VA Imaging MER2-1220-32U3C-W90-VA 1/1.7" Color CMOS (Sony IMX226) Camera, 12.2 Megapixels, 4024 x 3036, 32 fps, Rolling Shutter, C-Mount, USB 3.0 Output

Industrial USB 3.0 Vision camera with 90 degree head IMX226

The Mercury2 USB3.0 camera is designed as an industrial vision device featuring a USB 3.0 connection and a 90-degree angled camera head. USB 3.0 provides an ideal interface for cameras that demand high resolution and fast data transfer rates. This interface is compatible with embedded systems such as Raspberry Pi (version 4 or newer), NVIDIA platforms, as well as conventional PCs.
This particular industrial vision camera model is suitable when your application meets the following criteria:
- Industrial-grade camera
- Maximum cable length up to 4.5 meters (extendable to 10 meters using optical USB3 cable)
- Single cable connection required
- Compact form factor owing to the right angle (90 ) head design
- Compatible with x86 computers and embedded platforms using ARM V7 & ARM V8 architectures
- 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 come with a 3-year warranty. Post-launch, each camera model remains available for a minimum of 7 years, with many models sustaining much longer production lifespans. For further details 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 value for each pixel is computed by combining the pixel s own value with those of its adjacent pixels. This process results in images that are generally less sharp compared to monochrome cameras. Because of the RGB filter on each pixel, under white light conditions, each pixel captures approximately 66% fewer photons than a monochrome sensor, making color cameras less sensitive to light. To address this, the following adjustments can be made:
- Increase illumination
- Raise the gain
- Extend shutter speed or exposure time
- Choose a sensor with higher light sensitivity
- Opt for a lens with greater light sensitivity
Compared to typical security cameras and webcams, industrial color cameras feature larger, more light-sensitive pixels, delivering superior image quality.

I/O port for hardwaretrigger, strobecontrol or PLC communication

The USB camera s I/O interface uses an 8-pin HR25 Hirose connector, a standard in industrial machine vision applications. This camera includes an input port that can serve as a hardware trigger. Its output can activate external devices such as industrial machine vision lighting. Additionally, the camera provides two programmable GPIOs (General Purpose Input/Output) accessible via our SDK. Electrical schematics for utilizing the I/O connector are available in the manual. For further guidance, see our article: hardware triggering multiple industrial cameras.