_Exposure + 128 10: DAC output = Auto_Exposure

% Auto_Exposure : address 0xF0F0804 feature value Bit 6: DAC run/hold (1: run, 0: current value hold) Bit 9~Bit 15: # of frames for DAC average (valid value : 0,1,2,4,8,16,32,64)

Read/Write

Color Depth

B/W

Color

8 Bit

Mono 8

GR8

12 Bit

Mono 12

GR12

Offset

Name

Description

000h

MAX_IMAGE_SIZE_INQ

Maximum Horizontal / Vertical pixel number

004h

UNIT_SIZE_INQ

Horizontal and Vertical unit pixel number

008h

IMAGE_POSITION

Left / Top position of requested image region (pixel)

00Ch

IMAGE_SIZE

Width / Height of the requested image region (pixel)

010h

PIXEL_FORMAT_ID

Pixel Format Value

014h

COLOR_CODING_INQ

Inquiry register for color information setting

034h

PIXEL_NUMBER_INQ

Pixel number per frame

038h

TOTAL_BYTE_HI_INQ

Higher quadlet of total bytes of image data per frame

*msb: most significant bit and bit 0 is msb.

*msb: 0 is the most significant bit

7. Video Formats and Modes

The Amazon series supports scalable image size for video modes which is similar to the Firewire IIDC 1.31 Format 7

Mode. Supported resolutions per cameras are listed in Section 7.1.

An overview of these formats is as follows;

The Amazon Series supports scalable video size with the following base address:

Format 7 Mode 0: F1F00000h Format 7 Mode 1: F1F00100h

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03Ch

TOTAL_BYTE_LO_INQ

Lower quadlet of total bytes of image data per frame

040h

PACKET_PARA_INQ

Unit (Minimum) bytes per packet Multiple by 4

Maximum bytes per packet Multiple by UnitBytePerPacket

044h

BYTE_PER_PACKET

Packet size, Recommended bytes per packet. If this value is

zero, this field will be ignored.

NOTE: Frame rates may vary which may depend on size, color, maximum byte per packet, shutter and system

performance.

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Resolution

Remark

2448 x 2048

15 fps Max at Mono 8

2448 x 2048

7.5 fps Max at Mono 12

1220 x 1020

27 fps 2x2 binning at Mono 8

1220 x 1020

13.5 fps 2x2 binning at Mono 12

Resolution

Remark

2448 x 2048

15 fps Max at GR8

2448 x 2048

7.5 fps Max at GR12

2448 x 2048

13 fps YUV411

2448 x 2048

7.5 fps YUV422

Resolution

Remark

1624 x 1232

30 fps Max at Mono 8

1624 x 1232

15 fps Max at Mono 12

800 x 600

Not Support 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) at Mono 8

800 x 600

Not Support 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) at Mono 12

Resolution

Remark

1624 x 1232

30 fps Max at Mono 8

1624 x 1232

15 fps Max at Mono 12

800 x 600

Not Support 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) at Mono 8

800 x 600

Not Support 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) at Mono 12

Resolution

Remark

1624 x 1232

16 fps Max at Mono 8

1624 x 1232

8 fps Max at Mono 12

800 x 600

30 fps 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) at Mono 8

7.1. Supported Video Modes by Camera Models

7.1.1. IMB-7050G

7.1.2. IMC-7050G

7.1.3. IMB-7020GH

7.1.4. IMC-7020GH

7.1.5. IMB-7020G

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800 x 600

15 fps 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) at Mono 12

Resolution

Remark

1624 x 1228

16 fps Max at GR8

1624 x 1228

8 fps Max at GR12

1624 x 1228

14 fps Max at YUV411

1624 x 1228

8 fps Max at YUV422

800 x 600

30 fps 2x2 binning at GR8 ( H&V Binning )

800 x 600

15 fps 2x2 binning at GR12 ( H&V Binning )

Resolution

Remark

1388 x 1040

31 fps Max at Mono 8

1388 x 1040

15 fps Max at Mono 12

688 x 516

56 fps 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) at Mono 8

688 x 516

28 fps 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) at Mono 12

Resolution

Remark

1388 x 1036

30 fps Max at GR8

1388 x 1036

15 fps Max at GR12

1388 x 1036

23 fps Max at YUV411

1388 x 1036

15 fps Max at YUV422

Resolution

Remark

1388 x 1040

31 fps Max at Mono 8

1388 x 1040

15 fps Max at Mono 12

688 x 516

58 fps 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) at Mono 8

688 x 516

29 fps 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) at Mono 12

7.1.6. IMC-7020G

7.1.7. IMB-7018G

7.1.8. IMC-7018G

7.1.9. IMB-7017G

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Resolution

Remark

1388 x 1036

30 fps Max at GR8

1388 x 1036

15 fps Max at GR12

1388 x 1036

27 fps Max at YUV411

1388 x 1036

15 fps Max at YUV422

Resolution

Remark

1288 x 964

30 fps Max at Mono 8

1288 x 964

15 fps Max at Mono 12

640x 476

55 fps 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) at Mono 8

640x 476

27 fps 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) at Mono 12

Resolution

Remark

1288 x 960

31 fps Max at GR8

1288 x 960

27 fps Max at Y411

1288 x 960

15 fps Max at Y422

Resolution

Remark

1032 x 776

36 fps Max at Mono 8

1032 x 776

18 fps Max at Mono 12

512x 384

65 fps 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) at Mono 8

512x 384

33 fps 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) at Mono 12

7.1.10. IMC-7017G

7.1.11. IMB-7016G

7.1.12. IMC-7016G (preliminary)

7.1.13. IMB-7015G

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Resolution

Remark

1028 x 772

36 fps Max at GR8

1028 x 772

18 fps Max at GR12

1028 x 772

31 fps Max at Y411

1028 x 772

18 fps Max at Y422

Resolution

Remark

656 x 484

86 fps Max at Mono 8

656 x 484

43 fps Max at Mono 12

324x 236

160 fps 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) at Mono 8

324x 236

80 fps 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) at Mono 12

Resolution

Remark

652 x 480

87 fps Max at GR8

652 x 480

43 fps Max at GR12

652 x 480

75 fps Max at Y411

652 x 480

43 fps Max at Y422

Resolution

Remark

656 x 488

85 fps Max at Mono 8

656 x 488

42 fps Max at Mono 12

324x 240

157 fps 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) at Mono 8

324x 240

78 fps 2x2 binning ( H&V Binning ) at Mono 12

7.1.14. IMC-7015G

7.1.15. IMB-7012G

7.1.16. IMC-7012G

7.1.17. IMB-7011G

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Resolution

Remark

652 x 484

87 fps Max at GR8

652 x 484

43 fps Max at GR12

652 x 484

73 fps Max at Y411

652 x 484

42 fps Max at Y422

7.1.18. IMC-7011G

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8. Firmware Update

You my download the latest firmware from the IMI website as follows:

http://www.imi-tech.com

When updating the firmware, please carefully follow the instruction provided on our website for firmware update.

Also, ensure both power and GigE interface connection and DO NOT disconnect the cable in any case during the

update.

9. Technical Support

IMI ensures the conformity of our product to be reliable and free from defects during manufacturing by testing all

the cameras before release. However, unexpected problems and technical issues may come up due to the

complexity of the product. In case you require technical support; contact the agent near you or contact IMI directly

at the following locations:

Web Support by Bulletin Board : http://www.imi-tech.com

Support Team Email : support@imi-tech.com, world@imi-tech.com

Telephone Number : +82-2-527-9800

Fax Number : +82-2-527-9900

In North America

Support Team Email : info@imi-tech.com

Telephone Number : 760 942-9052

Fax Number : 760 942-6301

In case of an RMA, you must first contact IMI and obtain an RMA Number before sending the product to us. We are

not responsible for any problems caused by not following the RMA procedure.

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