VA Imaging ME2P-560-21GM-P-VA 1/2" Monochrome CMOS (Gpixel GMAX2505) Camera, 5.6 Megapixels, 2600 x 2160, 21 fps, Global Shutter, C-Mount, GigE Vision Output

GMAX2505 GigE Vision Camera

The Mercury 2 Pro GigE Vision Camera lineup consists of industrial cameras featuring a GigE Vision interface. These cameras incorporate high-resolution, low-noise global shutter sensors housed in a compact design. GigE remains the prevalent interface for cameras in conventional machine vision environments. The ME2P series offers enhanced capabilities. For inquiries regarding specific advanced functions, please reach out to us so we can verify availability or potential implementation. The series also supports "remove parameter limit" functionality, allowing extended ranges for exposure, gain, white balance, and more. Exposure durations up to 10 seconds are supported.
This GigE Vision Camera series is suitable for applications that require:
- Compact, high-resolution global shutter cameras
- Cable lengths up to 100 meters
- Cost-effective and straightforward cable installation
- Single-cable connection for the industrial camera
- Advanced image processing functionalities

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

MTBF, Warranty & Product Longevity

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. Each camera model remains available for a minimum of 7 years after launch, with many models supported for significantly longer periods. For further details on our product life cycle management, please consult this article.

Monochrome Industrial Camera

Monochrome cameras, also referred to as black and white cameras, provide benefits across numerous applications. While color cameras dominate markets such as security and telecommunications, monochrome cameras are preferred in industrial settings due to their enhanced light sensitivity, sharper image quality, and reduced data volume compared to color cameras. This makes them particularly effective for image processing tasks. By choosing appropriate lighting colors and lens filters, monochrome cameras can exploit their characteristics to produce images with high contrast and resolution.

Enhanced Vision Camera Capabilities

The ME2P GigE Vision camera series includes both fundamental and advanced features, such as:
- Programmable ROI enabling higher frame rates via partial scanning
- Adjustable gain, exposure, and white balance settings (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 trigger, and External trigger
- Compliance with GenICam and GigE Vision standards, compatible with a broad range of third-party software including HALCON and LabVIEW
- Multiple sample applications and an easy-to-integrate SDK supporting 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.