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
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-800E provides a total of 8 channels using 2 outputs, each channel 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
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Controller Style |
Discrete Control System (External, Detachable) |
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User Interface |
Software GUI, Web Browser |
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Operating Modes |
Sequence, Pulse (Overdrive Strobe), Continuous |
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Light Head Connection |
Via Proprietary 2 x 8-Post Header Blocks with Embedded EEPROM on Light Head Cable (Q1 or Q4)** |
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Input Supply Requirements |
24V DC Nominal, 4.5A Recommended 21V Min - 48V Max; Power Inputs Reverse-Polarity Protected |
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Output Channels |
Number of Outputs: 2 Number of Channels per Output: 4 |
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Output Power |
Continuous: 120W Max Total, 30W per Channel* Pulsed: 960W Peak Total, 120W Peak per Channel* |
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Output Current |
Continuous: 4A Max Total, 0.5A per Channel* Pulsed: 80A Max Total, 10A per Channel* |
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Output Voltage |
Continuous: Vin - 1V, Channel Independent Pulsed: 45V Max*, Channel Independent |
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Trigger Signal |
TTL Compatible 3.7V Min - 30V Max, <=5mA |
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Trigger Protection |
Protected up to 30V |
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Trigger Delay |
20μs + 10μs LED rise-time |
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Trigger Frequency Limit |
2KHz |
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Pulse Width Range |
30μs - 3600ms |
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Programmable Pulse Delay |
1μs - 1000s |
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Duty Cycle Range |
Typical <1% for high current overdrive, up to 15% Dependent on the limitations of the connected light. |
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Dimming Range |
0% - 100%, 1mA Increments via Software Settings |
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Status Indicator LEDs |
Green: Power Yellow: Communication Red: Error |
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Communication |
10/100 Ethernet Standard TCP-IP, UDP .NET Library Compatible w/ C#, F# and VB |
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Operating System Software Support |
GUI: Windows 7+ (requires .NET Framework 4.5+) |
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Operating Temperature Range |
0°C to +55 °C |
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Storage Temperature Range |
-25°C to +85 °C |
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IP Rating |
Not Rated |
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Dimensions |
4.20" x 1.63" x 5.14" (106.6mm x 41.5mm x 130.6mm) |
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Weight |
1.03lb (467g) |
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Mounting |
DIN Rail |
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Case Material |
Aluminum and Steel |
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Warranty |
5 Years |
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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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More Product Information
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- This DCS Series Controller provides Lighting Control Flexibility in a compact 112 mm x 124 mm x 46 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.
- 3 Independent Outputs – designed to up to 3 lights, synchronously or asynchronously.
- 100 MHz, 200 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz and 1 GHz bandwidths
- Up to 4 GS/s sample rate
- Long Memory – up to 20 Mpts
- 10.1” capacitive touch screen display
- 16 Digital Channel MSO option
- MAUI - Most Advanced User Interface
- Designed for Touch
- Built for Simplicity
- Made to Solve
- Advanced Anomaly Detection
- Fast Waveform Update
- History Mode - Waveform Playback
- WaveScan - Search and Find
- Multi-Instrument Capabilities
- Protocol Analysis - Serial Trigger and Decode
- Waveform Generation - Built-in Function Generator
- Digital Voltmeter and Frequency Counter
- Future Proof
- Upgradeable Bandwidth
- Field Upgradable Software and Hardware Options
- The LL158 Series produces an oblique (30°) line of illumination for line scan applications in a passively cooled design.
- When oriented across a moving web or conveyor line, unlike standard line lights, this linear light’s unique geometry highlights engraved or raised lines that run parallel to the material travel.
- Provides an intensity level of 53kLux (working distance of 75mm).
- Pre-engineered for expandability in 6” (152mm) increments up to 90” (2.28m).
- Available intensity control provides illuminance adjustability for every 6″ increment via a 0 – 10v input.
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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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Provides ability to precisely deskew most voltage probes along with 30, 150 and 500A current probes
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Continues the Infinity family’s Industry leading electrical performance
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High temperature capability (175° C +) for automotive device characterization and other applications
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Better tip visibility for enhanced placement accuracy and repeatability
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Improved tip life/durability with solid rhodium contacts
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New tip architecture enables support for narrower pitches (e.g. 25um)
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Advanced mechanical design combined with small contacts enables probing on smaller pads/pitches and improves durability and robustness
- Up to 20 GHz bandwidth and 80 GS/s sample rate
- The most advanced oscilloscope user interface
- The industry’s only true hardware 14.1 Gb/s serial trigger
- Low Jitter Measurement Floor and exceptional timebase stability
- Comprehensive set of serial data analysis, debug, validation and compliance tools
- Integrated 50 Ω and 1 MΩ inputs for true connection and probing flexibility
- Integrated standard and custom measurements and math functions for unrivaled analysis capability
- Multi-lane serial data eye, jitter and crosstalk analysis
- Real-time de-embedding, emulation, and equalization
- Securely connects the SL112 or SL162 to Moritex, Dolan-Jenner, and Fostec fiber optic light guides
- Set screws are included
- 100 MHz, 200 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz and 1 GHz bandwidths
- Up to 4 GS/s sample rate
- Long Memory – up to 20 Mpts
- 10.1” capacitive touch screen display
- 16 Digital Channel MSO option
- MAUI - Most Advanced User Interface
- Designed for Touch
- Built for Simplicity
- Made to Solve
- Advanced Anomaly Detection
- Fast Waveform Update
- History Mode - Waveform Playback
- WaveScan - Search and Find
- Multi-Instrument Capabilities
- Protocol Analysis - Serial Trigger and Decode
- Waveform Generation - Built-in Function Generator
- Digital Voltmeter and Frequency Counter
- Future Proof
- Upgradeable Bandwidth
- Field Upgradable Software and Hardware Options
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
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