VA Imaging ME2P-171-66GM-P-VA 1.1" Monochrome CMOS (Sony IMX432) Camera, 2 Megapixels, 1608 x 1104, 66 fps, Global Shutter, C-Mount, GigE Vision

GigE Vision Camera IMX432

The Mercury 2 Pro GigE Vision Camera lineup is designed for industrial imaging applications and utilizes a GigE Vision connection. This series incorporates high-resolution, low-noise global shutter sensors within a compact enclosure. GigE remains the predominant interface for cameras in conventional machine vision setups. The ME2P series includes enhanced capabilities; if you require specific advanced functions, please reach out so we can verify availability or possible implementation. It also supports "removal of parameter limits" to broaden the exposure, gain, and white balance ranges. Exposure durations can extend up to 10 seconds.
The GigE Vision Camera series is suitable if your application meets the following criteria:
- Compact, high-resolution global shutter camera
- Cable runs up to 100 meters
- Cost-effective and straightforward cable installation
- Single cable connection for the industrial camera
- Advanced image processing options

For additional information, please refer to the ME2P GigE Vision camera manual.

MTBF, warranty & product life cycle

Daheng Imaging manufactures over 100,000 industrial cameras annually, adhering to stringent quality standards. The mean time between failures (MTBF) exceeds 400,000 hours (equivalent to 45 years of continuous operation). These industrial cameras carry TÜV Rheinland certification and come with a 3-year warranty. Each camera model remains available for a minimum of 7 years following its market release, with many models supported for considerably longer periods. For further details on our product life cycle management, please consult this article.

Monochrome Industrial Camera

A monochrome camera, also referred to as a black and white camera, provides benefits across numerous applications. While color cameras dominate sectors like security and telecommunications, black and white cameras are preferred in industrial environments. These cameras offer higher light sensitivity, deliver sharper imagery, and generate less data compared to color cameras, making them ideal for image processing tasks. By choosing appropriate lighting colors and lens filters, a monochrome camera can exploit these characteristics to produce images with strong contrast and high resolution.

Advanced vision camera features

The ME2P GigE Vision camera series includes both fundamental and sophisticated features such as:
- Configurable ROI for higher frame rates via partial scanning
- Programmable gain, exposure, and white balance (white balance applicable only to color variants)
- Support for auto gain, auto exposure, and auto white balance (auto white balance only for color variants)
- Four acquisition modes: Single frame, continuous, software trigger, and external trigger
- Compliance with GenICam and GigE Vision standards, enabling compatibility with numerous third-party software packages including HALCON and LabVIEW
- Multiple sample SDKs facilitating integration with various programming environments
- Certifications: CE, RoHS, GenICam, GigE Vision

These comprehensive features position the ME2P GigE Vision camera series as an excellent option for demanding image processing applications.