Advanced Illumination - DCS-MP Manual Dimming Accessory
- Detented, 30 position potentiometer for repeatable dimming with cable inline controllers
- Built in DIN-rail or panel mounting feature
- Flip up cover for potentiometer to prevent accidental adjustments
- Spring clamp wiring terminal for vibration proof installation
- NEW M12 selector switch for use with iCS 2 (IC) and iCS 3 (I3) M12-based lights
General Specs
Length |
89.7mm (3.53in) |
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Width |
35.6mm (1.40in) |
Height |
60.7mm (2.39in) |
Weight |
185g |
Operating Temperature |
-25°C to 57°C |
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
Electrical Specs
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More Product Information

- The fourth generation of Ai’s popular Inline Control System.
- High Output Power: Capable of delivering 2.1 amps of continuous output and up to 8 amps in overdrive strobe at 24V, outperforming all other inline controllers on the market.
- Compact & Rugged: Sleek enough to fit through wiring conduit with its compact anodized aluminum housing and sealed to IP68 standards for prolonged liquid immersion and complete dust protection.
- Plug-and-Play Functionality: Enabled with SignaTech™, allowing for simplicity when overdriving, without risk of damage to the lighthead. For more information, please refer to the Product Manual
- 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.

Flexibility
- DC, AC and RF/microwave device characterization, 1/f, WLR, FA and design debug
- Full thermal range of -60°C to +300°C
- Compatible with TopHat or IceShield
- Usage of manual and motorized positioners, probe cards within EMI-shielded environment
- Upgrade path to meet your future needs
- Stable and repeatable measurements over a wide thermal range
High accuracy and repeatability
- Reliable and repeatable contact
- Moisture-free, light-tight and EMI-shielded test environment with MicroChamber® technology
- Advanced EMI-shielding with PureLine and AttoGuard technologies available
- Superior low-leakage and low-noise measurements
- Safe and accurate hands-off testing
- Minimizes settling times for efficient measurements over full thermal range
See "Specifications & Details" tab for more key features

- Our classic LL163 Line Lights are suitable for low intensity, low speed line scan applications.
- These line lights are well established and have proven reliability.
- Provides a intensity level of 24kLux (working distance of 25mm).
- Available in 7 wavelengths including 395nm (UV) and 880nm (IR).
- Pre-engineered for expandability in 1.5” (38.1mm) increments up to 81” (2.06m).
- LL163 derivatives include LL2912 (3”), LL3024 (6”) and LL3148 (12”) (which represent legacy part numbers)

- The RL3536 is characterized as an Aimed Dark Field ring light.
- Precisely aimed LEDs provide a specific and repeatable light pattern on the imaging plane.
- Provides up to 8.4kLux at a working distance of 3” (76mm).
- The light is available in a wide range of wavelengths from UV to IR.
- Diffuser and polarizer options are also available.
- The large inner diameter of the ring light can accommodate lenses up to 55mm in diameter.
- The light can also be ordered with an optional mounting ring.

- The SL243 Spot Light provides an industry leading performance to size ratio while maintaining desirable thermal dissipation. Perfect for applications that require small footprint machine vision components.
- Available in a broad range of wavelengths
- Washdown Version Available
- Convenient M4 T-Slot for Mounting

- For applications requiring power cables longer than the standard 2 meters provided with Ai lights.
- Standard cable lengths are 3, 5, 9 and 15 meters.

- This ultra high intensity line light series is built to handle the most extreme line scan lighting requirements.
- Provides an intensity level of 2,100 klx (working distance of 75 mm).
- Pre-engineered for expandability in 150 mm (6”) increments up to 2400 mm (94.5”).
- Available in multiple wavelengths.
- In the event of abnormally high ambient temperatures, the device automatically shuts down when the housing reaches 60°C and resumes operation at 56°C.
Note: Requires third party power supplies – refer to spec sheet.

- Supports all cellular technologies compliant with 3GPP/3GPP2 UE RF TRX tests including LTE/LTE-Advanced, Cat-M1/NB-IoT, NTN NB-IoT, W-CDMA/HSPA, GSM/EGPRS, TD-SCDMA/HSPA
- Support LTE-Advanced Downlink Carrier Aggregation 5CCs SISO tests in one unit
- Supports LTE-Advanced Downlink Carrier Aggregation 2CCs 4x4 MIMO and 4CCs 2x2 MIMO tests in one unit
- Supports LTE-Advanced Downlink Carrier Aggregation 4CCs 4x4 MIMO and 6CCs 2x2 MIMO tests in two units
- Supports LTE-Advanced Downlink Carrier Aggregation 5CCs 4x4 MIMO tests in three units
- Supports VoLTE voice/video echoback tests
- Supports up to 6 GHz
- 160 MHz wide frequency bandwidth (Generator/Analyzer)
- Next generation GUI with large touch panel
- Backwards compatibility with the MT8820 series

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