Machine Vision Line Scan Lights
Use a line scan light when the camera captures one line at a time on a moving target. The light needs to provide enough intensity across the scan width while matching line speed, exposure time, working distance, and heat limits.
Suitable uses
- Fabric, film, paper, and web inspection
- Metal strip and brake disc surfaces
- High-speed packaging lines
- Large continuous products
Likely to fail when
- Exposure time is too short for available brightness
- Heat cannot be managed at required power
- The light angle cannot be stabilized across the line
Selection inputs
- Scan width
- Line speed
- Exposure time
- Working distance
- Strobe/overdrive and cooling requirements
Plan the complete line-scan lighting setup
Strobe controller synchronization guide
Understand how exposure, trigger timing, and controller mode affect a moving line-scan setup.
Line-scan film wrinkle inspection
Review an application path where material movement, surface response, and light geometry must be checked together.
Custom line-scan lighting discussion
Share scan width, mounting space, target material, and timing constraints when a catalog arrangement needs review.
Frequently asked questions
When is Machine Vision Line Scan Lights useful?
Use a line scan light when the camera captures one line at a time on a moving target. The light needs to provide enough intensity across the scan width while matching line speed, exposure time, working distance, and heat limits.
What information is needed to select a light?
Start with Scan width, Line speed, Exposure time. Share target images and the inspection requirement so the arrangement can be checked on the actual application.