Battery end wraps: separate the rim from reflective metal
A low-angle ring makes the end-wrap region of a cylindrical cell stand out while suppressing much of the metal reflection. The supplied image is evidence for an appearance trial, not proof of battery safety or electrical condition.
A useful packaging image supports a defined appearance decision.
Real camera capture
- Proposed light housing (spec)Ø120 × 40 mm
- EvidenceReal lighting-lab captures
- Camera (proposed)2448 × 2048 monochrome
- Field (derived proposal)33.78 × 28.26 mm
Explore it in 3D
Camera and available lens CAD are published models. Lens and light envelopes use printed dimensions. The linked station uses its published base size and column height; carriage, brackets, fittings, parts and spacing are illustrative. Confirm load, travel, fasteners and clearances before ordering. Light paths explain the arrangement and do not simulate optical performance. The part geometry is illustrative and is not reconstructed from the camera image. The proposed field is derived from the printed lens magnification and camera pixel dimensions; actual coverage and focus need a bench check. Representative part geometry is illustrative, not reconstructed inspection evidence.
Lighting application-lab image sheet
What the camera saw
Cropped from the source test sheet; original test annotations are retained. Captures are not generated or enhanced. Drag a comparison slider, or open any image full size.
The challenge
The wrap, rim and metal terminal reflect light differently. An exposure that keeps the metal readable may hide the packaging edge.
How it was solved
The source identifies white LS-SDL-0067 and describes low-angle lighting for battery packing inspection.
The proposed camera looks at one cell end on the test station. Production handling, cell electrical tests and safety checks are outside this optical kit.
Why it works
- 1
Low-angle illumination can change the relative brightness of the wrap boundary and the metal centre.
- 2
The real capture shows an irregular bright annulus; the sheet does not classify individual defects or state a reject-size limit.
Lighting application-lab image sheet
Evidence you can inspect
The captured cell end has a bright perimeter region and a darker centre.
The sheet reports visible packing defects with reduced metal reflection; it gives no labelled defect categories or acceptance performance.
A lighting application-lab demonstration. The source supplies no customer deployment, defect-size limit, repeatability study or production false-call data. Proposed camera, lens, field, mounting and spacing are not the original tested system.
From image contrast to a production decision
What to validate on your part
- 01
Define visual rejects
Use known wrap tears, folded rims and acceptable finish variation with documented decisions.
- 02
Control cell pose
Check tilt, height and rotation so that rim visibility does not depend on fixture loading.
- 03
Keep appearance separate
Validate optical results against the actual packaging specification and retain independent electrical and safety tests.
From the demo to your test bench
Parts in this setup
LightTested
LS-SDL-0067
113 mm Low angle shadowless light (LS-SDL-0067)
White low-angle ring used in the source; 120 mm outer diameter, 94 mm opening and 40 mm height.
$429.00
In proposed setup
CameraOur pick
MV-CS050-10GM(NPOE)
Hikrobot MV-CS050-10GM(NPOE) 5 MP GigE area scan camera, IMX264, Gen 2 basic version, Mono, Without PoE
5 MP monochrome global-shutter camera, 2448 × 2048 pixels, 3.45 µm pixels and C-mount. Proposed for a bench contrast trial; the source does not identify its camera. Requires separate camera power; this NPOE model does not support PoE.Not available in the United States. Available for delivery to other countries.
$819.00
In proposed setup
LensOur pick
LS-FFL-1456
35mm, F2.8, 1.1", C-mount, Macro lens (59 mm (-0.7X) to 150 mm (-0.25X)) (LS-FFL-1456)
35 mm C-mount macro lens; its printed 0.25x at 150 mm working distance gives a derived 33.78 × 28.26 mm field on the proposed camera. Confirm light coverage and focus on the actual part.
$339.00
In proposed setup
Camera test stationOur pick
LS-MNT-0097
Camera stand with XZ adjustment and glass tray, height 600 mm (LS-MNT-0097)
600 mm column, 600 × 450 mm breadboard, XZ adjustment, glass tray and two lighting holders as listed. Proposed bench fixture; confirm loads, travel and camera/lens clamps.
$629.00
In proposed setup
"Tested" identifies the part named in the source. "Our pick" is a proposed alternative or supporting part. Confirm colour, optics, controllers, power supplies, cables and mounting before ordering.
The set-up
| Lighting evidence | Application-lab source captures |
|---|---|
| Camera and lens | Proposed catalog components; source camera unspecified |
| Proposed field (derived) | 33.78 × 28.26 mm at 0.25x |
| Lens working distance (spec) | 150 mm at the listed magnification |
| Mounting (proposed) | LS-MNT-0097 · 600 mm station, glass tray and two lighting holders |
Mount the optics with intent
The station is an optical test bench, with its two lighting holders included in the catalog listing. The 3D column and base follow the published height and footprint. Carriages, clamps and part supports are schematic: confirm camera screw pattern, lens support, light fasteners, permissible load and actual travel before ordering.
Complete the electrical system
Select a controller against the exact light voltage, drive mode and power, then confirm camera data/power/I/O cables and a suitable PC. These are not silently added to the proposed optical kit.
Build this system
Start from this setup, adapt it to your part.
The configurator opens with this study's camera, lens, light and station picked. Swap any part, check fit and price, then buy or ask for a quote.
Camera and available lens CAD are published models. Lens and light envelopes use printed dimensions. The linked station uses its published base size and column height; carriage, brackets, fittings, parts and spacing are illustrative. Confirm load, travel, fasteners and clearances before ordering. Light paths explain the arrangement and do not simulate optical performance. The part geometry is illustrative and is not reconstructed from the camera image. The proposed field is derived from the printed lens magnification and camera pixel dimensions; actual coverage and focus need a bench check. Representative part geometry is illustrative, not reconstructed inspection evidence.
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About this case study: the photos and camera images come from the application laboratory of the maker of the lighting and optics we sell, imaged on the parts shown; your results depend on your part, camera and set-up. This is an application-lab study, not a LumaSpec customer deployment. Source figures are reported results; proposed components require a fresh trial. The 3D scene illustrates the arrangement and does not simulate imaging performance.