Modular High-Intensity LED Ring Illuminators with Interchangeable Optics for Machine Vision and Robot Guidance. Compact ring design with a central camera aperture for coaxial imaging in OEM and system-integration applications.
- Interchangeable lens optics select 15°, 30°, 45° or 120° beam angles for any working distance
- Central camera aperture lets a standard-lens camera mount coaxially for overhead ring imaging
- Integrated MCCD© driver holds the current constant for uniform luminance across the whole LED matrix
- HTTM© thermal management channels heat into the aluminium frame for stable long-term LED output
- Black anodized aluminium body provides high heat dissipation and excellent mechanical robustness on industrial machines
- M8 3-pin locking connector with reverse-polarity protection enables fast and safe installation and maintenance
- 48-hour burn-in test with an individual functional certificate issued for every delivered unit
Why Choose DC5 Series
- MCCD© Driver Technology: Each matrix column has its own constant-current source, eliminating lateral luminance gradients and keeping illumination uniform regardless of supply-voltage fluctuations or differential LED ageing.
- HTTM© Thermal Management: High Transmission Thermal Material conducts heat from the LED board into the aluminium housing, holding junction temperature low for stable luminous flux and long service life.
- Selectable Beam Optics: Interchangeable 15°, 30°, 45° and 120° lenses give precise control of beam angle and working distance for both close-up and long-range inspection tasks.
- Coaxial Camera Mounting: The central aperture accepts a standard-lens camera for overhead coaxial imaging, simplifying the optical layout of robot-guidance and pick-and-place vision cells.
- Certified Industrial Reliability: A black anodized aluminium frame, M8 connectors and a 48-hour burn-in test with individual certificate guarantee dependable operation in demanding production environments.
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The DC5 Series LED ring illuminators are precisely engineered for large-scale machine vision applications requiring a centered optical setup. Derived from the powerful DL5 panels, this series incorporates a central camera hole, allowing the lens to be perfectly positioned in the middle of the light source for reliable, high-contrast image acquisition.
Constructed using a 100×100 mm modular tile architecture, these units deliver exceptional scalability for wide inspection areas. Furthermore, the integrated MCCD (Multi Constant Current Driver) technology protects the entire system against unexpected power voltage drops. Consequently, the luminous output remains completely stable, ensuring consistent light intensity across the matrix.
Mechanically, the sturdy anodized aluminum frame prevents bending and features lateral T-slot grooves for highly adaptable, bracket-friendly mounting. Supported by advanced HTTM thermal management, the DC5 Series provides a durable and reliable lighting solution for heavy-duty automated inspection lines.
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Why choose this family of illuminators ?
- Optical Versatility
Interchangeable lenses provide precise control over light projection for long-distance or wide-angle tasks. - Central Camera Mounting Hole
The central hole allows for mounting a camera with a standard lens. The illuminator has a rigid and robust structure and also allows the camera to be held centrally. - Industrial Design
The entire DC5 family is designed for industrial use on vision systems or optical test benches, targeting machine manufacturers and vision system integrators. - Aluminium Enclosure
Black anodised aluminium enclosure ensures high heat dissipation from the LEDs and excellent mechanical robustness. - 48H-Test Certificate
Each illuminator undergoes a 48-hour test cycle and a test certificate is issued with the product to ensure high quality. - Reverse Polarity Protection
Internal circuits are protected against reverse polarity of the supply voltage. Protection takes action in case of incorrect connection of power cables. - Stable Light Output
Immune to power supply voltage variations, providing flicker-free illumination for sensitive vision systems. - Modern LED Technology
Utilizes latest-generation high-intensity LEDs for maximum brightness and superior energy efficiency. - Rapid Maintenance
Standard M8 connectors allow for quick replacement, reducing downtime in critical production environments.
Application notes
Machine Vision Lighting for Robot Guidance
Reliable robot guidance depends on precise, consistent machine vision lighting that enables accurate detection of object position, orientation, and shape in real time. LED illuminators for conveyor-based robot vision systems must deliver high contrast and uniform illumination across varying object surfaces and sizes. Roder Vision LED lighting solutions integrate with GigE Vision cameras and industrial robots, providing stable continuous or strobe illumination for demanding pick, place, and sorting applications on automated production lines.
Lighting Strategies for Pick-and-Place Robots
Accurate electronic component placement requires high-resolution imaging with optimal LED illumination to identify component orientation, polarity, and position with sub-millimeter precision. Machine vision lighting for pick-and-place robots must deliver high-contrast images of PCB fiducials, component leads, and solder pads under varying reflectivity conditions. Roder Vision LED illuminators support high-speed inspection cycles with stable, pulse-controlled strobe lighting compatible with smart cameras and embedded vision systems used in electronics assembly and SMT production lines.
Flat Dome LED Illumination in Vision Systems for Belt Conveyors
Flat dome LED illuminators provide diffuse, shadow-free illumination for machine vision inspection of objects on belt conveyors, eliminating reflections and specular glare on reflective surfaces. The flat dome design delivers highly uniform light distribution, ideal for surface defect detection, label inspection, and color sorting on conveyor systems. Roder Vision flat dome LED illuminators combine homogeneous diffuse illumination with efficient heat management for stable continuous operation in food, pharmaceutical, logistics, and electronics manufacturing inspection applications.
Vision Systems for Collaborative Robots (Cobot Lighting)
Collaborative robots (cobots) operating alongside human workers require compact, efficient machine vision lighting for reliable object detection without visual discomfort. LED ring lights and low-profile illuminators designed for cobot integration provide stable, flicker-free illumination for accurate part identification, gripping, and quality verification. Roder Vision LED systems offer flexible mounting options and PWM dimming control for precise intensity adjustment, ensuring consistent vision performance in human-robot collaboration environments across assembly, inspection, and logistics applications.
Typical applications
- Robot-guided pick & place — central-aperture ring light mounts the camera coaxially for accurate part picking
- High-speed vision inspection — fast PWM and ON/OFF triggering synchronise the ring with industrial cameras precisely
- Coaxial camera imaging — central hole lets a standard-lens camera image directly through the illuminator
- Automotive component control — high-intensity ring light illuminates parts for reliable dimensional and surface verification
- Pharmaceutical labeling check — stable flicker-free output supports label, print and blister inspection on lines
- Surface defect detection — selectable beam angle reveals scratches, dents and finish defects on components
- Barcode and code reading — uniform ring illumination ensures high contrast on flat and curved codes
- Assembly verification — homogeneous light confirms presence, position and orientation of mounted mechanical parts
- Electronics and PCB inspection — precise ring lighting highlights solder joints and component placement on boards
- Low-angle feature enhancement — grazing beam angles emphasise embossed marks, engravings and surface topography clearly
- Wide-area part scanning — large 500 mm ring covers big fields of view for inspection
- Collaborative robot guidance — compact low-profile ring integrates into cobot end-effectors for vision feedback
- Quality control stations — consistent illumination supports repeatable photometric measurement in automated inspection cells
- OEM machine integration — low-profile modular frame fits space-constrained automated vision and test equipment
- Optical test benches — interchangeable optics adapt the ring to laboratory and metrology imaging setups
Standard Models Catalog
Additional versions available upon request
DC5 300 × 300 mm
| Color | Lens | Item Code | Cons. | N. LEDs | N. Cables |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● WHITE | — | 10-13-59 | 2.8 A | 48 | 1 |
| ● WHITE | 15° | 10-13-63 | 2.8 A | 48 | 1 |
| ● WHITE | 30° | 10-13-67 | 2.8 A | 48 | 1 |
| ● WHITE | 45° | 10-13-71 | 2.8 A | 48 | 1 |
| ● BLUE | — | 10-13-60 | 2.8 A | 48 | 1 |
| ● BLUE | 15° | 10-13-64 | 2.8 A | 48 | 1 |
| ● BLUE | 30° | 10-13-68 | 2.8 A | 48 | 1 |
| ● BLUE | 45° | 10-13-72 | 2.8 A | 48 | 1 |
| ● RED | — | 10-13-61 | 2.8 A | 48 | 1 |
| ● RED | 15° | 10-13-65 | 2.8 A | 48 | 1 |
| ● RED | 30° | 10-13-69 | 2.8 A | 48 | 1 |
| ● RED | 45° | 10-13-73 | 2.8 A | 48 | 1 |
| ● INFRARED | — | 10-13-62 | 2.8 A | 48 | 1 |
| ● INFRARED | 15° | 10-13-66 | 2.8 A | 48 | 1 |
| ● INFRARED | 30° | 10-13-70 | 2.8 A | 48 | 1 |
Product code: PL-DC5-030030-[WH1 / BL2 / RD1 / IN1]-A0[lens]000 — lens 0=none, 1=15°, 2=30°, 3=45°
DC5 500 × 500 mm
| Color | Lens | Item Code | Cons. | N. LEDs | N. Cables |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● WHITE | — | 10-13-75 | 8.4 A | 144 | 1 |
| ● WHITE | 15° | 10-13-79 | 8.4 A | 144 | 1 |
| ● WHITE | 30° | 10-13-83 | 8.4 A | 144 | 1 |
| ● WHITE | 45° | 10-13-87 | 8.4 A | 144 | 1 |
| ● BLUE | — | 10-13-76 | 8.4 A | 144 | 1 |
| ● BLUE | 15° | 10-13-80 | 8.4 A | 144 | 1 |
| ● BLUE | 30° | 10-13-84 | 8.4 A | 144 | 1 |
| ● BLUE | 45° | 10-13-88 | 8.4 A | 144 | 1 |
| ● RED | — | 10-13-77 | 8.4 A | 144 | 1 |
| ● RED | 15° | 10-13-81 | 8.4 A | 144 | 1 |
| ● RED | 30° | 10-13-85 | 8.4 A | 144 | 1 |
| ● RED | 45° | 10-13-89 | 8.4 A | 144 | 1 |
| ● INFRARED | — | 10-13-78 | 8.4 A | 144 | 1 |
| ● INFRARED | 15° | 10-13-82 | 8.4 A | 144 | 1 |
| ● INFRARED | 30° | 10-13-86 | 8.4 A | 144 | 1 |
| ● INFRARED | 45° | 10-13-90 | 8.4 A | 144 | 1 |
Product code: PL-DC5-050050-[WH1 / BL2 / RD1 / IN1]-A0[lens]000 — lens 0=none, 1=15°, 2=30°, 3=45°
Frequently Asked Questions
The DC5 features a modular matrix design based on 100mm LED increments with a central camera mounting aperture. Selectable lens angles of 15, 30, 45, or 120 degrees provide precise beam control for diverse inspection distances and object geometries, unlike fixed-optics ring lights.
The DC5 offers four lens options: no lens (120 degree natural emission), 15 degree narrow beam, 30 degree medium beam, and 45 degree wide beam. These selectable optics allow fine-tuned control of illumination angle for each specific vision inspection task.
The DC5 is available in 300x300mm and 500x500mm standard emission area formats. Additional custom sizes are available on request, subject to longer production lead times.
The DC5 supports continuous operation, external ON/OFF triggering, and PWM dimming via PLC interface. This enables seamless synchronization with automated production lines, including fast camera-triggered strobing for high-speed inspection applications.
Each DC5 unit undergoes a 48-hour operational burn-in test with individual functional certification. HTTM thermal management ensures stable LED performance, and CE certification confirms compliance with European electrical safety standards.
Contacts & Information
Contact for general information : info@roder.it
Systems and Sensor Integration Partner : www.roder.it
RODER Artificial Vision Division : www.rodervision.com
RODER Instruments Division : www.innovacheck.com
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