DCS-400E
Quad Controller
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-400E delivers peak performance while maintaining safe currents for ensured long-term stability. The Quad Controller is housed in a compact enclosure with DIN rail mounting, delivering seamless integration into your existing machine vision system.
| CHANNEL CONTROL | 4 Independent Channels 1 Output Connector |
| MODES | Continuous, Gated Continuous, or Pulsed |
| POWER REQUIREMENT | 24V DC Nominal, 4.5A Min Voltage = 22V DC Max Voltage = 48V DC |
| OUTPUT POWER | 500 mA Continuous Per Channel; up to 100W Total 5A Pulsed (24V Input); 960W Peak 10A Pulsed (48V Input); 3,840W Peak |
| EXTERNAL TRIGGER – INPUT/OUTPUT | 5V, TTL Compatible Overvoltage Protected – Safe Up to 30VDC |
| TRIGGER TO PULSE LATENCY | 30μs delay 2μs rise/fall |
| DUTY CYCLE / FREQUENCY | 15% Duty Cycle Limit in Overdrive / Pulsed Mode *Longer duty cycles possible at “continuous” current ratings |
| PULSE WIDTH RANGE | 30μs to 1h |
| COMMUNICATION/SOFTWARE | 10/100 Ethernet Standard TCP-IP, UDP .NET Library Compatible w/ C#, F# and VB Windows Software |
| OPERATING TEMPERATURE | 0°C to 60°C |
DCS-400E Series Mechanical Drawing
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.
