Daheng Imaging MERCURY GigE Series User manual

MERCURY GigE Cameras
User Manual
Version: V1.0.32
Date: 2023-09-09
China Daheng Group, Inc. Beijing Image Vision Technology Branch

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Preface
We really appreciate your choosing of DAHENG IMAGING products.
The MERCURY GigE series (MER-G) camera is DAHENG IMAGING's mature area scan industrial digital
camera, featuring high resolution, high definition and extremely low noise. The camera, which is equipped
with a standard GigE interface, supports Power over Ethernet (PoE, compatible of IEEE802.3af standard)
and is convenient for use and connection.
The MERCURY family cameras are especially suitable for machine vision applications such as industrial
inspection, medical, scientific research, education, security and so on.
The MERCURY GigE 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
GigE digital cameras.

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Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Series Introduction .................................................................................................. 1
1.2. Naming Rules.......................................................................................................... 1
1.3. Standards ................................................................................................................ 1
1.4. Document, CAD / Technical Drawing and Software Downloads ............................. 1
2. Precautions................................................................................................................... 2
2.1. Guidelines for Avoiding EMI and ESD..................................................................... 2
2.2. Environmental Requirements .................................................................................. 2
2.3. Camera Mechanical Installation Precautions........................................................... 2
2.4. Certification and Declaration ................................................................................... 3
3. Installation Guidelines ................................................................................................... 4
3.1. Host Preparation ..................................................................................................... 4
3.1.1. Software Package ............................................................................................................... 4
3.1.2. User Software Interface....................................................................................................... 4
3.2. Camera Power ........................................................................................................ 5
3.3. Camera Driver Installation....................................................................................... 6
3.3.1. System Requirements ......................................................................................................... 6
3.3.2. Driver Installation................................................................................................................. 6
3.4. Camera IP Configuration ......................................................................................... 7
3.5. Open Device and Start Acquisition.......................................................................... 7
4. General Specifications................................................................................................... 8
4.1. Explanation of Important Parameters ...................................................................... 8
4.1.1. About Spectral Response.................................................................................................... 8
4.2. MER-030-120GC / MER-030-120GM...................................................................... 8
4.2.1. Parameters .......................................................................................................................... 8
4.2.2. Spectral Response .............................................................................................................. 9
4.3. MER-030-120GC-P / MER-030-120GM-P............................................................. 10
4.3.1. Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 10
4.3.2. Spectral Response ............................................................................................................ 11
4.4. MER-031-300GC / MER-031-300GM.................................................................... 12
4.4.1. Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 12
4.4.2. Spectral Response ............................................................................................................ 13
4.5. MER-031-300GC-P / MER-031-300GM-P............................................................. 13
4.5.1. Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 13
4.5.2. Spectral Response ............................................................................................................ 14

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4.6. MER-031-300GM-P NIR........................................................................................ 15
4.6.1. Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 15
4.6.2. Spectral Response ............................................................................................................ 16
4.7. MER-032-120GC / MER-032-120GM.................................................................... 16
4.7.1. Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 16
4.7.2. Spectral Response ............................................................................................................ 17
4.8. MER-032-120GC-P / MER-032-120GM-P............................................................. 18
4.8.1. Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 18
4.8.2. Spectral Response ............................................................................................................ 19
4.9. MER-041-302GC / MER-041-302GM.................................................................... 20
4.9.1. Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 20
4.9.2. Spectral Response ............................................................................................................ 21
4.10. MER-041-302GC-P / MER-041-302GM-P........................................................... 22
4.10.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 22
4.10.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 23
4.11. MER-050-200GC / MER-050-200GM.................................................................. 24
4.11.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 24
4.11.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 25
4.12. MER-050-200GC-P / MER-050-200GM-P........................................................... 25
4.12.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 25
4.12.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 26
4.13. MER-050-200GM-P NIR...................................................................................... 27
4.13.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 27
4.13.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 28
4.14. MER-051-120GC / MER-051-120GM.................................................................. 28
4.14.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 28
4.14.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 29
4.15. MER-051-120GC-P / MER-051-120GM-P........................................................... 30
4.15.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 30
4.15.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 31
4.16. MER-125-30GC / MER-125-30GM...................................................................... 31
4.16.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 31
4.16.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 32
4.17. MER-125-30GC-P / MER-125-30GM-P............................................................... 33
4.17.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 33
4.17.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 34
4.18. MER-130-30GM .................................................................................................. 35
4.18.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 35
4.18.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 36
4.19. MER-131-75GC / MER-131-75GM...................................................................... 37

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4.19.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 37
4.19.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 38
4.20. MER-131-75GC-P / MER-131-75GM-P............................................................... 38
4.20.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 38
4.20.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 39
4.21. MER-131-75GM-P NIR........................................................................................ 40
4.21.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 40
4.21.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 41
4.22. MER-132-30GC / MER-132-30GM...................................................................... 41
4.22.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 41
4.22.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 43
4.23. MER-132-43GC / MER-132-43GM...................................................................... 44
4.23.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 44
4.23.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 45
4.24. MER-132-43GC-P / MER-132-43GM-P............................................................... 46
4.24.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 46
4.24.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 47
4.25. MER-133-54GC / MER-133-54GM...................................................................... 48
4.25.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 48
4.25.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 49
4.26. MER-133-54GC-P / MER-133-54GM-P............................................................... 50
4.26.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 50
4.26.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 51
4.27. MER-200-14GC / MER-200-14GM...................................................................... 52
4.27.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 52
4.27.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 53
4.28. MER-200-20GC / MER-200-20GM...................................................................... 54
4.28.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 54
4.28.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 55
4.29. MER-200-20GC-P / MER-200-20GM-P............................................................... 56
4.29.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 56
4.29.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 57
4.30. MER-201-25GC / MER-201-25GM...................................................................... 58
4.30.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 58
4.30.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 59
4.31. MER-201-25GC-P / MER-201-25GM-P............................................................... 60
4.31.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 60
4.31.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 61
4.32. MER-203-30GC-P-L / MER-203-30GC-P-L-F03 ................................................. 62
4.32.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 62

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4.32.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 63
4.33. MER-204-30GC-P-L-F02..................................................................................... 63
4.33.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 63
4.33.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 64
4.34. MER-231-41GC / MER-231-41GM...................................................................... 65
4.34.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 65
4.34.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 66
4.35. MER-231-41GC-P / MER-231-41GM-P............................................................... 67
4.35.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 67
4.35.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 68
4.36. MER-232-48GM-P NIR........................................................................................ 69
4.36.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 69
4.36.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 70
4.37. MER-500-14GC / MER-500-14GM...................................................................... 71
4.37.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 71
4.37.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 72
4.38. MER-500-14GC-P / MER-500-14GM-P............................................................... 73
4.38.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 73
4.38.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 74
4.39. MER-503-20GC / MER-503-20GM...................................................................... 75
4.39.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 75
4.39.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 76
4.40. MER-503-20GC-P / MER-503-20GM-P............................................................... 77
4.40.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 77
4.40.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 78
4.41. MER-504-10GC-P / MER-504-10GM-P............................................................... 79
4.41.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 79
4.41.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 80
4.42. MER-530-20GM-P NIR........................................................................................ 81
4.42.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 81
4.42.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 82
4.43. MER-531-20GC-P / MER-531-20GM-P............................................................... 82
4.43.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 82
4.43.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 83
4.44. MER-630-16GC / MER-630-16GM...................................................................... 84
4.44.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 84
4.44.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 85
4.45. MER-630-16GC-P / MER-630-16GM-P............................................................... 86
4.45.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 86
4.45.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 87

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4.46. MER-1070-10GC / MER-1070-10GM.................................................................. 88
4.46.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 88
4.46.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 89
4.47. MER-1070-10GC-P / MER-1070-10GM-P........................................................... 90
4.47.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 90
4.47.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 91
4.48. MER-1220-9GC / MER-1220-9GM...................................................................... 92
4.48.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 92
4.48.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 93
4.49. MER-1220-9GC-P / MER-1220-9GM-P............................................................... 94
4.49.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 94
4.49.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 95
4.50. MER-1520-7GC................................................................................................... 96
4.50.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 96
4.50.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 97
4.51. MER-1520-7GC-P ............................................................................................... 97
4.51.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 97
4.51.2. Spectral Response .......................................................................................................... 98
4.52. MER-2000-5GC / MER-2000-5GM...................................................................... 99
4.52.1. Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 99
4.52.2. Spectral Response ........................................................................................................ 100
4.53. MER-2000-5GC-P / MER-2000-5GM-P............................................................. 101
4.53.1. Parameters .................................................................................................................... 101
4.53.2. Spectral Response ........................................................................................................ 102
4.54. EPL-136-22GM-P NIR....................................................................................... 103
4.54.1. Parameters .................................................................................................................... 103
5. Dimensions ............................................................................................................... 105
5.1. Camera Dimensions............................................................................................ 105
5.2. Optical Interface .................................................................................................. 106
5.3. Tripod Adapter Dimensions ................................................................................. 106
6. Filters and Lenses ..................................................................................................... 108
6.1. Filters .................................................................................................................. 108
6.2. Lens Selection Reference ................................................................................... 109
6.2.1. HN-2M Series .................................................................................................................. 110
6.2.2. HN-5M Series .................................................................................................................. 111
6.2.3. HN-6M Series .................................................................................................................. 111
6.2.4. HN-20M Series ................................................................................................................ 112
6.2.5. HN-P-6M Series .............................................................................................................. 113
6.2.6. HN-P-10M Series ............................................................................................................ 113

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6.2.7. HN-P-25M Series ............................................................................................................ 114
7. Electrical Interface..................................................................................................... 115
7.1. LED Light............................................................................................................. 115
7.2. Ethernet Port ....................................................................................................... 115
7.3. I/O Port................................................................................................................ 115
7.3.1. Line0 (Opto-isolated Input) Circuit .................................................................................. 116
7.3.2. Line1 (Opto-isolated Output) Circuit................................................................................ 118
7.3.3. GPIO 2/3 (Bidirectional) Circuit ....................................................................................... 120
7.3.3.1. Line2/3 is Configured as Input.................................................................................. 120
7.3.3.2. Line2/3 is Configured as Output ............................................................................... 121
8. Features ................................................................................................................... 123
8.1. I/O Control ........................................................................................................... 123
8.1.1. Input Mode Operation...................................................................................................... 123
8.1.2. Output Mode Operation................................................................................................... 124
8.1.3. Read the LineStatus ........................................................................................................ 125
8.2. Image Acquisition Control.................................................................................... 126
8.2.1. Acquisition Start and Stop ............................................................................................... 126
8.2.1.1. Acquisition Start........................................................................................................ 126
8.2.1.2. Acquisition Stop ........................................................................................................ 127
8.2.2. Switching Acquisition Mode............................................................................................. 128
8.2.3. Continuous Mode and Configuration............................................................................... 129
8.2.4. Software Trigger Acquisition and Configuration.............................................................. 129
8.2.5. Hardware Trigger Acquisition and Configuration ............................................................ 130
8.2.6. Set Exposure ................................................................................................................... 133
8.2.7. Overlap Exposure and Non-overlap Exposure ............................................................... 137
8.3. Basic Features .................................................................................................... 139
8.3.1. Gain ................................................................................................................................. 139
8.3.2. Pixel Format..................................................................................................................... 142
8.3.3. ROI................................................................................................................................... 147
8.3.4. Auto Exposure/Auto Gain................................................................................................ 148
8.3.4.1. ROI Setting of Auto Exposure/ Auto Gain ................................................................ 148
8.3.4.2. Auto Gain .................................................................................................................. 149
8.3.4.3. Auto Exposure .......................................................................................................... 149
8.3.5. Auto White Balance......................................................................................................... 149
8.3.5.1. Auto White Balance ROI........................................................................................... 149
8.3.5.2. Auto White Balance Adjustment............................................................................... 150
8.3.6. Lookup Table................................................................................................................... 151
8.3.7. Test Pattern ..................................................................................................................... 152
8.3.8. User Set Control .............................................................................................................. 154
8.3.9. Device User ID ................................................................................................................ 156

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8.4. Image Processing................................................................................................ 157
8.4.1. HDR ................................................................................................................................. 157
8.4.2. Sharpness........................................................................................................................ 157
8.4.3. Noise Reduction .............................................................................................................. 158
8.5. Image Transmission ............................................................................................ 159
8.5.1. Maximum Allowable Frame Rate .................................................................................... 159
8.5.2. Stream Channel Packet Size .......................................................................................... 166
8.5.3. Stream Channel Packet Delay ........................................................................................ 166
8.5.4. Bandwidth Reserve ......................................................................................................... 167
8.5.5. Frame Transfer Control ................................................................................................... 167
8.6. Events ................................................................................................................. 167
8.6.1. ExposureEnd Event......................................................................................................... 168
8.6.2. BlockDiscard Event ......................................................................................................... 169
8.6.3. BlockNotEmpty Event...................................................................................................... 169
8.6.4. FrameStartOvertrigger Event .......................................................................................... 169
8.6.5. EventOverrun Event ........................................................................................................ 169
9. Software Tools .......................................................................................................... 170
9.1. GigE IP Configurator ........................................................................................... 170
9.2. Frame Rate Calculation Tool............................................................................... 174
10. FAQ ........................................................................................................................ 176
11. Revision History ...................................................................................................... 178
12. Contact Us .............................................................................................................. 180
12.1. Contact Sales .................................................................................................... 180
12.2. Contact Support ................................................................................................ 180

1.Introduction
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1. Introduction
1.1. Series Introduction
The MERCURY GigE series (MER-G and MER-G-P) camera is DAHENG IMAGING's mature area scan
industrial digital camera, featuring outstanding performance, powerful features and outstanding
price/performance ratio. The MER-G-P camera supports Power over Ethernet (PoE, IEEE802.3af
compliant), which is easy to install and use. The MER-G and MER-G-P series cameras are available in a
variety of resolutions and frame rates, and are available with CCD or CMOS sensors from leading chip
manufacturers.
The MER-G and MER-G-P series digital camera transmits image data through the GigE interface. Thanks
to the locking screw connectors, the MERCURY series cameras can secure the reliability of cameras
deployed in harsh industrial environments. Featuring high reliability and high price/performance ratio, the
MERCURY series 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 MERCURY GigE series camera is 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
Note: EPL-136-22GM-P NIR is MERCURY GigE series camera.
1.3. Standards
The camera follows the GigE Vision 1.2 standard, the GEN<i>CAM3.0 standard and the IEEE802.3af
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.

2.Precautions
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2. Precautions
2.1. Guidelines for Avoiding EMI and ESD
1) CAT-5e cables or above with S/STP shielding are recommended.
2) Using shielded cable can avoid electro-magnetic interface. Shielding layer 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) Try to use camera cables that are the correct length. Avoid coiling camera cables. If the cables are
too long, use a meandering path rather than coiling the cables.
4) Keep your cameras away from equipment with high voltage, or high current (as motor, inverter, relay,
etc.). If necessary, use additional shielding.
5) 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, 2GB memory or above.
4) NIC requirement: Intel Pro 1000 NIC confirming to IEEE802.3af standard or higher performance Intel
GigE NIC, CAT-5e cables or above, length less than 100m, switch confirming to IEEE802.3af standard.
5) Make sure that cameras are transported in the original factory packages.
2.3. Camera Mechanical Installation Precautions
1. Camera installation requirements
1) The screw and camera have a screw length between 2.5 and 2.7 mm.
2) Screw assembly torque ≤1N·M. If the screw assembly torque is too large, it may cause the camera
thread stripping.
2. DAHENG tripod adapter instructions
1) M3 * 6 cross recessed cheese head screws are required.
2) After the screws pass through the tripod adapter, they are directly assembled with the camera threads.

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3) DAHENG tripod adapter does not need to use spring washer.
2.4. Certification and Declaration
1. CE, RoHS
We declare that DAHENG IMAGING MERCURY GigE 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
Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.
2. FCC
The MERCURY GigE digital camera has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
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 residential area. This
equipment may generate or radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications, but there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation environment. If the equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by opening or closing the equipment,
the user is recommended to take one or more of the following measures to eliminate interference:
Adjust the direction or position of the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment and receiver to different circuits
Consult dealers or experienced engineers for help
Changes or modifications to the product without the authorization from DAHENG IMAGING may invalidate
the FCC certification and lose the warranty qualification of the product.

3.Installation Guidelines
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3. Installation Guidelines
3.1. Host Preparation
3.1.1. Software Package
The software package of DAHENG IMAGING's MERCURY series is used to control the MERCURY series
camera to provide stable, real-time image transmission, and provides a free SDK and abundant
development sample source code. The package is composed of the following modules:
1) Driver Package (Driver): This package provides the MERCURY series camera driver program, such
as: the GigE Vision cameras' Filter 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) IP configurator (GxGigeIPConfig.exe): The tool is used to configure the camera IP address and to set
the IP mode when the camera is powered on.
5) 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.
6) 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 acquisition 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 MERCURY series 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,
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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) GigE Vision interface
The MERCURY series GigE Vision camera is compatible with the GigE Vision protocol, which allows the
user to control the camera directly through the GigE Vision protocol. In addition, the user can use some
third-party software that supports the GigE Vision protocol to control the camera, such as HALCON.
Note
GEN<i>CAM standard: GEN<i>CAM is administered by the European Machine Vision Association (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
The MER-G-P series camera can get power in either of two different ways: via PoE (Power over Ethernet)
or via Hirose I/O port. The MER-G-P series cameras can be powered in one way: via Hirose I/O port.
1) Via PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Via PoE (Power over Ethernet), i.e., via the Ethernet cable plugged into the camera's RJ45 jack. Use the
IEEE 802.3af compliant PSE (Power sourcing equipment) to power the MER-G-P camera.

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2) Via the Hirose I/O port
The MER-G-P camera can get power from the 8-pin Hirose I/O port via a standard I/O cable.
Nominal operating voltage is +12V (±10%).
When you supply power to the MER-G-P camera both via the camera’s RJ45 jack and via the 8-pin Hirose
I/O port, the camera will get power via the Hirose I/O port. And if you cut off the Hirose I/O port, the camera
will get power via PoE and may restart.
1) Voltage outside of the specified range can cause damage.
2) The plug on the cable that you attach to the 8-pin Hirose I/O port must have 8 female pins.
Using a plug designed for a smaller or a larger number of pins can damage the connector.
See section 7.3 for the definition of IO port.
3) The MER-G camera can only be powered via the IO port and cannot be powered via PoE. IO
port power supply mode is the same as MER-G-P camera.
3.3. Camera Driver Installation
3.3.1. System Requirements
GalaxySDK is suitable for all cameras in the MERCURY series. The GalaxySDK contains various
operating systems such as Windows and Linux. The requirements for the operating system and version of
the installation package are as follows:
Operating Systems
Applicable Version
Windows
Windows 7 (32bit, 64bit)
Windows 10 (32bit, 64bit)
Windows 11 (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 GalaxySDK under Windows are as follows:
1) Download the corresponding version of the installation package from www.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 * .sys files, you must always pay attention to the
anti-virus software to intercept the driver. If intercepted, it may cause the driver installation to fail.

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3.4. Camera IP Configuration
The IP Configurator provided by GalaxySDK eliminates the need for users to configure IP for hosts and
devices. Implement one-click configuration IP. You only need to follow the steps below to configure the
camera IP. For details on how to use the tool, please refer to section 9.1.
1) Connect the GigE camera to the network port of the current host.
2) Open the GigE IP Configurator of the installation package.
3) Click "Auto Config IP" on the right side of the GigE IP Configurator to automatically configure the IP.
Figure 3-2 GigE IP Configurator
3.5. Open Device and Start Acquisition
After powering the device, connecting the device to the host, and configuring the IP, you can double-click
the GalaxyView software to acquire image. The steps are as follows:
1) Click the icon on the Device Tree 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 Device Tree to perform the Start Acquisition operation on the current device.

4.General Specifications
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4. General Specifications
4.1. Explanation of Important Parameters
4.1.1. About Spectral Response
QE: Quantum efficiency, which is the ratio of the average number of photoelectrons produced per unit time
at a wavelength to the number of incident photons.
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 graph 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. MER-030-120GC / MER-030-120GM
4.2.1. Parameters
Specifications
MER-030-120GC
MER-030-120GM
Resolution
656×492
Sensor Type
Sony ICX618 AL/AQ global shutter CCD
Max. Image Circle
1/4 inch
Pixel Size
5.6μm×5.6μm
Frame Rate
120fps@656×492
ADC Bit Depth
12bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 12bit
Shutter Time
4μs~1s
Gain
0dB~25dB
Pixel Formats
Bayer RG8/Bayer RG12
Mono8/Mono12
Signal Noise Ratio
42.85dB
43.21dB
Synchronization
Hardware trigger, software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-isolated output line, 2 GPIOs
Operating Temp.
0°C~45°C
Storage Temp.
-20°C~70°C

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Operating Humidity
10%~80%
Power Consumption
<3W@12V
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29mm×29mm×29mm (without lens adapter or connectors)
Weight
60g
Operating System
Windows 7/10/11/Embedded 32bit/64bit, Linux Ubuntu14.04/16.04
Data Interface
Fast Ethernet (100Mbit/s) or Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbit/s)
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, Exposure time, trigger polarity, flash polarity
Conformity
CE, RoHS, FCC, GigE Vision, GenICam
4.2.2. Spectral Response
Figure 4-1 MER-030-120GC sensor spectral response
Figure 4-2 MER-030-120GM sensor spectral response

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4.3. MER-030-120GC-P / MER-030-120GM-P
4.3.1. Parameters
Specifications
MER-030-120GC-P
MER-030-120GM-P
Resolution
656×492
Sensor Type
Sony ICX618 AL/AQ global shutter CCD
Max. Image Circle
1/4 inch
Pixel Size
5.6μm×5.6μm
Frame Rate
120fps@656×492
ADC Bit Depth
12bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit, 12bit
Shutter Time
4μs~1s
Gain
0dB~25dB
Pixel Formats
Bayer RG8/Bayer RG12
Mono8/Mono12
Signal Noise Ratio
42.89dB
42.9dB
Synchronization
Hardware trigger, software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-isolated output line, 2 GPIOs
Operating Temp.
0°C~45°C
Storage Temp.
-20°C~70°C
Operating Humidity
10%~80%
Camera Power
Requirements
PoE (Power over Ethernet, 802.3af compliant) or+12 VDC (± 10%),
supplied via the camera’s 8-pin Hirose connector
Power Consumption
<3W@12VDC, <3.75W@PoE
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
38.3mm×29mm×29mm (without lens adapter or connectors)