VA Imaging ME2S-1260-28U3M-VA 1" Monochrome CMOS (OnSemi XGS12000) Camera, 13 Megapixels, 4096 x 3072, 28 fps, Global Shutter, C-Mount, USB 3.0 Output

High-resolution USB3 compact imaging cameras XGS12000

The ME2S USB3 lineup features a highly compact industrial USB3 imaging camera solution. It incorporates high-resolution global shutter sensors from Sony and Gpixel. Typical use cases for these cameras include machine vision, automation, laboratory environments, research and development, among others. USB3 offers a fast and cost-effective interface, compatible with all PCs. This camera is ideal if you require:
- An industrial imaging camera with a compact 29x29mm footprint
- The ability to capture high-resolution images of moving subjects
- Compatibility with both x86 computers and embedded platforms such as ARM V7 & ARM V8

Reliability, warranty, and 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 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 significantly longer periods. For detailed information on our product life cycle management, please refer to this article.

Monochrome industrial camera

A monochrome, or black and white, camera provides specific benefits across various applications. While color cameras dominate sectors like security and telecommunications, black and white cameras are preferred in industrial settings due to their enhanced light sensitivity, sharper image output, and reduced data requirements compared to color cameras. This makes them particularly suitable for image processing tasks. By carefully selecting the lighting color and lens filters, a monochrome camera can fully leverage its capabilities, producing images with high contrast and resolution.

Enhanced vision camera capabilities

The ME2S USB3 vision camera series includes both fundamental and advanced functionalities such as:
- Configurable ROI allowing higher frame rates through partial scanning
- Programmable gain, exposure, and white balance (white balance applicable only to color variants)
- Support for automatic gain, exposure, and white balance adjustments (auto white balance only for color models)
- Four acquisition modes: Single frame, continuous, software-triggered, and external trigger
- Trigger options: Frame Start and Frame Burst Start
- Color correction support to enhance image quality (color models only)
- Exposure delay feature to minimize strobe delay effects
- Compatibility with GenICam and GigE Vision , enabling integration with third-party software like HALCON and LabVIEW
- Optimized software reducing CPU usage on 32/64-bit Windows hosts
- Comprehensive SDK samples facilitating integration across various programming environments
- Compliance with CE, RoHS, GenICam, and USB3 Vision standards

The extensive feature set positions the ME2S USB3 Vision camera series as an excellent solution for demanding image processing applications.