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DCM Sistemes DOM1613A machine vision lighting
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DCM Sistemes DOM1613A Dome Light

DOM1613A

The DOM1613A is a 170 x 170 x 86 mm dome light with a 125 mm bottom aperture and a very short recommended working distance (RWD <20 mm), weighing 391 g in an anodized aluminium housing. It is offered in multiple wavelengths (470 nm blue, 525 nm green, 630 nm red, 850 nm IR and W00 white) and runs from 24 V DC, drawing about 7.6 W (470/525/850), 10 W (630) or 11 W (W00) in standard continuous Type C operation. Standard versions connect via 2P flying leads, while iBlueDrive (Type i) versions integrate a controller with a 3P aerial inline connector (715 mm) supporting continuous, dimming, strobe and overdrive modes. The light ships IP00 by default and can reach IP65 with an environmental modifier; rated operating temperature is 0-40 C.

Brand
DCM Sistemes
Lighting type
Dome light (diffuse 'cloudy-day')
Color / wavelength
White (W00); also 470 nm blue, 525 nm green, 630 nm red, 850 nm IR
Available wavelengths
W00 white, 470 nm blue, 525 nm green, 630 nm red, 850 nm IR
Mode
Continuous, dimming, strobe and overdrive (iBlueDrive / Type i)
Emission angle
Diffuse omnidirectional dome illumination
Working distance
RWD <20 mm (recommended working distance)
Controller required
No external controller required (built-in iBlueDrive controller on Type i versions)
Driver technology
iBlueDrive integrated controller technology (USB-programmable)
Diffuser
Yes (diffuse dome geometry)
IP rating
IP00 standard (IP65 available with environmental modifier)
Inner diameter
125 mm bottom aperture diameter
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Technical overview

The DCM Sistemes DOM1613A is a diffuse dome light built around the 'cloudy-day' illumination principle: LEDs fire into the inside of a hemispherical diffuser so that light reaches the part from every direction along the camera axis. The practical consequence is the near-elimination of shadows and the specular hotspots that plague shiny, curved, or textured surfaces under directional light. With a 170 x 170 x 86 mm anodized-aluminium housing, a 125 mm bottom aperture, and a 391 g weight, it is sized to sit close above the part and flood it with even, glare-free illumination rather than to throw light over a distance.

Geometry is the defining constraint of this fixture. The recommended working distance is very short (RWD under 20 mm), meaning the object should sit just inside or immediately below the 125 mm aperture for the dome integration to work. That short standoff is what makes the diffusion effective, but it also dictates the optical setup: the camera looks straight down through the opening at the top of the dome, and the field of view is bounded by the aperture. The DOM1613A is therefore best understood as a station-level tool for parts that fit within roughly a 125 mm circle and can be presented flat against the opening.

Electrically and spectrally the DOM1613A is flexible. It runs from 24 V DC and is offered in W00 white plus 470 nm blue, 525 nm green, 630 nm red, and 850 nm IR, so the spectrum can be matched to the contrast problem rather than defaulting to white. Continuous (Type C) power draw is modest, about 7.6 W for the 470/525/850 nm versions, 10 W at 630 nm, and 11 W for white. Standard units terminate in 2P flying leads and run continuous, while iBlueDrive (Type i) versions integrate a USB-programmable controller on a 3P aerial inline connector (715 mm) that adds dimming, strobe, and overdrive without an external box. The light ships IP00 by default and can be specified to IP65 with the environmental modifier; rated operating range is 0-40 C.

Best for

  • Imaging shiny, curved, or reflective parts (polished metal, foil, glossy plastic, blister packs) where directional light would create specular hotspots
  • Reading or inspecting print, codes, and marks on uneven or curved surfaces that need shadow-free, even illumination
  • Surface and cosmetic defect inspection where uniform diffuse light reveals scratches, dents, and finish flaws without false shadows
  • Compact, station-level inspection of small parts that fit within the 125 mm aperture and can be presented at a very short (sub-20 mm) standoff
  • AI-based defect inspection and packaging checks that benefit from consistent, repeatable lighting independent of part orientation

Selection notes

  • The very short recommended working distance (RWD under 20 mm) and 125 mm aperture set hard limits: parts must be small enough to fit the opening and presentable close to it. Larger parts, deep recesses, or fixturing that forces a longer standoff will degrade the dome effect and call for a flat dome, coaxial, or larger fixture.
  • Choose the wavelength to match the contrast task, not by default: monochromatic blue (470 nm) sharpens fine surface detail, red (630 nm) and IR (850 nm) help manage material response and ambient color, and white (W00) suits color inspection. Note the power draw differs by color (7.6-11 W), which matters for strobe and thermal budgeting.
  • Decide between standard Type C and iBlueDrive (Type i) up front. Type C is continuous-only on 2P flying leads; the integrated iBlueDrive controller adds dimming, strobe, and overdrive on a 3P connector, which you need for fast-moving lines, brighter pulsed exposures, or USB-programmable control without a separate strobe controller.
  • The default IP00 build is for clean, enclosed stations only. For any washdown, dust, or splash exposure (food, beverage, pharma), specify the IP65 environmental modifier, and confirm the 0-40 C operating range covers the installation.
  • Plan part placement around the dome geometry: the camera views the part straight down through the top aperture, so the imaged field is bounded by the 125 mm opening. Confirm the feature of interest sits within that field and consider how the top-aperture viewing geometry interacts with your part presentation before committing the fixture.

Specifications: General
BrandDCM Sistemes
Lighting typeDome light (diffuse 'cloudy-day')

Specifications: Interface
Connection2P flying leads (180 mm) standard; 3P aerial male inline connector (715 mm) on iBlueDrive versions

Specifications: Optical
Color / wavelengthWhite (W00); also 470 nm blue, 525 nm green, 630 nm red, 850 nm IR
Available wavelengthsW00 white, 470 nm blue, 525 nm green, 630 nm red, 850 nm IR
Emission angleDiffuse omnidirectional dome illumination
Working distanceRWD <20 mm (recommended working distance)
DiffuserYes (diffuse dome geometry)

Specifications: Electrical
ModeContinuous, dimming, strobe and overdrive (iBlueDrive / Type i)
Controller requiredNo external controller required (built-in iBlueDrive controller on Type i versions)
Driver technologyiBlueDrive integrated controller technology (USB-programmable)
Power consumption11 W (W00 white, Type C continuous); 7.6 W (470/525/850 nm), 10 W (630 nm)
Supply voltage24 V DC (±3% standard; ±8% iBlueDrive)

Specifications: Environment
IP ratingIP00 standard (IP65 available with environmental modifier)
Operating temperature0 to 40 C (operating)

Specifications: Geometry
Inner diameter125 mm bottom aperture diameter
Illuminated area125 mm diameter bottom opening / illuminated aperture

Specifications: Mechanical
Housing materialAnodized aluminium
Dimensions170 x 170 x 86 mm
Weight391 g

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