This technical guide details the end-to-end workflow for streaming a monochrome camera in Y12 format, capturing still images, and accurately viewing Y12 RAW files on Windows. It explains how to configure vadzoARC for unprocessed sensor output and how to use IrfanView to validate 12-bit RAW image data for industrial and machine vision applications.

This guide explains how to download, install, and configure IrfanView on Windows for viewing standard and RAW image formats used in machine vision workflows. It covers plugin installation, system requirements, and verification steps, with a focus on accurately displaying high bit-depth monochrome formats such as Y12 without normalization or automatic image enhancement.