VA Imaging MER2-2002-20U3C-VA 1/1.8" Color CMOS (OnSemi AR2020) Camera, 20 Megapixels, 5120 x 3840, 20 fps, Rolling Shutter, C-Mount, USB 3.0 Output

Industrial USB 3.0 Vision Camera Featuring AR2020

The Mercury 2 USB 3.0 camera is designed for industrial vision applications and utilizes a USB 3.0 connection. This interface supports high-resolution and high-speed imaging, making it ideal for embedded systems such as Raspberry Pi (version 4 or later), NVIDIA platforms, and standard PCs.
This model is suitable for your project if it meets these criteria:
- Industrial-grade camera requirements
- Cable length up to 4.5 meters (extendable to 10 meters with optical USB3 cables)
- Single cable connectivity
- Compact size of 29x29x29mm
- Compatibility with x86 computers and ARM V7 & ARM V8 embedded systems
- Hardware trigger capability (requires I/O cable)

For comprehensive information about our industrial USB 3.0 vision cameras, please refer to our manual.

Reliability, Warranty & Product Longevity

Daheng Imaging manufactures over 100,000 industrial cameras annually, adhering to stringent quality standards. The mean time between failures (MTBF) exceeds 400,000 hours (equivalent to 45 years of continuous operation). These cameras are TÜV Rheinland certified and come with a 3-year warranty. Following product launch, each camera model remains available for a minimum of 7 years, with many models supported for significantly longer periods. For further details on our product life cycle management, please consult this article.

Industrial Grade Color Camera

A color camera employs a Bayer filter array to generate color images. The RGB values for each pixel are computed by analyzing the pixel s intensity alongside its neighboring pixels. This process results in images that are generally less sharp compared to monochrome cameras. Because of the RGB filter, each pixel captures up to 66% fewer photons under white light than a monochrome sensor, reducing light sensitivity. To address this limitation, you can:
- 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, more light-sensitive pixels, delivering superior image quality.