Mercury second-generation MER2-U3 series
The MER2-U3 series area array camera of the MERCURY2 family is a new generation product independently developed by Daheng Imaging, which supports more functions and provides multiple acquisition methods. The camera adopts USB 3.0 interface for image data transmission and integrates I/O (GPIO) interface, providing cable locking device for stable and reliable operation. Some models support a 90 degree angle for the lens interface, making layout and installation easier. The MER2-U3 series cameras have excellent performance, compact design, high reliability, easy installation and use, and offer multiple camera models with different resolutions and frame rates, suitable for industrial inspection, medical, scientific research, education and other fields.
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✔ Lightweight and sturdy 29mm ultra small size, metal shell with threaded locking |
✔ Flexible and unrestricted installation 90 degree angle camera optional |
✔ USB 3.0 interface High bandwidth data transmission |
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✔ Global exposure/roller shutter exposure Satisfy the preference for high-speed shooting or excellent image quality |
✔ Complete resolution and frame rate 400000 to 2000 million resolution, 19 to 608 fps frame rate |
✔ C/CS lens interface Compatible with most lenses on the market |
MER2-160-249U3M-HS-6P
Mercury second-generation 1.6 megapixel USB3.0 interface black and white industrial camera
The Mercury II camera has a compact structure, a small appearance (29 × 29mm), and is equipped with excellent image processing (ISP) algorithms, providing multiple acquisition methods. The MER2-160-249U3M-HS-6P camera adopts the Sony IMX273 CMOS sensor chip with global exposure, and transmits image data through the USB 3.0 data interface. It provides a cable locking device and can work stably in various harsh environments, making it a highly reliable industrial digital camera product.
Product Features
Trigger type: Frame Start/Frame Burst Start
Two exposure time modes: standard exposure time mode/minimum exposure time mode
Support pixel sampling (Decimation), Binning, digital shift, black level, and Sensor bit depth functions
Support Gamma correction to optimize the brightness of captured images
Support noise reduction and sharpening functions
Support lookup tables, parameter groups, counters, and timer functions
Support the removal of parameter range restrictions, which can expand the range values of exposure, gain, and other parameters
Provide a 16KB user data area to store algorithm coefficients, parameter configurations, etc
External dimensions
Specification parameters
Model | MER2-160-249U3M-HS-6P |
Brand | Daheng Image |
Resolution | 1440×1080 |
Frame rate(fps) | 249.2 |
Sensor manufacturers | Sony |
Sensor | 1/2.9″ IMX273 Global shutter CMOS |
pixel size | 3.45μm |
pixel depth | 8 bit,10 bit,12 bit |
Data interface | USB3.0 |
Lens interface | C,CS |
Spectrum | Mono |
Image data format | Mono8,Mono10,Mono12 |
Signal to Noise Ratio | 40.5 dB |
Time of exposure | Extremely small: 1 μ s~100 μ s; Standard: 20 μ s~1s |
Gain | 0dB ~ 24dB |
Binning | 1×1,1×2,1×4,2×1,2×2,2×4,4×1,4×2,4×4 |
Pixel sampling | Sensor:1×1,2×2 |
Mirror Flip | Horizontal mirror, vertical mirror |
I/O interface | 1 optocoupler isolated input, 1 optocoupler isolated output, 1 bidirectional GPIO |
Power | 1.99 W @ 5 VDC |
Power supply requirements | USB3.0Interface power supply |
Operation temperature | 0°C ~ +45°C |
Storage temperature | -20°C ~ +70°C |
Working humidity | 10% ~ 80% |
Mechanical dimensions(W×H×L) | 29 mm × 29 mm × 29 mm |
Weight | 65 g |
Certification and Standards | CE,RoHS,FCC,ICES,UKCA,UL,USB3 Vision,GenICam |
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