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Our White High Intensity Linear Backlights offer 540 kLux output, perfect for back-lit, line-scanning applications.
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Available in pre-engineered sizes from 6” (152mm) to 96” (2438mm) in 6″ increments.
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A 3″ (75mm) length option is also available. Available intensity control provides illuminance adjustability for every 6″ increment via a 0 – 10v input.
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Available in white only. For additional wavelengths please refer to our BL138 series.
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
Whether you’re looking to create shapes from shading using computational imaging or building a multi-point inspection line, Advanced Illumination’s Quad Controllers are engineered to solve a wide variety of applications.
The DCS-400E provides a total of 4 channels, each capable of firing independently. Built-in pre-programmed sequencing, allows users to progress through pre-determined recipes. This provides users the ability to automatically time a lighting sequence and output a correlated camera trigger, and to do so through multiple pre-programmed routines. As an example, by using the DCS’ frame-start signal, it is possible to synchronize a camera exposure to capture each channel as they flash in sequence.
Driven with Ai’s proprietary SignaTech™, the DCS-800E and DCS-400E delivers peak performance while maintaining safe currents for ensured long-term stability.
Both Quad Controllers are housed in a compact enclosure with DIN rail mounting, delivering seamless integration into your existing machine vision system.
NOTE: NOT COMPATIBLE WITH C1 CONNECTORS
General Specs
Controller Style |
Discrete Control System (External, Detachable) |
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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.