Mercury MER-030-120UC User manual

Version：V1.0.0
2017-6-22
China Daheng Group, Inc. Beijing Image Vision Technology Branch
Mercury USB2.0 Cameras User Manual

Mercury Series USB2.0 Cameras User Manual
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Preface
We really appreciate your choosing the product of DAHENG‐IMAGE.
Mercury USB2.0 series camera is the mature area scan digital camera, featuring mega pixels resolution, super
precision, high definition, extremely low noise and perfect color conversion. The camera, which is equipped with
a standard USB2.0 interface, is convenient for use and connection. It could be used in a wide and diverse range of
applications including machine vision, high‐definition imaging and surveillance, medical imaging, intelligent
transportation systems, character recognition and documents processing, and any more.
This manual describes in detail on how to install and use the Mercury USB2.0 digital cameras.

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Contents
1. Introduction ..............................................................................................1
1.1. Models .................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. General Specifications............................................................................................. 1
1.2.1. MER-030-120Ux (-L) ......................................................................................................1
1.2.2. MER-040-60UX (-L) ........................................................................................................2
1.2.3. MER-125-30Ux (-L) ........................................................................................................4
1.2.4. MER-130-30UM (-L).......................................................................................................6
1.2.5. MER-132-30Ux (-L) ........................................................................................................7
1.2.6. MER-310-12UC (-L)........................................................................................................8
1.2.7. MER-500-7Ux (-L) ..........................................................................................................9
1.3. Spectral Response................................................................................................. 12
1.3.1. MER-030-120Ux (-L) ....................................................................................................12
1.3.2. MER-040-60Ux (-L) ......................................................................................................13
1.3.3. MER-125-30Ux (-L) ......................................................................................................14
1.3.4. MER-130-30UM (-L).....................................................................................................15
1.3.5. MER-132-30Ux (-L) ......................................................................................................15
1.3.6. MER-310-12UC (-L)......................................................................................................16
1.3.7. MER-500-7Ux (-L) ........................................................................................................17
2. Mechanical Interface ...............................................................................18
2.1. Mechanical Dimensions ........................................................................................ 18
2.2. Filters/ Anti-reflective Glass.................................................................................. 19
2.3. Optical Interface.................................................................................................... 21
2.4. Guideline for Avoiding EMI ................................................................................... 21
2.5. Environment Requirement.................................................................................... 21
3. Installation and Use.................................................................................23
3.1. Setup Guide........................................................................................................... 23
3.2. Application Programming Interface...................................................................... 23
4. Image Acquisition Control .......................................................................24
4.1. Exposure................................................................................................................ 24
4.1.1. Exposure Mode............................................................................................................24
4.1.2. Exposure Time .............................................................................................................24
4.1.3. Auto Exposure .............................................................................................................25
4.2. PixelFormat ........................................................................................................... 25
4.3. Acquisition Speed ................................................................................................. 25
4.4. Adjust Gain............................................................................................................ 25

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4.4.1. Analog Gain .................................................................................................................25
4.4.2. Digital Gain ..................................................................................................................26
4.5. Black Level............................................................................................................. 26
4.6. White Balance....................................................................................................... 27
4.6.1. Auto White Balance.....................................................................................................27
4.6.2. Manual White Balance ................................................................................................27
4.7. Filters/Anti-reflection Glass .................................................................................. 27
4.8. Hardware Trigger .................................................................................................. 27
4.8.1. Input Port.....................................................................................................................27
4.8.2. Output Port..................................................................................................................28
4.8.3. Connection Method of Cables.....................................................................................29
4.8.4. Trigger Filtering............................................................................................................29
4.8.5. The User Data Encryption Area ...................................................................................29
5. FAQ .........................................................................................................30
6. Revision History.......................................................................................31

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1. Introduction
1.1. Models
The current Mercury USB2.0 camera models are listed in the top row of the specification tables on the
next pages of this manual. The camera models are differentiated by their resolution, their maximum frame
rate at full resolution, and whether the camera’s sensor is mono or color.
1.2. General Specifications
1.2.1. MER-030-120Ux (-L)
Table 1- 1 MER-030-120UC (-L) General Specifications
Specifications
MER-030-120UC
MER-030-120UC-L
Resolution
656 x 492
Sensor Type
Sony ICX618, CCD
Optical Size
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
20μs～1s *
Digital Gain
×1, ×0.5, ×0.25，×0.125, ×0.0625,
Pixel Data Formats
Bayer RG8/ Bayer RG12
Synchronization
Hardware trigger, software trigger
Software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-
isolated output line，1 GPIO
N/A
Operating Temp.
0℃～45℃
Operating Humidity
10%～80%
Power Consumption
<1.2W
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm（without lens adapter or connectors）
Weight
42g
40g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS

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Data Interface
USB2.0
Programmable
Control
Image size, gain, Exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, Exposure time, etc.
Conformity
CE, GenICam
*The value is related to the ROI/Video mode/capture speed level/horizontal blanking and etc.
Table 1- 2 MER-030-120UM (-L) General Specifications
Specifications
MER-030-120UM
MER-030-120UM-L
Resolution
656 x 492
Sensor Type
Sony ICX618,CCD
Optical Size
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
20μs～1s *
Digital Gain
×1, ×0.5, ×0.25，×0.125, ×0.0625,
Pixel Data Formats
Mono8/ Mono12
Synchronization
Hardware trigger, software trigger
Software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-
isolated output line，1 GPIO
N/A
Operating Temp.
0℃～45℃
Operating Humidity
10%～80%
Power Consumption
<1.2W
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm（without lens adapter or connectors）
Weight
42g
40g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB2.0
Programmable
Control
Image size, gain, Exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, Exposure time, etc.
Conformity
CE, GenICam
*The value is related to the ROI/Video mode/capture speed level/horizontal blanking and etc.
1.2.2. MER-040-60UX (-L)
Table 1- 3 MER-040-60UC (-L) General Specifications
Specifications
MER-040-60UC
MER-040-60UC-L

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Resolution
752 x 480
Sensor Type
Global Shutter CMOS
Optical Size
1/3 inch
Pixel Size
6.0μm × 6.0μm
Frame Rate
60fps@ 752 × 480
ADC Bit Depth
10bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit、10bit
Shutter Time
1μs～1s *
Digital Gain
×2,×1, ×0.5, ×0.25
Pixel Data Formats
Bayer BG8/ Bayer BG10
Signal Noise Ratio
50dB
Definition
430lines
Synchronization
Hardware trigger, software trigger
Software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-
isolated output line，1 GPIO
N/A
Sensitivity（550nm）
4.8V/Lux-s
Operating Temp.
0℃～45℃
Operating Humidity
10%～80%
Power Consumption
<1W
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm（without lens adapter or connectors）
Weight
42g
40g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB2.0
Programmable
Control
Image size, gain, Exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, Exposure time, etc.
Conformity
CE, GenICam
*The value is related to the ROI/Video mode/capture speed level/horizontal blanking and etc.
Table 1- 4 MER-040-60UM (-L) General Specifications
Specifications
MER-040-60UM
MER-040-60UM-L
Resolution
752 x 480
Sensor Type
Global Shutter CMOS
Optical Size
1/3 inch
Pixel Size
6.0μm × 6.0μm
Frame Rate
60fps@ 752 × 480
ADC Bit Depth
10bit

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Pixel Bit Depth
8bit、10bit
Shutter Time
1μs～1s *
Digital Gain
×2,×1, ×0.5, ×0.25
Pixel Data Formats
Mono8/ Mono10
Signal Noise Ratio
35dB
Definition
490lines
Synchronization
Hardware trigger, software trigger
Software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-
isolated output line，1 GPIO
N/A
Sensitivity（550nm）
4.8V/Lux-s
Operating Temp.
0℃～45℃
Operating Humidity
10%～80%
Power Consumption
<1W
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm（without lens adapter or connectors）
Weight
42g
40g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB2.0
Programmable
Control
Image size, gain, Exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, Exposure time, etc.
Conformity
CE, GenICam
*The value is related to the ROI/Video mode/capture speed level/horizontal blanking and etc.
1.2.3. MER-125-30Ux (-L)
Table 1- 5 MER-125-30UC (-L) General Specifications
Specifications
MER-125-30UC
MER-125-30UC-L
Resolution
1292 x 964
Sensor Type
Sony ICX445, CCD
Optical Size
1/3 inch
Pixel Size
3.75μm × 3.75μm
Frame Rate
30fps@1292 x 964
ADC Bit Depth
12bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit、12bit
Shutter Time
20μs～1s *
Digital Gain
×1, ×0.5, ×0.25，×0.125, ×0.0625

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Pixel Data Formats
Bayer RG8 / Bayer RG12
Synchronization
Hardware trigger, software trigger
Software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-
isolated output line，1 GPIO
N/A
Operating Temp.
0℃～45℃
Operating Humidity
10%～80%
Power Consumption
<1.2W
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm（without lens adapter or connectors）
Weight
42g
40g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB2.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, Exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, Exposure time, etc.
Conformity
CE, GenICam
*The value is related to the ROI/Video mode/capture speed level/horizontal blanking and etc.
Table 1- 6 MER-125-30UM (-L) General Specifications
Specifications
MER-125-30UM
MER-125-30UM-L
Resolution
1292 x 964
Sensor Type
Sony ICX445, CCD
Optical Size
1/3 inch
Pixel Size
3.75μm × 3.75μm
Frame Rate
30fps@1292 x 964
ADC Bit Depth
12bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit、12bit
Shutter Time
20μs～1s *
Digital Gain
×1, ×0.5, ×0.25，×0.125, ×0.0625
Pixel Data Formats
Mono8 / Mono12
Synchronization
Hardware trigger, software trigger
Software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-
isolated output line，1 GPIO
N/A
Operating Temp.
0℃～45℃
Operating Humidity
10%～80%
Power Consumption
<1.2W
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm（without lens adapter or connectors）

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Weight
42g
40g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB2.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, Exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, Exposure time, etc.
Conformity
CE, GenICam
*The value is related to the ROI/Video mode/capture speed level/horizontal blanking and etc.
1.2.4. MER-130-30UM (-L)
Table 1- 7 MER-130-30UM (-L) General Specifications
Specifications
MER-130-30UM
MER-130-30UM-L
Resolution
1280 x 1024
Sensor Type
Rolling Shutter CMOS
Optical Size
1/1.8 inch
Pixel Size
5.2μm × 5.2μm
Frame Rate
30fps@1280 × 1024
ADC Bit Depth
10bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit、10bit
Shutter Time
288μs～1s *
Digital Gain
×2,×1, ×0.5, ×0.25
Pixel Data Formats
Mono8/ Mono10
Signal Noise Ratio
45dB
Definition
900lines
Synchronization
Hardware trigger, software trigger
Software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-
isolated output line，1 GPIO
N/A
Sensitivity（550nm）
2.1V/Lux-s
Operating Temp.
0℃～45℃
Operating Humidity
10%～80%
Power Consumption
<1W
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm（without lens adapter or connectors）
Weight
42g
40g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
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Programmable
Control
Image size, gain, Exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, Exposure time, etc.
Conformity
CE, GenICam
*The value is related to the ROI/Video mode/capture speed level/horizontal blanking and etc.
1.2.5. MER-132-30Ux (-L)
Table 1- 8 MER-132-30UC (-L) General Specifications
Specifications
MER-132-30UC
MER-132-30UC-L
Resolution
1292 x 964
Sensor Type
CCD
Optical Size
1/3 inch
Pixel Size
3.75μm × 3.75μm
Frame Rate
30fps@1292 x 964
ADC Bit Depth
12bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit、12bit
Shutter Time
50μs～1s *
Digital Gain
×1, ×0.5, ×0.25，×0.125, ×0.0625
Signal Noise Ratio
49dB
Definition
>880 lines
Pixel Data Formats
Bayer RG8 / Bayer RG12
Synchronization
Hardware trigger, software trigger
Software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-
isolated output line，1 GPIO
N/A
Operating Temp.
0℃～45℃
Operating Humidity
10%～80%
Power Consumption
<1.2W
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm（without lens adapter or connectors）
Weight
42g
40g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB2.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, Exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, Exposure time, etc.
Conformity
CE, GenICam
*The value is related to the ROI/Video mode/capture speed level/horizontal blanking and etc.

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Table 1- 9MER-132-30UM (-L) General Specifications
Specifications
MER-132-30UM
MER-132-30UM-L
Resolution
1292 x 964
Sensor Type
CCD
Optical Size
1/3 inch
Pixel Size
3.75μm × 3.75μm
Frame Rate
30fps@1292 x 964
ADC Bit Depth
12bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit、12bit
Shutter Time
50μs～1s *
Digital Gain
×1, ×0.5, ×0.25，×0.125, ×0.0625
Signal Noise Ratio
37dB
Definition
>970 lines
Pixel Data Formats
Mono8 / Mono12
Synchronization
Hardware trigger, software trigger
Software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-
isolated output line，1 GPIO
N/A
Operating Temp.
0℃～45℃
Operating Humidity
10%～80%
Power Consumption
<1.2W
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm（without lens adapter or connectors）
Weight
42g
40g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB2.0
Programmable Control
Image size, gain, Exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, Exposure time, etc.
Conformity
CE, GenICam
*The value is related to the ROI/Video mode/capture speed level/horizontal blanking and etc.
1.2.6. MER-310-12UC (-L)
Table 1- 10 MER-310-12UC (-L) General Specifications
Specifications
MER-310-12UC
MER-310-12UC-L
Resolution
2048 x 1536
Sensor Type
Rolling Shutter CMOS

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Optical Size
1/2 inch
Pixel Size
3.2μm × 3.2μm
Frame Rate
12fps@ 2048× 1536
ADC Bit Depth
10bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit、10bit
Shutter Time
151μs～1s *
Digital Gain
×2,×1, ×0.5, ×0.25
Pixel Data Formats
Bayer GR8/ Bayer GR10
Dynamic Range
60dB
Signal Noise Ratio
43dB
Definition
>1000lines
Synchronization
Hardware trigger, software trigger
Software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-
isolated output line，1 GPIO
N/A
Sensitivity（550nm）
1.0V/Lux-s
Operating Temp.
0℃～45℃
Operating Humidity
10%～80%
Power Consumption
<1W
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm（without lens adapter or connectors）
Weight
42g
40g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB2.0
Programmable
Control
Image size, gain, Exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, Exposure time, etc.
Conformity
CE, GenICam
*The value is related to the ROI/Video mode/capture speed level/horizontal blanking and etc.
1.2.7. MER-500-7Ux (-L)
Table 1- 11 MER-500-7UC (-L) General Specifications
Specifications
MER-500-7UC
MER-500-7UC-L
Resolution
2592 x 1944
Sensor Type
Rolling Shutter CMOS
Optical Size
1/2.5 inch
Pixel Size
2.2μm × 2.2μm

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Frame Rate
7fps@ 2592 x 1944
ADC Bit Depth
12bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit、12bit
Shutter Time
6μs～1s *
Digital Gain
×1, ×0.5, ×0.25，×0.125, ×0.0625
Pixel Data Formats
Bayer GR8/ Bayer GR12
Dynamic Range
70.1dB
Signal Noise Ratio
44dB
Definition
>1000lines
Synchronization
Hardware trigger, software trigger
Software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-
isolated output line，1 GPIO
N/A
Sensitivity（550nm）
1.4V/Lux-s
Operating Temp.
0℃～45℃
Operating Humidity
10%～80%
Power Consumption
<1W
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm（without lens adapter or connectors）
Weight
42g
40g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB2.0
Programmable
Control
Image size, gain, Exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, Exposure time, etc.
Conformity
CE, GenICam
*The value is related to the ROI/Video mode/capture speed level/horizontal blanking and etc.
Table 1- 12 MER-500-7UM (-L) General Specifications
Specifications
MER-500-7UM
MER-500-7UM-L
Resolution
2592 x 1944
Sensor Type
Rolling Shutter CMOS
Optical Size
1/2.5 inch
Pixel Size
2.2μm × 2.2μm
Frame Rate
7fps@ 2592 x 1944
ADC Bit Depth
12bit
Pixel Bit Depth
8bit、12bit
Shutter Time
6μs～1s *

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Digital Gain
×1, ×0.5, ×0.25，×0.125, ×0.0625
Pixel Data Formats
Mono8/ Mono12
Dynamic Range
70.1dB
Signal Noise Ratio
44dB
Definition
>1000lines
Synchronization
Hardware trigger, software trigger
Software trigger
I/O
1 opto-isolated input line and 1 opto-
isolated output line，1 GPIO
N/A
Sensitivity（550nm）
1.4V/Lux-s
Operating Temp.
0℃～45℃
Operating Humidity
10%～80%
Power Consumption
<1W
Lens Mount
C
Dimensions
29 mm×29 mm×29mm（without lens adapter or connectors）
Weight
42g
40g
Software
Windows XP/Win7/Win8/Win10 32bit and 64bit OS
Data Interface
USB2.0
Programmable
Control
Image size, gain, Exposure time,
trigger polarity, flash polarity, etc.
Image size, gain, Exposure time, etc.
Conformity
CE, GenICam
*The value is related to the ROI/Video mode/capture speed level/horizontal blanking and etc.

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1.3. Spectral Response
1.3.1. MER-030-120Ux (-L)
Figure1- 1 MER-030-120UC (-L) Sensor Spectral Response
Figure1- 2 MER-030-120UM (-L) Sensor Spectral Response

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1.3.2. MER-040-60Ux (-L)
Figure1- 3 MER-040-60UC (-L) Sensor Spectral Response
Figure1- 4 MER-040-60UM (-L) Sensor Spectral Response

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1.3.3. MER-125-30Ux (-L)
Figure1- 5 MER-125-30UC (-L) Sensor Spectral Response
Figure1- 6 MER-125-30UM (-L) Sensor Spectral Response

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1.3.4. MER-130-30UM (-L)
Figure1- 7 MER-130-30UM (-L) Sensor Spectral Response
1.3.5. MER-132-30Ux (-L)
Figure1- 8 MER-132-30UC (-L) Sensor Spectral Response