VA Imaging ME2P-1840-21U3M-VA 1" Monochrome CMOS (Gpixel GMAX2518) Camera, 18 Megapixels, 4508 x 4096, 21 fps, Global Shutter, C-Mount, USB 3.0 Output

GMAX2518 USB3 Vision Camera

The Mercury 2 Pro USB3 Vision Camera lineup consists of industrial-grade vision cameras featuring a USB3 Vision interface. This series incorporates high-resolution, low-noise global shutter sensors housed in a compact design. USB3 serves as a high-speed connection standard for industrial cameras, making it suitable for capturing high-resolution and rapid image sequences. The ME2P series includes enhanced functionalities. Should you require use of these advanced options, please reach out to verify availability or potential implementation. The ME2P USB3 Vision Color cameras also provide color correction capabilities to enhance image fidelity.
The ME2P USB3 Vision Camera series is well-suited for applications that meet the following criteria:
- Compact industrial camera size
- Cable length up to 4.6 meters
- Cost-effective and straightforward cable installation
- Single-cable connection for device interface
- Hardware triggering and Digital I/O support
- Advanced image processing functionalities

For further information, the ME2P USB3 Vision camera manual is available for review.

MTBF, warranty & product lifecycle

Daheng Imaging manufactures over 100,000 industrial cameras annually, adhering to stringent quality standards. The mean time between failures (MTBF) exceeds 400,000 hours (approximately 45 years of continuous operation). These industrial cameras hold TÜV Rheinland certification and include a 3-year warranty. Post-launch, each camera model remains available for a minimum of 7 years, with many models supported for a longer lifespan. For additional details on our product lifecycle management, please consult this article.

Monochrome Industrial Camera

A monochrome camera, commonly referred to as a black and white camera, offers specific benefits across numerous applications. While color cameras dominate sectors such as security and telecommunications, industrial environments leverage the strengths of monochrome sensors. These cameras exhibit high sensitivity to light, deliver sharp imagery, and reduce data volume compared to color counterparts. This makes them particularly efficient for image processing tasks. By selecting appropriate light sources and lens filters, a monochrome camera can exploit its inherent characteristics, enabling the creation of images with strong contrast and superior resolution.

Advanced vision camera features

The ME2P USB3 vision camera series incorporates both fundamental and sophisticated features, including:
- Configurable ROI allowing higher frame rates through 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 limited to color models)
- Four acquisition modes: Single frame, Continuous, Software trigger, and External trigger
- Trigger options: Frame Start and Frame Burst Start
- Color correction support to enhance image quality (color models only)
- Exposure delay capability to minimize strobe delay effects
- Compatibility with GenICam and GigE Vision , enabling use with numerous third-party software platforms such as HALCON and LabVIEW
- Optimized software suite designed to reduce CPU load on 32/64-bit Windows hosts
- Multiple sample applications and an easy-to-integrate SDK compatible with various programming environments
- Compliance with CE, RoHS, GenICam, and USB3 Vision standards

These comprehensive features position the ME2P USB3 Vision camera series as an excellent option for demanding image processing applications.