VA Imaging MER2-507-23GC-P-VA 1/2.5" Color CMOS (OnSemi AR0521) Camera, 5 Megapixels, 2592 x 1944, 23 fps, Rolling Shutter, C-Mount, 2.5GigE Output

GigE Vision Camera OnSemi AR0521

The Mercury 2 GigE camera lineup represents an industrial-grade vision camera featuring a GigE connection. GigE is widely adopted as the standard interface for cameras in conventional machine vision setups. The Mercury 2 series incorporates sophisticated capabilities such as decimation, binning, pixel skipping, image reversal, and digital shifting. This particular model suits applications that meet the following criteria:
- An industrial-grade camera
- Cable length up to 100 meters
- Cost-effective and straightforward cable installation
- Physical dimensions of 29x29x40.3mm
- Optional hardware trigger support

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

MTBF, warranty & product life cycle

Daheng Imaging manufactures over 100,000 industrial cameras annually, adhering to rigorous quality standards. The mean time between failures (MTBF) exceeds 400,000 hours (approximately 45 years of continuous operation). These industrial cameras hold TÜV Rheinland certification and come with a 3-year warranty. Each 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 consult this article.

Color industrial camera

A color industrial camera employs a Bayer filter array to generate color images. The RGB values for each pixel are computed by combining the pixel s own data with that of adjacent pixels. This process typically results in images that are less sharp compared to those captured by monochrome cameras.
Because of the RGB filter overlay, each pixel captures roughly 66% fewer photons under white light conditions than a monochrome sensor. Consequently, color cameras exhibit lower light sensitivity than monochrome variants. To address this, several approaches can be applied: - Enhance the illumination
- Increase the camera gain
- Extend shutter speed or exposure duration
- Choose a sensor with higher light sensitivity
- Opt for a lens designed for greater light sensitivity
Color industrial cameras are preferred in scenarios where capturing color information is essential.

Industrial GigE camera with PoE

Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology for GigE cameras enables simultaneous delivery of power and data through a single Ethernet cable. This setup minimizes cabling and simplifies installation in applications that do not require hardware triggering or I/O connections. For applications needing I/O functionality, powering the camera via an I/O connector is recommended. Power consumption is higher when using PoE compared to powering through the I/O connector, which also causes increased heat dissipation. PoE-enabled GigE cameras are physically larger than their non-PoE counterparts due to an additional PCB that separates Ethernet power from data signals and converts voltage levels. This extra hardware increases cost relative to non-PoE models. However, PoE offers the advantage of easier installation by reducing the number of cables required.