Diffuse Dome Lights for Reflective & Curved Surfaces
Hemispherical diffuse illuminators that light the target from every angle at once — the reference format for shiny, curved or textured surfaces where direct lighting causes glare.
What Is a Diffuse Dome Light Used For?
A dome light illuminates the target from a hemisphere of diffuse directions simultaneously rather than from one fixed angle. Where a bar light on a shiny, curved or crinkled surface produces a single hard reflection that can blind the camera, a dome surrounds the part with light so no single glare point dominates — ideal for metal caps, blister packs, curved glass or embossed surfaces. For flat, mirror-like or etched surfaces viewed straight-on, a coaxial light is generally the better-suited choice instead.
Light reaches the object from every direction simultaneously — no single angle dominates.
Technical Highlights
- Hemispherical diffusing shell delivering omnidirectional, shadow-free light.
- Industrial design: aluminum/composite housing, integrated M12 connector, hardened 24VDC electronics.
- Optional open-center design allowing a coaxially mounted camera to view straight through the dome's apex.
- Multiple LED wavelength options: White, Red, Blue, Infrared (availability depends on configuration).
- Compatible with continuous and strobe/overdrive operation for high-speed lines.
| Light Field / Beam Type | Wavelength Options | Typical Optical Window | Operating Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Dome | White, Red, Blue, Infrared | From 60mm to 300mm inner diameter (configuration dependent) | Continuous or Strobe/Overdrive |
| Open-Center Dome (Coaxial Viewing) | White, Red, Infrared | From 60mm to 300mm inner diameter (configuration dependent) | Continuous or Strobe/Overdrive |
Dimensions and optical windows shown are generic and given as typical ranges. Exact figures depend on the configuration selected — available on request from our engineering team.
Optical Beam Pattern Visualization
Select a beam type to see how the light behaves in cross-section at working distance.
See our overdrive calculation guide to optimize this product's intensity, and our standard M12 pinout for its electrical integration. Replacing a reference from another brand? See our brand equivalence and dual sourcing table to find the compatible alternative.
Technical Documents
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