More ways to solve high-speed inspections with
the expanded PF Series lineup
Solves you xenon flash lamp problems
High Power Strobe Lights
PF Series
10 Series 76 models lineup
- Expanded 4 Series Lineup
- Flat Dome Type, Coaxial Type (High-Resolution),
Flat Type and Low-Angle Square Type
- Added Sizes
- Bar Type and Diffused Ring Type
Features of PF Series
The PF Series is a line of extremely bright LED lighting and power supplies designed exclusively for strobe illumination. It is ideal for high-speed image processing inspections because of its high-power strobing in steps of 0.1 μs. Since its release in May 2016, it has become a widely used lighting solution for inspecting electronic components, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, packages, and more.
“Extreme Power” Strobe Lights
Ultra-powerful lighting reduces exposure time. No blurred images even on high-speed lines!
* Measured using LDL-PF-33X8SW (LWD=10 mm)
Conventional product
PFSeries
Comparison between the LDR-PF-36SW and LDR2-32SW2 Light Units
(conventional products).
Imaging comparison versus conventional products
Short light emission time allows for clear image acquisition.
Reduce exposure time and speed up inspection lines.
Shorten emission time to approx. 1/10 of conventional products on overdrive.
Workpiece
Electronic components
Conventional product FPQ3-48SW + POD
PF Series FPQ-PF-48SW + PF
Light emission time 100 µs
Brightness Comparable to Xenon Flash Lamps
Achieved the same inspection speed made possible by xenon lamps.
15 W xenon flash lamp
Strobe time: 1.75 µs (measured value)
High Power Strobe Light Unit
Strobe time: 15 µs
Example
Using the Flash As a Camera Shutter
Conventional product
Long strobe time due to lack of brightness leads to image blurring.
PFSeries
High power emission enables instantaneous imaging.
Eliminating Image Blur
Horizontal Blur
Conventional product
Long exposure period and insufficient
brightness result in image blur.
The image is blurred in fast moving production lines.
PFSeries
High brightness allows for short
exposure time and reduces blur.
Applicable to fast moving production lines.
Vertical Blur
Conventional product
Adjusting aperture to compensate for dim
lighting reduces depth of field.
Vibration causes image blur.
PFSeries
High brightness allows for smaller
aperture and increased depth of field.
Image unaffected by vibration.
Freely Adjustable Flash Timing
You can use the lighting delay time setting of the Control Unit to adjust the timing of the flash to be within the exposure period of the camera.
(For the detailed information on the High Power Strobe Control Units)
Strobing before the exposure period of the camera leads to an insufficient amount of light.
- Dedicated Control Units
- - 2 channels
- - Light intensity: 512 levels
- - Strobe time: 1 to 100 µs
- - Lighting delay: 0 to 100 µs
(in steps of 0.1 µs) - - Compatible with Ethernet and parallel communications
- - Light intensity range options, etc.
- - 4 channels
- - Light intensity: 512 levels
- - Strobe time: 1 to 500 µs
- - Lighting delay: 0 to 100 µs
(in steps of 0.1 µs) - - Compatible with Ethernet and parallel communications
- - Selectable light intensity ranges
- - Trigger link, etc.
PF Series Common Specifications
| Input voltage | 48V DC max. |
|---|---|
| Lighting conditions | Maximum strobe time : 500 µs, Maximum duty ratio: 1% |
| Connector | EL connector (ELP-04NV / ELP-09V) |
| Cooling method | FCB-PF Series (sold separately) |
| Cooling method | Natural air-cooling |
| Operating temperature and humidity | Temperature: 0 to 40°C, Humidity: 20% to 85%RH (with no condensation) |
| Storage temperature and humidity | Temperature: -20 to 60°C, Humidity: 20% to 85%RH (with no condensation) |
| CE marking | Safety standard: Conforms to EN 62471-1 |
| Environmental regulations | RoHS compliant |