The right lighting in a computer vision setup affects the results of image processing. We explain the decisive factors of good illumination.

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This lens tube clamp is designed to enable easy installation and removal of C-Mount extension tubes from optical systems. To remove an extension tube, simply unscrew the 3/32" (2.5 mm) hex clamping screw, flip the mount open, and lift the tube straight up and out. This feature is useful for users who, because of tight space constraints, do not have the room to slide the entire extension tube out of a mount. The clamp can easily be mounted to any of our posts using the #8 (M4) counterbore on the bottom of the clamp. We also offer clamps for our Ø1/2", Ø2", and Ø3" lens tube systems.

These mounts are compatible with our C-Mount extension tubes and allow for integration with our Ø1/2" optical posts, 30 mm cage systems, and Ø2" lens tubes.

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Our Lighting Advisor provides individual product recommendations by guiding you step by step to a selection of suitable lighting and components. Select the lighting for your vision system as early as possible during your design process.

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The right illumination is critical in a vision system. Properly combining lighting with the camera and lens ensures the best possible results in your application.

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The right lighting is key for any image processing system. It helps determine whether an inspection task is handled efficiently or not.

The CP36 cage plate is designed to allow our SM1 Lens Tubes or C-Mount Extension Tubes to slide into the cage plate and be locked in position with a nylon-tipped 8-32 setscrew. This is ideal for situations where it is not desirable to thread the lens tube into one of our threaded cage plates. It will also allow our Ø1.2" free-space isolator packages to be integrated into a 30 mm cage system. A double-bore design gives three points of contact for stable and secure mounting. Each cage rod through hole is accompanied by a side-located locking M4 setscrew, which can be secured using a 5/64" (2 mm) hex key or balldriver.

It can be challenging to select the right illumination for your application. With the wide range of lighting options on the market, it is crucial to choose the right illumination early in the design phase to save cost and integration efforts. But how do you select the optimal lighting type for your vision application?

Ring lights are suitable for many different image processing tasks. They are most commonly used as a bright field configuration in the inspection of matte, non-reflective materials.

This slip ring is designed to mount preassembled C-Mount extension tube systems by passing the tube through the mounting ring and securing it with a locking screw. The locking screw is conveniently located along the top surface of the mount for easy access. The slip ring can easily be mounted to any of our Ø1/2" posts via the bottom-located 8-32 (M4) tap. We also offer slip rings for our Ø1/2", Ø2", and Ø3" lens tube systems.

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The SM2A21 Mounting Adapter allows SM1 Lens Tubes or C-Mount Extension Tubes to be installed within SM2 Lens Tubes or Ø2" optic mounts. The outer ring surface features external SM2 (2.035"-40) threads that are 0.16" (4.1 mm) long, allowing the adapter to be used with our SM2 Lens Tubes or SM2-threaded mounts, such as the LMR2. The outer surface of the adapter also has a smooth section, measuring 0.31" (7.9 mm) in length, that can be used to secure it in a Ø2" optics mount with a smooth bore such as the KM200. The lens tube is secured using a nylon-tipped 5/64" (2 mm) hex setscrew.

Please note that this cage plate does not feature a tapped mounting hole, unlike many of our other cage plates. Due to the bore size, there would be interference between the threaded stud on our Ø1/2" posts and the clear aperture of the bore. Therefore, this cage plate cannot be used directly with Ø1/2" Posts, and a cage system utilizing this plate must be supported using a different method. For a post-mountable solution, consider our SM1RC or SM1TC lens tube clamps, but note that these parts are not cage compatible.