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Resource Guide

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Rochester, VT 05767
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 Sources

► LED - Light Emitting Diode

► Quartz Halogen – W/ Fiber Optics
► Fluorescent
► Metal Halide (Microscopy)
► Xenon
► High Pressure Sodium
► Ultraviolet (Black Light)
► Infrared
► Electro-luminescent
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 Lighting Source Comparisons

The lighting source with the largest envelope MAY be the most versatile!
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Lighting – Intensity vs. Spectrum
Quartz Halogen / Tungsten
Mercury (Purple)
100
Daytime Sunlight

80 Fluorescent
Relative Intensity (%)

60
White
Xenon LED
40

20 Red
LED

0
300 400 500 600 700

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Wavelength (nm) 4
 Brief Review of Light and Optics for
Vision Illumination

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 The Visible Light Spectrum
► Light is Seen Differently by film, humans and CCDs

UV IR

390 455 470 505 520 595 625 660 695

735

400 nm 500 nm 600 nm 700

nm
Human Visible Range

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 Where Does the Light Go?
► Total Light In =
Reflected Light +
Absorbed Light (may be re-emitted) +
Transmitted Light

Illumination
Absorb

Reflect
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Emit Transmit 7
Reflection on Specular Surfaces
► Light reflects at the
angle of incidence
► Just like a pool ball off
the bumper 1 2
Φ1 = Φ2

► Surface Angle
determines where light
comes from in order to
illuminate the surface

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 Standard Lighting Method
1) Knowledge of:
ƒ Lighting types and application advantages & disadvantages
ƒ Vision camera sensor quantum efficiency & spectral range
ƒ features of no interest (noise)
ƒ Illumination Techniques and their application fields relative to
surface flatness & surface reflectivity
ƒ llumination Technique Requirements & Limitations
2) Familiarity with the 4 Cornerstones of Vision Illumination:
ƒ Geometry
ƒ Structure (Pattern)
ƒ Wavelength (Color)
ƒ Filtering
3) Detailed Analysis of:
ƒ Immediate Inspection Environment – Physical constraints and
requirements
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ƒ Sample – Light Interactions w/ respect to your Unique Sample 9
 3 Lighting Acceptance Criteria

► It’sAll About (creating) Contrast!

► Feature Separation, or Segmentation
1) Maximum contrast
ƒ features of interest

2) Minimum contrast
ƒ features of no interest (noise)

3) Minimum sensitivity to normal variations

ƒ minor part differences
ƒ presence of, or change in ambient lighting
ƒ sample handling / presentation differences

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 Creating Contrast – 4 Lighting
Cornerstones
► Change Light / Sample / Camera Geometry
ƒ 3-D spatial relationship
► Change Light Pattern (Structure)
ƒ Light Head Type: Spot, Line, Dome, Array
ƒ Illumination Type: B.F. – D.F. – Diffuse – B.L.
► Change Spectrum (Color / Wavelength)
ƒ Monochrome / White vs. Sample and Camera Response
ƒ Warm vs. Cool color families – Object vs. Background
► Change Light Character (Filtering)
ƒ Affecting the wavelength / direction of light to the camera

Need to understand the impact of incident light on both

the part of interest and its immediate background!
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Immediate Inspection Environment
► Physical Constraints
ƒ Access for camera, lens & lighting in 3-D (working volume)
ƒ The size and shape of the working volume
ƒ Min and max camera, lighting working distance and FOV
► Part Characteristics
ƒ Sample stationary, moving, or indexed?
ƒ If moving or indexed, speeds, feeds & expected cycle time?
ƒ Strobing? Expected pulse rate, on-time & duty cycle?
ƒ Are there any continuous or shock vibrations?
ƒ Is the part presented consistently in orientation & position?
ƒ Any potential for ambient light contamination?
► Ergonomics and Safety
ƒ Man-in-the-loop for operator interaction?
ƒ Safety related to strobing or intense lighting applications?

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 General Sequence for Lighting
Analysis
► Determine the Exact Features of Interest
► Analyze Part Access / Presentation
ƒ Clear or obstructed, Moving / Stationary
ƒ Min / Max WD range, Sweet Spot FOV, etc.
► Analyze Surface Characteristics
ƒ Texture
ƒ Reflectivity / Specularity
ƒ Effective Contrast – Object vs. background
ƒ Surface flat, curved, combination
► Light Types and Applications Techniques Awareness
ƒ Rings, Domes, Bars, ADIs, Spots, Controllers
ƒ Bright Field, Diffuse, Dark Field, Back Lighting

► Determine Cornerstone Issues

ƒ 3-D Geometry, Structure, Color & Filters
► Ambient Light Effects / Environmental Issues
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 Common Lighting Techniques

Partial Bright Field Dark Field Back Lighting

Diffuse Dome Axial Diffuse

2005 Full Bright Field 14

 Polarizing Filters in Machine Vision

Coaxial Ring Light Coaxial Ring Light Off-Axis Ring Light

w/o Polarizers w/ Polarizers w/o Polarizers

BALA

Longitudinal Linear Transverse Linear

w/o Polarizers w/o Polarizers

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 Bright Field vs. Dark Field
Camera

Bright Field Image

Bright Field
Ring Light

Mirrored Surface
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 Bright Field vs. Dark Field

Camera Dark Field Image

Scratch

Dark Field
Ring Light

Mirrored Surface

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 Technique vs. Sample
Surface Reflectiveness

Matte Mixed Mirror Specular

Flat Axial Diffuse

Geometry
Independent Bright Field
Area

Surface Dark Field

Texture / Topography
Shape

Diffuse Dome / Cylinder

Curved
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 Wavelength vs. Composition
Checklist
Monochrome

UV B G R IR RGB WHI
Doped w/ UV Fluorescing Agent X

Dark Rubber X X
Dark Plastics X X
Transparent Plastics / Glass X X
Semi-metallic X X X
Metallic X X X
Mixed Color Parts X X
General Purpose X X
Ambient Light Problems X X X
Strobe / Ergonomic Problems X

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 Product Line: Illumination
► Ring Lights (“RL”)

► Spot Lights (“SL”)

► Line Lights (“LL”)

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 Product Line: Illumination
► Diffuse Dome Lights (“DL”)

► Diffuse Co-Axial Lights (“DL”)

► Back Lights (“BL”)

► Broad Area Linear Arrays

(BALAs – “AL”)

► Expandable Lights (“EL”)

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 Product Line: Illumination
► RGB Lights

► Custom Lights (“CL”)

► Brackets, Cables, Filters

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Product Line: Drive Electronics
► Current Sources (“CS”)

► Channel Mixers (“MS”)

► Intensity Controllers (“IC”)

► Strobe Controllers (“S”)

2005 23
 A Guide to Available Lighting
Resources From
Advanced illumination

Ai customer service offers a range of free pre and post

sales support resources, in multiple formats, to assist
our customers and vision partners in solving their
lighting applications.

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 Multiple Levels of Support

► Information-rich, Apps-oriented Product Family Literature

Catalog / Detailed Model Literature and Practical
Lighting Guide on CD
► Expanded Literature, Technology, and Practical Guides
on the Web Site
► Extensive Lighting Training for Partners and Customers
► Telephone-based Applications / Pre and Post Sales
Support
► On-site Applications / Pre and Post Sales Support
► Loaner Lighting for Partners and Customers
► Factory Sample Analysis and Summary Report /
Images – Ai Lighting Solutions Lab
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 Product Literature
Expanded Company Info

► Evenlite® Technology
► RGB LED Illumination
► Expandable Lighting
System
► Expanded Electronic
Controller Information
► Turbo-charging Lights
► New Products

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 Product Literature
Group / Technique Icon

Family Overview Section

Specific Models / Apps

WD, FOV, Size Increments,

Standard Product P/N

Additional Information:
Example Application Typical
Light
Geometry
Other Variations
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 Product Literature
Practical Lighting Guides

► Wavelength / Camera
Sensitivity
► Common Lighting
Techniques
► Modifying Light – Colors
► Modifying Light – Filters
► Choosing the Correct
Electronic Controller
► Poster

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 Product Literature on CD
Model Spec Sheet
Light Function Diagram

Application and Dimensions

Operating, Illumination and

Current Specs

Part Number Designator,

Options

FOV vs. WD Graph

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 Lighting Training

► Lighting Training for Vision Partners / End Users

▪ Extensive Technique and Applications Based
▪ Company and Product Introduction / Usage
▪ Introductory Lighting Techniques
▪ Sales-Oriented Techniques for Partners
► On-site
► On-line Conference-based

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 Applications / Sales Support

► Pre-Sales and Post-Sales Applications Support

► Product Usage Assistance
► Purchasing / Logistics Assistance
► Telephone or On-Site (where applicable)
► Multiple Customer Service Personnel
► Web Site Technical Support Page:
http://www.advancedillumination.com/category/support_tech.html

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 Loaner and Demo Program

► Typically Follows Applications Conference

► 2 Week Loaner Period
► Full Support Available from the Factory and/or
Field Personnel
► End-users and SIs work thru our Distributor
Partners with Formal Paperwork

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 Ai Lighting Solutions Lab
► Machine Vision and 2D Code systems from a
variety of manufacturers
► Multiple applications specialists to allow quick
and effective responses
► Web Site based Sample Analysis Questionnaire
► Phone Consultation before, during, or after
Analysis
► Electronic “show me” Images with a Summary
Report
► Live Video Conferencing (to come)

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 Sample Analysis Questionnaire
► Requires Relevant Information About the
Application, Current Systems, Samples, etc.

► Available on the Ai Web Site:

http://www.advancedillumination.com/appslab.html

►1 to 2 Week Turnaround

► You Receive Images and a Geometry and

Analysis Report with All Setup Conditions and
Lighting Used

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 Ai Web Site Home Page

Sample Questionnaire
Page
2005 35
 Sample Analysis Report

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 What’s NEW?
► Pulsar 710 High Current Strobe / DC Unit
► High Intensity Line Lights for High-Speed Applications
► Create-A-Lite Featuring the Pulsar and Button Lights
► Super Bright High Current Spots & Rings
► Aiming for High Current Multi-emitter Lights
■ SL6404: 4 - emitter Spot
■ RL6512: 12 – emitter Ring
► StandardizedIndustrial Cabling Options
► Replacement of std LEDs w/ High Current Emitters
■ SL2201: single emitter in SL2507 housing (100% brighter)
■ CL206: single emitter in SL2420 housing (~ same brightness)
■ DL3301: single 3W white emitter in DL3316 housing (25% brighter)
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 What’s Coming?

► More Variations on Diffuse Lights – Domes, Cylinders

► More IP65 Compliant Lights for Wash Down
► Replacement of std LEDs w/ High Current Emitters
► Long-lived UV LED Lights (390 nm – 40,000 hr life)
► Other advances in spot lights – Late 2006
► New Family of Strobe and DC Continuous Power
Sources – Late 2006

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 Ai Company Contacts
► General Sales, International Sales, OEM Contacts
Joe Smith (Sales Director) – 802-767-3830 x 221, jrsmith@advill.com

► Regional Sales and Apps Support – USA, Canada

Daryl Martin – 734-213-1312, dmartin@advill.com

► Inside and OEM Sales Support

Megan Hudson – 802-767-3830 x 237, mhudson@advill.com,

► Factory Apps Support

Mike Romano – 802-767-3830 x 227, mromano@advill.com

► Communications, Advertising
Harlen Houghton – 802-767-3830 x 231, hhoughton@advill.com
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 Thank you!

24 Peavine Drive Rochester, VT 05767

802-767-3830 phone
802-767-3831 fax

www.advancedillumination.com