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Basler Standard Light Bar-45x200-x (White / Red / Blue / IR) machine vision lighting
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Basler Standard Light Bar-45x200-x Wide Bar Light

Standard Light Bar-45x200-x

The Basler Standard Light Bar-45x200-x is a wide bar light for homogeneous direct illumination of larger objects over a recommended light working distance of 10-400 mm. It uses a black anodized aluminum housing with a PMMA light cover, an M8 4-pin connector, and an integrated LED controller that supports continuous (voltage-controlled at 24 VDC, 16 W) and current-controlled operation (900 mA for Red/White/Blue, 1350 mA for Infrared) as well as strobe/overdrive mode. It is offered in four colors (Red 625 nm, White 5000 K, Blue 465 nm, IR 850 nm) plus dedicated IP67 order variants; standard units are rated IP54. Operating temperature is 10-30 C (up to 45 C with mandatory heat-dissipation measures or low-duty flash operation).

Brand
Basler
Lighting type
Wide Bar Light
Color / wavelength
Available as Red (625 nm), White (5000 K), Blue (465 nm), Infrared (850 nm)
Available wavelengths
Red 625 nm, White 5000 K, Blue 465 nm, Infrared 850 nm
Color temperature
5000 K (White variant)
Mode
Continuous (voltage/current control) and strobe/overdrive modes; internal LED controller with 2 operating modes
Working distance
Recommended light working distance 10-400 mm
Controller required
No - integrated LED controller; optionally compatible with Basler SLP Strobe Controller
Diffuser
Direct light emission with PMMA light cover
IP rating
IP54 (dedicated IP67 order variants available)
Illuminated area
Luminous area 45 x 200 mm
Emission angle
Direct illumination over 45 x 200 mm luminous area
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Technical overview

The Basler Standard Light Bar-45x200-x is a wide bar light built for homogeneous direct illumination across a 45 x 200 mm luminous area. Rather than diffusing the output, it emits direct light through a PMMA light cover, which makes it a workhorse for evenly washing larger or elongated objects with directional brightness. The recommended light working distance spans 10-400 mm, so the same fixture covers everything from close-coupled grazing setups to standoff lighting over a moving line. Because the luminous area is long and narrow, the bar pairs naturally with line-scan or wide area-scan fields of view and is easy to mount in pairs along both sides of a conveyor to flatten shadows.

Wavelength choice is the key design lever here, and Basler offers four distinct variants: Red at 625 nm, White at 5000 K, Blue at 465 nm, and Infrared at 850 nm. Red and IR suppress color contrast for consistent monochrome imaging and reduced ambient sensitivity, White at 5000 K is the general-purpose choice for color imaging, and Blue at 465 nm sharpens fine surface detail and contrast on certain materials. All variants share an integrated LED controller with two operating modes: continuous operation that can be voltage-controlled (24 VDC +/-5 %, 16 W) or current-controlled (900 mA for Red/White/Blue, 1350 mA for the higher-output Infrared), plus a strobe/overdrive mode for short, high-intensity flashes synchronized to image capture. The built-in controller means no external driver is mandatory, though the unit is also compatible with the Basler SLP Strobe Controller when tighter strobe timing or overdrive control is needed.

Mechanically and environmentally the bar is straightforward to design in. The housing is black anodized aluminum with a PMMA light cover and weighs 380 g, and it connects through an M8 4-pin male connector for power and control. Standard units carry an IP54 rating, with dedicated IP67 order variants available for washdown or wet environments. Thermal planning matters: rated operating temperature is 10-30 C, extendable up to 45 C only with mandatory heat-dissipation measures or low-duty flash operation, so installers running it continuously near the upper limit must provide a heat path through the mounting bracket.

Best for

  • Even, direct illumination of large or elongated parts on a conveyor, using one or two bars along the sides to flatten shadows across a wide field
  • Surface and defect inspection where directional grazing or bright-field lighting reveals scratches, dents, and texture variations
  • Reading printed codes, labels, and characters (OCR/OCV and traceability) with the White 5000 K variant for color marks or Red/IR for high-contrast monochrome capture
  • Packaging and label inspection on fast lines using the strobe/overdrive mode to freeze motion synchronized to the camera trigger
  • Dimensional measurement and edge detection on long workpieces where a uniform 45 x 200 mm light band improves contrast at part boundaries

Selection notes

  • Pick the wavelength to match the task: White (5000 K) for color imaging, Red (625 nm) or IR (850 nm) to suppress ambient light and color contrast for stable monochrome inspection, and Blue (465 nm) to enhance fine surface detail; the variant is fixed per fixture, so specify it up front.
  • This is a direct (undiffused) light through a PMMA cover, not a diffuse dome or backlight, so expect strong directional contrast and shadows; orient and angle the bar within the 10-400 mm working distance to control glare and highlight the features you need.
  • Confirm the ingress requirement before ordering: standard units are IP54, and washdown or wet-environment installs need the dedicated IP67 order variant.
  • Decide between continuous and strobe operation early. The integrated controller handles voltage- or current-controlled continuous mode (16 W at 24 VDC) and a strobe/overdrive mode; for precise flash timing or overdrive synchronization, plan for the Basler SLP Strobe Controller, and note the Infrared variant draws a higher 1350 mA in current control versus 900 mA for Red/White/Blue.
  • Account for thermals in continuous duty: the fixture is rated for 10-30 C operation, and running up to 45 C requires heat-dissipation measures or low-duty flash, so size the mounting bracket as a heat path and budget the M8 4-pin connection and 24 VDC +/-5 % supply into the panel wiring.

Specifications: General
BrandBasler
Lighting typeWide Bar Light

Specifications: Interface
ConnectionM8 socket, 4-pin male connector

Specifications: Optical
Color / wavelengthAvailable as Red (625 nm), White (5000 K), Blue (465 nm), Infrared (850 nm)
Available wavelengthsRed 625 nm, White 5000 K, Blue 465 nm, Infrared 850 nm
Color temperature5000 K (White variant)
Working distanceRecommended light working distance 10-400 mm
DiffuserDirect light emission with PMMA light cover
Emission angleDirect illumination over 45 x 200 mm luminous area

Specifications: Electrical
ModeContinuous (voltage/current control) and strobe/overdrive modes; internal LED controller with 2 operating modes
Controller requiredNo - integrated LED controller; optionally compatible with Basler SLP Strobe Controller
Driver technologyInternal LED controller with 2 operating modes (voltage / current control), SLP Strobe Controller compatible
Power consumption16 W (voltage control mode, 24 VDC +/-5 %)
Supply voltage24 VDC +/-5 %

Specifications: Environment
IP ratingIP54 (dedicated IP67 order variants available)
Operating temperature10-30 C operation (up to 45 C with heat-dissipation measures or low-duty flash)

Specifications: Geometry
Illuminated areaLuminous area 45 x 200 mm

Specifications: Mechanical
Housing materialBlack anodized aluminum housing with PMMA light cover
Dimensions54 x 215 x 23 mm (H x W x D)
Weight380 g

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