Advanced Illumination - DCS-100E DCS Single Output Controller
- This DCS Series Controller provides Lighting Control Flexibility in a slim 112 mm x 124 mm x 23 mm package.
- Plug-n-Play compatibility with Ai lighting Products, featuring SignaTech™ technology.
- Seamless switching from continuous-on to gated on/off and strobe overdrive; 3 independently configurable trigger inputs.
- Din-rail mount, UL 508a Panel listed and GUI, Web Browser or command line setup and control tools, SDK.
- 1 output, 3 channels – designed to drive multi-channel RGB / segment lights, as well as single higher current draw lights.
This DCS Series Controller provides Lighting Control Flexibility in a slim 112 mm x 124 mm x 23 mm package.
Seamless switching from continuous-on to gated on/off and strobe overdrive; 3 independently configurable trigger inputs.
1 output, 3 channels – designed to drive multi-channel RGB / segment lights, as well as single higher current draw lights.
General Specs
Controller Style |
Discrete Control System (External, Detachable) |
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User Interface |
Software GUI, Web Browser |
Operating Modes |
Pulse (Overdrive Strobe), Gated Continuous, Continuous |
Light Head Connection |
Via B-coded 5-pin Male M12 with Embedded EEPROM on Light Head Cable (C1) |
Input Supply Requirements |
24V DC Nominal, 4.5A Recommended 21V Min - 30V Max; Power Inputs Reverse-Polarity Protected |
Output Channels |
Number of Outputs: 1 Number of Channels per Output: 3 |
Output Power |
Continuous: 90W Max Total, 30W per Channel* Pulsed: 540W Peak Total, 180W Peak per Channel* |
Output Current |
Continuous: 4.5A Max Total, 1.5A per Channel* Pulsed: 15A Max Total, 5A per Channel* |
Output Voltage |
Continuous: Vin - 1V, Channel Independent Pulsed: 36V Max*, Channel Independent |
Trigger Signal |
5V Min - 30V Max, <=5mA |
Trigger Protection |
Opto-Isolated Inputs, 30V Max |
Trigger Delay |
20μs + 10μs LED rise-time |
Trigger Frequency Limit |
2KHz |
Pulse Width Range |
30μs - 65ms |
Programmable Pulse Delay |
1μs - 10ms |
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: Trigger Status Red: Error |
Communication |
10/100 Ethernet Standard TCP-IP, UDP, HTTP .NET Library Compatible w/ C#, F# and VB C++ Library (DLL) |
Operating System Software Support |
GUI: Windows 7+ (requires .NET Framework 4.5+) Libraries: .NET Framework 4.0+, C++ on Windows 7+ x86 and x86-64, Linux x86-64 |
Operating Temperature Range |
0°C to +40 °C |
Storage Temperature Range |
-25°C to +85 °C |
IP Rating |
Not Rated |
Dimensions |
4.86" x 0.89" x 4.41" (123.3mm x 22.5mm x 111.2mm) |
Weight |
0.612lb (278g) |
Mounting |
DIN Rail |
Case Material |
Polyamide |
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.
Mechanical Specs
Electrical Specs
Part Number Key
CAD Files
Software
Software Development Kits
- DCS-100E C# SDK (ZIP)
- DCS-100E C++ SDK for 64-bit Linux (ZIP)
- DCS-100E C++ SDK for 32-bit Windows (ZIP)
- DCS-100E C++ SDK for 64-bit Windows (ZIP)
User Manual