Quick Answer
Calculate Machine Vision Lighting Uniformity Index vs Field Coverage Checker
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Result Interpretation
Machine Vision Lighting Uniformity Index vs Field Coverage Checker Calculator computes Illumination uniformity index in dimensionless using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Average illuminance on target field = 500
- Minimum illuminance on target field = 420
- Actual-to-nominal field coverage ratio = 0.92
Expected Result:
- Illumination uniformity index = 0.82267110352187
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Illumination uniformity index = 0.82267110352187 dimensionless.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from automatically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
illumination uniformity index = (minimum illuminance on target field / average illuminance on target field) * pow(actual-to-nominal field coverage ratio, 0.25)Formula family: formula_machinevision_lighting_uniformity_index_vs_field_coverage_checker
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| E_min | Minimum illuminance on target field | INPUT | Minimum illuminance on target field |
| E_avg | Average illuminance on target field | INPUT | Average illuminance on target field |
| field_coverage_ratio | Actual-to-nominal field coverage ratio | INPUT | Actual-to-nominal field coverage ratio |
| illumination_uniformity_index | Illumination uniformity index | OUTPUT | Illumination uniformity index |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the minimum illuminance on target field in lx.
- Enter the average illuminance on target field in lx.
- Enter the actual-to-nominal field coverage ratio in dimensionless.
- Step 1: Compute illumination uniformity index.
- Read the illumination uniformity index (dimensionless) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate Machine Vision Lighting Uniformity Index vs Field Coverage Checker
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The Machine Vision Lighting Uniformity Index vs Field Coverage Checker Calculator estimates Illumination uniformity index based on the input parameters you provide
Why is minimum illuminance on target field important in this calculation?
minimum illuminance on target field is directly proportional to illumination uniformity index. When you enter minimum illuminance on target field in lx, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result illumination uniformity index?
The calculator outputs illumination uniformity index in dimensionless. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Minimum illuminance on target field (lx), Average illuminance on target field (lx), Actual-to-nominal field coverage ratio (dimensionless). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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