Infrared light's long wavelength often allows for less scattering from part surfaces and higher transmission rates through them. Higher transmission means it can pass through more materials making IR light ideal for inspecting package fill levels or ensuring against foreign matter. Lower surface scattering means IR light can often be used to ignore some surface paint or print for unobstructed inspection for surface details such as scratches, chips, holes, edges, or characters on a wide variety of materials including paper, cloth, plastics and metals.

The choice of the IR LED peak wavelength allows you to capture the best images for your application by optimizing for the reflectivity of the object and sensitivity of the sensor. A full line of 32 light models allows you to choose the type of light geometry best suited for your application

* CV-M50IR provided by JAI Corp.