What is a Triton2 2.5GigE machine vision camera?

Triton2 is a compact industrial machine vision camera family that streams raw, uncompressed image data over 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GigE). It uses a GigE Vision compliant interface with an M12 Ethernet connector for robust industrial connectivity.

When should I use 2.5GigE instead of 1GigE for machine vision?

Use 2.5GigE when you need higher acquisition speed or higher frame rates than 1GigE can sustain, while keeping a similar Ethernet-based architecture. Triton2 is positioned as an upgrade path for 1GigE systems by providing up to 2.5 Gb/s (300 MB/s) bandwidth for raw, uncompressed streaming.

How does Power over Ethernet (PoE) help in a vision system design?

PoE delivers data and power on a single Ethernet cable, simplifying wiring and reducing the need for separate power runs. On Triton2, PoE support is intended to streamline installation and maintenance in industrial Ethernet deployments.

What does IP67 mean for the Triton2 camera, and what is required to achieve it?

IP67 is an ingress protection rating indicating dust protection and water ingress protection up to 1 meter submersion for 30 minutes. For Triton2, IP67 operation is achieved with an IP67 sealed lens tube and attachment ring, plus IP67 M12 and M8 cables to seal the rear ports.

What sensor and shutter options are available in Triton2 models?

Triton2 models span multiple resolutions and sensor formats and include both global shutter and rolling shutter CMOS options depending on the specific model. Many models use Sony Pregius S and other CMOS sensors, and the model list specifies shutter type per part number.

What is Active Sensor Alignment, and why does it matter for imaging performance?

Active Sensor Alignment is a manufacturing process used on Triton2 to minimize sensor tilt and rotation and to align the sensor center to the lens optical axis. This alignment is intended to improve sharpness and uniformity, including in the image corners.

How do I integrate a Triton2 camera into a GigE Vision system?

Triton2 is specified as 100% GigE Vision compliant, supporting compatibility with GigE Vision compliant third-party software and hardware. The page also notes deployment with shielded CAT5e or CAT6 cables up to 100 m between the camera and host.

What is the benefit of M12 Ethernet and M8 GPIO connectors in industrial environments?

M12 and M8 connectors provide secure, vibration-resistant connections with ingress protection against dust and water when used with appropriate sealing accessories. The M12 Ethernet connector is standardized as IEC 61076-2-109 and is included in the GigE Vision standard, and the M8 GPIO connector is standardized to IEC 61076-2-104.

What I/O capabilities are supported on Triton2 via the M8 connector?

The Triton2 M8 GPIO interface is described with an opto-coupled input line, an opto-coupled output line, and two bidirectional lines. This supports common machine vision control tasks such as interfacing with external devices through a robust industrial connector.

What specialized Triton2 variants exist for event-based vision, SWIR, or line scan applications?

The Triton2 family includes event-based models using Sony | Prophesee sensors with a shutter-free operating mode, and SWIR models using Sony InGaAs sensors specified for 400 nm to 1700 nm sensitivity range. A Triton2 line scan model is also listed, providing a 4096 x 2 px format with line rate specifications.

Is Triton2 suitable for harsh industrial environments and continuous operation?

Triton2 is described as a sealed aluminum camera design with robust connectors and industrial immunity features such as EMC protection and resistance to shock and vibration. The specified ambient operating temperature range is -20°C to 55°C, and IP67 protection is supported when used with the required sealing accessories.

Triton All-In-One

Built-in Illumination and Liquid Lens for Simplified Integration

Programmable Lighting and Focus Control
IP67 Dust and Water Protection
3.2 MP Sony IMX900 with NIR
2.5GigE (300 MB/s), PoE

Vision, Optics, and Lighting.

One Compact Camera.

High-performance 2.5GigE machine vision camera in a compact, IP67-rated enclosure. The Triton All-In-One combines a global shutter sensor with enhanced near-IR (NIR) sensitivity, liquid lens, and powerful LED lighting for simplified deployment and reliable operation. Less hardware, faster integration.

01 CONNECT

M12 Ethernet connection for 2.5GigE data transfer and power (PoE). 8-pin M8 GPIO for I/O or external power.

02 CONFIGURE

Configure and save multiple lighting and focus settings using ArenaView MP or Arena SDK APIs.

03 INSPECT

Sony IMX900 provides high quality imaging with enhanced NIR. GigE Vision and GenICam compliant.

High-Performance Liquid Lens

The integrated liquid lens enables fast, precise focusing with no moving parts. Quickly adjust to different target distances, configure and sequence multiple distances in software for maximum flexibility and uptime.

Faster, repeatable setup: Set and restore focus remotely. Copy configurations to multiple cameras.
One camera, multiple working distances: Replace multiple fixed-focus camera and lens configurations.
Focus stacking: Sweep through multiple focus positions.

Compact IP67 Camera

At 44 × 29 × 72 mm and ~100 g, the Triton All-In-One combines essential imaging features with optics and lighting while maintaining the compact size and low weight of a conventional industrial camera. Enclosing both the lighting and lens within an IP67 case eliminates the need for an external IP67 lens tube, resulting in a significantly shorter overall length than traditional camera models.

29 mm

73 mm

44 mm

Triton All-In-One IP67 Camera with Built-In LEDs

LED Lighting

Integrated, programmable LEDs allow you to adjust illumination to suit your application, eliminating the need for external lighting hardware. Like the liquid lens, the lighting is fully controlled and configured via PC software, making it easy to create and save custom settings for sequenced imaging.

Status Indicator Lights

Two mini top-mounted indicator LEDs provide clear pass/fail (green/red) feedback.

Explore our Triton All-In-One camera models

Model	MP	Chroma	Resolution	FPS	Focal Length	FoV	Working Distance	Illumination Color	Sensor	Shutter	GigE Interface	Availability
TAO034S-C06W	3.2 MP	Color	2048 x 1536 px	78 fps	6mm	42° x 31°	50mm - ∞	White	Sony IMX900 CMOS	Global	2.5GigE, M12	Q2, 2027
TAO034S-M06R	3.2 MP	Mono	2048 x 1536 px	78 fps	6mm	42° x 31°	50mm - ∞	Red	Sony IMX900 CMOS	Global	2.5GigE, M12	Q2, 2027
TAO034S-C12W	3.2 MP	Color	2048 x 1536 px	78 fps	12mm	22° x 16°	90mm - ∞	White	Sony IMX900 CMOS	Global	2.5GigE, M12	Q2, 2027
TAO034S-M12R	3.2 MP	Mono	2048 x 1536 px	78 fps	12mm	22° x 16°	90mm - ∞	Red	Sony IMX900 CMOS	Global	2.5GigE, M12	Q2, 2027

Field of View and Coverage Area

The built-in LED illumination is optically aligned to the field of view of each model’s lens. This FoV-matched design provides uniform light distribution across the entire inspection zone, reducing vignetting along the edges.

Triton AIO camera FoV Area Coverage

More Speed, Same Factory Tough^™ Quality

The Triton All-In-One offers unprecedented performance in a cost-effective, compact camera. The adoption of a 2.5 GigE (300 MB/s) interface enables higher bandwidth than 1 GigE cameras without compromising on size, thermal management, or Power over Ethernet (PoE) support.

Upgrade your 1GigE camera today and take advantage of 2.5x times faster frame rates in a Factory Tough™ industrial camera with:
• Active sensor alignment
• Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• Wide operating temperature range (-20 to 55°C ambient)
• Physical shock and vibration protection
• EMC industrial immunity
• IP67 dust and water protection.

2.5 Gigabit Ethernet

Fast, reliable, and versatile interface for industrial use.

100m Cable Length

Deploy shielded CAT5e or CAT6 100m cables with isolated power between the Triton All-In-One and host.

2.5Gb/s Bandwidth

Up to 2.5Gb/s (300 MB/s) streaming of raw and uncompressed image data.

Power Over Ethernet

Power over Ethernet (PoE) allows data & power on one cable, simplifying design & maintenance.

100% Compliant

Compatible with 3rd party software and hardware vendors that are GigE Vision compliant.

M12 and M8 Connectors

The M12 Ethernet and M8 GPIO connectors provide robust and secure cable connection with ingress protection against dirt, dust, and water. The M12 Ethernet connector is standardized as IEC 61076-2-109 and is included in the GigE Vision standard. The secure 8 position M8 GPIO connector is standardized to IEC 61076-2-104 with an opto-coupled input line, an opto-coupled output line, and two bidirectional lines. Designed for error free operation in vibration environments and shielded to protect against electrical interference.

IP67 Protection

What does IP67 mean?

The Ingress Protection (IP) rating system is a global standard of rating levels of protection from solid objects and liquids. The Triton All-In-One offers protection from solid particles such as dust, dirt and sand. It also offers water ingress protection of up to 1 meter submersion for 30 minutes. Employ high quality imaging under harsh environments while providing long-term camera durability without additional bulky enclosures.

Arena SDK

Welcome to our powerful software development kit called Arena. The Arena SDK is designed from the ground up to leverage the latest in industry standards and software technology. It works fast with less calls to functions and is simpler to use thanks to its modern GUI based on the GenICam standard. In addition, LUCID’s ArenaView GUI capabilities are extended with built-in JupyterLab support, making it more than a simple camera viewer application. ArenaView with built-in JupyterLab provides preconfigured interactive development environment that can be used for testing and documenting all SDK functions and camera performances. Create notebook documents that contain both live Python code, rich text elements, and interactive visualizations, allowing developers to build camera GUIs with live output from the camera stream, all from within ArenaView.

• SDK Includes example code and a robust set of APIs.
• Search for help topics in our easy-to-use HTML5 documentation
• Arena UI toolkit for rapid development of custom GUIs
• ArenaView GUI for viewing and acquiring images.
• JupyterLab on ArenaView provides an interactive development environment using Python

Visit the Arena SDK page to learn more.