VA Imaging ME2P-2621-15U3M-VA 1.1" Monochrome CMOS (Gpixel GMAX0505) Camera, 26 Megapixels, 5120 x 5120, 15 fps, Global Shutter, C-Mount, USB 3.0 Output

USB3 Vision Camera GMAX0505

The Mercury 2 Pro USB3 Vision Camera lineup represents a series of industrial-grade vision cameras equipped with a USB3 Vision interface. This range includes cameras featuring high-resolution, low-noise global shutter sensors housed in a compact design. USB3 serves as a high-speed interface tailored for industrial vision cameras, making it suitable for capturing high-resolution, high-frame-rate images. The ME2P series incorporates advanced functionalities. Should you require use of these advanced capabilities, please reach out to us so we can verify the availability or feasibility of implementing the specific feature you need. The ME2P USB3 Vision Color cameras also offer color correction to enhance image quality.
The ME2P USB3 Vision Camera series is suitable for applications that meet the following criteria:
- A compact industrial camera
- Cable length limited to 4.6 meters maximum
- Cost-effective and straightforward cable installation
- Single cable connection to the device
- Hardware triggering and Digital I/O support
- Advanced image processing capabilities

For further information, please refer to the ME2P USB3 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 failure (MTBF) exceeds 400,000 hours (equivalent to 45 years of continuous operation). These industrial cameras carry TÜV Rheinland certification and include a 3-year warranty. Following market release, each camera model remains available for a minimum of 7 years, with many models supported for significantly longer periods. For additional details on our product life cycle management, please consult the linked article.

Monochrome Industrial Camera

A monochrome camera, commonly referred to as a black and white camera, provides benefits across various industrial applications. While sectors such as security and telecommunications predominantly use color cameras, industrial applications often leverage the advantages of monochrome devices. These cameras exhibit high light sensitivity, deliver sharp imagery, and reduce data volume compared to color cameras, facilitating more efficient image processing. By selecting appropriate illumination colors and lens filters, a monochrome camera can maximize its performance characteristics, enabling the capture of images with strong contrast and high resolution.

Advanced vision camera features

The ME2P USB3 vision camera series offers a combination of standard and enhanced features, including:
- Configurable ROI enabling higher frame rates through partial scanning
- Programmable gain, exposure, and white balance (white balance applicable only to color models)
- Support for auto gain, auto exposure, and auto white balance (auto white balance exclusive to color models)
- Four acquisition modes: Single frame, continuous, software-triggered, and external-triggered acquisition
- Trigger modes include Frame Start and Frame Burst Start
- Color correction support to improve image quality (color models only)
- Exposure delay function to mitigate strobe delay effects
- Compatibility with GenICam and GigE Vision , allowing integration with various third-party software such as HALCON and LabVIEW
- Optimized software package designed to reduce CPU load on 32/64-bit Windows hosts
- Multiple sample applications and an easy-to-integrate SDK supporting diverse programming environments
- Compliance with CE, RoHS, GenICam, and USB3 Vision standards

These comprehensive features make the ME2P USB3 Vision camera series an excellent solution for demanding image processing tasks.