VLX1

VLX1
  • VLX1 LED Line Light
  • VLX1 LED Line Light
  • VLX1 LED Line Light
  • VLX1 LED Line Light

High Intensity Air Cooled Lighting

The VLX1 series air cooled LED Line Lights provide very bright, uniform lighting focused to a narrow beam, and are ideally suited to Web Inspection and Surface Inspection linescan illumination applications. The limiting factor in many Line Scan systems is the intensity of the Line Light being used. Using the high brightness VLX1 LED lighting the Line Scan acquisition can run faster therefore allowing higher production speeds and/or higher resolution images.

"All in One Design" with Remote Control

The VLX1 also gives you the ability to profile the light; along its length the LEDs are controlled in sections which you have complete control over (via an RS232 interface). If your application requires flat field correction, you can increase the light intensity at each end of the light offering you true flat field correction rather than compromising with software adjustment.

Flexible Working Distance

There are two options for the optics; short working distance optics (37mm) or long working distance (adjustable between 90-150mm) which will give you a highly homogeneous line 3mm wide at the subject. For highly reflective or specular surfaces, an additional holographic diffuser film can be added to the optics to further enhance line profile.

Lengths and Wavelengths

The VLX1 range of high intensity LED Line lights is available in a standard range of lengths and wavelengths, and is compatible with Line Scan cameras such as Basler, Dalsa and E2V. If your application requires something outside these standards, please contact Drew Lear as we also manufacture custom lights to match specific application requirements.

Typical Applications

  • General Web based manufacturing and processing – Quality Inspection and Measurement
  • Paper Making & Conversion
  • Surface Inspection
  • PCB Inspection
  • Automotive
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Print Inspection
  • Glass Inspection
  • Electronic Components & Displays
  • Oil Research
  • Transport – Road and Rail Inspection
  • Packaging Inspection

Key Features

  • Very high intensity Line Light solution (up to 1.6 Million Lux)
  • Ideal for high speed / high resolution Line Scan imaging
  • Choice of Wavelengths: White (Cool White), Green (530nm), Red (627nm), Green (530nm), Blue (470nm), IR (740nm, 850nm, 940nm)
  • Full profile control for true flat field correction
  • Efficient air cooling for long LED service life
  • Narrow form factor
  • Available in lengths from 100mm to 2000mm

Specifications

ParameterVLX1 (convection cooled version)
Line uniformity>95% excluding the end 30mm for SWD and 40mm for LWD
Standard Line Light lengths100mm, 200mm, 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 1000mm, 1200mm, 1500mm, 2000mm.
Other lengths available on request
Profile adjustment resolution33.3mm segments
Working distance optionsSWD option - 37mm fixed
LWD option - 90mm to 110mm variable
Line thickness at Working Distance3mm
Supply voltage15V to 26V DC (specific to wavelength)
Typical supply current at 100% brightness10A per metre maximum
Control/communicationRS232
Lifetime (degrade to 70% brightness)>50000 hours at 100% (depends on ambient temperature)
Width41mm
Height (37mm Working Distance)95mm (plus cable entries)
Length (without Fans)Lighting length plus 20mm
MountingM5 tapped holes
WeightApprox. 5.0Kg per metre
Operating temperature-20°C to +50°C (affects intensity performance)
Storage temperature-20°C to +70°C
Environmental protectionIP50 standard, others on request
Colours/WavelengthsWhite (Cool White), Green , Red , Green ,Blue , IR (740nm, 850nm, 940nm), UV (400nm, 365nm)