Advanced Illumination - DCS-800E Quad X2 Controller

  • 8 Independent Channels, 2 Output Connectors 
  • 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 2 x 8-Post Header Blocks 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: 2 

Number of Channels per Output: 4

Output Power

Continuous: 120W Max Total, 30W per Channel* 

Pulsed: 960W Peak Total, 120W Peak per Channel*

Output Current

Continuous: 4A Max Total, 0.5A per Channel* 

Pulsed: 80A 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 + 10μs 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. 

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


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More Product Information

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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Imaging/Machine Vision

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Advanced Illumination DCS800E Controller