ME2S-138-232U3M-SWIR, IMX990, 1280x1024, DUAL USE X061 NL0074CDIU0179833, 232fps, 1/2inch, Global shutter, CMOS, Mono

SWIR USB3 compact high-resolution imaging cameras IMX990

The ME2S USB3 series is a very compact industrial USB3 camera. It supports high resolution Sony and Gpixel global shutter sensors. Common applications for these imaging cameras are markets like machine vision, automation, labs, R&D and so on. USB3 is a high speed and low cost interface, available on all pc’s. This imaging camera is a perfect fit for you if you need:
-    A compact 29x29mm industrial imaging camera
-    Capturing high resolution images of moving objects
-    Suitable for computers (x86) and embedded platforms: ARM V7 & ARM V8

Monochrome SWIR Industrial Camera

A monochrome SWIR camera is also known as Visible-SWIR camera and can offer advantages in a variety of applications. Typically, light with a wavelength that ranges between 400nm and 780nm is referred to as visible light, while wavelength that ranges between 780nm and 1000µm are referred to as infrared light. Specifically, in the infrared spectrum, the light adjacent to visible light is called Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR). Sony's IMX990 SWIR image sensor is designed to capture light that ranges from the visible to SWIR spectrum. This camera can capture comprehensive image data covering wavelengths from 400nm to 1700nm. The ME2S-138-232U3M-SWIR can replace the traditional "Visible light camera + SWIR camera" dual camera detection scheme. It reduces the cost, improves the processing speed and is even capable of expanding the detection range.

Monochrome SWIR USB3 cameras are useful in a variety of applications:

• In semiconductor inspection, where they can identify defects that may not be present in the visible spectrum. 
• Inspection of products in moist conditions, water becomes opaque at 1450nm wavelength due to the light being absorbed by the water. 
• Detection of a specific material among other materials. For example: plastics and metals may look similar in the visible light spectrum, but because the reflectance and absorptance of the infrared vary at different wavelengths, the specific material can be detected among others.  

If you require more detailed information about the monochrome SWIR camera, the industrial USB3 Vision camera manual can be consulted.
 

Advanced vision camera features of a USB3 vision camera

The ME2S USB3 vision camera series has both standard and advanced features onboard, like:
- Programmable ROI, increased frame rate with partial scan
- Gain, exposure and white balance programmable (white balance only for color models)
- Support auto gain, auto exposure and auto white balance (auto white balance only for color models)
- Four acquisition controls: Single frame acquisition/Continuous acquisition/Software trigger acquisition/External trigger acquisition
- Trigger mode: Frame Start /Frame Burst Start
- Support color correction for improving image quality (only for color models)
- Exposure delay effectively reduces the effect of the strobe delay
- Compatible with GenICam™ and USB3 Vision®, can be used in a wide range of 3rd-party software such as HALCON and LabVIEW directly
- Optimized software package for lower CPU loads in host running 32/64bit Windows
- Multiple samples and easy-to-integrate SDK for various programming tools
- Regulations: CE, RoHS, GenICam, USB3 Vision

The complete set of features makes the ME2S USB3 Vision camera series a perfect choice for high performance image processing.

MTBF, Warranty & Product Life Cycle of a SWIR camera

Each year, Daheng Imaging produces more than 100.000 industrial cameras according to the highest quality standards. The mean time between failure (MTBF) is more than 400.000 hours (45 years, 24/7). The industrial cameras are certified by TÜV Rheinland and have a 5-year warranty. After market introduction, every camera model is available for at least 7 years. Most cameras have a much longer product life cycle. For more information about our product life cycle management, check this article.