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Machine Vision Lighting Basics Module 1: Bright Field Lighting
Get tips, tricks, and best practices for bright field lighting from Steve Kinney, Director of Engineering at Smart Vision Lights.
Smart Vision Lights Is Your “Go-To for the How-To” for Machine Vision Education
In our latest educational video, Lighting Basics, SVL’s Director of Engineering, Steve Kinney, discusses key terms and functions used in machine vision.
Nanosecond Light Pulses: Breaking the Boundaries of High-Speed Imaging
New integrated LED drivers, able to deliver full power to a light in 500 nanoseconds or less, improve the performance, precision, and repeatability of high-speed imaging systems.
Multi-Zone Ring Lights
Multi-Zone Ring Lights are designed for compact 3D photometric stereo applications. Compact and powerful, the low-angle mini ring lights work
Overview of the LLM – LED Light Manager
The LLM can drive multiple lights of virtually any type or up to four individual zones or channels within an
ATEST Chart
Use the “A-T-E-S-T” method to identify the effects of different lighting techniques on part features. Select a relevant feature of
Pixel Blur
This Tech Note will help you with pixel blur while capturing images of fast moving objects.
Machine Vision Light Cables
Smart Vision Lights uses standard industrial cables and connectors on every machine vision light. Smart Vision Lights cables are 5
Ultraviolet: 365 nm or 395 nm LED Lights?
How do you know when to use 365 nm or 395 nm ultraviolet wavelengths? This Tech Note written by Matt
How Do I Wire for Specialty Lights?
Although most of our lights use a standard 5 pin M12 cable, there are a few outliers that use a
How Do I Wire Lights for Multi-Drive™?
Below is a diagram that can help you to wire your lights that have Multi-Drive™. If you need further help,
How Do I Wire Lights for Constant Operation?
Below is a diagram to help you wire your lights for constant operation. If you need further help, feel free
How Do I Wire a 5 Pin M12 Cable?
See our 5 Pin M12 wiring data sheet for detailed instructions on wiring lights with these types of cables. If
Pattern Projector Aids Prosthetic Marker
Smart Vision Lights’ technology has been featured in Vision Systems Design article.
Strobe 101: LED vs Flash
This Tech Note breaks down the difference between LED and flash strobing.
IR Lighting 101
This Tech Note gives an introduction to IR lighting for those who are new to the industry, or haven’t worked in that area very much.
Are Your LED Products Safe?
Manufacturers of products containing LED lights know that governments around the world require their products to be tested to guarantee
IEC/EN 62471 for LED Lighting Products
Standards for Eye and Skin Safety Our summary on IEC/EN 62471 for LED Lighting Products explains what exactly is covered
IEC 62471 Sample Report
Wondering what sort of information shows up when IEC 62471 testing is completed, or do you need a sample report?