VA Imaging MER2-630-60U3C-W90-VA 1/1.8" Color CMOS (Sony IMX178) Camera, 6.3 Megapixels, 3088 x 2064, 60 fps, Rolling Shutter, C-Mount, USB 3.0 Output

Industrial USB 3.0 Vision Camera Featuring a 90-Degree Head and IMX178 Sensor

The Mercury2 USB3.0 camera is designed for industrial vision applications, equipped with a USB 3.0 interface and a right-angle (90 degree) camera head. USB 3.0 offers an ideal connection for cameras requiring high resolution and fast data transfer. This interface is well suited for embedded systems such as Raspberry Pi (version 4 or newer), NVIDIA platforms, as well as standard PC environments.
This industrial vision camera model is suitable for your needs if your application meets the following criteria:
- Industrial-grade camera requirements
- Cable length up to 4.5 meters (extendable to 10 meters using optical USB3 cable)
- Single-cable connectivity for simplicity
- Compact form factor enabled by the 90-degree right-angle head
- Compatibility with x86 computers and ARM V7 & ARM V8 embedded platforms
- Support for hardware triggering (requires I/O cable)

For comprehensive information about our industrial USB 3.0 vision cameras, please consult our manual.

Reliability, Warranty, and Product Longevity

Daheng Imaging manufactures over 100,000 industrial cameras annually, adhering to stringent quality standards. The mean time between failure (MTBF) exceeds 400,000 hours, equating to approximately 45 years of continuous operation. These industrial cameras hold TÜV Rheinland certification and come with 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 policies, refer to this article.

Industrial-Grade Color Camera Technology

This color camera utilizes a Bayer filter array to generate color images. The RGB values for each pixel are computed by analyzing the pixel s value alongside those of adjacent pixels. This processing results in images that are generally less sharp than those produced by monochrome cameras. Because of the RGB filter, each pixel captures up to 66% fewer photons under white light compared to monochrome sensors, making color cameras less sensitive to light. To address this limitation, 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
- Opt for a lens designed for enhanced light capture
Compared to typical security cameras or webcams, industrial color cameras feature larger pixels with greater light sensitivity, delivering superior image quality.

I/O Interface for Hardware Triggering, Strobe Control, and PLC Integration

The USB camera s I/O port uses an 8-pin HR25 Hirose connector, a standard within the industrial machine vision sector. This camera includes an input for hardware triggering functionality. Its output can be utilized to activate external lighting, such as industrial machine vision illumination. Additionally, the camera provides two GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) lines, programmable via our SDK. Electrical wiring diagrams for the I/O connector are available in the user manual. For further guidance, see our article on hardware triggering of multiple industrial cameras.