VA Imaging MER2-240-159U3C-VA 1/1.7" Color CMOS (Gpixel GMAX4002) Camera, 2 Megapixels, 2048 x 1200, 159 fps, Global Shutter, C-Mount, USB 3.0 Output

Industrial USB 3.0 Vision Camera GMAX 4002

The Mercury 2 USB 3.0 camera is designed as an industrial vision device utilizing a USB 3.0 connection. 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 such as Raspberry Pi (version 4 or newer), NVIDIA platforms, and conventional PCs.
This industrial vision camera is particularly relevant if your requirements include:
- An industrial-grade camera
- Cable length up to 4.5 meters (extendable to 10 meters with optical USB3 cable)
- Single cable connection for device interface
- Compact size of 29x29x29mm
- Compatibility with x86 computers and embedded ARM V7 & ARM V8 platforms
- Support for hardware triggering (requires an I/O cable)

For comprehensive 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 protocols. The mean time between failures (MTBF) exceeds 400,000 hours (equivalent to 45 years of continuous operation). These industrial cameras hold TÜV Rheinland certification and come with a 3-year warranty. Following their release, 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 see this article.

Industrial Color Camera

A color camera employs a Bayer filter array to generate color images. Each pixel s RGB value is computed by analyzing its own intensity along with those of adjacent pixels. This process results in images that are generally less sharp than those captured by monochrome cameras. Due to the RGB filter on each pixel, under white light conditions, a color sensor captures approximately 66% fewer photons per pixel compared to a monochrome sensor, which reduces its light sensitivity. To address this, the following adjustments can be made:
- Increase illumination intensity
- Raise the gain setting
- Extend shutter speed or exposure duration
- Choose a sensor with higher light sensitivity
- Use a lens optimized for improved light transmission
Compared to typical security cameras and 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 utilizes an 8-pin HR25 Hirose connector, which is standard within the industrial machine vision sector. This camera includes an input port that functions as a hardware trigger. Its output can activate external devices such as industrial machine vision lighting. Additionally, the camera provides two GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pins programmable via our SDK. Electrical schematics for the I/O connector are detailed in the manual. You may also consult our article: hardware triggering multiple industrial cameras.

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