VA Imaging MER2-502-79U3C-VA 2/3" Color CMOS (Sony IMX250) Camera, 5.0 Megapixels, 2448 x 2048, 79 fps, Global Shutter, C-Mount, USB 3.0 Output

Industrial USB 3.0 Vision camera IMX250

The Mercury2 USB3.0 camera is designed as an industrial vision device featuring a USB 3.0 connection. This USB 3.0 interface supports high-resolution and rapid frame rate cameras effectively. It is well-suited for embedded systems like Raspberry Pi (version 4 or newer), NVIDIA platforms, as well as standard PC environments.
This particular industrial vision camera model is ideal 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 connectivity
- Compact size (29x29x29mm)
- Compatibility with x86 computers and embedded ARM V7 & ARM V8 platforms
- Hardware triggering capability (requires I/O cable)

For comprehensive information on our industrial USB 3.0 vision cameras, please consult 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 include a 3-year warranty. Each camera model remains available for a minimum of 7 years following its market release, with many models supported for significantly longer periods. For further details on our product life cycle management, please refer to this article.

Industrial Color Camera

A color camera utilizes a Bayer filter array to generate color images. The RGB value for each pixel is computed by combining the pixel s value with those of adjacent pixels. This process results in images that are less sharp compared to monochrome cameras. Due to the RGB filter overlay, each pixel captures approximately 66% fewer photons under white light than a monochrome sensor, reducing light sensitivity. To address this, the following adjustments can be made:
- Increase illumination
- Raise the gain setting
- Extend shutter speed or exposure time
- Choose a sensor with higher light sensitivity
- Use a lens designed for 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 employs an 8-pin HR25 Hirose connector, a standard in industrial machine vision applications. This camera includes an input for hardware triggering. Its output can activate external devices such as industrial vision lighting. Additionally, it offers two GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pins that can be configured via our SDK. Electrical wiring diagrams for the I/O connector are available in the manual. You may also review our article on hardware triggering multiple industrial cameras.

If the I/O port is unnecessary, the camera can be ordered without it. For bulk orders, this option reduces the unit cost by 10. The minimum quantity for ordering USB3 cameras without I/O is 10 units. To place an order for the industrial USB3 camera without I/O, please contact us.