Advanced Illumination - DCS-400E Quad Controller

  • 4 Independent Channels, 1 Output Connector
  • Includes built-in pre-programmed sequencing.
  • Provides control for computational imaging, including photometric stereo, extended depth of field, combined bright field + dark field, high dynamic range, and high resolution color.
  • Ideal for multi-channel lights and multi-light stations. Due to power output constraints, some configurable light lengths may be limited.
  • Housed within a compact enclosure with DIN rail mounting.
  • Driven with SignaTech™ for improved safety and easy operation.
  • NOTE: NOT COMPATIBLE WITH C1 CONNECTORS

General Specs

Controller Style
Discrete Control System (External, Detachable)
User Interface
Software GUI, Web Browser
Operating Modes
Sequence, Pulse (Overdrive Strobe), Continuous
Light Head Connection
Via Proprietary 8-Post Header Block with Embedded EEPROM on Light Head Cable (Q1 or Q4)**
Input Supply Requirements
24V DC Nominal, 4.5A Recommended

21V Min - 48V Max; Power Inputs Reverse-Polarity Protected
Output Channels
Number of Outputs: 1

Number of Channels per Output: 4
Output Power
Continuous: 60W Max Total, 15W per Channel*

Pulsed: 480W Peak Total, 120W Peak per Channel*
Output Current
Continuous: 2A Max Total, 0.5A per Channel*

Pulsed: 40A Max Total, 10A per Channel*
Output Voltage
Continuous: Vin - 1V, Channel Independent

Pulsed: 45V Max*, Channel Independent
Trigger Signal
TTL Compatible

3.7V Min - 30V Max, <=5mA
Trigger Protection
Protected up to 30V
Trigger Delay
20μs + 10us LED rise-time
Trigger Frequency Limit
2KHz
Pulse Width Range
30μs - 3600ms
Programmable Pulse Delay
1μs - 1000s
Duty Cycle Range
Typical <1% for high current overdrive, up to 15%

Dependent on the limitations of the connected light.
Dimming Range
0% - 100%, 1mA Increments via Software Settings
Status Indicator LEDs
Green: Power

Yellow: Communication

Red: Error
Communication
10/100 Ethernet Standard TCP-IP, UDP

.NET Library Compatible w/ C#, F# and VB
Operating System Software Support
GUI: Windows 7+ (requires .NET Framework 4.5+)
Operating Temperature Range
0°C to +55 °C
Storage Temperature Range
-25°C to +85 °C
IP Rating
Not Rated
Dimensions
4.20" x 1.63" x 5.14" (106.6mm x 41.5mm x 130.6mm)
Weight
1.03lb (467g)
Mounting
DIN Rail
Case Material
Aluminum and Steel
Warranty
5 Years
Compliance
CE, RoHS
 
*Values shown are based on controller component limitations. Actual limitations will vary depending on the limits set for the connected light head. These limits are determined using Advanced Illumination's proprietary SignaTechTM (Signature Technology) in order to ensure safe peak performance.



** Various light head configurations available, including 1 x 4-channel quadrant (Q1) control or multiple single light heads (Q4) per block.

Mechanical Specs


Configurable Lights

Multi-light stations are currently limited to the following group of identical light heads.  A future development will allow the Quad Controllers to drive up to eight different configured lights simultaneously.

DF198 - Dark Field Ring Light

DF241 - Small Low Angle Dark Field Ring Light

DF242 - Large Low Angle Dark Field Ring Light

LL174 - High Intensity Bar Light

AL295 - MicroBrite™ Bar Light

AL116 - High Dispersion Wide Bar Light

AL126 - High Dispersion Narrow Bar Light

LL232 - MicroBrite™ Line Light

SL243 - MicroBrite™ Small Spot Light

SL244 - MicroBrite™ Spot Light

Note: due to power output constraints, some configurable light lengths may be limited.


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Advanced Illumination

Advanced Illumination® (Ai) is a leading developer and manufacturer of LED lighting and control technology for machine vision illumination. Founded in 1993, Advanced Illumination was the first company to bring LED lighting to market and has since become one of the most trusted names in the machine vision industry. Ai offers a number of highly customizable backlights, bar lights, coaxial lights, diffuse lights, line lights, bright field ring lights, dark field ring lights and spot lights. Whether you’re an OEM or an end user, Advanced Illumination has a knowledgeable team of engineers and manufacturing professionals ready to provide you with a solution tailored to your lighting needs.


Contact Details 

Advanced Illumination, Inc. 

440 State Garage Road, Rochester, VT 05767, USA 

Phone: 802-767-3830 

Fax: 802-767-2636  

Email: info@advancedillumination.com

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Advanced Illumination - DCS-400E Quad Controller
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