VA Imaging MER2-302-37GC-VA 1/1.8" Color CMOS (Sony IMX265) Camera, 3.02 Megapixels, 2048 x 1536, 37 fps, Global Shutter, C-Mount, GigE Vision Output

GigE Vision Camera IMX265

The Mercury 2 GigE camera lineup is designed for industrial vision applications and utilizes a GigE interface. GigE remains the prevalent connection standard for cameras in conventional machine vision systems. This camera model is offered both with and without Power over Ethernet (PoE) support. The Mercury 2 series incorporates advanced capabilities such as decimation, binning, pixel skipping, image reversal, and digital shift. This particular model suits your needs if your requirements include:
- An industrial-grade camera
- Cable lengths up to 100 meters
- Cost-effective and straightforward cable installation
- Single-cable connectivity when using PoE
- Physical dimensions: 29x29x29mm (non-PoE), 29x29x38mm (PoE version)
- Optional support for hardware triggering

For additional technical details, please refer to the GigE vision camera manual.

MTBF, warranty & product life cycle

Daheng Imaging manufactures over 100,000 industrial cameras annually, adhering to stringent quality protocols. The mean time between failure (MTBF) exceeds 400,000 hours (approximately 45 years of continuous operation). These industrial cameras carry TÜV Rheinland certification and include a 3-year warranty. Each model remains available for a minimum of 7 years following its market release, with many models supported for longer durations. For further insights on our product life cycle management, please consult the linked article.

Color industrial camera

Industrial color cameras utilize a Bayer filter array to generate color images. The RGB values for each pixel are derived by combining the pixel s data with that of adjacent pixels. This process typically results in images that are less sharp compared to those from monochrome cameras.
Because of the RGB filter, each pixel collects roughly 66% fewer photons under white light conditions than a monochrome sensor. Consequently, color cameras exhibit lower sensitivity to light relative to monochrome cameras. To address this limitation, the following methods can be employed:

- Enhance the illumination intensity
- Increase the camera gain
- Extend shutter speed or exposure time
- Choose a sensor with higher light sensitivity
- Use a lens optimized for greater light transmission
Industrial color cameras are preferred in scenarios where capturing color information is essential.

industrial GigE camera without PoE

Power for an industrial GigE camera without PoE is delivered through the I/O connector. This standard GigE camera variant is more cost-effective and produces less heat. Its compact size results from requiring fewer hardware components compared to the PoE-enabled version. Using an industrial GigE camera without PoE always necessitates an I/O cable connection.