Vadzo's Innova-662CRE is a 2MP Color Rolling Shutter Gigabit Ethernet Day Night Camera built on the Sony STARVIS2 IMX662 CMOS Sensor, delivering 1920×1080 color imaging with low-light performance, Power over Ethernet delivery, electromechanical IR-Cut Filter day/night switching, and GigE Camera compliance for surveillance, traffic monitoring, patient monitoring, smart parking, medical, and embedded AI deployments where single-cable infrastructure, network-native integration, and low-light color accuracy are simultaneous requirements.
FORT WORTH, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / Vadzo Imaging, a provider of embedded vision camera, today announces the launch of the Innova-662CRE, a Sony Starvis 2 IMX662 GigE camera delivering 2MP color rolling shutter imaging over a single Power over Ethernet cable. As a 2MP resolution GigE camera built on the Sony IMX662 CMOS Sensor, the Innova-662CRE combines the low-light sensitivity of the STARVIS 2 sensor generation with electromechanical IR-Cut Filter switching, and PoE power delivery in a compact form factor engineered for production-grade network camera deployments where dedicated power cabling, separate illumination hardware, and proprietary frame grabbers are not viable options.
Sensor and Camera Overview
The Innova-662CRE IMX662 Ultra Low Light GigE Camera is built on the Sony STARVIS 2 IMX662, a 1/2.8″ back-side illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor with 2.9 µm × 2.9 µm pixel pitch and a native resolution of 2MP (1920×1080). The STARVIS 2 architecture delivers substantially higher quantum efficiency than the original STARVIS generation, enabling the IMX662 GigE camera to produce usable color output in illumination conditions that drive first-generation sensors into noise-limited performance. The BSI structure positions metal interconnects behind the photodiode layer, maximizing fill factor and photon capture area per pixel without enlarging pixel pitch, which makes the Innova-662CRE IMX662 Color GigE camera particularly effective in environments where supplementary lighting is limited, intermittent, or cost-prohibitive.
On the interface side, the Innova-662CRE connects through a Gigabit Ethernet interface over a single RJ45 cable, with Power over Ethernet eliminating the requirement for separate power supply runs to each camera position. The electromechanical IR-Cut Filter switches between daylight color mode and IR-pass night mode in response to ambient illumination levels, enabling a single 2MP Rolling Shutter GigE came ra installation to cover both day and night operating conditions without manual lens filter changes or dual-camera configurations. The camera accepts standard S-Mount (M12) optics including the 105° DFOV M12 Lens camera configuration for wide-area coverage deployments.
Key specs: 2MP (1920×1080) | Sony STARVIS 2 IMX662 Sensor 1/2.8″ 2.9 µm BSI Pixel | Rolling Shutter | Color | Power over Ethernet | Electromechanical IR-Cut Filter | S-Mount (M12) | 105° DFOV | IP67-rated option | -40⁰C to 85⁰C | Windows, Linux, and Android
Key Capabilities of the Innova-662CRE: Sony STARVIS 2 IMX662 GigE Camera
Low-Light Color Imaging Without Supplementary Illumination
Network camera deployments in surveillance, smart parking, and patient monitoring routinely operate in environments where ambient illumination is uncontrolled and installation of dedicated lighting infrastructure is not approved or budgeted. This forces engineering teams to either accept degraded image quality from standard CMOS sensors or integrate per-camera lighting hardware that increases system cost and maintenance scope. The Innova-662CRE IMX662 GigE camera resolves this directly: the Sony STARVIS 2 IMX662 Sensor's BSI architecture and elevated quantum efficiency deliver clean color output at low lux levels, reducing or eliminating the need for auxiliary visible-light illumination in typical indoor surveillance and monitoring scenarios. For applications where IR illumination is preferred, the electromechanical IR-Cut Filter switches to IR-pass mode automatically, allowing the IMX662 Rolling Shutter Camera to operate under 850 nm illumination without visible-spectrum color artifacts.
Power over Ethernet for Single-Cable Deployments
Multi-camera deployments across facilities, traffic monitoring corridors, and clinical environments consistently face the same infrastructure constraint: routing separate power cabling to each camera position adds cost, requires electrician access, and extends installation timelines significantly. The Innova-662CRE Power over Ethernet Camera eliminates this by drawing power directly from the GigE network cable, reducing each camera installation to a single RJ45 connection to any IEEE 802.3af/at compliant PoE switch. For smart parking camera networks, security camera grids, and patient monitoring camera deployments where dozens of units require installation, PoE delivery reduces cabling infrastructure requirements per position and enables camera repositioning without electrical rework. The 1080p IMX662 GigE Camera ensures integration with standard network infrastructure without proprietary frame grabbers or dedicated capture hardware.
Electromechanical IR-Cut Filter for Day/Night Operation
Many deployment scenarios require reliable imaging across the full 24-hour cycle: color accuracy during daylight hours for identification and classification tasks, and IR sensitivity during low-ambient nighttime conditions for continuous monitoring. Cameras without mechanical IR-cut switching either retain a fixed IR filter that degrades NIR sensitivity at night or remove the filter and accept color distortion during the day. The Innova-662CRE IMX662 Electromechanical IR-Cut Filter camera addresses this with a motorized filter mechanism that transitions between color-accurate daylight mode and IR-pass night mode based on scene luminance thresholds. This makes the IMX662 GigE camera suitable for traffic monitoring camera installations, surveillance camera deployments, and security camera configurations that cannot tolerate color accuracy tradeoffs during day operation or sensitivity loss during nighttime monitoring.
Ethernet Connectivity and Long Distance Transmission
The Innova-662CRE IMX662 GigE camera uses standard Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with cable lengths up to 100 meters per connection, making it suitable for distributed deployments across industrial facilities, traffic monitoring systems, and outdoor environments. Integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE) support enables both power and image data transmission through a single RJ45 cable reducing installation complexity and simplifying camera deployment. For surveillance, smart parking, and embedded monitoring applications, the 2MP GigE camera integrates easily into existing Ethernet network infrastructure using standard PoE switches and networking hardware.
Optional IP67 Housing for Outdoor and Industrial Environments
Traffic monitoring camera, smart parking camera, and outdoor surveillance deployments often expose imaging hardware to moisture, dust, and temperature variation over long operating periods. For these environments, the Innova-662CRE IMX662 GigE camera is available with an optional IP67-rated enclosure that provides protection against dust ingress and water exposure for outdoor and industrial installations. The core camera board operates across its standard temperature range of −20°C to 60°C, supporting deployment in traffic monitoring systems, parking structures, and perimeter surveillance applications where environmental protection and long-term reliability are important deployment requirements.
"The Innova-662CRE was developed for deployments where low-light performance, network scalability, and simplified infrastructure are equally important," said Alwin Vincent, Product Manager, Vadzo Imaging. "By combining the Sony STARVIS 2 IMX662 sensor with Power over Ethernet, electromechanical IR-Cut switching, and rugged deployment options, we are enabling system integrators and OEMs to build reliable imaging systems for surveillance, smart infrastructure, and embedded AI applications."
Vadzo NXT Software and SDK
The Innova-662CRE is supported by Vadzo NXT software and the Vadzo NXT SDK, providing developers with a unified environment for camera configuration, streaming control, firmware management, and imaging parameter adjustment across Windows, Linux, and Android platforms. The software platform supports real-time image tuning, ROI configuration, SMART GPIO management, and fail-safe firmware updates for production deployments.
The Vadzo NXT SDK enables integration of GigE and network cameras into custom embedded vision applications through APIs for streaming, camera control, and system-level management. Support for C, C++, and Python development environments allows OEMs and embedded vision engineers to accelerate integration into robotics, surveillance, smart parking, and edge AI systems.
Applications
Surveillance and Security
Low-light sensitivity from the Sony IMX662 CMOS Sensor, electromechanical IR-Cut Filter switching, and PoE power delivery make the Innova-662CRE a direct fit for perimeter security camera and surveillance camera installations that must maintain consistent image quality across day/night transitions without dedicated lighting infrastructure at each position. The single-cable PoE architecture reduces deployment complexity across multi-building facilities, parking structures, and campus environments where minimizing installation overhead is a primary operational requirement.
Traffic Monitoring and Smart Parking
The Gigabit Ethernet camera interface supports cable lengths up to 100 meters per connection while combined PoE power delivery reduces infrastructure requirements for traffic monitoring camera deployments across intersections, highway ramps, and toll corridors. The IP67-rated IMX662 GigE camera variant handles outdoor environmental exposure without additional enclosures, making it equally suited for smart parking camera networks in covered and open-air multi-level structures where continuous vehicle detection and space-occupancy analytics operate around the clock.
Patient Monitoring and Medical Imaging
The Innova-662CRE patient monitoring camera configuration delivers single-connection PoE operation at each camera position, supporting continuous observation in clinical environments where cable management, sterilization access, and infection control requirements govern installation design. As a Clinical Monitoring Camera platform, the Innova-662CRE provides 2MP resolution output with low-noise color imaging under variable ambient illumination meeting the spatial detail requirements for bedside monitoring, procedure documentation, and telehealth integration workflows without supplementary lighting hardware at each installation point.
Kiosk Systems and Access Control
The compact form factor and single-cable PoE interface of the Innova-662CRE simplify integration into self-service kiosk terminals for retail, ticketing, and visitor management deployments. As an Access Control Camera, the Innova-662CRE delivers reliable color imaging in variable-light lobby and entry environments supporting facial recognition pipelines, credential verification systems, and identity management platforms with GigE network integration that simplifies centralized management and firmware delivery across large-scale multi-unit installations.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What differentiates the Innova-662CRE from a standard 2MP GigE camera?
The Sony STARVIS 2 IMX662 Sensor's BSI architecture delivers measurably higher quantum efficiency than front-side illuminated sensors at equivalent pixel pitch, and the integrated electromechanical IR-Cut Filter enables true day/night operation from a single IMX662 GigE camera without external filter hardware or dual-camera configurations.
2. Does the Innova-662CRE require a dedicated power supply?
No. The Innova-662CRE uses Power over Ethernet, so it pulls power straight from any IEEE 802.3af/at-compliant PoE switch through the same RJ45 cable that sends the image data. You don't need to run a separate power line for each camera.
3. What lens options are compatible with the Innova-662CRE?
The camera functions as an IMX662 S Mount camera, accepting standard S-Mount (M12) optics. The 105° DFOV M12 Lens camera configuration is available for wide-area coverage, and alternative focal lengths are supported without board-level hardware changes.
4. Is an IP67-rated enclosure available?
Yes. The IP67-rated IMX662 GigE camera variant is available for outdoor traffic monitoring camera, smart parking camera, and surveillance camera deployments requiring full dust exclusion and water ingress protection.
5. Can the Innova-662CRE be customized for OEM integration?
Yes. Vadzo supports full OEM customization for the IMX662 GigE camera platform including board redesign, lens and filter modifications, NIR LED array integration, IP-rated and standard enclosure design, and firmware development. Evaluation kits ship with no minimum order requirement.
Availability
The Innova-662CRE Sony STARVIS 2 IMX662 GigE Camera is available now for evaluation and production orders. Evaluation kits include the camera, M12 lens assembly, RJ45 cable, and SDK documentation with no minimum order requirement. Contact Vadzo at support@vadzoimaging.com or +1 817-678-2139 to request an evaluation kit or discuss OEM integration requirements.
About Vadzo Imaging
Vadzo Imaging develops embedded and machine vision cameras for OEMs and system integrators building production-ready vision systems across industrial automation, robotics, healthcare, and smart infrastructure. The company's portfolio spans MIPI CSI-2, USB 3.x, GigE, Wi-Fi, and SerDes interfaces, supporting a wide range of embedded deployment architectures. Vadzo provides end-to-end imaging support including sensor integration, ISP tuning, firmware development, and SDK frameworks to accelerate system deployment.
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