Potential Uses of TOMAR Revolution Series Illuminators
Security & Surveillance
- License Plate Recognition (LPR) & Automated Tolling – IR and far-red illumination ensures clear, high-contrast plate captures under varying speeds, angles, and ambient lighting conditions
- Traffic Law Enforcement – Supports automated red-light and speed enforcement cameras, delivering optimized illumination for high-speed imaging
- Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) Systems – Precisely illuminates vehicles for automated weight verification and vehicle classification
Industrial & Machine Vision Applications
- Perimeter & Facility Surveillance – IR and visible illumination enhances CCTV and security camera effectiveness, even in zero-light conditions
- Parking Lot & Garage Monitoring – Ensures clear image capture for vehicle tracking, security monitoring, and automated access control
- Homeland Security & Border Control – Supports covert and overt surveillance applications by enabling long-range and short-range imaging with custom diffuser options
Machine Vision & Robotics
- Automated Vehicle Identification (AVI) – Enhances accuracy in fleet management, logistics, and vehicle tracking systems
- Automated Quality Control – Provides high-precision lighting for object recognition, barcode scanning, and defect detection in industrial automation
- Robotics & AI Vision Systems – Supplies consistent, controlled lighting for AI-based object tracking and automated guidance systems
Specialized Applications
- Aviation & Maritime Security – Improves low-visibility monitoring at airports, ports, and maritime checkpoints
- Military & Tactical Operations – Covert IR illumination ensures enhanced situational awareness without visible detection
- Custom OEM Integrations – Revolution Series Illuminators can be configured for proprietary systems, ensuring tailored performance for mission-critical applications
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Frequently Asked Questions about TOMAR Revolution Illuminators
How wide is the 730 nm illuminator spectral bandwidth?
Approximately 690 nm to 765 nm at the 10% output points, with a 730 nm peak.
What is the red wavelength, and what is its bandwidth?
We offer several red LEDs with wavelengths ranging from 610 nm to 666 nm.
What duty cycle can the R371 IR and R791 IR illuminators handle?
These units can operate continuously (100% duty cycle) in application. The maximum duty cycle for flash operation is 500 µs / 8.333 ms = 6%.
Is 500 µs the longest operational pulse width?
Currently, 500 µs is the longest programmable duration and the maximum on-time for peak LED current. Longer on-times are possible with a firmware change and a reduction in peak current — something we have implemented before and can adapt to your project.
What is the power consumption of the two models?
Current draw depends on the lamp configuration. Example mixed configurations (white + IR LEDs) are:
- R371: 3.3 A at 24 VDC
- R791: 6.6 A at 24 VDC
What is the peak power output for the two models?
Peak output power depends on the wavelength and LED type selected.
What is the operational lifetime?
Lifetime depends on the specific LED used. In recent testing, if the backside of the illuminator is kept at or below 60 °C, the unit operating at maximum power showed less than a 15% drop in output after 50,000 hours. Final estimates will depend on the LEDs chosen for your configuration.
Where are the products made?
All Revolution Illuminators are designed, engineered, and manufactured at our headquarters in Gilbert, Arizona, USA.