New UVC LED Line Light for Machine Vision Unveiled

October 8, 2024October 4, 2024 Keith Mills Publishing Editor

ProPhotonix, a designer and manufacturer of machine vision lighting solutions has announced the release of its new COBRA Slim UVC LED Line light. Utilizing the latest in UVC LED technology and built on the established COBRA Slim platform, COBRA Slim UVC delivers up to 61mW/cm2 of highly uniform light and can be configured to the optimum UVC wavelength for a wide range of applications. Engineered to enable new applications in machine vision, this latest innovation will be on display at upcoming Vision 2024 exhibition.

Harnessing the latest in UVC LED technology and built on the industry-leading COBRA Slim platform, COBRA Slim UVC delivers up to 61mW/cm2 of highly uniform light at the optimum UVC wavelength for your application.

COBRA Slim UVC utilizes the market-leading COBRA Slim platform to deliver extreme brightness and excellent uniformity. The platform has been designed with integration and flexibility in mind. Its slim and compact design allows for easy incorporation into tight spaces without sacrificing output. Available in both convection and fan-cooled variants, it is modular and is available in any length up to 6 meters. COBRA Slim’s unique design allows for the lens to be adjusted in the field to the ideal focusing distance for your application. The platform has an optional strobing function that can deliver increased intensity. Ethernet control is also available as an option.

For more information: www.prophotonix.com

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