VA Imaging ME2P-900-13GM-P-VA 2/3" Monochrome CMOS (Gpixel GMAX2509) Camera, 9 Megapixels, 4200 x 2160, 13 fps, Global Shutter, C-Mount, GigE Vision Output

GigE Vision Camera GMAX2509

The Mercury 2 Pro GigE Vision Camera lineup represents a series of industrial cameras utilizing a GigE Vision interface. This series incorporates high-resolution, low-noise global shutter sensors housed within a compact enclosure. GigE remains the predominant interface for cameras in conventional machine vision setups. The ME2P series includes enhanced capabilities. Should you require confirmation about specific advanced features or their implementation, please reach out to us. The cameras also support "remove parameter limit" functionality, allowing extended ranges for exposure, gain, white balance, and more. Exposure durations can reach up to 10 seconds.
This GigE Vision Camera series is suitable for applications meeting the following criteria:
- Compact, high-resolution global shutter camera
- Cable length up to 100 meters
- Cost-effective and straightforward cable installation
- Single cable connection for the industrial camera
- Advanced image processing capabilities

For further 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 (approximately 45 years of continuous operation). These industrial cameras are TÜV Rheinland certified and come with 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. Additional details about our product life cycle management can be found in this article.

Monochrome Industrial Camera

A monochrome camera, also referred to as a black and white camera, offers distinct benefits across numerous applications. While color cameras dominate sectors like security and telecommunications, industrial environments often prefer monochrome cameras due to their superior light sensitivity, sharper image quality, and reduced data volume compared to color cameras. These characteristics make them well-suited for image processing tasks. By selecting appropriate lighting colors and lens filters, a monochrome camera can leverage its attributes to produce images with high contrast and resolution.

Advanced Vision Camera Features

The ME2P GigE Vision camera series includes both fundamental and sophisticated functionalities, such as:
- Configurable ROI for higher frame rates via partial scanning
- Programmable gain, exposure, and white balance (white balance applicable only for 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-triggered, and external-triggered acquisition
- Compliance with GenICam and GigE Vision standards, enabling compatibility with numerous third-party software platforms like HALCON and LabVIEW
- Multiple sample SDKs facilitating integration with various programming environments
- Certifications including CE, RoHS, GenICam, and GigE Vision

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