System with optimized multi-channel lighting control

A method for operating a system for performing a lighting optimization process,

• wherein the system comprises:
• a lens configured to input image light arising from a workpiece, wherein the lens is configured to transmit the image light along an imaging optical path and has an optical axis;
• a camera configured to receive image light transmitted along the imaging optical path and to provide images of the workpiece;
• and
• a lighting configuration comprising lighting channels configured to illuminate the workpiece for producing the image light;
• the method comprising:
• providing an option for selecting a lighting optimization mode that is at least one of an edge detection lighting optimization mode, a defect detection lighting optimization mode or a points from focus lighting optimization mode;
• receiving a selection of the lighting optimization mode;
• and
• performing a lighting optimization process based on the selected lighting optimization mode, wherein the lighting optimization process determines lighting for illuminating the workpiece and the determined lighting comprises settings for the lighting channels of the lighting configuration.

A system, comprising:

• a lens configured to input image light arising from a workpiece, wherein the lens is configured to transmit the image light along an imaging optical path and has an optical axis;
• a camera configured to receive image light transmitted along the imaging optical path and to provide images of the workpiece;
• a lighting configuration comprising lighting channels configured to illuminate the workpiece for producing the image light;
• wherein the system is configured to:
• provide an option for selecting a lighting optimization mode that is at least one of an edge detection lighting optimization mode, a defect detection lighting optimization mode or a points from focus lighting optimization mode;
• receive a selection of the lighting optimization mode;
• and
• perform a lighting optimization process based on the selected lighting optimization mode, wherein the lighting optimization process determines lighting for illuminating the workpiece and the determined lighting comprises settings for the lighting channels of the lighting configuration.