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Compact Bar Light (51 to 305mm)

Adjustable, High-Performance Illumination for Vision-Critical Applications
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Product Description

The FÖGE VL-BAR Compact Bar Light is a highly adaptable and compact LED illumination solution engineered for demanding machine vision and inspection tasks. Designed for applications where light must be projected directly or at an angle onto the target surface, this product delivers high-contrast, diffuse illumination ideal for OCR/OCV, dimensional inspection, surface analysis, and color recognition tasks. Its compact housing, flexible mounting, and angle-adjustable design make it perfect for tight spaces and varied setups. Equipped with NPN/PNP trigger inputs, multiple color options, and a heat-resistant design, the VL-BAR delivers stable, long-lifetime light output in a variety of environments and machine configurations.

Advantages

Ideal for direct or angled illumination of parts in vision systems
Compact size enables integration into limited space machines
Wide color availability enhances application flexibility
Easy to mount and adjust without specialized hardware
Durable and maintenance-friendly for 24/7 operation environments
Improves imaging contrast and detection accuracy
Speeds up integration thanks to adjustable and compact design
Optimizes lighting angles to suit complex part geometries
Reduces downtime and maintenance costs with long lifetime and stable operation
Compatible with a wide range of sensors, PLCs, and controllers
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Product Description

The FÖGE VL-BAR Compact Bar Light is a highly adaptable and compact LED illumination solution engineered for demanding machine vision and inspection tasks. Designed for applications where light must be projected directly or at an angle onto the target surface, this product delivers high-contrast, diffuse illumination ideal for OCR/OCV, dimensional inspection, surface analysis, and color recognition tasks. Its compact housing, flexible mounting, and angle-adjustable design make it perfect for tight spaces and varied setups. Equipped with NPN/PNP trigger inputs, multiple color options, and a heat-resistant design, the VL-BAR delivers stable, long-lifetime light output in a variety of environments and machine configurations.

Advantages

Ideal for direct or angled illumination of parts in vision systems
Compact size enables integration into limited space machines
Wide color availability enhances application flexibility
Easy to mount and adjust without specialized hardware
Durable and maintenance-friendly for 24/7 operation environments
Improves imaging contrast and detection accuracy
Speeds up integration thanks to adjustable and compact design
Optimizes lighting angles to suit complex part geometries
Reduces downtime and maintenance costs with long lifetime and stable operation
Compatible with a wide range of sensors, PLCs, and controllers
Request a Quote
Download Datasheet
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Why You Should Choose This Product

The FÖGE VL-BAR stands out as a versatile, compact lighting solution designed to adapt to a wide variety of machine vision tasks. Whether you’re dealing with matte surfaces, printed codes, or inspecting reflective targets, its adjustable angle and stable light performance give you the precision lighting needed for high-accuracy results. Combined with flexible mounting and robust thermal design, the VL-BAR is not only easy to integrate, but it also delivers consistent, long-term performance, making it the go-to choice for integrators, OEMs, and quality control teams.
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Key Features

01

Compact Housing Design

Easily fits in tight machine spaces or inspection fixtures.

02

Adjustable Mounting Angle

Illuminates directly or at a custom angle for flexible application coverage.

03

60° High-Quality Diffuse LEDs

Uniform light distribution without hotspots or glare.

04

Available in White, Red, Green, Blue, and IR

Select the ideal wavelength for contrast, absorption, or color-specific tasks

05

Trigger Inputs: PNP and NPN Compatible

Integrates easily with PLCs, sensors, or custom controllers.

06

Cooling Grooves for Thermal Management

Extends product lifetime and maintains consistent light output.

07

Current-Driven Electronics

Heat-resistant and stable operation under continuous duty cycles.

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Explore the Benefits

Improves imaging contrast and detection accuracy
Speeds up integration thanks to adjustable and compact design
Optimizes lighting angles to suit complex part geometries
Reduces downtime and maintenance costs with long lifetime and stable operation
Compatible with a wide range of sensors, PLCs, and controllers
Request a Quote
Download Datasheet

Applications

OCR/OCV and Barcode Reading
Machined Metal and Non-Shiny Surface Inspection
Color Sorting and Printing Inspection
Reflective Object on Matte Background (or vice versa)
Inline Inspection Systems and Narrow Machine Spaces
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Want to see how VL-BAR performs in your setup?

Contact us today to schedule a product demo or send a sample part for testing. Let’s help you build a clearer, more precise vision system.
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Product Specifications Table

Product code Color Dimensions (mm) Power Consumption Wavelength Datasheet
VL-BAL-25-400-R-24-C30
Red
25 x 400
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621nm
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VL-BAL-25-400-W-24-C30
White
25 x 400
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6500K
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VL-BAL-25-400-G-24-C30
Green
25 x 400
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528nm
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VL-BAL-25-400-B-24-C30
Blue
25 x 400
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470nm
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VL-BAL-25-400-I-24-C30
Infrared
25 x 400
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940nm
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VL-BAL-25-500-R-24-C30
Red
25 x 400
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621nm
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Product code

Color

Dimensions (mm)

Power Consumption

Wavelength

  1. VL-BAR-23-51-R-24-C30
    Red
    23 × 51
    621nm
  2. VL-BAR-23-51-W-24-C30
    White
    23 × 51
    6500K
  3. VL-BAR-23-51-G-24-C30
    Green
    23 × 51
    528nm
  4. VL-BAR-23-51-B-24-C30
    Blue
    23 × 51
    470nm
  5. VL-BAR-23-51-I-24-C30
    Infrared
    23 × 51
    940nm
  6. VL-BAR-23-102-R-24-C30
    Red
    23 × 102
    621nm
  7. VL-BAR-23-102-W-24-C30
    White
    23 × 102
    6500K
  8. VL-BAR-23-102-G-24-C30
    Green
    23 × 102
    528nm
  9. VL-BAR-23-102-B-24-C30
    Blue
    23 × 102
    470nm
  10. VL-BAR-23-102-I-24-C30
    Infrared
    23 × 102
    940nm
  11. VL-BAR-23-203-R-24-C30
    Red
    23 × 203
    621nm
  12. VL-BAR-23-203-W-24-C30
    White
    23 × 203
    6500K
  13. VL-BAR-23-203-G-24-C30
    Green
    23 × 203
    528nm
  14. VL-BAR-23-203-B-24-C30
    Blue
    23 × 203
    470nm
  15. VL-BAR-23-203-I-24-C30
    Infrared
    23 × 203
    940nm
  16. VL-BAR-23-305-R-24-C30
    Red
    23 × 305
    621nm
  17. VL-BAR-23-305-W-24-C30
    White
    23 × 305
    6500k
  18. VL-BAR-23-305-G-24-C30
    Green
    23 × 305
    528nm
  19. VL-BAR-23-305-B-24-C30
    Blue
    23 × 305
    470nm
  20. VL-BAR-23-305-I-24-C30
    Infrared
    23 × 305
    940nm

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