Description
BL168 Linear Backlights for High Intensity White Illumination
The BL168 Linear Backlights are engineered to deliver powerful and consistent white illumination for advanced machine vision systems. Designed specifically for high performance industrial environments, this series provides stable lighting that enhances image clarity, improves inspection accuracy, and supports high speed production processes.
Unlike multi wavelength alternatives, the BL168 Series focuses exclusively on high intensity white light output. This specialization ensures optimal performance in applications where uniform white illumination is critical for achieving precise imaging results. The result is a dependable lighting solution that meets the demands of modern automated inspection systems.
High Speed Machine Vision
The BL168 Linear Backlights are particularly well suited for high speed web material inspection using line scan cameras. Their ability to deliver consistent, high powered illumination allows imaging systems to capture sharp and detailed images of continuously moving materials without distortion or loss of clarity.
In addition to line scan applications, the BL168 Series also functions effectively as a general purpose bar light illuminator. Its highly diffuse white light output provides even front illumination, making it ideal for applications that require soft yet powerful lighting conditions.
Advanced LED and Thermal Design
At the core of the BL168 Series is ultra high power industrial grade LED technology. These LEDs are engineered for long term stability and high brightness output, ensuring reliable performance even in demanding production environments.
The system supports both continuous and strobe operating modes. Continuous mode delivers steady illumination for standard inspection tasks, while strobe mode provides short bursts of high intensity light, ideal for freezing motion in high speed applications.
Thermal management is achieved through a passive finned heatsink design that eliminates the need for active cooling fans. This fanless construction improves system reliability, reduces maintenance requirements, and ensures consistent performance over long operating periods.
For larger systems exceeding 24 inches, optional uniformity balancing every six inches helps maintain consistent exposure across the entire illumination area, ensuring accurate imaging across extended inspection zones.
Applications
Common applications include:
• High speed web material inspection
• Line scan imaging systems
• Packaging and printing inspection
• Textile quality control
• Surface defect detection
• Industrial automation systems
• Machine vision measurement tasks
• Continuous production line inspection
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Product Series | BL168 Series |
| Product Type | High Intensity White Linear Backlights |
| Light Output | Single color white illumination |
| LED Technology | Ultra high power industrial grade LEDs |
| Operating Modes | Continuous and strobe modes |
| Cooling System | Passive finned heatsink, fanless design |
| Primary Application | Line scan and high speed web imaging |
| Secondary Use | General purpose machine vision lighting |
| Uniformity Option | Balancing every 6 inches for 24+ inch models |
| Industrial Use | Packaging, textiles, printing, automation |
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