Summary of Contents for Image Engineering iQ-Flatlight
- Page 1 User Manual September 7, 2022 Image Engineering GmbH & Co. KG · Im Gleisdreieck 5 · 50169 Kerpen · Germany T +49 2273 99 99 1-0 · F +49 2273 99 99 1-10 · www.image-engineering.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
4.3.4 Calibration device handling ................11 4.4 Low intensity use ....................12 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ..................13 5.1 Maintenance ......................13 5.2 Spectrometer removal for calibration ..............13 5.3 Care instructions ....................13 5.4 Disposal instructions .....................15 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET ..................15 Image Engineering Seite 2 von 15... -
Page 3: Introduction
• Low Voltage - 2014/35/EU Intended use The iQ-Flatlight is designed as a spectrally tunable source to illuminate large areas. It is based on iQ-LED technology, includes a micro-spectrometer, and is controlled with the iQ-LED control software. • Only suitable for indoor use. -
Page 4: Usb Connection
1.2.2 USB connection Only an appropriate USB connection allows error-free operation of iQ-Flatlight. Use delivered USB cables. If you need to extend the USB connection to longer distances, please check if powered hubs/repeaters are necessary. General safety information WARNING! Some LEDs are emitting invisible light in the IR and UV near area. -
Page 5: Set-Up Homogeneity
The second person loosens the screws on the right and left on the inner side of the iQ-Flatlight (see image 2). • Loosen the screws of the center brace on the backside of the iQ-Flatlight to move it closer to the other brace (see image 3). •... -
Page 6: Setup Around Chart
Start by placing your iQ-Flatlights as close as possible to your chart (~150 cm distance from the chart center to the iQ-Flatlight) at an angle of 45 degrees, depending on your camera's optical axis. From there, begin measuring the uniformity of illumination on your test chart and adjust the position of your flatlights to best suit your test setup. -
Page 7: Calculate And Set Compensation Factor - Chart Plane
The lux intensity in the software now corresponds to the intensity on the chart plane. You can now generate new illuminants (see the iQ-LED manual or iQ-LED quick start guide). Example: If you want 1000 lx on the chart level, set 500 lx for each iQ-Flatlight in the iQ-LED software. Image Engineering... -
Page 8: Operating Instructions Hardware
• There are three pre-stored illuminants on your device (the intensity of each illuminant is shown in the acceptance protocol of your device): 1: illuminant A (default illuminant) 2: illuminant D50 3: illuminant D75 Image Engineering Seite 8 von 15... -
Page 9: Connecting The Hardware
Connecting the hardware Connect the power cord to the power outlet on the side of your iQ-Flatlight. Connect the USB cable from the Flatlight to your PC and turn on the Flatlight (the power switch is next to the power outlet). Then connect the USB cable from the spectrometer calibration device to your Flatlight. -
Page 10: Operating Instructions Software
The iQ-LED software (see iQ-LED software manual) automatically generates the best spectrometer settings for your lighting conditions after pressing the “auto-detect” button. For special applications, it is also possible to set the spectrometer settings manually. If you have further questions, please contact the Image Engineering support team. -
Page 11: Spectrometer Calibration
Note: Before removing the spectrometer, measure and note the lux value of a predefined standard illuminant. 4.3.3 iQ-LED calibration The individual LED lights of the iQ-LEDs, inside the iQ-Flatlight, depend on many different types and wavelengths. Some LEDs will change their intensity level and peak wavelength slightly in the first 500-600 working hours because of a burn-in effect. -
Page 12: Low Intensity Use
The lower the light intensity, the higher the noise influence. An approximate value will no longer be possible when using standard illuminants with an intensity lower than 25 lux. Image Engineering Seite 12 von 15... -
Page 13: Additional Information
Maintenance The spectrometer requires a recalibration once a year, regardless of the operating hours. You can still use the stored Illuminants on the iQ-Flatlight when the spectrometer is removed. Please contact Image Engineering for shipping details before sending the spectrometers. - Page 14 Put the spectrometer in the box it was shipped in if you still have it. Alternatively, use any other box; ensure the fiber is not bent too much. • Use cushioning (e.g., bubble wrap) to protect the spectrometer from shock. Image Engineering Seite 14 von 15...
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Page 15: Care Instructions
Contact Image Engineering if assistance for disposal is required. 6 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET See annex for the technical data sheet. It can also be downloaded from the website of Image Engineering: https://image-engineering.de/support/downloads. Image Engineering...
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