Imi Tech AMAZON2 Series Mounting instructions

AMAZON2 SERIES
Tiny Form Factor GigE Camera
User Operation Manual
For GigE Cameras IMx-7xxG Models
USER MANUAL VERSION 1.00 Released Nov. 2012
#616, Mega Valley, Gwanyang 2-dong, Dongan-gu,
Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 431-767, Korea
Phone : [phone] Fax : [phone]

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
Copyright
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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.
Copyright © 2012 IMI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

Amazon2 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 ...................................................................................................................................................4
1.5.1. Trigger/Strobe/Power Connector Port.............................................................................................................5
1.5.2. Status LED for Network Connection................................................................................................................5
1.5.3. Camera Power Requirement ..........................................................................................................................5
1.6. Electrical Operating Condition .................................................................................................................................6
1.7. Pixel Data..............................................................................................................................................................7
1.8. Environmental Requirements ..................................................................................................................................9
2. Basic Installation........................................................................................................ 10
2.1. Recommended System Requirement .....................................................................................................................10
2.2. Hardware Installation...........................................................................................................................................10
2.3. Software Installation ............................................................................................................................................11
3. AMAZON2 Series Camera Specifications..................................................................... 12
3.1. Black and White Cameras .....................................................................................................................................12
3.1.1. IMB-720G Specification ...............................................................................................................................12
3.1.2. IMB-717G Specification ...............................................................................................................................13
3.1.3. IMB-716G Specification ...............................................................................................................................14
3.1.4. IMB-715G Specification ...............................................................................................................................15
3.1.5. IMB-712G Specification ...............................................................................................................................16
3.1.6. IMB-711G Specification ...............................................................................................................................17
3.1.7. IMB-710G Specification ............................................................................................................................... 18
3.2. Color Cameras .....................................................................................................................................................19
3.2.1. IMC-720G Specification ...............................................................................................................................19
3.2.2. IMC-717G Specification ...............................................................................................................................20
3.2.3. IMC-716G Specification ...............................................................................................................................21
3.2.4. IMC-715G2 Specification..............................................................................................................................22

3.2.5. IMC-715G Specification ...............................................................................................................................23
3.2.6. IMC-712G Specification ...............................................................................................................................24
3.2.7. IMC-711G Specification ...............................................................................................................................25
3.2.8. IMC-710G Specification ...............................................................................................................................26
3.3. Spectral Sensitivity...............................................................................................................................................27
3.3.1. Amazon2 Series B&W Cameras ...................................................................................................................27
3.3.2. Amazon2 Series Color Cameras....................................................................................................................30
4. Basic Operation and Features..................................................................................... 34
4.1. Brightness ...........................................................................................................................................................34
4.2. Auto Exposure Control..........................................................................................................................................35
4.3. Sharpness............................................................................................................................................................36
4.4. White Balance......................................................................................................................................................36
4.5. Hue & Saturation .................................................................................................................................................37
4.6. Gamma ...............................................................................................................................................................38
4.7. Shutter................................................................................................................................................................39
4.8. Gain....................................................................................................................................................................40
4.9. Trigger & Strobe ..................................................................................................................................................40
4.9.1. Supported Trigger....................................................................................................................................... 40
4.9.2. Trigger and Strobe Signal Relation ...............................................................................................................41
4.9.3. Timing Diagram for External Trigger and Shutter and Strobe .........................................................................42
4.9.4. Trigger & Strobe delay.................................................................................................................................43
4.9.5. Trigger Mode 0 ...........................................................................................................................................44
4.9.6. Trigger Mode 1 ...........................................................................................................................................44
4.9.7. Trigger Mode 2 ...........................................................................................................................................44
4.9.8. Trigger Mode 4 ...........................................................................................................................................45
4.9.9. Trigger Mode 5 ...........................................................................................................................................45
4.9.10. Trigger Mode 15.......................................................................................................................................... 46
4.10. Strobe Control Register.....................................................................................................................................47
4.11. Trigger Delay Control ........................................................................................................................................48
4.11.1. Strobe Delay / Duration Table......................................................................................................................49
4.11.2. Color (Bayer) Patterns Conversions ..............................................................................................................50
5. Advanced Features ..................................................................................................... 51

5.1. Binning Mode.......................................................................................................................................................51
5.1.1. Full Binning ................................................................................................................................................51
5.2. Partial Scan ......................................................................................................................................................... 51
5.3. One-Shot and Multi-Shot ......................................................................................................................................52
5.4. Time Stamp Register. ...........................................................................................................................................52
5.5. LUT (Lookup table) ..............................................................................................................................................53
5.5.1. 4 step knee lookup table .............................................................................................................................53
5.5.2. User defined lookup table............................................................................................................................54
5.6. User defined AE...................................................................................................................................................55
5.7. One Pixel Snow Noise Remove..............................................................................................................................56
5.8. PIO Control Register.............................................................................................................................................58
6. User Defined Registers ............................................................................................... 59
6.1. User Defined Address...........................................................................................................................................59
7. Video Formats and Modes........................................................................................... 62
7.1. Supported Video Modes by Camera Models............................................................................................................64
7.1.1. IMB-720G...................................................................................................................................................64
7.1.2. IMC-720G...................................................................................................................................................64
7.1.3. IMB-717G...................................................................................................................................................64
7.1.4. IMC-717G...................................................................................................................................................64
7.1.5. IMB-716G...................................................................................................................................................64
7.1.6. IMC-716G...................................................................................................................................................65
7.1.7. IMC-715G2.................................................................................................................................................65
7.1.8. IMB-715G...................................................................................................................................................65
7.1.9. IMC-715G...................................................................................................................................................65
7.1.10.IMB-712G...................................................................................................................................................65
7.1.11. IMC-712G...................................................................................................................................................66
7.1.12. IMB-711G...................................................................................................................................................66
7.1.13. IMC-711G...................................................................................................................................................66
7.1.14. IMB-710G...................................................................................................................................................66
7.1.15. IMC-710G...................................................................................................................................................66
8. Firmware Update ........................................................................................................ 68

9. Technical Support ....................................................................................................... 68

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1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
IMI TECH’s Amazon2 Series 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. 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. The very small form factor design has expanded
implementation and broadened application areas by eliminating the limits that currently exist due to size and weight.
A large selection of cameras is available and additional cameras are scheduled to be added to the Amazon2 Series
as well. These will consist of various sensor sizes (1/4”, 1/3” 1/2”, 1/1.8”) and resolution (VGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA)
both in color and black and white. The Amazon2 Series consist of the following models.
AMAZON2
SERIES Model Name CCD(Progressive) Resolution FPS at Max Resolution
Black &
White
IMB-710G 1/4” 656 x 488 100
IMB-711G 1/3” 656 x 484 91
IMB-712G 1/2” 656 x 484 91
IMB-715G 1/3” 1032 x 776 35
IMB-716G 1/3” 1288 x 964 30
IMB-717G 1/2” 1388 x 1040 20
IMB-720G 1/1.8” 1624 x 1232 16
Color
IMC-710G 1/4” 652 x 484 100
IMC-711G 1/3” 652 x 484 92
IMC -712G 1/2” 652 x 484 91
IMC -715G 1/3” 1032 x 772 35
IMC -715G2 1/3” 1280 x 720 30
IMC -716G 1/3” 1288 x 960 30
IMC -717G 1/2” 1388 x 1036 20
IMC -720G 1/1.8” 1624 x 1228 16
AMAZON2 SERIES’ unique features include a lookup table and external trigger mode 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 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. AMAZON2 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. AMAZON2 SERIES‘s firmware

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can be upgraded via GigE and the latest versions are available through our website together with IMI TECH’s SDK
and demo applications.
1.2. Components
Component
Following components are either included in the camera or can be downloaded from the IMI website.
AMAZON2 SERIES
CAMERA UNIT
GigETM Digital Imaging CD(Website)
Driver
Demo Software
Manuals
User Manual
Downloadable Software
Latest Update of Firmware and Demo Applications are available on our website.
http://www.imi-tech.com

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1.3. Optional Accessories
Machine Vision Lens
1000/100/10Mbps Gigabit PCI Adapter
GigE Cable (CAT5e , CAT6)
Tripod Plate

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1.4. Dimension and Description
Camera Body Size : 29(w) x 29(H) x 51.1(D) mm
Camera Body Weight: approx. 58 gram
1.5. Camera Interface
The AMAZON2 series camera interfaces are located on the back of the camera (assuming the lens mount is up front)
as per the following:
Network condition: Link (LED: Green) Network condition: Act (LED: Red)
8-pin RJ-45 jack
6-pin Receptacle Connector
Ethernet Cable Lock

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1.5.1. Trigger/Strobe/Power Connector Port
The External Trigger/Strobe/Power Connector provides access to multiple I/O signals and power.
Pin Description I/O
1 +12VDC Camera Power P
2 Trigger In + I
3 I/O GND G
4 Strobe Out + O
5 I/O GND G
6 Camera Power GND G
1.5.2. Status LED for Network Connection
When the Red 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 is off, both the Red and Green LED are OFF.
1.5.3. Camera Power Requirement
The Amazon2 Series cameras utilize a selection of power from the Ext. 6 pin Connector Port, which provides power
to the camera. An input voltage range of 8V ~ 24V is accepted.
Amazon2 also provides PoE(Power over Ethernet), which complies with IEEE802.3af.

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1.6. Electrical Operating Condition
Trigger
Voltage Remark
+0 to +24 VDC Recommended operating voltage
+0 to +1.4 VDC Logical behavior "0" state
> +1.4 to +2.2 VDC It might not work normally
> +2.2 VDC Logical behavior "1” state
+24.0 VDC Maximum operating voltage
Camera might be broken over +24 VDC
Strobe
Voltage Remark
< +3.3 VDC It might not work normally
+3.3 to +24 VDC Recommended operating voltage
+24.0 VDC Maximum operating voltage
Camera might be broken over +24 VDC
User side
Connector Pin 5
Connector Pin 4 Voltage output signal
User Power
+3.3 to +24 VDC
User Gnd
Camera Inside
270
270
BC817
Out_Ctrl
User Gnd
GND GND
In_Ctrl
Camera Inside User side
User Power
Input Voltage
+24 VDC
Max.
User Gnd
BF545C
180
GND
3o3V Hirose-6 Connector
Pin 2
Hirose-6 Connector
Pin 3

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1.7. Pixel Data
The AMAZON2 series complies with the AIA GigE Vision version 1.0 where data packets are transmitted by a
Gigabit Ethernet interface.
<YUV (4: 2: 2) format >
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)
<YUV (4: 1: 1) format >
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) 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)
Y-(K+Pn-3) V-(K+Pn-4) Y-(K+Pn-2) Y-(K+Pn-1)
<Mono 8/GR8 Format>
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)
<Mono 12/ GR12 Format>
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)

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Data Structure
<Y, R, G, B>
Each component has 8 bits of data. The data type is “Unsigned Char”
Signal Level (Decimal) Data (Hexadecimal)
Highest 255 0xFF
254 0xFE
.
.
.
.
1 0x01
Lowest 0 0x00
<U, V>
Each component has 8 bits of data. The data type is “Straight Binary”
Signal Level (Decimal) Data (Hexadecimal)
Highest(+) 127 0xFF
126 0xFE
.
.
.
.
1 0x81
Lowest 0 0x80
-1 0x7F
.
.
.
.
-127 0x01
Lowest -128 0x00
<Y(Mono16)>
Y component has 16 bits of data. The data type is “Unsigned Short (big-endian)”
Y Signal Level (Decimal) Data (Hexadecimal)
Highest 65535 0xFFFF
65534 0xFFFE
.
.
.
.
1 0x0001
Lowest 0 0x0000

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1.8. Environmental Requirements
Operation Temperature: -5°C ~ +45°C / Storage Temperature: -30°C ~ +60°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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2. Basic Installation
The Amazon2 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
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 On
Cable Standard Gigabit Ethernet Cable (RJ45)
Power Supply DC 8V ~ 24V.
Software DirectX 9.0 or higher, IMI Tech Digital Imaging CD
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.
Step 3. In not using PoE, plug 12VDC jack of 6-pin receptacle HIROSE Connector to power adaptor.
Basic
Hardware Installation
and
Camera Connection

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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)
IMI Digital Imaging CD(Website)
Driver
Neptune Demo Software
Neptune API Library
Manuals(Website)
NOTE: Software Installation should proceed Hardware Installation

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3. AMAZON2 Series Camera Specifications
3.1. Black and White Cameras
3.1.1. IMB-720G Specification
Features (IMB-720G)
Image Sensor 1/1.8” Interline CCD(ICX274AL)
Effective Pixels 2,000,768 pixels 1624(H) x 1232(V)
Picture Size 1624x1232
Cell Size 4.40 um x 4.40 um
Real Frame Rate
16 (1624x1232, Mono 8)
16 (1624x1232, Mono 12)
30 (800x600, 2x2 binning, Mono 8)
30 (800x600, 2x2 binning, Mono 12)
Lens Mount C-mount, CS-Mount
Scanning System Progressive Scan
Binning 2x2
ROI Partial Scan (Unit: 4x4)
Trigger
Edge Rising Edge or Falling Edge (Photo coupler)
Mode 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 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 ~ 65535 Shots
Control Functions Brightness, Sharpness, Gamma, Auto-Exposure, Shutter, Gain,
User Defined LUT
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 3.0W @12 VDC via 6-pin connector
Less than 3.2W @ PoE
External Dimension / Weight 29(W) x 29(H) x 51.1(D) mm / Approx 58g
Operation Temp/ Storage Temp -5°C to 45°C / -30°C to 60°C
Camera Specification AIA GigE Vision version 1.0
Remark: Camera specification described above may be changed without notice