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Ring-Light Optical Resolution Limit for Minimum Detectable Feature calculator

Ring-Light Optical Resolution Limit for Minimum Detectable Feature engineering calculator.

Quick Answer

Calculate Ring-Light Optical Resolution Limit for Minimum Detectable Feature

Calculator

Minimum Detectable Feature Size (m)
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Result Interpretation

Ring-Light Optical Resolution Limit for Minimum Detectable Feature calculator computes Minimum Detectable Feature Size in m using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided.

Worked Example

Verified calculation

Given:

  • Illumination Wavelength = 5.2E-7
  • Camera-to-Target Working Distance = 0.15
  • Ring Light Radius = 0.03

Expected Result:

  • Minimum Detectable Feature Size = 1.586E-6

Engineering Interpretation:

Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Minimum Detectable Feature Size = 1.586E-6 m.

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

minimum detectable feature size = 1.22 * illumination wavelength * camera-to-target working distance / (2 * ring light radius)

Formula family: formula_machinevision_ring_light_inspection_minimum_detectable_feature_calculator

Variables

SymbolLabelRoleDescription
wavelength Illumination Wavelength INPUT Illumination Wavelength
working_distance Camera-to-Target Working Distance INPUT Camera-to-Target Working Distance
ring_light_radius Ring Light Radius INPUT Ring Light Radius
minimum_detectable_feature Minimum Detectable Feature Size OUTPUT Minimum Detectable Feature Size

Calculation Steps

  1. Enter the illumination wavelength in m.
  2. Enter the camera-to-target working distance in m.
  3. Enter the ring light radius in m.
  4. Step 1: Compute minimum detectable feature size.
  5. Read the minimum detectable feature size (m) from the results.

Engineering Summary

Calculate Ring-Light Optical Resolution Limit for Minimum Detectable Feature

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this calculator calculate?

The Ring-Light Optical Resolution Limit for Minimum Detectable Feature calculator estimates Minimum Detectable Feature Size based on the input parameters you provide

Why is illumination wavelength important in this calculation?

illumination wavelength is directly proportional to minimum detectable feature size. When you enter illumination wavelength in m, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output

How should I interpret the result minimum detectable feature size?

The calculator outputs minimum detectable feature size in m. 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: Illumination Wavelength (m), Camera-to-Target Working Distance (m), Ring Light Radius (m). 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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