VA Imaging MER2-041-528U3C-VA 1/2.9" Color CMOS (Sony IMX287) Camera, 0.4 Megapixels, 720 x 540, 528 fps, Global Shutter, C-Mount, USB 3.0 Output

Industrial USB 3.0 Vision camera IMX287

The Mercury2 USB3.0 camera represents a professional industrial vision camera featuring a USB 3.0 connection. This interface is well-suited for cameras requiring high resolution and rapid data transfer rates. It is particularly compatible with embedded systems like the Raspberry Pi (version 4 or later) and the NVIDIA Jetson series, as well as conventional PCs.
This specific industrial vision camera model is ideal if your application meets the following criteria:
- Industrial-grade camera requirements
- Maximum cable length up to 4.5 meters (extendable to 10 meters using optical USB3 cables)
- Single-cable connectivity for device operation
- Compact form factor measuring 29x29x29mm
- Compatible with x86 computers and embedded platforms including ARM V7 & ARM V8
- Supports hardware triggering (requires I/O cable)

For comprehensive information on our industrial USB 3.0 vision cameras, please refer to our 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. Each camera model remains available for a minimum of 7 years following its market release, with many models supported for significantly longer periods. For further insights on our product life cycle management, please consult this article.

Industrial Color Camera

A color camera employs a Bayer filter array to generate color images. The RGB color value for each pixel is computed by analyzing the pixel s own intensity along with the intensities of adjacent pixels. This process results in images that are generally less sharp compared to those from monochrome cameras. Because of the RGB filter applied to each pixel, under white light conditions, a color sensor captures approximately 66% fewer photons per pixel than a monochrome sensor, making it less sensitive to light. To address this limitation, the following adjustments can be made:
- Increase illumination
- Raise the gain setting
- Extend shutter speed or exposure time
- Choose a sensor with higher light sensitivity
- Opt for a lens with enhanced light-gathering capability
Compared to typical security cameras and webcams, industrial color cameras feature larger and more light-sensitive pixels, delivering superior image quality.

I/O port for hardwaretrigger, strobecontrol or PLC communication

The USB camera s I/O interface utilizes an 8-pin HR25 Hirose connector, a common standard within the industrial machine vision sector. This camera includes an input port that can serve as a hardware trigger. Its output can be used to activate external devices such as industrial lighting systems. Additionally, the camera provides two GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pins that can be programmed through our SDK. Electrical wiring diagrams for the I/O connector are available in the user manual. For more details, see our article on hardware triggering multiple industrial cameras.

If the I/O port is not required, the camera can be ordered without it. For bulk orders, this option reduces the unit cost by 10. The minimum order quantity for the USB3 camera without I/O is 10 units. To place an order for the industrial USB3 camera without I/O, please get in touch with us.