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Its variable spot architecture ensures precise target illumination, making it an essential component for high-speed industrial sorting and quality verification tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComprehensive Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Electrical Parameters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngineering Specifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \u0026amp; Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeyence\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLR-W500\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eLR-W Series\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensing Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 mm to 500 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpot Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~ø3.5 mm at 100 mm; 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