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.
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
More Product Information

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Easy to Use
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No need to break the circuit or insert a shunt
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Small form factors for use on crowded boards
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Variety of Applications
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Bandwidths up to 100 MHz
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Peak currents up to 700 A
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Sensitivities down to 1mA/div
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High Precision Measurements
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Low frequency accuracy of 1%
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Integrated autozero capability
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Fully Integrated with Teledyne LeCroy Oscilloscope
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No additonal hardware is required
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Power is supplied from oscilloscope ProBus connection
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Automatic display of waveforms in Amps and calculated power traces scaled correctly in Watts
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Degauss and Autozero directly from oscilloscope user interface
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DCS025 Deskew Calibration Source
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APS-H optical format CMOS sensor
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PoCXP
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4-DIN type connector
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Extended feature set with Sequencer Control and Multiple Region of Interest selection to support advanced imaging applications
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On-board Defect Pixel and 2D Fixed Pattern Noise Correction for improved image quality
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Simplified firmware update in the field via interface cables using GenICam File Access
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Robust, fan-less design for industrial imaging applications
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Heat-dissipation optimized housing to reduce image noise
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Build-in tripod adapter and multiple mounting holes for eased system integration
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DIN 1.0/2.3 CoaXPress connectors for secure operation in industrial environments
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Single cable solution using Trigger and Power over CoaXPress
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Comprehensive I/O functionality for extended control of connected system components
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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
Imaging/Machine Vision
