RAD8 lighting system

High powered LED illumination for process development

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SKU:  MT142582
Part Number:  RAD8-1RH
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Use for GMAW
Use for PAW
Use for FCAW
Use for SAW
Use for GTAW

Description

The RAD8 is a high power continuous LED illuminating system for capturing crisp, clear images of the puddle without the need for class IV lasers. The RAD8 can be used with our MeltView® weld monitoring cameras and is ideal when using high speed cameras and the MeltView® APEX3 camera for welding education.

  • Lighting system includes:
    • RAD8 light engine
    • RAD8 power and control unit
    • Control unit power supply
    • LED power cable
    • LED control cable
  • Class IV laser NOT required
    • High image quality for weld monitoring cameras without a laser
    • Reduced setup time
    • Safer option
  • Configurations for different wavelengths and welding applications
  • Over-temperature and welding spatter protection
  • One touch high to low power buttons
  • No water cooling

Specifications

Weight
RAD8 light: 0.7 kg (1.5 lb)

RAD8 control unit: 4.5 kg (10 lb)
Dimensions
RAD8 light engine: 190 x 113 x 80 mm (7.5 x 4.4 x 3.1")

RAD8 control unit: 144 x 105 x 280 mm (5.7 x 4.1 x 11.0")
Consumption
480 W
Angle of illumination
8 or 24°
Operating environment
85% relative humidity
Max current per channel
27 A
Operating time
Continuous
Cooling system
Integrated fan cooling with over-temperature protection, no water cooling
Temperature rating

0° - 50°C (32° -122°F)

Video Resources

MeltView® APEX3 GTAW Aluminum Demonstration

MeltView® APEX3 GTAW Aluminum Demonstration

RAD8 illumination with the MeltView® SYNC3 camera

RAD8 illumination with the MeltView® SYNC3 camera

MeltView® APEX3 GMAW steel with overview camera

MeltView® APEX3 GMAW steel with overview camera

MeltView® APEX3 GTAW - stainless

MeltView® APEX3 GTAW - stainless

MeltView® APEX3 with RAD8 light - GMAW

MeltView® APEX3 with RAD8 light - GMAW

Accessories

Accessories: RAD8 lighting system

Phenolic isolation HF mount 1/4"-20 UNC female
Welding cameras must be isolated from welding equipment. Our MeltView® DART, DART2 and HT25 camera isolation block mates with our free arm camera mounts. We recommend regu... View product
$30.00
MeltView 24V international power supply
MeltView 24V international power supply

SKU: MT166045

Plug-in power supply with world wide connectors, 2 m (6.6') cord and straight M12-A female socket. Used with our compact, advanced and DAQ camera controllers as well as th... View product
$50.00
RAD8 spatter shield
RAD8 spatter shield

SKU: MT149385

Replacement spatter guard for the RAD8 lighting system.
from $8.00

Compatible Products

Compatible: RAD8 lighting system

Cameras compatible with the RAD8 lighting system.

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MeltView APEX3 welding camera kit

SKU: MT339922

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$8,600.00
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MeltView TERA welding camera

SKU: MT329921

The MeltView® TERA is a leading-edge, ruggedized compact welding camera specifically engineered to provide high-definition monitoring in the tightest industrial environmen... View product
$4,900.00
MeltView MIRA3 welding camera
MeltView MIRA3 welding camera

SKU: MT349961

The MeltView® MIRA3 is our third-generation welding camera specifically designed for imaging very small welds in environments where active camera cooling is not required. ... View product
$4,900.00

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