PerkinElmer Optoelectronics has been an innovative leader in the manufacture of Vision and Illumination Systems since the early 1980s. Their commitment to meeting the needs of emerging markets had led to the development of a full product range of standard and cumstom Xenon Strobes that satisfy the most demanding industrial vision applications, including automated parts inspection, industrial illumination, robotics, surveillance, and microscopy.

All PerkinElmer Vision and Illumination Systems utilize Xenon lighting that provides uniform direct, fiber optic, or collimated lighting. Their powerful, convenient strobes offer dramatic improvements over conventional lighting. The Xenon flashlamp produces intense pulses of radiant energy covering the full light spectrum from the ultraviolet (UV) to the Visible (VIS) to near infrared (NIR). The spectral output of the Xenon lamp, when coupled with CCD, CMOS and CID silicon cameras, freezes motion, eliminates blur, and enhances image quality with high intensity and short duration pulses. The cost effective systems provide high intensity white light in a small package, significantly simplifying and reducing service periods. New systems are continually being developed utilizing our patented Xenon flash technology.

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Direct Illumination Strobes

The PerkinElmer MVS 5000 Machine Vision Strobe produces short duration, high intensity light pulses for industrial vision applications. When operated in conjunction with a CCD/CID solid state video camera, the unit front or backlights objects, freezes motion and eliminates blur, thus enhancing image quality.

The MVS 5000 is a DC-powered unit. The linear xenon flashlamp is packaged in a metal enclosure with a fan for cooling. This strobe incorporates a reflector for maximum intensity and a diffuser window for even illumination of the target area. Input power and signal level cable connections are made through a 9-pin connector mounted on the back of the unit.

MVS 5000 Data Sheet (44KB-PDF file)

The PerkinElmer MVS 3001 (AC) and 3008 (DC) Machine Vision Strobe systems produce short duration, high intensity light pulses for industrial vision applications. These systems consist of an enclosure housing, power supply and trigger module, and a flashlamp. The flashlamp is connected to the power supply through high voltage connectors.

These systems are particularly useful when conventional fiber optic or structured lighting systems cannot provide sufficient illumination for a particular area. The MVS 3001 and 3008 drive linear and ring flashlamps. With an appropriate reflector and a linear flashlamp, illumination is increased and light can be projected to a specified area. A ring flashlamp can be positioned around the lens assembly of a CCD camera in a production inspection system, thereby allowing the camera to be located closer to the object plane.

MVS 3001/3008 Data Sheet (44KB-PDF file)

The PerkinElmer MVS 4000 Mini Strobe produces high intensity, short duration light pulses for industrial vision applications. Operated in conjunction with a CCD/CID solid state video camera, this unit front-lights or back-lights objects, freezes motion, and eliminates blur, thus enhancing image quality.

The MVS 4000 operates from an input voltage of 12 VDC. The trigger input circuit is optically isolated, requiring a 5 volt pulse to flash. The metal enclosure contains a printed circuit module, a 0.75 inch arc quartz flashlamp, and reflector. Inputs are made via a 9-pin connector located on the rear of the strobe.

MVS 4000 Data Sheet (64KB-PDF file)

The PerkinElmer Optoelectronics MVS 4100 and MVS 4200 are cost-effective strobes for a wide variety of industrial inspection applications. The linear xenon flashlamp, mounted in a reflector for maximum intensity, provides 6 microsecond pulses at flash rates up to 100 Hz. The energy-per-flash remains constant at 180 mJ; no range-switching is needed.

These 20 Watt strobes are housed in a convection-cooled, rugged enclosure. Threaded hoses at the bottom of the enclosure allow the unit to be hard mounted. The MVS 4100 has an optically isolated trigger input and requires an external +5V TTL pulse to flash. The MVS 4200 has an internal oscillator and can be run in either external or internal trigger mode. The MVS 4200 is ideal as a stand-alone unit for "stroboscopic" applications.

MVS 4100/4200 Data Sheet (52KB-PDF file)

The PerkinElmer MVS 5410 Machine Vision Strobe is a source of short duration, high intensity light pulses used to "freeze motion" as a visual aid for machine vision applications. The MVS 5410 is a self contained, AC-powered unit packaged in a rugged metal enclosure designed for industrial applications. It is fitted with a polycarbonate window for safety and an adjustable bracket for maximum convenience and flexibility in mounting. Its output may be externally triggered or controlled by an internal source, which is adjustable from the convenient front control panel.

Input cable connections and cooling vents are protectively located on the rear panel. Line power is supplied through a line cord receptacle and a countryсspecific line cord which is included. External trigger input is applied through a five pin DIN connector. A control cable with mating connector is supplied with each unit.

MVS 5410 Data Sheet (44KB-PDF file)

The MVS-5700 series illuminators are high intensity, low flash rate, Xenon strobes for direct illumination applications. An IR bandpass filter eliminates all the visible light from the Xenon spectrum. The system is ideal as a high intensity, invisible IR source for applications such as license plate illumination on moving vehicles or nighttime surveillance. The flashlamp system is housed in a NEMA type 3R enclosure to provide protection against harsh environments. This strobe can also be used without the filter for any application that requires a large area of intense illumination at flash rates up to 1 kHz. Two power supply options are available with energies up to 20 J and 50 J per flash. The intensity can be controlled with an external reference signal and a trigger input allows you to synchronize the flash with your camera. The spectral output of the Xenon flashlamp covers the full spectrum from ultraviolet (UV) through the visible (VIS) to the near infrared (NIR). The standard IR filter supplied removes all the wavelengths under 780 nm, making the strobe invisible to the human eye. The spectral output can be changed to match your application by simply changing the bandpass filter. Additionally, two reflector options are available for narrow beam (8Э) or a wide beam (25Э) configuration.

MVS 5760 Data Sheet (172KB-PDF file)

The newest member of the VIGI-Lux™ Series by PerkinElmer - the MVS 5770 IR Illuminator - features the high intensity, precisely focused beam angle and flexible modular design needed for numerous direct illumination applications including license plate illumination on moving vehicles, nighttime surveillance and industrial machine vision applications. The flashlamp system is conveniently housed in a rugged, weatherproof enclosure to provide protection against harsh environments.

MVS 5770 Data Sheet (676KB-PDF file)

Fiber Optic Strobes

If you are looking for an advanced machine vision strobe illumination system for harsh or demanding environments, you will find it in PerkinElmer's new CX-StrobeT series. It is high output, long life, closed powder-coated aluminum enclosure, and superior reliability that make this strobe the first choice for all types of demanding machine vision applications. The CX-StrobeT incorporates our latest innovations in xenon flashlamp technology, power supply engineering, trigger performance, and reflector design while meeting CE requirements.

CX-Strobe T Series Data Sheet (652KB-PDF file)

The PerkinElmer MV-2020, 2060 and 2200 Machine Vision Strobe systems produce short duration, high intensity light pulses for industrial vision applications. When coupled to a CCD/CID camera system the MVS-2020, 2060 or 2200 "freezes motion", eliminates blur from the camera image and enhances image quality. The three models are identical in every respect except the MVS-2060 and MVS-2200 provide higher flash repetition rates at lower flashlamp input energies than the MVS-2020. Each unit is contained in a robust industrial enclosure with two connectors, one for the input power line and the other for signal level inputs.

MVS 2020/2060/2200 Data Sheet is coming soon

The PerkinElmer MVS 2600 Series Machine Vision Strobe systems produce high intensity pulsed light for industrial vision applications. The light output of the strobe may be coupled directly to a fiber optic bundle, a slit projector, or an optical assembly to project light to an area remote from the instrument. When used with a CCD/CID camera system, the MVS 2600 Series strobes freeze motion, thereby eliminating blur and enhancing camera image quality.

The MVS 2600 Series strobes consist of a power supply, a diode pac, a discharge board, and a Lite-Pac® containing a flashlamp. A nose piece and an adapter are used to interface fiber optic bundles to the flashlamp.

A heat sink is used to secure the nose piece or a structured light assembly to the flashlamp.MVS 2600 Series strobe systems are available in configurations to satisfy various user requirements. The standard MVS 2601 operates up to 60 Hz. An MVS 2612 (400 Hz maximum) or MVS 2613 (1000 Hz maximum) are available at lower light output energies. The MVS 2611 produces 1 µ sec pulses at 1 kHz maximum.

MVS 2600 Data Sheet (44KB-PDF file)

The MVS-7000 Series represents a breakthrough in light output performance and versatility in Machine Vision Strobes. These high intensity strobes incorporate PerkinElmer's latest innovation in flashlamp technology and reflector design. The MVS-7000 series delivers over 40% more light output per watt than our MVS-2020 series - taking its place as the new industry standard. The Xenon Flashlamp produces intense pulses of radiant energy covering the ultraviolet (UV), visible (VIS) and near infrared (NIR). When coupled to a CCD/CID camera system, the strobe "freezes motion" which eliminates blur and enhances image quality. Several variations of the MVS-7000 series are available, each optimized for maximum light output at a specific flash rate. External signal inputs allow you to further customize the strobe to your application. The MVS-7000 series is certified to the latest European CE directives for Safety and Emission. The universal AC power supply recognizes AC voltages from 90V to 230V (± 10%) with line frequencies from 50 - 60 Hz. The xenon flashlamp is housed in a field replaceable module. Various fiber optic bundles, nosepieces and adapters are available for sizes up to 1" in diameter.

MVS 7000 Series Data Sheet is coming soon

If you're looking for an advanced machine vision illumination strobe system you'll find it in PerkinElmer's new X-Strobe™ series. It's high output, long life, small size and superior reliability that make this strobe the first choice for all types of machine vision applications. The X-Strobe™ incorporates our latest innovations in xenon flashlamp technology, power supply engineering, trigger performance and reflector design while meeting CE requirements. Features include variable intensity control and more light output per watt than our MVS 2020, MVS 2027 and MVS 7000 Series making the X-Strobe™ our versatile strobe series. The xenon flashlamp produces intense pulses of radiant energy covering the ultraviolet (UV), visible (VIS) and near infrared (NIR). When coupled to a CCD-CID camera system, the strobe іfreezes motionІ which eliminates blur and enhances image quality. Several variations of the X-Strobe™ are available; each optimized for maximum light output within a range of flash rates. External signal inputs allow you to further customize the strobe to your application. The X-Strobe™ series is designed to the latest European CE directives for Safety and Emission, (certification by March 2001). The universal AC power supply recognizes AC voltage from 100V to 240V with line frequencies from 50с60Hz. The installation of the xenon flashlamp provides easy and quick lamp replacement. Various nose pieces and adapters are available in sizes up to 1І in diameter to fit with the most common fiber optic bundles.

X-Strobe™ Series Data Sheet (720KB-PDF file)