VA Imaging MER2-231-41U3C-W90-VA 1/1.2" Color CMOS (Sony IMX249) Camera, 2 Megapixels, 1920 x 1200, 41 fps, Global Shutter, Right Angle (90), C-Mount, USB 3.0 Output

Industrial USB 3.0 Vision camera with 90 degree head IMX249

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 requiring high resolution and rapid data transfer. This connection type is well-suited for embedded systems like Raspberry Pi (version 4 or newer), NVIDIA platforms, as well as conventional computers.
This particular industrial vision camera model is suitable when your application meets the following criteria:
- Industrial-grade camera requirements
- Cable length up to 4.5 meters (extendable to 10 meters with optical USB3 cable)
- Single cable connection for device interface
- Compact form factor enabled by the 90-degree right angle head
- Compatibility with x86 computers and embedded platforms including ARM V7 & ARM V8
- Support for hardware triggering (requires I/O cable)

For additional information about 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 failures (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. After 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, see this article.

Industrial Color Camera

Color cameras utilize a Bayer filter array to generate color images. The RGB color for each pixel is derived by combining the pixel s value with those of adjacent 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 conditions than a monochrome sensor, making color cameras inherently less sensitive to light. To address this limitation, you can:
- Increase illumination intensity
- Raise the camera gain
- Extend shutter speed or exposure time
- Choose a sensor with higher light sensitivity
- Opt for a lens with improved light-gathering capability
Compared to typical security cameras or webcams, industrial color cameras feature larger, more light-sensitive pixels, delivering superior image quality.

I/O port for hardware trigger, strobe control or PLC communication

The USB camera s I/O interface uses an 8-pin HR25 Hirose connector, a common standard in industrial machine vision applications. This camera includes an input port that can serve as a hardware trigger. Its output port can activate external devices such as industrial machine vision lighting. Additionally, the camera offers two programmable GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pins accessible via our SDK. Electrical wiring diagrams for the I/O connector are available in the manual. For more information, you can also consult our article on hardware triggering multiple industrial cameras.