Backlights

Patented SCHOTT Backlights are calibrated to provide bright, even illumination for Microscopy and Machine Vision applications.

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Single and Dual Backlights

Backlight

Product and Performance Characteristics:

Calibrated with DDL-bulb from ±13 to ±15 gray scale levels at a mean of 200, gamma setting of 1.0, using a patented process to create diffuse, uniform illumination within the active area (Uniformity scans are available upon request)
The white acrylic diffuser plate provides the optimum combination of uniformity and intensity, a protective IR filter is included with every unit
Backlight housing is made of rugged, black anodized aluminum, the plastic fiber bundle is protected with flexible PVC covered metal tubing
Compact, low profile housing fits in small spaces
Can be used to create a crisp edge definition, or soft, diffuse incident light
Dual and quad backlights increase lighting versatility, additional combinations and sizes can be custom ordered
Intended for use with strobes and ColdVision Series light sources; other sources, particularly those without an IR filter, may damage the plastic fibers
ColdVision dichroic color filters can be used on the products in conjunction with the A08931 backlight color filter adapter (see photo)

PANELite^® Backlights

PANELite^® Backlight

Product and Performance Characteristics:

A versatile addition to the extensive line of our patented backlights
Patented process creates diffuse, uniform† illumination within the active area
Slim profile to fit the most restrictive space requirements and economical since no housing is required
Dependable performance built into three standard configurations, all with an IR filter included
Flexible panel A23000 can create a seamless, curved background and can be trimmed to final size
When used with a curved diffuser (not included) PANELite^® backlights are ideal for multi-camera inspection of cylindrical surfaces
Intended for use with strobes and ColdVision Series light sources; other sources, particularly those without an IR filter, may damage the plastic fibers
Can be used with all of our dichroic color filters in conjunction with the A08931 backlight color filter adapter

Typical Applications:

Glass Inspection
Edge detection
Photography
Instrumentation display

Special Configurations:

Due to the special nature of these products, all models are made-to-order
PANELite^® backlights can be manufactured with different active areas, placement of outputs and mounting hole locations; contact us for a custom quote

NOTE:

This product contains plastic fibers. To avoid fiber damage use only with SCHOTT or other approved light sources. Do not use input filters or diffusers without a SCHOTT adapter. Thermal transfer may cause damage to the fibers. All PANELite^® Backlights have permanent input IR filters which must be kept clean. Clean panels with isopropanol only. OTHER SOLVENTS will damage the fiber and affect uniformity.

Flexible PANELite^® Backlight with adhesive back, A23000

PANELite® Backlight with flexible, adhesive back, A23000, can create a seamless, curved background and can be trimmed to final size.

Part No.	Active Area	Housing Dimensions	Gray Scales	Common Bundle Length
A08920	2” x 2” (51 x 51)	4” x 2.6” x .59” (102 x 66 x 14.9)	±13	40” (1016)
A08923	3” x 3” (76 x 76)	6” x 3.5” x .75” (152 x 89 x 16)	±13	40” (1016)
A08925	4” x 4.88” (102 x 124)	9” x 5” x .78” (229 x 127 x 19.7)	±13	40” (1016)
A08927	8” x 8” (203 x 203)	12” x 9” x 1” (305 x 229 x 25.4)	±15	40” (1016)

Part No.	Active Area	Housing Dimensions	Gray Scales	Common Bundle Length
A08922	2” x 2” (51 x 51)	4” x 2.6” x .59” (102 x 66 x 14.9)	±13	42” (1067)
A08926	4” X 4.88” (102 X 124)	9” X 5” X .78” (229 X 127 X 19.7)	±13	37” (940)

Part No.	Housing Dimensions LX W X H	Active Area	Overall Bundle Length
Ref. Letter	A, B, C	D	E
A08920	4”x2.6”X.59” (102x66x14.9)	2”X2” (51x51)	40” (1016)
A08922	4”x2.6”x.59” (102x66x14.9)	2”x2” (51x51)	42” (1067)
A08923	6”x3.5”x.75” (152x89x19.1)	3”x3” (76x76)	40” (1016)
A08924	6”x3.5”x.75” (152x89x15.9)	3”x3” (76x76)	40” (1016)
A08925	9”x5”x.78” (229x127x19.7)	4”x4.88” (102x124)	37” (940)
A08926	9”x5”x7.8’’ (229x127x19.8)	4”x4.88” (102x124)	37” (940)

Part No.	Common Bundle Length	Active Input Dia.	Ferrule Dia.	Coupler Dia.	Tubing Dia.	Top Mounting Hole Location	Top Mounting Hole Dimensions	Side Mounting Hole Location	Side Mounting Hole Dimensions	Bend Radius
Ref. Letter	F	G	H	I	JK	LM	THRU/DIA/C’BORE DIA/DEPTH	N/P/Q	THREAD/DEPTH
A08920	N/A	.28” (7.0)	.87” (22.1)	N/A	.47” (12)	.225”/.225” (5.72/5.72)	.156”/.25”/.150” (4.0/6.4/3.8)	28”/.20”/2.50” (7.2/5.1/63.5)	#4-40 UNC 2A/.38 (9.6)	.6” (15)
A08922	10” (254)	.39” (9.9)	.87” (22.1)	1.38” (34.9)	.47”/.67” (12/17)	.225”/.225” (5.72/5.72)	.156”/.25”/.150” (4.0/6.4/3.8)	28”/.20”/2.50” (7.2/5.1/63.5)	#4-40 UNC 2A/.38 (9.6)	.6”/1.2” (15)/(30)
A08923	N/A	.32” (8.1)	.87” (22.1)	N/A	.60” (15)	.187”/.187” (4.75/4.75)	.177”/.28”/.165” 4.5/7.1/4.2	.32”/100”/5.00” (8.1/25.4/127)	#6-32/.25” (6.4)	1” (25)
A08925	N/A	.39” (9.9)	.87” (22.1)	N/A	.68” (17.3)	.425”/.425’ (10.80/10.80)	.250”/.50”/.300” (6.4/12.7/7.6)	.36”/.20”/5.75” (9.1/5.08/151)	#6-32 UNC 2A/.38 (9.6)	1” (25)
A08926	10” (254)	.55” (13.8)	.98” (24.9)	1.50” (38.1)	.68”/.83” (17/21)	.425”/.425’ (10.80/10.80)	.250”/.50”/.300” (6.4/12.7/7.6)	.36”/.20”/5.75” (9.1/5.08/151)	#6-32 UNC 2A/.38 (9.6)	1/1.5” (25)/(38)

Part No.	Description	Calibrated Area	Panel Size	Overall Thickness
*A23000	Flexible, adhesive back	3” x 5” (76 x 127)*	4” x 6” (102 x 152)	.05” (1.3)
*A23010	Non-flexible, black anodized aluminum back	3” x 5” (76 x 127)*	4.8” x 9” (122 x 229)	.05” (1.3)
*A23020	Non-flexible, black anondized aluminum plate with acrylic diffuser plate	3” x 5” (76 x 127)*	4.8” x 9” (122 x 229)	.5” (12.7)

Backlights

Single and Dual Backlights

Product and Performance Characteristics:

PANELite^® Backlights

Product and Performance Characteristics:

Typical Applications:

Special Configurations:

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Backlights Specifications

PANELite® Backlights

IR Filter