What inspection variables should be evaluated?
Use the effective emitting area rather than housing size. Allow for part-position variation and fixture obstruction.
What lighting geometry fits this inspection task?
Define the inspection field, part-height variation and lens position before choosing the emitting area and opening. Housing dimensions do not equal uniform illumination coverage. Changing distance also changes coverage and angle.
Check the centre, corners and boundaries using a representative sample, including permitted position variation. Record installation space, cooling clearance and service access. For large fields, compare bar combinations, area lights or separate views and judge contrast across the complete field.
Related product family?
LXV-4FT
Lighting for inspecting shapes, surfaces and small details.
Before choosing a configuration?
For selection, specify the field of view, smallest target feature, height variation, cycle time and installation space. Use the specific product page and drawing to verify electrical ratings, dimensions and compatibility.
Sizing the emitting area?
Include positional tolerance and the full camera field when choosing light dimensions. Body dimensions and effective emitting area are different quantities. For angled illumination, also consider the projected footprint at the workpiece.
Use a uniform target to check coverage at the nearest and farthest permitted positions. Inspect corners and fixture shadows. A larger source may improve coverage but can also change the angular distribution and reduce the contrast of certain defects.
What do the optical setup and sample images show?
