DAHENG-IMAGE MER-031-860U3C User manual

China Daheng Group, Inc. Beijing Image Vision Technology Branch
Mercury U3V Cameras User Manual
Version：V1.0.23
2017-10-24

Mercury U3V Cameras User Manual
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Mercury U3V Cameras User Manual
Preface
We really appreciate your choosing the product of DAHENG‐IMAGE.
Mercury U3V series camera is DAHENG’s mature area scan digital camera, featuring mega pixels resolution, super
precision, high definition, extremely low noise and perfect color conversion. The camera, which is equipped with
a standard U3V interface, is convenient for use and connection. It could be used in a wide and diverse range of
applications including machine vision, high‐definition imaging and surveillance, medical imaging, intelligent
transportation systems, character recognition and documents processing, and any more.
The Mercury U3V series camera is a compact camera that will be a good choice for the users who are demanding
on the camera size. This manual describes in detail on how to install and use the Mercury U3V digital cameras.

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Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................ 1
1.1. Models ..................................................................................................................1
1.2. General Specifications ..........................................................................................1
1.2.1. MER-031-860U3x ..................................................................................................1
1.2.2. MER-031-860U3M NIR..........................................................................................3
1.2.3. MER-050-560U3x ..................................................................................................3
1.2.4. MER-050-560U3M NIR..........................................................................................5
1.2.5. MER-051-120U3x ..................................................................................................6
1.2.6. MER-131-210U3x ..................................................................................................8
1.2.7. MER-131-210U3M NIR........................................................................................10
1.2.8. MER-132-43U3x ..................................................................................................10
1.2.9. MER-133-54U3x ..................................................................................................12
1.2.10. MER-134-93U3x ...........................................................................................14
1.2.11. MER-230-168U3x .........................................................................................16
1.2.12. MER-231-41U3x ...........................................................................................17
1.2.13. MER-301-125U3x .........................................................................................19
1.2.14. MER-302-56U3x ...........................................................................................21
1.2.15. MER-500-14U3x ...........................................................................................23
1.2.16. MER-502-79U3x ...........................................................................................24
1.2.17. MER-503-36U3x ...........................................................................................26
1.2.18. MER-1070-14U3x .........................................................................................28
1.2.19. MER-1520-13U3C.........................................................................................30
1.2.20. MER-1810-21U3C.........................................................................................31
1.3. Spectral Response...............................................................................................32
1.3.1. MER-031-860U3x / MER-050-560U3x / MER-131-210U3x ................................32
1.3.2. MER-031-860U3M NIR / MER-050-560U3M NIR / MER-131-210U3M NIR .......32
1.3.3. MER-051-120U3x ................................................................................................33
1.3.4. MER-132-43U3x ..................................................................................................33
1.3.5. MER-133-54U3x ..................................................................................................34
1.3.6. MER-134-93U3x ..................................................................................................35

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1.3.7. MER-230-168U3x ................................................................................................36
1.3.8. MER-231-41U3x ..................................................................................................37
1.3.9. MER-301-125U3x ................................................................................................38
1.3.10. MER-302-56U3x ...........................................................................................39
1.3.11. MER-500-14U3x ...........................................................................................40
1.3.12. MER-502-79U3x ...........................................................................................41
1.3.13. MER-503-36U3x ...........................................................................................42
1.3.14. MER-1070-14U3x .........................................................................................43
1.3.15. MER-1520-13U3C.........................................................................................44
1.3.16. MER-1810-21U3c .........................................................................................44
1.3.17. Filters............................................................................................................45
1.4. Mechanical interface ..........................................................................................46
1.4.1. Mechanical dimensions ......................................................................................46
1.4.2. Optical interface..................................................................................................47
1.5. Software Interface ..............................................................................................47
1.5.1. Software Package................................................................................................47
1.5.2. Application Programming Interface....................................................................48
1.6. Guideline for Avoiding EMI .................................................................................49
1.7. Environment Requirement .................................................................................49
1.8. RoHS Conformity.................................................................................................50
2. Features ................................................................................................ 51
2.1. I/O control...........................................................................................................51
2.1.1. Input Mode Operation........................................................................................51
2.1.2. Output Mode Operation .....................................................................................52
2.1.3. Read the LineStatus ............................................................................................53
2.2. Image Acquisition Control...................................................................................54
2.2.1. Acquisition Start and Stop ..................................................................................54
2.2.1.1. Acquisition Start.............................................................................54
2.2.1.2. Acquisition Stop .............................................................................55
2.2.2. RegionSendMode................................................................................................56
2.2.2.1. Single ROI mode and Configuration...............................................57
2.2.2.2. Multi-ROI mode and Configuration ...............................................57

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2.2.3. Switching Acquisition Mode ...............................................................................58
2.2.4. Continuous Mode and Configuration .................................................................59
2.2.5. Software Trigger Acquisition and Configuration ................................................60
2.2.6. External Trigger Acquisition and Configuration..................................................60
2.2.7. Set Exposure .......................................................................................................61
2.2.8. Overlap exposure and Non-overlap exposure....................................................63
2.2.9. Strobe..................................................................................................................65
2.3. Basic Features .....................................................................................................66
2.3.1. Gain .....................................................................................................................66
2.3.2. Pixel Format ........................................................................................................67
2.3.3. ROI.......................................................................................................................70
2.3.4. Auto Exposure/Auto Gain ...................................................................................71
2.3.4.1. ROI setting of Auto Exposure/Auto Gain .......................................71
2.3.4.2. Auto Gain .......................................................................................72
2.3.4.3. Auto Exposure................................................................................73
2.3.5. Auto White Balance ............................................................................................73
2.3.5.1. Auto White Balance ROI.................................................................73
2.3.5.2. Auto White Balance .......................................................................74
2.3.6. TestPattern..........................................................................................................75
2.3.7. User Set Control..................................................................................................77
2.3.8. DeviceUserID.......................................................................................................78
2.4. Image Transmission ............................................................................................79
2.4.1. Calculate frame rate ...........................................................................................79
2.4.2. USB Interface Bandwidth....................................................................................80
2.4.3. DeviceLinkThroughputLimit................................................................................80
2.4.4. Camera Acquisition Time ....................................................................................82
3. Electrical Interface................................................................................. 85
3.1. USB Port ..............................................................................................................85
3.2. LED Light..............................................................................................................85
3.3. IO Port .................................................................................................................85
3.3.1. Line0 (Opto-isolated input) circuit......................................................................86
3.3.2. Line1 (opto-isolated output) circuit....................................................................87

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3.3.3. GPIO2/3 (bidirectional) Circuit............................................................................89
4. Installation and use ............................................................................... 93
4.1. Setup Guide.........................................................................................................93
5. FAQ ....................................................................................................... 94
6. Revision History .................................................................................... 95

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1. Introduction
1.1. Models
The current Mercury USB3.0 Vision camera models are listed in the top row of the specification tables on
the next pages of this manual. The camera models are differentiated by their resolution, their maximum
frame rate at full resolution, and whether the camera’s sensor is mono or color.
1.2. General Specifications
1.2.1. MER-031-860U3x
Specifications
MER-031-860U3C
MER-031-860U3C-L
Resolution
640 x 480
Sensor Type
Onsemi PYTHON 300, Global shutter CMOS
Optical Size
1/4 inch
Pixel Size
4.8μm × 4.8μm
Frame Rate
860fps@ 640 × 480
ADC Bit Depth
10bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 10bit
Shutter Time
20μs~1s
Gain
0dB ~16dB
Pixel Data Formats
Bayer RG8/ Bayer RG10
Signal Noise Ratio
48dB
Definition
>479 lines
Synchronization
external trigger, software trigger
software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1
opto-isolated output line,2 GPIOs
N/A
External trigger and
Exposure Control Cable
Shielded industrial connector
N/A
Operating Temp.
0°C~45°C
Storage Temp.
-20°C~70°C
Operating Humidity
10%~80%
Power Consumption
<2.5W@5V
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm(without lens adapter or connectors)

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Weight
57g
53g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB3.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, exposure time,
etc.
Regulations
RoHS, CE, USB3.0 Vision, GenICam
Table 1- 1: MER-031-860U3C (-L) General Specifications
Specifications
MER-031-860U3M
MER-031-860U3M-L
Resolution
640 x 480
Sensor Type
Onsemi PYTHON 300, Global shutter CMOS
Optical Size
1/4 inch
Pixel Size
4.8μm × 4.8μm
Frame Rate
860fps@ 640 × 480
ADC Bit Depth
10bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 10bit
Shutter Time
20μs~1s
Gain
0dB ~16dB
Pixel Data Formats
Mono8/Mono10
Signal Noise Ratio
34dB
Definition
>601 lines
Synchronization
external trigger, software trigger
software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1
opto-isolated output line,2 GPIOs
N/A
External trigger and
Exposure Control Cable
Shielded industrial connector
N/A
Operating Temp
0°C~45°C
Storage Temp
-20°C~70°C
Operating Humidity
10%~80%
Power Consumption
<2.5W@5V
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm(without lens adapter or connectors)
Weight
57g
53g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB3.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, exposure time
etc.
Regulations
RoHS, CE, USB3.0 Vision, GenICam

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Table 1- 2: MER-031-860U3M (-L) General Specifications
1.2.2. MER-031-860U3M NIR
Specifications
MER-031-860U3M NIR
MER-031-860U3M-L NIR
Resolution
640 x 480
Sensor Type
Onsemi PYTHON 300, Global shutter CMOS
Optical Size
1/4 inch
Pixel Size
4.8μm × 4.8μm
Frame Rate
860fps@ 640 × 480
ADC Bit Depth
10bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 10bit
Shutter Time
20μs~1s
Gain
0dB ~16dB
Pixel Data Formats
Mono8/Mono10
Signal Noise Ratio
32dB
Definition
>527 lines
Synchronization
external trigger, software trigger
software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1
opto-isolated output line,2 GPIOs
N/A
External trigger and
Exposure Control Cable
Shielded industrial connector
N/A
Operating Temp
0°C~45°C
Storage Temp
-20°C~70°C
Operating Humidity
10%~80%
Power Consumption
<2.5W@5V
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm(without lens adapter or connectors)
Weight
57g
53g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB3.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, exposure time
etc.
Regulations
RoHS,CE,USB3.0 Vision, GenICam
Table 1- 3: MER-031-860U3M (-L) NIR General Specifications
1.2.3. MER-050-560U3x
Specifications
MER-050-560U3C
MER-050-560U3C-L

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Resolution
800 x 600
Sensor Type
Onsemi PYTHON 500, Global shutter CMOS
Optical Size
1/3.6 inch
Pixel Size
4.8μm × 4.8μm
Frame Rate
560fps@ 800 × 600
ADC Bit Depth
10bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 10bit
Shutter Time
20μs~1s
Gain
0dB ~16dB
Pixel Data Formats
Bayer RG8/ Bayer RG10
Signal Noise Ratio
47dB
Definition
>585 lines
Synchronization
external trigger, software trigger
software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1
opto-isolated output line,2 GPIOs
N/A
External trigger and
Exposure Control Cable
Shielded industrial connector
N/A
Operating Temp
0°C~45°C
Storage Temp
-20°C~70°C
Operating Humidity
10%~80%
Power Consumption
<2.5W@5V
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm(without lens adapter or connectors)
Weight
57g
53g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB3.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, exposure time,
etc.
Regulations
RoHS,CE,USB3.0 Vision, GenICam
Table 1- 4: MER-050-560U3C (-L) General Specifications
Specifications
MER-050-560U3M
MER-050-560U3M-L
Resolution
800 x 600
Sensor Type
Onsemi PYTHON 500, Global shutter CMOS
Optical Size
1/3.6 inch
Pixel Size
4.8μm × 4.8μm
Frame Rate
560fps@ 800 × 600

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ADC Bit Depth
10bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 10bit
Shutter Time
20μs~1s
Gain
0dB ~16dB
Pixel Data Formats
Mono8/Mono10
Signal Noise Ratio
33dB
Definition
>603 lines
Synchronization
external trigger, software trigger
software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1
opto-isolated output line,2 GPIOs
N/A
External trigger and
Exposure Control Cable
Shielded industrial connector
N/A
Operating Temp
0°C~45°C
Storage Temp
-20°C~70°C
Operating Humidity
10%~80%
Power Consumption
<2.5W@5V
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm(without lens adapter or connectors)
Weight
57g
53g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB3.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, exposure time,
etc.
Regulations
RoHS,CE,USB3.0 Vision, GenICam
Table 1- 5: MER-050-560U3M (-L) General Specifications
1.2.4. MER-050-560U3M NIR
Specifications
MER-050-560U3M NIR
MER-050-560U3M-L NIR
Resolution
800 x 600
Sensor Type
Onsemi PYTHON 500, Global shutter CMOS
Optical Size
1/3.6 inch
Pixel Size
4.8μm × 4.8μm
Frame Rate
560fps@ 800 × 600
ADC Bit Depth
10bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 10bit
Shutter Time
20μs~1s
Gain
0dB ~16dB

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Pixel Data Formats
Mono8/Mono10
Signal Noise Ratio
32dB
Definition
>604 lines
Synchronization
external trigger, software trigger
software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1
opto-isolated output line,2 GPIOs
N/A
External trigger and
Exposure Control Cable
Shielded industrial connector
N/A
Operating Temp
0°C~45°C
Storage Temp
-20°C~70°C
Operating Humidity
10%~80%
Power Consumption
<2.5W@5V
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm(without lens adapter or connectors)
Weight
57g
53g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB3.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, exposure time,
etc.
Regulations
RoHS,CE,USB3.0 Vision, GenICam
Table 1- 6: MER-050-560U3M (-L) NIR General Specifications
1.2.5. MER-051-120U3x
Specifications
MER-051-120U3C
MER-051-120U3C-L
Resolution
808 x 608
Sensor Type
Onsemi PYTHON 480, Global shutter CMOS
Optical Size
1/3.6 inch
Pixel Size
4.8μm × 4.8μm
Frame Rate
120fps@ 808 × 608
ADC Bit Depth
10bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 10bit
Shutter Time
5μs~1s
Gain
0dB ~18dB
Pixel Data Formats
Bayer RG8/ Bayer RG10
Signal Noise Ratio
TBD
Definition
TBD
Synchronization
external trigger, software trigger
software trigger

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I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1
opto-isolated output line,2 GPIOs
N/A
External trigger and
Exposure Control Cable
Shielded industrial connector
N/A
Operating Temp
0°C~45°C
Storage Temp
-20°C~70°C
Operating Humidity
10%~80%
Power Consumption
<2.5W@5V
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm(without lens adapter or connectors)
Weight
57g
53g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB3.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, exposure time,
etc.
Regulations
RoHS,CE,USB3.0 Vision, GenICam
Table 1- 7: MER-051-120U3C (-L) General Specifications
Specifications
MER-051-120U3M
MER-051-120U3M-L
Resolution
808 x 608
Sensor Type
Onsemi PYTHON 480, Global shutter CMOS
Optical Size
1/3.6 inch
Pixel Size
4.8μm × 4.8μm
Frame Rate
120fps@ 808 × 608
ADC Bit Depth
10bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 10bit
Shutter Time
5μs~1s
Gain
0dB ~18dB
Pixel Data Formats
Mono8/Mono10
Signal Noise Ratio
TBD
Definition
TBD
Synchronization
external trigger, software trigger
software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1
opto-isolated output line,2 GPIOs
N/A
External trigger and
Exposure Control Cable
Shielded industrial connector
N/A
Operating Temp
0°C~45°C
Storage Temp
-20°C~70°C

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Operating Humidity
10%~80%
Power Consumption
<2.5W@5V
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm(without lens adapter or connectors)
Weight
57g
53g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB3.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, exposure time,
etc.
Regulations
RoHS,CE,USB3.0 Vision, GenICam
Table 1- 8: MER-051-120U3M (-L) General Specifications
1.2.6. MER-131-210U3x
Specifications
MER-131-210U3C
MER-131-210U3C-L
Resolution
1280 x 1024
Sensor Type
Onsemi PYTHON 1300, Global shutter CMOS
Optical Size
1/2 inch
Pixel Size
4.8μm × 4.8μm
Frame Rate
210fps@ 1280 × 1024
ADC Bit Depth
10bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 10bit
Shutter Time
20μs~1s
Gain
0dB ~16dB
Pixel Data Formats
Bayer RG8/ Bayer RG10
Signal Noise Ratio
47dB
Definition
>1023 lines
Synchronization
external trigger, software trigger
software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1
opto-isolated output line,2 GPIOs
N/A
External trigger and
Exposure Control Cable
Shielded industrial connector
N/A
Operating Temp
0°C~45°C
Storage Temp
-20°C~70°C
Operating Humidity
10%~80%
Power Consumption
<2.5W@5V
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm(without lens adapter or connectors)

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Weight
57g
53g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB3.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, exposure time,
etc.
Regulations
RoHS,CE,USB3.0 Vision, GenICam
Table 1- 9: MER-131-210U3C (-L) General Specifications
Specifications
MER-131-210U3M
MER-131-210U3M-L
Resolution
1280 x 1024
Sensor Type
Onsemi PYTHON 1300, Global shutter CMOS
Optical Size
1/2 inch
Pixel Size
4.8μm × 4.8μm
Frame Rate
210fps@ 1280 × 1024
ADC Bit Depth
10bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 10bit
Shutter Time
20μs~1s
Gain
0dB ~16dB
Pixel Data Formats
Mono8/Mono10
Signal Noise Ratio
33dB
Definition
>1107 lines
Synchronization
external trigger, software trigger
software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1
opto-isolated output line,2 GPIOs
N/A
External trigger and
Exposure Control Cable
Shielded industrial connector
N/A
Operating Temp
0°C~45°C
Storage Temp
-20°C~70°C
Operating Humidity
10%~80%
Power Consumption
<2.5W@5V
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm(without lens adapter or connectors)
Weight
57g
53g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB3.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, exposure time,
etc.
Regulations
RoHS,CE,USB3.0 Vision, GenICam

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Table 1- 10: MER-131-210U3M (-L) General Specifications
1.2.7. MER-131-210U3M NIR
Specifications
MER-131-210U3M NIR
MER-131-210U3M-L NIR
Resolution
1280 x 1024
Sensor Type
Onsemi PYTHON 1300, Global shutter CMOS
Optical Size
1/2 inch
Pixel Size
4.8μm × 4.8μm
Frame Rate
210fps@ 1280 × 1024
ADC Bit Depth
10bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 10bit
Shutter Time
20μs~1s
Gain
0dB ~16dB
Pixel Data Formats
Mono8/Mono10
Signal Noise Ratio
33dB
Definition
>1014 lines
Synchronization
external trigger, software trigger
software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1
opto-isolated output line,2 GPIOs
N/A
External trigger and
Exposure Control Cable
Shielded industrial connector
N/A
Operating Temp
0°C~45°C
Storage Temp
-20°C~70°C
Operating Humidity
10%~80%
Power Consumption
<2.5W@5V
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm(without lens adapter or connectors)
Weight
57g
53g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB3.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, exposure time,
etc.
Regulations
RoHS,CE,USB3.0 Vision, GenICam
Table 1- 11: MER-131-210U3M NIR (-L) General Specifications
1.2.8. MER-132-43U3x
Specifications
MER-132-43U3C
MER-132-43U3C-L

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Resolution
1292 × 964
Sensor Type
sharp RJ33J,Global shutter CCD
Optical Size
1/3 inch
Pixel Size
3.75μm × 3.75μm
Frame Rate
43fps @ 1292 x 964
ADC Bit Depth
12bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 12bit
Shutter Time
20μs ~ 1s
Gain
0dB ~ 25dB
Pixel Data Formats
Bayer RG8 / Bayer RG12
Signal Noise Ratio
49dB
Definition
>942 lines
Synchronization
external trigger, software trigger
software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1
opto-isolated output line,2 GPIOs
N/A
External trigger and
Exposure Control Cable
Shielded industrial connector
N/A
Operating Temp.
0°C~45°C
Storage Temp
-20°C~70°C
Operating Humidity
10%~80%
Power Consumption
<2.5W@5V
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm(without lens adapter or connectors)
Weight
57g
53g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB3.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, exposure time,
etc.
Regulations
RoHS,CE,USB3.0 Vision, GenICam
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Specifications
MER-132-43U3M
MER-132-43U3M-L
Resolution
1292 × 964
Sensor Type
sharp RJ33J,Global shutter CCD
Optical Size
1/3 inch
Pixel Size
3.75μm × 3.75μm
Frame Rate
43fps @ 1292 x 964

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ADC Bit Depth
12bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 12bit
Shutter Time
20μs ~ 1s
Gain
0dB ~ 25dB
Pixel Data Formats
Mono8 / Mono12
Signal Noise Ratio
37.04dB
Definition
>1060 lines
Synchronization
external trigger, software trigger
software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1
opto-isolated output line,2 GPIOs
N/A
External trigger and
Exposure Control Cable
Shielded industrial connector
N/A
Operating Temp.
0°C~45°C
Storage Temp
-20°C~70°C
Operating Humidity
10%~80%
Power Consumption
<2.5W@5V
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm(without lens adapter or connectors)
Weight
57g
53g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB3.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, exposure time,
etc.
Regulations
RoHS,CE,USB3.0 Vision, GenICam
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1.2.9. MER-133-54U3x
Specifications
MER-133-54U3C
MER-133-54U3C-L
Resolution
1280x960
Sensor Type
Onsemi AR0135,Global shutter CMOS
Optical Size
1/3 inch
Pixel Size
3.75μm ×3.75μm
Frame Rate
54fps@1280x960
ADC Bit Depth
12bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 10bit
Shutter Time
20μs~1s
Gain
0 dB~31dB

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Pixel Data Formats
Bayer GR8/Bayer GR10
Signal Noise Ratio
40dB
Definition
>856 lines
Synchronization
external trigger, software trigger
software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1
opto-isolated output line,2 GPIOs
N/A
External trigger and
Exposure Control Cable
Shielded industrial connector
N/A
Operating Temp
0°C~45°C
Storage Temp
-20°C~70°C
Operating Humidity
10%~80%
Power Consumption
<2.5W@5V
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm(without lens adapter or connectors)
Weight
57g
53g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB3.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, exposure time,
etc.
Regulations
RoHS,CE,USB3.0 Vision, GenICam
Table 1- 14: MER-133-54U3C (-L) General Specifications
Specifications
MER-133-54U3M
MER-133-54U3M-L
Resolution
1280x960
Sensor Type
Onsemi AR0135,Global shutter CMOS
Optical Size
1/3 inch
Pixel Size
3.75μm ×3.75μm
Frame Rate
54fps@1280x960
ADC Bit Depth
12bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 10bit
Shutter Time
20μs~1s
Gain
0 dB~31dB
Pixel Data Formats
Mono8/Mono10
Signal Noise Ratio
40dB
Definition
>968 lines
Synchronization
external trigger, software trigger
software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1
opto-isolated output line,2 GPIOs
N/A