Controller DCS-800E
Advanced Illumination Lighting
Product Family |
DCS-800E |
Lighting Type |
Controller |
Color |
NA |
Size Inside |
Other |
Size Outside |
Other |
Salient Features
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
| 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. |
