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Choosing Lighting

(25 minutes)

Introduction (2 p.)
Overview (9 p.)
Light Source (10 p.)
Lighting Geometry (7 p.)
Lighting Techniques (9 p.)
Types of Lighting (17 p.)
Application Examples (8 p.)
Optical Properties (10 p.)
Power / Rating (5 p.)
Conclusion (2 p.)

Learn how to choose lighting for your vision application

Choosing Lighting > Application Examples
Area Light Application Examples
Area lights are often used to:
  • Detect notches in ceramic rings.
  • Detect dents in metal tubing.
  • Verify printing on reflective surfaces.
  • Distinguish between rough and smooth surfaces.
Here's a description of area lights.

Directional light application example

 
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