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Light Beyond Limits.
The Most Powerful LED Bar Light for Machine Vision

The LBF high-power bar light sets new standards in high-power illumination for industrial image processing. Powerful LEDs and precisely tuned optics produce an intense and homogeneous light pattern over large illumination widths. Even the finest surface structures, minimal deviations and the smallest defects are reliably visible. The completely uniform, shadow-free illumination ensures maximum contrasts and stable test results. This means that inspections remain reproducible and reliable even at high cycle times and in challenging ambient conditions – a decisive advantage of modern machine vision illumination.

The world’s most powerful bar light in its class thanks to
• the extreme light output of up to 2,500,000 lux at 200 mm.
• ultra-fast rise time of 800 ns.
• low power consumption with high performance at the same time (peak: 0.5 A/Ø: 0.35 A per 125 mm).

For Applications that Require More Light

Logistics

LED-Balkenbeleuchtung LBF zur Paketidentifikation und Codeerfassung in Logistik-Förderanlagen

Identification of packages and shipments
OCR detection of shipping labels
Code capture in scanning tunnels
Distance control during pallet conveying

Packaging

LED-Balkenbeleuchtung LBF in der Verpackungsindustrie zur Etiketten- und Codeprüfung bei hohen Geschwindigkeiten

Quality assurance in the production process
Label inspection in high-speed packaging lines
Completeness check for high quantities
Code check (barcode, DataMatrix) at high conveying speed

Airport

LED-Balkenbeleuchtung LBF zur Gepäckidentifikation und Codeerfassung im Flughafen-Förderprozess

Identification of baggage in the conveying process
OCR and code scanning on luggage
Capture of case labels
Position detection for automated handling

Automotive

LED-Balkenbeleuchtung LBF in der Automobilproduktion zur präzisen Bauteilinspektion

Quality and surface inspection of large components and complete vehicles during throughput
Inspection of painted components for dents, scratches and paint defects at conveyor belt speeds
Code detection on dark surfaces, such as tires, with high light intensity

Electronics

LED-Balkenbeleuchtung LBF für AOI-Inspektion und Bauteilprüfung in der Elektronikfertigung

AOI inspection of PCBs in short cycles
Pin and contact check
Component inspection in the fast pick and place process

Printing & Paper

LED-Balkenbeleuchtung LBF für Oberflächen- und Druckbildkontrolle in der Papier- und Druckindustrie

Surface inspection of metal strips and coils
Real-time paper and print image control
Inspection of film and plastic webs at high speeds

Cosmetics & Pharmaceuticals

LED-Balkenbeleuchtung LBF für Inspektion von Vials, Blistern und Flüssigkeiten in der Pharmaindustrie

Quality assurance in the production process
Short exposure times and transparent materials
Vial/ampoule inspection
Blister inspection during throughput
Particle detection in liquids

Wood

LED-Balkenbeleuchtung LBF für Oberflächen- und Dimensionsprüfung in der Holzverarbeitung

Surface inspection at large working distances
In-run dimensional inspection
Position detection on conveyor systems
Pick and place

Recycling

Detection of objects on conveyor belts
Sorting and material separation in combination with AI systems
Print mark recognition at high speeds

The Key Advantages at a Glance

Maximum Power with Minimum Consumption

With a light output of over 2.5 million lux and a rise time of less than 800 ns, the LBF LED industrial illumination generates extremely short and precise light pulses for high-speed inspections. Despite the high power, the power consumption remains low (peak current 0.5 A, average 0.35 A) and allows operating frequencies of up to 1 kHz. A high-density LED cluster and patented special lenses ensure maximum brightness, high homogeneity and flexible working distances from 100 to 3,000 mm.

Compatible with Angle Changers

Thanks to its compatibility with angle changers, the LBF LED bar light can be adapted flexibly to different working distances. Thanks to the patented mounting solution, angle changers can be easily mounted from the outside without opening the product or compromising the IP65 protection rating. Different beam angles ensure very bright, homogeneous and diffuse illumination without shadowing. Angle changers are available in 125 mm and 250 mm variants and optionally polarized.

Homogeneity through Curve Effect

With the curve effect, the center of the visual field is specifically adjusted using angle changers to balance the brightness distribution. This creates an optimal balance between high light output and uniform illumination. The result is particularly high homogeneity across the entire illuminated field.

Flexible Integration and Easy Installation

The T-slot mounting on three sides of the industrial LED illumination enables quick and flexible integration into various machine vision applications. Extensive mounting accessories including mounting adapters make installation easier and ensure easy adaptation to different systems. Integrated sliding T-slot nuts are already included in the scope of delivery.

Scalable Lengths for Each Test Area

With 20 available lengths ranging from 125 mm to 2,500 mm, the LBF bar light offers a scalable solution for different sized inspection areas.

Robust Housing with Integrated Controller

The integrated controller ensures reliable control and regulation of the LED bar light and reduces installation effort. Standardized M12 connectors allow for quick integration: up to 1,000 mm with M12 5-pin A-coded and up to 2,500 mm with M12 4-pin T-coded. The robust aluminum housing and IP65 degree of protection ensure high stability and durability of the industrial illumination even in demanding industrial environments.

A New Dimension in Illumination Technology

LED-Balkenbeleuchtung LBFW501 mit bis zu 2,5 Mio. Lux für gleichmäßige Ausleuchtung auf Distanzen bis 2000 mm

Ultra-Sharp Images Thanks to 2.5 Million Lux Light Output

High speed and motion freeze applications – extremely fast light pulses in the microsecond range “freeze” rapidly moving objects visually. Motion blur is minimized and even the smallest details remain visible.
Maximum working distances and large, flat objects – the high light output of the LED bar light ensures even illumination over greater distances and across large testing areas.
Stable inspection despite ambient light – intense light pulses reduce disruptive influences from ambient light and enable high-contrast images for efficient machine vision illumination.
Increased depth of focus – due to the high light output, smaller aperture openings can be realized, allowing a larger area to remain reliably in focus even with varying object distances.

Oszilloskop-Diagramm einer LED-Beleuchtung mit Anstiegszeit unter 1 µs und stabilem Signalverlauf

Extremely Short Rise Time of Less than 1 Microsecond

In high-speed applications, it is not only the light output that determines the image quality, but also how quickly industrial LED illumination reaches its maximum brightness. A rise time of less than 1 µs ensures that the light reaches its full intensity almost without delay, allowing the start of exposure to be precisely defined.

Extremely short exposure times in highly dynamic processes – fast movements can be captured without motion blur.
Precise trigger synchronization – exact coordination between illumination and camera ensures reproducible results.
Reduced system effort – the quick response time allows for the elimination of additional timing controllers.

LED-Balkenbeleuchtung mit Strobe-Frequenz bis 1 kHz für flimmerfreies Dauerlicht und High-Speed-Anwendungen

Continuous Light for the Eye, High-Speed for the Camera

With a strobe frequency of up to 1 kHz, the LED industrial illumination operates well above the perception threshold of the human eye. As a result, the light appears flicker-free and like a constant light, while technically highly precise light pulses are generated.

Constant light pulses for high-speed recordings – extremely short and precisely timed light pulses enable sharp images even with rapidly moving objects and reduce motion blur.
Higher peak light output with controlled heat development – the flash mode OverDrive enables particularly intense light pulses while simultaneously increasing system stability.
Comfortable working conditions – due to the high frequency, the light appears flicker-free and pleasant to the operator’s eye.

Angle Changer Grafik zur Lichtverteilung bei verschiedenen Abstrahlwinkeln und Arbeitsabständen

Angle Changers: Flexible Light Distribution for Optimal Illumination

Angle changers are special diffusers that can be mounted directly on LBF high power bar lights. By enlarging the beam angle, the light is additionally scattered and ensures particularly even illumination across the entire visual field.

Increased homogeneity: Light scatter reduces differences in brightness and ensures even illumination even in larger visual fields.
Tool-free assembly: Angle changers can be mounted quickly and easily directly on industrial LED illumination.
Polarized variants: All angle changers are also available in a polarized version and, in combination with polarization filters, allow reliable inspection even on reflective or shiny surfaces.

Curve Effect: Perfect Balance between Brightness and Homogeneity

The patented curve effect can be used with bar lights starting from a length of 375 mm. Several angle changers with different beam angles specifically influence the light distribution over the entire visual field. This diffuses the light more at the center than at the edges, so that differences in brightness are compensated for and particularly even illumination is achieved.

The result is a more diffuse and even light distribution across the entire visual field, which is particularly beneficial in applications such as pick and place or large-area inspection tasks.

Improved test results: Reduced brightness differences ensure more stable and reliable image processing.
Optimal balance between brightness and homogeneity: The targeted adjustment of the light distribution enables uniform illumination over the entire visual field.
More efficient illumination solutions: The curve effect allows smaller bar lights to be used in relation to the size of the visual field.

The Right Light Color for Every Task

The LBF high power bar light is available in the light colors white light, red light and infrared light. Depending on the application, camera type and material properties of the test object, the different wavelengths offer specific advantages for image processing:

White Light – Versatile Illumination Solution

White light with a color temperature of 6,500 K is suitable for a wide range of industrial image processing applications. Thanks to the wide spectrum of all visible wavelengths, colors are represented realistically, allowing color differences to be reliably detected and evaluated.

Red Light – High Contrast for Monochrome Cameras

Red light with a wavelength of 630 nm is often used in combination with monochrome cameras. Objects reflect light differently depending on the color: Surfaces with similar colors appear light, while contrasting colors absorb light more and appear dark. This allows high contrasts to be created in a targeted manner, for example when distinguishing between colored objects.

Infrared Light – Making Material Properties Visible

Infrared light with a wavelength of 850 nm is outside the visible spectrum and is invisible to the human eye. Unlike visible light, the image effect depends less on the object’s color, but more on the material properties of the surface. This makes infrared light particularly suitable for applications with plastic parts or for examining surface structures. Depending on the thickness of the material, the light can even partially shine through transparent or thin objects.

LED-Balkenbeleuchtung LBF in Weißlicht, Rotlicht und Infrarotlicht für unterschiedliche Anwendungen

Spotlight on LBF High Power Bar Light

More light, more speed, more performance: The LBF machine vision illumination is designed to reliably master even the most demanding inspection tasks. With innovative optics, multiple light sources and extremely high light output, it ensures stable image quality even at high cycle times. Precise synchronization with camera exposure and conveyor speed makes it particularly suitable for scanning tunnels, high-speed sorting and dimensional inspection.

The video provides a comprehensive overview of other functions and possibilities of the industrial LED illumination. Watch it now!

Illumination Methods with the LBF LED Bar Light

Brightfield
With brightfield illumination, the test object is illuminated directly from above. Smooth or reflective surfaces reflect light back to the camera, making it appear bright in the image. This makes colors, contrasts and surface structures easy to recognize.

Darkfield
If the bar light is positioned at a flat angle to the surface, edges and structures are strongly highlighted. Smooth surfaces hardly reflect light to the camera at all, and therefore appear significantly darker.

Flat Angle
As low angle light, a bar light is used at a very low angle to the surface. This means that edges, structures or elevations in particular reflect the light to the camera, while smooth surfaces are barely visible.

Dome Effect
Within a box, bar lights can be used to create a dome effect. Angle changers with a beam angle of ± 17° direct the light to the ceiling of the box, which ideally consists of a white, matt surface. The reflected light provides homogeneous illumination and is particularly suitable for illuminating complex surfaces.

Further Applications of the LBF Machine Vision Illumination

Reliable Identification of Labels and Codes on Packages

In logistics centers, packages are transported by conveyor systems at high speeds and must be identified correctly. To do so, labels and codes must be located and read. Different packaging types, large or reflective surfaces, and changing light conditions make imaging difficult. A multi-camera vision system records the packages from different perspectives. The bar light’s high brightness allows for very short exposure times and ensures high contrast. This means that labels can be identified and read, even at high speeds.

Precise Tire Recognition via Vision System

A permanent vision system with integrated high-performance illumination automates tire identification within the servicing process. When driving slowly, all relevant tire data is recorded contactlessly in real time. By delivering an extremely bright, homogeneous illumination, the image stabilizes and the tire’s size, type, brand, age and condition can be detected reliably, regardless of ambient light and tire condition. This ensures a consistently high data quality and enables direct processing in other downstream systems.

Product Overview

LED-Balkenbeleuchtung LBF in verschiedenen Längen und Lichtfarben für industrielle Bildverarbeitung

White light

	Product type	Light source	Length	Connection	Degree of protection	OverDrive
LBFW101	Bar light flash	White light	125 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin	IP65	Yes
LBFW201			250 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFW301			375 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFW501			500 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFW601			625 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFW701			750 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFW801			875 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFW901			1,000 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFW902			1,125 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFW903			1,250 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFW904			1,375 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFW905			1,500 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFW906			1,625 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFW907			1,750 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFW908			1,875 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFW909			2,000 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFW910			2,125 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFW911			2,250 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFW912			2,375 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFW913			2,500 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin

Product type
LBFW101 Bar light flash	LBFW201 250 mm	LBFW301 375 mm	LBFW501 500 mm	LBFW601 625 mm	LBFW701 750 mm	LBFW801 875 mm	LBFW901 1,000 mm	LBFW902 1,125 mm	LBFW903 1,250 mm	LBFW904 1,375 mm	LBFW905 1,500 mm	LBFW906 1,625 mm	LBFW907 1,750 mm	LBFW908 1,875 mm	LBFW909 2,000 mm	LBFW910 2,125 mm	LBFW911 2,250 mm	LBFW912 2,375 mm	LBFW913 2,500 mm
	Light source
	LBFW101 White light	LBFW201 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFW301 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFW501 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFW601 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFW701 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFW801 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFW901 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFW902 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFW903 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFW904 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFW905 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFW906 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFW907 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFW908 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFW909 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFW910 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFW911 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFW912 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFW913 M12 × 1; 4-pin
		Length
		LBFW101 125 mm
		Connection
		LBFW101 M12 × 1; 5-pin
		Degree of protection
		LBFW101 IP65
			OverDrive
			LBFW101 Yes

Red light

	Product type	Light source	Length	Connection	Degree of protection	OverDrive
LBFR101	Bar light flash	Red light	125 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin	IP65	Yes
LBFR201			250 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFR301			375 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFR501			500 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFR601			625 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFR701			750 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFR801			875 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFR901			1,000 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFR902			1,125 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFR903			1,250 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFR904			1,375 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFR905			1,500 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFR906			1,625 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFR907			1,750 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFR908			1,875 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFR909			2,000 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFR910			2,125 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFR911			2,250 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFR912			2,375 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFR913			2,500 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin

Product type
LBFR101 Bar light flash	LBFR201 250 mm	LBFR301 375 mm	LBFR501 500 mm	LBFR601 625 mm	LBFR701 750 mm	LBFR801 875 mm	LBFR901 1,000 mm	LBFR902 1,125 mm	LBFR903 1,250 mm	LBFR904 1,375 mm	LBFR905 1,500 mm	LBFR906 1,625 mm	LBFR907 1,750 mm	LBFR908 1,875 mm	LBFR909 2,000 mm	LBFR910 2,125 mm	LBFR911 2,250 mm	LBFR912 2,375 mm	LBFR913 2,500 mm
	Light source
	LBFR101 Red light	LBFR201 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFR301 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFR501 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFR601 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFR701 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFR801 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFR901 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFR902 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFR903 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFR904 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFR905 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFR906 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFR907 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFR908 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFR909 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFR910 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFR911 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFR912 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFR913 M12 × 1; 4-pin
		Length
		LBFR101 125 mm
		Connection
		LBFR101 M12 × 1; 5-pin
		Degree of protection
		LBFR101 IP65
			OverDrive
			LBFR101 Yes

Infrared

	Product type	Light source	Length	Connection	Degree of protection	OverDrive
LBFI101	Bar light flash	Infrared	125 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin	IP65	Yes
LBFI201			250 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFI301			375 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFI501			500 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFI601			625 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFI701			750 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFI801			875 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFI901			1,000 mm	M12 × 1; 5-pin
LBFI902			1,125 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFI903			1,250 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFI904			1,375 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFI905			1,500 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFI906			1,625 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFI907			1,750 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFI908			1,875 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFI909			2,000 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFI910			2,125 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFI911			2,250 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFI912			2,375 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin
LBFI913			2,500 mm	M12 × 1; 4-pin

Product type
LBFI101 Bar light flash	LBFI201 250 mm	LBFI301 375 mm	LBFI501 500 mm	LBFI601 625 mm	LBFI701 750 mm	LBFI801 875 mm	LBFI901 1,000 mm	LBFI902 1,125 mm	LBFI903 1,250 mm	LBFI904 1,375 mm	LBFI905 1,500 mm	LBFI906 1,625 mm	LBFI907 1,750 mm	LBFI908 1,875 mm	LBFI909 2,000 mm	LBFI910 2,125 mm	LBFI911 2,250 mm	LBFI912 2,375 mm	LBFI913 2,500 mm
	Light source
	LBFI101 Infrared	LBFI201 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFI301 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFI501 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFI601 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFI701 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFI801 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFI901 M12 × 1; 5-pin	LBFI902 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFI903 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFI904 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFI905 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFI906 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFI907 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFI908 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFI909 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFI910 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFI911 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFI912 M12 × 1; 4-pin	LBFI913 M12 × 1; 4-pin
		Length
		LBFI101 125 mm
		Connection
		LBFI101 M12 × 1; 5-pin
		Degree of protection
		LBFI101 IP65
			OverDrive
			LBFI101 Yes

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Light Beyond Limits.The Most Powerful LED Bar Light for Machine Vision