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Our LUMIMAX® Knowledge Base with background information on LED lighting technology for Machine Vision

Here is an overview of the topics in our Knowledge Base. All current versions are available for download as a structured PDF document.

1. Influence of the lighting angle

1.1 Reflected light – bright field lighting
1.2 Reflected light – partial bright field
1.3 Dome lighting
1.4 Dark field lighting
1.5 Diffuse backlight
1.6 Collimated and telecentric backlight

2. Wavelengths

2.1 Spectral sensitivity
2.2 Colour theory in a nutshell
2.3 Light and colour
2.4 Light and colour – infrared
2.5 Resolving capacity

3. Optical filters

3.1 Bandpass filters
3.2 Polarisation filters
3.3 Other optical filters

4. Flash vs. continuous

4.1 Continuous and switch operation
4.2 Flash lighting
4.3 Benefits of flash lighting for industrial applications
4.4 Key factors for flash

5. Fluorescence applications

6. Lighting systems for the standards-compliant reading (validation) and verification of codes

7. Lighting systems for shape-from-shading applications

Some technical terms used in our Knowledge Base are explained in more detail in our small dictionary. To open the dictionary please click here: