VA6-LT-75x175W, 360 degree light tunnel, 75x175 white

The 360-degree light imaging tunnel is a new type of machine vision inspection system that combines a machine vision camera, light, and mirrors. With just one image acquisition, it can capture the full image of a cylindrical product. Compared to conventional machine vision systems that only display a portion of the object at a time, this allows for an enhanced inspection system that is more comprehensive.

Why use a 360-degree light imaging tunnel?

The following are some benefits of using a 360-degree light imaging tunnel especially for bottle inspection applications:

• More comprehensive inspections: A wide range of defects, including fill level defects, capping defects, contamination defects, chips, cracks, and scratches, can be found with the aid of the light imaging tunnel.
• Quicker inspections: Compared to standard machine vision systems, light imaging tunnels can check bottles much more quickly because only one image is needed to cover the entire bottle.
• Reduced labor expenses: This lighting system's machine vision systems automate bottle inspection, doing away with the need for human inspectors.
• Better quality control: By identifying and rejecting broken bottles, light imaging tunnels raise the caliber of your bottled goods.

Machine vision camera compatibility

Numerous machine vision cameras and lenses are compatible with this 360-degree light imaging tunnel. The following global shutter machine vision cameras with a 1" or 1.1" image sensor are the ones we recommend. In vision applications, global shutter cameras provide an excellent way to capture moving (cylindrical) objects.

USB3 interface

• ME2P-1230-23U3C/M
• ME2P-1231-32U3C/M
• ME2S-1260-28U3C/M
• ME2S-1610-24U3C/M
• ME2P-1840-21U3C/M
• ME2S-2020-19U3C/M
• ME2P-2621-15U3C/M

GigE interface

• ME2P-1230-9GC/M-P
• MARS-1231-46G5C/M-P
• MARS-1261-90GTC/M
• MARS-1610-52GTC/M
• ME2P-1840-6GC/M-P
• MARS-1840-63GTC/M
• MARS-2020-42GTC/M
• ME2P-2621-4GC/M-P
• MARS-2621-42GTC/M

We advise combining one of the aforementioned cameras with the 16MM C-mount lens for 1.1" camera sensors for the light imaging tunnel inspection system. The LCM-20MP-16MM-F2.8-1.1-ND1 is a perfect fit in the light tunnel's mounting adapter hole.

Bottle inspection applications

Applications for bottle inspection that the 360-degree light imaging tunnel is a great fit for include:

• Finding chips and cracks in glass bottles: A light imaging tunnel can be used to find chips and cracks in glass bottles, even if they are tiny and hard to see with the naked eye. This is important because glass bottle chips and cracks could jeopardize consumer safety.
• Finding fill level errors: Overfilling or underfilling bottles are examples of fill level issues that can be found using the light imaging tunnel. Underfilling could lead to unhappy customers, while overfilling could cause spills and waste.
• Defective cap identification: This kind of vision system can be used to identify missing, misaligned, or damaged caps. Crucial to quality control because missing or broken caps can contaminate the contents of the bottle, putting user safety at risk.
• Examining labels: A light imaging tunnel can be used to examine labels for defects like missing, damaged, or misaligned labels. This is important because product labels give consumers important details about product names, expiration dates, and ingredients.
• Contamination detection: A 360-degree light imaging tunnel can be used to find glass or metal shards inside bottles. This is important because contamination poses a major risk to consumer safety.

All things considered, the new light imaging tunnel is a useful tool that helps you reduce costs and raise the caliber of your products that are packaged. When compared to traditional machine vision systems, this method of inspecting bottles for flaws is quicker, more comprehensive, and more accurate. 360-degree light imaging tunnels are a great option to think about if you're trying to find a faster way to inspect bottles.

Technical specifications (Table)