Daheng Imaging MERCURY2 USB3 User manual

MERCURY2 USB3 Vision Cameras
User Manual
Version: V1.0.28
Date: 2022-11-11
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Preface
We really appreciate your choosing of DAHENG IMAGING products.
The MERCURY2 USB3 Vision camera is DAHENG IMAGING's latest area scan industrial digital camera
with large and high-quality sensor, featuring high resolution, high definition and extremely low noise. The
MERCURY2 USB3 Vision cameras are include standard version (MER2-U3(-L) series), Pro version
(ME2P-U3 series) and Lite version (ME2L-U3(-L) series). The camera is equipped with standard USB3.0
interface, is easy to install and use.
The MERCURY2 USB3 Vision cameras are especially suitable for machine vision applications such as
industrial inspection, medical, scientific research, education, security and so on.
This manual describes in detail on how to install and use the MERCURY2 USB3 Vision digital cameras.

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Contents
1. Introduction......................................................................................................................1
1.1. Series Introduction .................................................................................................. 1
1.2. Naming Rules.......................................................................................................... 1
1.3. Standards................................................................................................................ 2
1.4. Document, CAD/Technical Drawing and Software Downloads................................ 2
2. Precautions......................................................................................................................3
2.1. Guideline for Avoiding EMI and ESD....................................................................... 3
2.2. Environmental Requirements.................................................................................. 3
2.3. Camera Mechanical Installation Precautions........................................................... 3
2.4. Certification and Declaration ................................................................................... 4
3. Installation Guideline ......................................................................................................5
3.1. Host Preparation ..................................................................................................... 5
3.1.1. Software Package ...............................................................................................................5
3.1.2. User Software Interface.......................................................................................................5
3.2. Camera Power ........................................................................................................ 6
3.3. Camera Driver Installation....................................................................................... 7
3.3.1. System Requirements.........................................................................................................7
3.3.2. Driver Installation.................................................................................................................7
3.4. Open Device and StartAcquisition.......................................................................... 7
4. General Specification......................................................................................................8
4.1. Explanation of Important Parameters...................................................................... 8
4.1.1. About Spectral Response....................................................................................................8
4.2. MER2-041-436U3M/C(-L) ....................................................................................... 8
4.2.1. Parameter............................................................................................................................8
4.2.2. Spectral Response............................................................................................................ 10
4.3. MER2-135-150U3M/C(-L) ......................................................................................11
4.3.1. Parameter.......................................................................................................................... 11
4.3.2. Spectral Response............................................................................................................ 13
4.4. MER2-135-208U3M/C(-L) ..................................................................................... 14
4.4.1. Parameter..........................................................................................................................14
4.4.2. Spectral Response............................................................................................................ 16
4.5. MER2-160-227U3M/C(-L) ..................................................................................... 17
4.5.1. Parameter..........................................................................................................................17
4.5.2. Spectral Response............................................................................................................ 19
4.6. MER2-230-168U3M/C(-L) ..................................................................................... 20
4.6.1. Parameter..........................................................................................................................20
4.6.2. Spectral Response............................................................................................................ 22

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4.7. MER2-231-41U3M/C(-L) ....................................................................................... 23
4.7.1. Parameter..........................................................................................................................23
4.7.2. Spectral Response............................................................................................................ 25
4.8. MER2-301-125U3M/C(-L) ..................................................................................... 26
4.8.1. Parameter..........................................................................................................................26
4.8.2. Spectral Response............................................................................................................ 28
4.9. MER2-302-56U3M/C(-L) ....................................................................................... 29
4.9.1. Parameter..........................................................................................................................29
4.9.2. Spectral Response............................................................................................................ 31
4.10. MER2-502-79U3M/C(-L) ..................................................................................... 32
4.10.1. Parameter........................................................................................................................32
4.10.2. Spectral Response..........................................................................................................34
4.11. MER2-502-79U3M POL....................................................................................... 35
4.11.1. Parameter........................................................................................................................35
4.11.2. Spectral Response ..........................................................................................................36
4.12. MER2-503-36U3M/C(-L) ..................................................................................... 36
4.12.1. Parameter........................................................................................................................36
4.12.2. Spectral Response..........................................................................................................38
4.13. MER2-503-36U3M POL ...................................................................................... 39
4.13.1. Parameter........................................................................................................................39
4.13.2. Spectral Response..........................................................................................................40
4.14. MER2-630-60U3M/C(-L/-W90)............................................................................ 41
4.14.1. Parameter........................................................................................................................41
4.14.2. Spectral Response..........................................................................................................43
4.15. MER2-1220-32U3M/C(-L/-W90).......................................................................... 44
4.15.1. Parameter........................................................................................................................44
4.15.2. Spectral Response..........................................................................................................46
4.16. MER2-2000-19U3M/C(-L/-W90).......................................................................... 47
4.16.1. Parameter........................................................................................................................47
4.16.2. Spectral Response..........................................................................................................49
4.17. ME2P-560-36U3M/C........................................................................................... 50
4.17.1. Parameter........................................................................................................................50
4.17.2. Spectral Response..........................................................................................................52
4.18. ME2P-900-43U3M/C........................................................................................... 52
4.18.1. Parameter........................................................................................................................52
4.18.2. Spectral Response..........................................................................................................54
4.19. ME2P-1230-23U3M/C......................................................................................... 55
4.19.1. Parameter........................................................................................................................55
4.19.2. Spectral Response..........................................................................................................57
4.20. ME2P-1231-32U3M/C......................................................................................... 58
4.20.1. Parameter........................................................................................................................58
4.20.2. Spectral Response..........................................................................................................60

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4.21. ME2P-1840-21U3M/C......................................................................................... 61
4.21.1. Parameter........................................................................................................................61
4.21.2. Spectral Response..........................................................................................................63
4.22. ME2P-2621-15U3M/C \ ME2P-2622-15U3M/C................................................... 63
4.22.1. Parameter........................................................................................................................63
4.22.2. Spectral Response..........................................................................................................66
4.23. ME2P-2621-15U3M NIR \ ME2P-2622-15U3M NIR............................................ 67
4.23.1. Parameter........................................................................................................................67
4.23.2. Spectral Response..........................................................................................................68
4.24. ME2L-161-61U3M/C(-L)...................................................................................... 69
4.24.1. Parameter........................................................................................................................69
4.24.2. Spectral Response..........................................................................................................71
4.25. ME2L-203-76U3M/C(-L)...................................................................................... 72
4.25.1. Parameter........................................................................................................................72
4.26. ME2L-204-76U3C(-L)-F02................................................................................... 74
4.26.1. Parameter........................................................................................................................74
4.27. ME2L-505-36U3M/C(-L)...................................................................................... 75
4.27.1. Parameter........................................................................................................................75
4.27.2. Spectral Response..........................................................................................................77
4.28. ME2L-830-22U3M/C(-L)...................................................................................... 78
4.28.1. Parameter........................................................................................................................78
4.28.2. Spectral Response..........................................................................................................80
5. Dimensions....................................................................................................................81
5.1. Camera Dimensions.............................................................................................. 81
5.2. Optical Interface.................................................................................................... 84
5.3. Tripod Adapter Dimensions ................................................................................... 84
6. Filters and Lenses.........................................................................................................86
6.1. Filters .................................................................................................................... 86
6.2. Lens Selection Reference ..................................................................................... 87
6.2.1. HN-2M Series....................................................................................................................88
6.2.2. HN-5M Series....................................................................................................................88
6.2.3. HN-6M Series....................................................................................................................89
6.2.4. HN-20M Series..................................................................................................................89
6.2.5. HN-P-6M Series ................................................................................................................90
6.2.6. HN-P-10M Series ..............................................................................................................90
6.2.7. HN-P-25M Series ..............................................................................................................91
7. Electrical Interface.........................................................................................................92
7.1. LED Light............................................................................................................... 92
7.2. USB Port ............................................................................................................... 92
7.3. I/O Port.................................................................................................................. 92

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7.3.1. MER2/ME2P Series...........................................................................................................92
7.3.1.1. Line0 (Opto-isolated Input) Circuit..............................................................................93
7.3.1.2. Line1 (Opto-isolated Output) Circuit........................................................................... 95
7.3.1.3. GPIO 2/3 (Bidirectional) Circuit ..................................................................................97
7.3.2. ME2L Series....................................................................................................................100
7.3.2.1. Line0 (Opto-isolated Input) Circuit............................................................................101
7.3.2.2. Line2 (Bidirectional) Circuit.......................................................................................103
8. Features........................................................................................................................108
8.1. I/O Control........................................................................................................... 108
8.1.1. MER2/ME2P Series.........................................................................................................108
8.1.1.1. Input Mode Operation...............................................................................................108
8.1.1.2. Output Mode Operation............................................................................................109
8.1.1.3. Read the LineStatus................................................................................................. 113
8.1.2. ME2L Series.................................................................................................................... 113
8.1.2.1. Input Mode Operation............................................................................................... 113
8.1.2.2. Output Mode Operation............................................................................................ 115
8.1.2.3. Read the LineStatus................................................................................................. 116
8.2. Image Acquisition Control.....................................................................................117
8.2.1. Acquisition Start and Stop ............................................................................................... 117
8.2.1.1. Acquisition Start........................................................................................................ 117
8.2.1.2. Acquisition Stop ........................................................................................................ 118
8.2.2. Acquisition Mode ............................................................................................................. 119
8.2.3. Trigger Type Selection.....................................................................................................120
8.2.4. Switching Trigger Mode...................................................................................................121
8.2.5. Continuous Mode and Configuration...............................................................................122
8.2.6. Software TriggerAcquisition and Configuration..............................................................122
8.2.7. Hardware TriggerAcquisition and Configuration.............................................................123
8.2.8. Set Exposure...................................................................................................................126
8.2.8.1. Set Exposure Mode..................................................................................................126
8.2.8.2. Set Exposure Value ..................................................................................................128
8.2.9. Overlapping Exposure and Non-overlapping Exposure..................................................132
8.3. Basic Features .................................................................................................... 134
8.3.1. Gain.................................................................................................................................134
8.3.2. Pixel Format.....................................................................................................................136
8.3.3. ROI...................................................................................................................................139
8.3.4. Auto Exposure/Auto Gain................................................................................................140
8.3.5. Auto White Balance.........................................................................................................142
8.3.6. Auto White Balance (ME2L-U3(-L)).................................................................................144
8.3.7. Light Source Preset.........................................................................................................145
8.3.7.1. Light Source Preset (ME2L-U3(-L))..........................................................................145
8.3.7.2. Light Source Preset (MER2 \ ME2P)........................................................................147
8.3.8. Test Pattern......................................................................................................................149
8.3.9. User Set Control..............................................................................................................150

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8.3.10. Device User ID ..............................................................................................................152
8.3.11. Timestamp .....................................................................................................................153
8.3.12. Binning...........................................................................................................................153
8.3.13. Decimation.....................................................................................................................156
8.3.14. Reverse X and Reverse Y.............................................................................................159
8.3.15. Digital Shift.....................................................................................................................162
8.3.16. Acquisition Status..........................................................................................................164
8.3.17. Black Level ....................................................................................................................165
8.3.18. Remove Parameter Limits.............................................................................................166
8.3.19. User Data Area..............................................................................................................172
8.3.20. Timer..............................................................................................................................173
8.3.21. Counter..........................................................................................................................175
8.3.22. Exposure Overlap Time Max.........................................................................................176
8.3.23. Multi Gray Control..........................................................................................................177
8.3.24. Exposure Time Mode.....................................................................................................179
8.3.24.1. Standard Exposure Time Mode..............................................................................179
8.3.24.2. UltraShort Exposure Time Mode ............................................................................179
8.4. Image Processing................................................................................................ 180
8.4.1. Color Transformation Control..........................................................................................180
8.4.2. Gamma............................................................................................................................181
8.4.3. Lookup Table ...................................................................................................................183
8.4.4. Sharpness........................................................................................................................184
8.4.5. Flat Field Correction........................................................................................................186
8.4.5.1. FFC Factor Calculation and Preview........................................................................187
8.4.5.2. Read/Save Factor.....................................................................................................188
8.4.5.3. Load/Save File..........................................................................................................188
8.4.6. Noise Reduction..............................................................................................................189
8.4.7. Saturation ........................................................................................................................190
8.5. Image Transmission ............................................................................................ 191
8.5.1. Calculate Frame Rate......................................................................................................191
8.5.2. USB Interface Bandwidth................................................................................................192
8.5.3. DeviceLinkThroughputLimit.............................................................................................192
8.5.4. Camera Acquisition Time.................................................................................................195
8.6. Events ................................................................................................................. 200
8.6.1. ExposureEnd Event.........................................................................................................202
8.6.2. BlockDiscard Event .........................................................................................................202
8.6.3. BlockNotEmpty Event......................................................................................................202
8.6.4. FrameStartOvertrigger Event..........................................................................................202
8.6.5. FrameBurstStartOvertrigger Event..................................................................................202
8.6.6. FrameStartWait Event.....................................................................................................203
8.6.7. FrameBurstStartWait Event.............................................................................................203
9. Software Tool...............................................................................................................204

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9.1. LUT Create Tool .................................................................................................. 204
9.1.1. GUI...................................................................................................................................204
9.1.2. User Guide.......................................................................................................................205
9.1.2.1. User Case.................................................................................................................205
9.1.2.2. GroupBox..................................................................................................................205
9.1.2.3.Auto Create Lut.........................................................................................................207
9.1.2.4. Save Lut....................................................................................................................208
9.1.2.5. Read Lut....................................................................................................................208
9.1.3. Precautions......................................................................................................................209
9.1.3.1. Read From Device....................................................................................................209
9.1.3.2. Write To Device.........................................................................................................209
9.1.3.3. Directory Structure....................................................................................................209
9.2. Flat Field Correction Plugin................................................................................. 209
9.2.1. GUI...................................................................................................................................210
9.2.2. User Guide....................................................................................................................... 211
9.2.2.1. FFC Execution Steps................................................................................................ 211
9.2.2.2.Acquisition of Bright Field Images ............................................................................ 211
9.2.2.3. Execute FFC.............................................................................................................212
9.2.2.4. Read FFC Data from Device / Write FFC Data to Device........................................212
9.2.2.5. Load FFC Data from File / Save FFC Data to File...................................................213
9.2.3. Precautions......................................................................................................................213
9.2.3.1. FFC Implementation.................................................................................................213
9.2.3.2. Preview .....................................................................................................................214
9.3. Frame Rate Calculation Tool............................................................................... 214
9.4. Static Defect Correction Plugin............................................................................ 215
9.4.1. GUI...................................................................................................................................216
9.4.2. User Guide.......................................................................................................................217
9.4.2.1. Static Defect Correction Steps .................................................................................217
9.4.2.2. Acquisition Images....................................................................................................218
9.4.2.3. Static Defect Correction............................................................................................218
9.4.2.4. How to use defect pixel data file...............................................................................218
10. FAQ.............................................................................................................................219
11. Revision History ........................................................................................................221
12. Contact Us..................................................................................................................224
12.1. Contact Sales.................................................................................................... 224
12.2. Contact Support ................................................................................................ 224

1.Introduction
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1. Introduction
1.1. Series Introduction
The MERCURY2 USB3 Vision camera is DAHENG IMAGING's mature area scan industrial digital camera,
featuring outstanding performance, powerful features, and outstanding price/performance ratio. The
MERCURY2 USB3 Vision cameras are include standard version (MER2-U3(-L) series), Pro version
(ME2P-U3 series) and Lite version (ME2L-U3(-L) series). The cameras are available in a variety of
resolutions and frame rates, and are available with CMOS sensors from leading chip manufacturers, which
is easy to install and use.
The MERCURY2 USB3 Vision camera transmits image data through the USB3.0 data interface. Thanks
to the locking screw connectors, the MERCURY2 USB3 Vision cameras can secure the reliability of
cameras deployed in harsh industrial environments. Featuring high reliability and high price/performance
ratio, the MERCURY2 USB3 Vision cameras are especially suitable for machine vision applications such
as industrial inspection, medical, scientific research, education, security and so on.
1.2. Naming Rules
Details of the MERCURY2 USB3 Vision camera are given in the general specifications below. Each
camera model name is determined by its sensor's maximum resolution, maximum frame rate at maximum
resolution, the color/monochrome type of the sensor, etc.
Figure 1-1 Naming rules

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1.3. Standards
The camera follows the USB3 Vision1.0 standard, and its development interface GalaxySDK is
implemented based on the GEN<i>CAM standard.
1.4. Document, CAD/Technical Drawing and Software Downloads
Product related document, CAD/Technical drawing and software can be downloaded from the Downloads
of DAHENG IMAGING website. The relevant contents are as follows:
Document
MERCURY2 USB3 Vision Cameras User Manual
CAD/Technical
Drawing
DAHENG IMAGING MER2-U3(-L), ME2P-U3,ME2L-U3(-L) CAD/Technical Drawing
Software
Galaxy Windows SDK—USB3.0, GigE, MERCURY USB2.0 Cameras
Galaxy Linux SDK—USB3.0, GigE, MERCURY USB2.0 Cameras
GalaxyAndroid SDK—USB3.0 Cameras

2.Precautions
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2. Precautions
2.1. Guideline for Avoiding EMI and ESD
You should consider the EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) and ESD (Electro-Static discharge) problem
in the process of using the camera, to guarantee the camera to work in a relatively good electromagnetic
environment. The main measures are as follows:
1) USB cables certificated by USB IF with lock screw are recommended.
2) Using shielded cable can avoid electro-magnetic interface. Shieldinglayer of the cable should conduct
to ground nearby and not until stretched too long.When many devices need conduct to ground, using
single point grounding to avoid earth loop.
3) Keep your cameras away from equipment with high voltage, or high current (such as motor, inverter,
relay, etc.). If necessary, use additional shielding.
4) ESD (electro-static discharge) may damage cameras permanently, so use suitable clothing (cotton)
and shoes, and touch the metal to discharge the electro-static before operating cameras.
2.2. Environmental Requirements
1) Housing temperature during operation: 0°C ~ 45°C, humidity during operation: 10% ~ 80%.
Storage temperature: -20°C ~ 70°C.
2) To avoid collecting dust in the optical filter, always keep the plastic cap on cameras when no lens is
mounted.
3) PC requirement: Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz or above, and 2GB memory or above.
4) USB3.0 host controller requirement: Intel controller integrated in mainboard is recommend. Select
Renesas controller if external frame grabber is needed.
5) The cable must have a locking screw at the end of the device.
6) Make sure that cameras are transported in the original factory packages.
2.3. Camera Mechanical Installation Precautions
Camera installation requirements:
1) The M3 screw and the camera should have a screw length between 2.5 and 2.7mm, and the M2 screw
and the camera should have a screw length between 3 and 3.3mm
2) The M3 screw assembly torque ≤1N.M, and the M2 screw assembly torque ≤ 0.5N.M. If the screw
assembly torque is too large, it may cause the camera thread stripping.

2.Precautions
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2.4. Certification and Declaration
1. CE, RoHS
We declare that DAHENG IMAGING MERCURY2 USB3 Vision digital cameras have passed the following
EU certifications:
2014/30/EU—Electromagnetic Compatibility Restriction
2011/65/EU—Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and its revised directive 2015/863/EU
Equipment meeting Class A requirements may not offer adequate protection to broadcast
services within a residential environment.
2. FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment can
generate, uses, and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likelyto cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.

3.Installation Guideline
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3. Installation Guideline
3.1. Host Preparation
3.1.1. Software Package
The software package of DAHENG IMAGING's MERCURY2 USB3 Vision camera is used to control the
MERCURY2 USB3 Vision camera to provide stable, real-time image transmission, and provides multiple
samples and easy-to-integrate SDKs for various programming tools. The package is composed of the
following modules:
1) Driver Package (Driver):This package provides the MERCURY2 camera driver program, such as: the
USB3.0 cameras' driver program.
2) Interface Library (API): This package provides the camera control interface library and the image
processing interface library, supports the user for secondary development.
3) Demonstration Program (GalaxyView.exe): This demonstration program is used to display the camera
control, image acquisition and image processing functions, the user can control the camera directly
by the demonstration program, and the user can develop their own control program based on the
camera interface library.
4) Sample: These samples demonstrate cameras' functions, the user can easily use these samples to
control cameras, or refer to the samples to develop their own control programs.
5) Programmer's Manual: This manual is the users programming guide that instructs the users how to
configure the programming environment and how to control cameras and acquire images through the
camera interface library.
You can download the latest software package from the website: www.daheng-imaging.com/en/Downloads.
3.1.2. User Software Interface
After installing the MERCURY2 USB3 Vision camera software package, the user can use the
demonstration program and the samples to control the camera, also the user can control the camera by
the program which is written by the user themselves. The software package provides three kinds of
program interface, the user can select the suitable one for use according to their own requirements:
1) API Interface
In order to simplify the users' programming complexity, the package provides the general C programming
interface GxIAPI.dll and image processing algorithm interface DxImageProc.dll for the user to control the
camera, and provides the samples and software development manual which are based on these interfaces.
The API interface supports C/C++/C#/Python, etc.
2) GenTL Interface
This interface is developed according to the standard of general transport layer in GEN<i>CAM standard,
DAHENG IMAGING follows the GEN<i>CAM standard and provides the GenTLinterface for the user, and

3.Installation Guideline
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the user can use the GenTL interface directly to develop their own control program. The definition and
usage of GenTL interfaces can be downloaded from the website of EMVA.
In addition, users can use some third-party software that supports GEN<i>CAM standard to control the
camera, such as HALCON.
3) USB3 Vision interface
The MERCURY2 USB3.0 camera is compatible with the USB3 Vision protocol, which allows the user to
control the camera directly through the USB3 Vision protocol. In addition, the user can use some third-
party software that supports the USB3 Vision protocol to control the camera, such as HALCON.
Note
GEN<i>CAM standard: GEN<i>CAM is administered by the European Machine VisionAssociation (EMVA).
GenICam provides a generic programming interface for all kinds of cameras and devices. It provides a
standard application programming interface (API), no matter what interface technology is being used. It
mainly includes the following modules:
GenAPI: an XML description file format defining how to capture the features of a device and how to
access and control these features in a standard way
GenTL: a generic Transport Layer Interface, between software drivers and libraries, that transports
the image data from the camera to the application running on a PC
SFNC: common naming convention for camera features, which promotes interoperability between
products from different manufacturers
Figure 3-1 GEN<i>CAM standard schematic diagram
3.2. Camera Power
MERCURY2 USB3 Vision camera is powered by the USB 3.0 interface.

3.Installation Guideline
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3.3. Camera Driver Installation
3.3.1. System Requirements
GalaxySDK is suitable for all cameras in the MERCURY2. The GalaxySDK contains various operating
systems such as Windows,Android and Linux. The requirements for the operating system and version of
the installation package are as follows:
Operating Systems
Applicable Version
Windows
Windows XP (32bit, 64bit)
Windows 7 (32bit, 64bit)
Windows 8 (32bit, 64bit)
Windows 8.1 (32bit, 64bit)
Windows 10 (32bit, 64bit)
Linux
Ubuntu 12.04 or above, kernel version 3.5.0.23 or above
Android
Android 6 or above
3.3.2. Driver Installation
The steps to install the Galaxy SDK under Windows are as follows:
1) Downloadthecorrespondingversionoftheinstallationpackagefromwww.daheng-imaging.com/en/Downloads.
2) Run the installer.
3) Follow the instructions of the installation wizard to complete the installation process. During the
installation process, you can choose the camera interface you need (USB2.0, USB3 Vision, GigE
Vision, etc.).
During the installation process, especially when installing the *.sys file, you must always pay attention to
whether the anti-virus software intercepts the driver. If intercepted, it may cause the driver installation to
fail.
3.4. Open Device and Start Acquisition
After powering the device, connecting the device to the USB3.0 interface of the host. Double-click the
GalaxyView software to acquire image. The steps are as follows:
1) Click the icon on the toolbar in the GalaxyView to refresh device list.
2) After the device is enumerated, double-click the device enumerated in the device list.
3) Click the icon on the toolbar to perform the Start Acquisition operation on the current device.

4.General Specification
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4. General Specification
4.1. Explanation of Important Parameters
4.1.1. About Spectral Response
QE: Quantumefficiency, which is the ratio of the average number of photoelectrons produced per unit time
to the number of incident photons at a given wavelength.
Sensitivity: The change of the sensor output signal relative to the incident light energy. The commonly
used sensitivity units are V/((W/m2)·s), V/lux·s, e-/((W/m2)·s) or DN/ ((W/m2)·s).
The spectral response graphs given by different manufacturers are different. Some graphs' ordinate is
relative sensitivity response, and abscissa is wavelength. Some graphs' ordinate is QE, and abscissa is
wavelength.
4.2. MER2-041-436U3M/C(-L)
4.2.1. Parameter
Specifications
MER2-041-436U3C
MER2-041-436U3C-L
Resolution
720 ×540
Sensor Type
Sony IMX287 global shutter CMOS
Max. Image Circle
1/2.9 inch
Pixel Size
6.9μm × 6.9μm
Frame Rate
438fps@720 ×540
ADC Bit Depth
10bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 10bit
Shutter Time
20μs~1s
Gain
0dB~24dB
Pixel Formats
Bayer RG8/Bayer RG10
Signal Noise Ratio
44dB
Synchronization
Hardware trigger, software trigger
Software trigger
I/O
1 input and 1 output with opto-
isolated, 2 programmable GPIOs
N/A
Operating Temp.
0°C~45°C
Storage Temp.
-20°C~70°C

4.General Specification
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Operating Humidity
10%~80%
Power Consumption
< 2.7W@5V
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29mm×29mm×29mm (without lens adapter or connectors)
Weight
65g
61g
Operating System
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32/64bit, Linux, Android,ARMv7,ARMv8
Data Interface
USB3.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity
Image size, gain, exposure time
Conformity
CE, RoHS, FCC, USB3 Vision, GenICam
Table 4-1 MER2-041-436U3C(-L) camera specifications
Specifications
MER2-041-436U3M
MER2-041-436U3M-L
Resolution
720 × 540
Sensor Type
Sony IMX287 global shutter CMOS
Max. Image Circle
1/2.9 inch
Pixel Size
6.9μm × 6.9μm
Frame Rate
438fps@720 × 540
ADC Bit Depth
10bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 10bit
Shutter Time
20μs~1s
Gain
0dB~24dB
Pixel Formats
Mono8/Mono10
Signal Noise Ratio
43.46dB
Synchronization
Hardware trigger, software trigger
Software trigger
I/O
1 input and 1 output with opto-
isolated, 2 programmable GPIOs
N/A
Operating Temp.
0°C~45°C
Storage Temp.
-20°C~70°C
Operating Humidity
10%~80%

4.General Specification
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Power Consumption
< 2.7W@5V
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29mm×29mm×29mm (without lens adapter or connectors)
Weight
65g
61g
Operating System
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32/64bit, Linux, Android,ARMv7,ARMv8
Data Interface
USB3.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity
Image size, gain, exposure time
Conformity
CE, RoHS, FCC, USB3 Vision, GenICam
Table 4-2 MER2-041-436U3M(-L) camera specifications
4.2.2. Spectral Response
Figure 4-1 MER2-041-436U3C(-L) sensor spectral response
Figure 4-2 MER2-041-436U3M(-L) sensor spectral response

4.General Specification
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4.3. MER2-135-150U3M/C(-L)
4.3.1. Parameter
Specifications
MER2-135-150U3C
MER2-135-150U3C-L
Resolution
1280 × 1024
Sensor Type
SmartSens SC130GS global shutter CMOS
Max. Image Circle
1/2.7 inch
Pixel Size
4.0μm × 4.0μm
Frame Rate
150fps@1280 × 1024
ADC Bit Depth
10bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 10bit
Shutter Time
8μs~1s
Gain
0dB~16dB
Pixel Formats
Bayer BG8/Bayer BG10
Signal Noise Ratio
38.96dB
Synchronization
Hardware trigger, software trigger
Software trigger
I/O
1 input and 1 output with opto-
isolated, 2 programmable GPIOs
N/A
Operating Temp.
0°C~45°C
Storage Temp.
-20°C~70°C
Operating Humidity
10%~80%
Power Consumption
< 2.7W@5V
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29mm×29mm×29mm (without lens adapter or connectors)
Weight
65g
61g
Operating System
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32/64bit, Linux, Android,ARMv7,ARMv8
Data Interface
USB3.0