Light Selector
How do I know which light I need?
Light selection is dependent upon the part size, surface features, part geometry and system needs. Generally speaking, you can use the following chart to select a lighting technique. For help, contact one of our NERLITE sales engineers.
Download a comparison of NERLITE Lighting Products and examples of each light in use.
Applications/Desired Results
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Lighting Technique
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- Locate or measure outside dimensions
- Outline a part's shape, find edges and view openings such as drilled holes.
- Diminish clear glass or plastic housings
- Measure thickness of materials
- Available in red, white, blue, UV, and infrared, in Edge to Edge and Large Area Series
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Backlight
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- Fill-in center of image with light
- Evenly illuminate flat shiny surfaces
- Enhance scribed, indented or embossed features
- Create contrast between specular, diffuse or absorptive surfaces
- Available in red, white, blue, infrared
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DOAL Illuminator
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- Even out very bumpy specular surfaces
- Makes glass and clear plastic container surfaces disappear
- Reduces shadows
- Ideal for extremely difficult specular surfaces
- Available in red or white
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CDI Illuminator
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- Make textured surfaces appear bright
- Emphasize elevation changes
- Enhance contrast of embossed or engraved surface features
- Differentiate between specular & diffused surfaces
- Available in red, white or blue
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Dark Field Illuminator |