DCS – 100 Lighting Controller User Manual
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1. AI ADVANCED ILLUMINATION DCS Series Lighting Controller USER MANUAL Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Contents Hardware OVEr VON La unssnadmr armenere 2 Specifications amp Features nvreerenennnneenenenenen nne 3 Lighthead Cable Description rrarrrnnnnrrrnnnnrrnnnnrrnnnnnrrnnnnernnnneene 4 C1 Cable SPEEITIGALLONS tssasenths statistka kv sada asuma kandke 4 ENN a a a ai dai i esas 5 Trigger Connection Diagrams nienneen neva nenn nen nnee na 8 Modes of Operation nnnerrnnnenenenenennneene nene nenea 9 MS 11 Quick Start Connect Power and Light r 12 Quick Start To start with DHCP rrnrrnnnnnrrnnnrnnnrnsrnnrnnnnnnsnnn 12 Quick Start To start with a Static IP Address 13 Ethernet Web Server rrrrrnrrnnnnnornnvnnnnnnsrnnvnnnnnnsrnnvnnnnnssrnnsnnne 19 Standard Ethernet Communication amp Commands 20 He ENN SN 20 Command StrUCtULe cccccccssssscccccceesseececsseeseeeceeseeeseeeeeeeas 21 Command Interface LIS Crises aset valas ttt maaean ikovakat k jeni ta l ks aa 22 Warranty INTORMGAUON tatt mae aja v ud vaipa ajaani kavasid 25 DCS 100E User Manual 1 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Hardware Overview Power LED Green i Status LED Amber Me 2 5 pole 10100 Trigger Indicator system Ethernet LED x3 Yellow Reset Button Pa Trigger2. Pulse Skipping When the maximum trigger frequency is exceeded the controller will skip pulses in order to maintain a safe duty cycle This may appear as dark image acquisitions missed triggers or unstable flickering Double check your frequency and compare it to the maximum reported from the controller if this occurs Reduce your current or shorten your pulsewidth to increase the maximum frequency if required DCS 100E User Manual 9 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Gated Continuous This mode produces continuous illumination at the desired current but the output follows the on time of the external trigger signal This mode is most useful to turn the light off during processes or in between inspections or when longer pulse widths than pulsed mode will allow are needed Trigger to Pulse Trigger delay is 10 usec Figure 8 Typical Gated Operation DCS 100E User Manual 10 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Quick Start Typical Hardware Layout 24VDC PSU Access point PC Software A pa P2 Trigger u Q O U O gt H C s za 20 Illuminator Trigger Source Camera Figure 9 Typical Hardware Setup For proper operation make sure all connections are secure before applying power DCS 100E User Manual 11 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Quick
3. Input Pl Power Input P3 RESERVED Standard 34mm Din rail Foot Figure 1 Installation and Interface DCS 100E User Manual 2 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Specifications amp Features Input Power 24VDC Nominal 4 5A 30VDC absolute maximum exceeding 30VDC may result in damage to the controller Output Power 90W 1 5A continuous per channel SA strobe per channel Channel Control 3 Independently adjustable Channels Modes Pulsed Continuous or Gated Continuous Trigger 5 30VDC Opto Isolated inputs 24V typical trigger input 3 Individual trigger inputs Pulse Width Range Pulsed 10usec 65msec 1usec 10msec lusec steps Pulse Delay Duty Cycle 10 pulsed gt 10 gated continuous Ambient Operating 10 to 125F Temperature Range Maximum Operating 135 F Temperature case 10 100 Ethernet Standard Ethernet TCP IP UDP Software Windows based GUI Software dlls in C and C Web server runs on most modern LabView VI and drivers web browers Web Server Control applet DCS 100E User Manual 3 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Lighthead Cable Description The DCS controller requires a light with a C1 power designator This cable contains our proprietary Signatech protection scheme and is programmed for the specific light it is connected to A C1 Suffix is required to the light part number to be compatable C
4. Mode Trigger Edge Leadmg Edge Trigger input Trigger 1 F Settings Tralmg Edge Current mA Pulse Width Output 3 Mode Constant O Pulsed Trigger Edge Leadmg Edge Trigger input Trigger 3 TF Settings Gated amp OG Tralmg Edge Current m4 Pulse Width Figure 18 Webserver UI DCS 100E User Manual 19 Lighting Controller combination strobe continuous operation Output 2 Mode Constant Trigger Edge Leadmg Edge Trigger mput Pulsed Gated OG Trailmg Edge Tigger Y Settings Current mA Pulse Width Configuration profile Active profile 0 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Standard Ethernet Communication amp Commands Default Ethernet Settings The Controller uses standard Ethernet protocol TCP IP and UDP to communicate The DCS control user interface can be used to communicate or other software may be used to send data packets directly from the host to the controller Typical Port Settings UDP or TCP IP port 7777 DHCP Enabled by default Default IP Address 192 168 24 115 Controller will use default IP if DHCP fails upon power up or if an Ethernet cable is not connected User Assigned IP Address User can assign a new IP address by sending a command If a user assigned IP address is used the controller will begin using that IP address until a reset command is issued DCS 100E User Manual 20 1595 050126 REVB 7
5. name 5 gt lt profiles gt Gets the IP address of the TP ADDRESS device DCS 100E User Manual 22 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Channel Control Commands SET LEVEL CHANNEL1 nnnn Sets the current in milliamps SET LEVEL CHANNELGC nnnn Where nnnn 0 750 for continuous O 3 channel number 2000 tae raha nnnn 0 1500 continuous amp gated nnnn 0 3000 strobe NN x Xxx SET MODE CHANNEL c ni E INFO Channel n set to mode TRIGGER CHANNEL INFO Channel c set toe Xxxx edge channel number trigger falling edge rising edge Sets the pulsewidth in usec SET WIDTH CHANNEL INFO Channel c pulse width set to nnnn c 1 3 channel nnnn us number nnnn 0 65 000 US Sets the pulse delay in usec INFO Channel c pulse delay set to NN SET DELAY CHANNEL c c 1 3 channel n microseconds nnnn number nnnn 0 10 000 us Maps the specified trigger to the specified channel MAP TRIGGER CHANNEL c n 0 3 channel number 0 3 trigger number Generates a software trigger on TRIGGER CHANNEL c the specified channel 0 3 channel number DCS 100E User Manual 23 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 AI ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Utility Commands SAVE PROFILE n Saves the profile in EEPROM INFO Profile n has been saved profile number Updates all settings to the I
6. 1 Cable Specifications e 5 Position M12 Male Reverse B Coded 22AWG Leads e Standard PVC jacket shielded foil with drain e Embedded Signatech molded into the jacket pin 5 Note Without this cable and an appropriately programed Signatech signature the controller will not function This is a safety feature to prevent unwanted damage to the Lighthead or controller It is possible to bypass Signatech by using an authorized set of Signatch data and a software key provided by Advanced Illumination Contact the factory for more information Figure 2 Controller with C1 Cable DCS 100E User Manual 4 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Connections Power Input P1 24V DC 4 5A recommended minimum for best performance SHIELD Optional Tied to chassis copper for ESD EMI protection Tie to earth ground if needed Figure 3 Power input Connector P1 DCS 100E User Manual D 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Figure 4 External Trigger Input P2 1 COMMON Common path for all trigger inputs Tie to a voltage level or ground depending on the type of external trigger Notes Trigger Inputs are bi directional opto isolated All inputs are TTL compliant and are rated to 30VDC P3 IS RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE DCS 100E User Manual 6 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Front Panel kp ooer reo Benio Junior C e T
7. 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Command Structure The DCS100 uses an SCPI like interface where commands are a series of readable strings with parameters separated by commas The strings must be terminated by a semicolon for proper operation Commands with a parameter Commands that require a parameter have it separated by a comma Example SET LEVEL 100 Where SET LEVEL is the command and 100 isthe parameter Commands without a parameter If the command has no parameter the command simply ends with a semicolon Example IDN Commands are non case sensitive and spaces may be used between commands and parameters for readability DCS 100E User Manual 21 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 AI ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Command Interface List Information Help commands Advanced illumination Gets device information firmware hardware etc DCS 100 fw version hw version CHANNEL CONFIGS Reports the current pulsewidth Returns an XML formatted string delay and trigger map settings on all channels PROFILE NUMBER Gets the active profile number Returns an XML formatted String Gets all the profile names saved PROFILE NAMES in memory lt profiles gt lt profile id 0 name 0 gt lt profile id 1 name 1 gt lt profile id 2 name 2 gt lt profile id 3 name 3 gt lt profile id 4 name 4 gt lt profile id 5
8. ILLUMINATION Quick Start Other Features Renaming Devices Devices can be renamed by clicking the Devices text The part number and listed devices will be shown when opening this menu x IP Address Device name lighthead Firmware version Web pan enabled 192 168 24 102 Engineering C1 Dummy RGB E Figure 17 Profiles Configuration profiles can be saved by selecting a profile number and pressing save The profiles switch immediately when selecting a new one so make sure your settings are saved before switching to a new profile By default the last used profile will be enabled when the controller is switched on Ethernet WebServer In the devices list you can enable the WebServer and control the output from a standard internet browser Profiles and device names can all be changed with the GUI or by sending external commands to the controller DCS 100E User Manual 18 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Ethernet Web Server After enabling the web server in the Software GUI you can access the built in web server from most internet browsers by entering the IP address of the controller in the browser address bar Note that only the active configuration can be changed via the web server 7 DCS 100E Configuration x Y C O 192 168 24 48 TI av Bb A Ai DCS 100E ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Firmware version 002 Configuration Tool Refresh Output 1
9. NFO Name of profile 0 set to LOAD PROFILE Si chosen profile Eest INFO Name of profile n set to XXXXXX SET PROFILE NAME XXXXXX Saves a name to the current active profile Writes a static IP address into memory SET STATIC IP nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn IP address separated by W 44 e Disconnects communication to the controller from the host Enables the built in web server CET WEB CONE LG n disabled enabled DISCONNECT Overrides the external Signatech OVERRIDE SIGNATECH data Must be weed in conjunction with a Signatech KEY provided by Advanced Tlivmin tion DCS 100E User Manual 24 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Warranty Information Every Advanced illumination Inc Ai product is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory Products are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the original date of purchase Should a defect develop during this period please contact Ai Customer Service or your Ai distributor for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA and return the complete product freight prepaid to Ai Please provide a detailed description of the problem if possible If a defect is found Ai will at our discretion repair or replace the product without charge Ai claims no liability for any implied warranties including merchantability and fitn
10. P settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings 5 Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Validate settings upon exit Figure 10 Static IP Address Configuration DCS 100E User Manual 13 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Quick Start Graphical User Interface GUI Installation Install the software using the provided DCS Setup application Installation requires Microsoft NET framework 4 0 or later Ai DCS 100 Control Setup requires 4 31 MB in C Program Files x86 Advanced illumination DCS 100 Control You must agree to the Licenses terms and conditions before you can Install DCS 100 Control I agree to the License terms and conditions Figure 11 DCS Software Installer DCS 100E User Manual 14 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Quick Start Using the GUI Pressing the devices drop down box will ping the network for devices The controller will scan for DCS controllers on the network and will display any devices found in the dropdown menu Select your device and press Test Connection to connect Devic
11. Start Quick Start Connect Power and Light Connect 24V power supply leads to P1 and the illuminator to the output M12 connector Connect trigger inputs to P2 if necessary The Light contains a Signatech current drive protection device in the molded M12 connector This device is programmed to protect the light and govern the drive current Removing the lighthead connector or extending it beyond a maximum distance of 3 meters will cause communication problems to the light source and possible lighthead damage To start with DHCP Power the controller with the Ethernet cable connected to a network The controller will automatically be assigned an IP address by the network hardware The controller will default to using DHCP when it is available Optional After initially connecting to the controller the user can supply a custom IP address by sending a UDP packet command with the new IP address See the command table for proper usage of the commands If the user enters a custom IP address it will begin using that address upon startup If a static IP address has been entered into EEPROM by a user it will no longer use DHCP unless the EEPROM is cleared by a RESET command DCS 100E User Manual 12 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Quick Start To start with a Static IP Address Power the controller without an Ethernet cable connected or connected directly to a PC The controller will begin wit
12. TT or rs iii rn Tipe ander en SPST Push Push and Release Resets the Device to Factory settings Erases all EEPROM memory and sets the IP Address back to default Figure 5 Front Panel DCS 100E User Manual 7 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Trigger Connection Diagrams Trigger Output I Trigger Output2 Trigger Output3 i Figure 6 Typical NPN Emitter Follower Connection Trigger Output I Trigger Output2 Trigger Output3 Figure 7 Typical NPN Sinking Connection DCS 100E User Manual 8 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Continuous Strobe Trigger to Pulse delay is 10 usec Modes of Operation Continuous mode provides continuous illumination at the desired current Light is always on unless a user issues a command to shut it off or the power is disconnected Power is limited by the type of light that is connected and by the total power dissipation of the controller Limits are determined by Signatech It is not required to manually limit settings to protect the controller or light Strobe mode illumination is triggered by an external signal Pulsewidths is available from 1usec to 64msec and can be attached independently to each channel Delay is available from 1us to 10ms It is possible to map triggers together or independently Important Note
13. es 192 168 244 102 v Test Connection Success Profile 1 Save Channel control Channel 1 Mode Continuous 500 0 Hz max 522mA Made Gated Trigger input 2 500 0 Hz max Channel 3 35 4mA a Mode Strobe Pulse Width 10 ms Pulse delay l ms Trigger l rising falling Trigger input 3 Pulse 5 0 Hz max am me al Tn pol MI aL I LI hy ee td Figure 12 amp 13 DCS GUI IP Address Device name Lightthead Firmware version Web config enabled 192 168 24 102 Engineering C1 Dummy RGB 002 DCS 100E User Manual 15 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Quick Start Enabling Modes Select the mode for the specific channel with the drop down box All channels can operate in a mixture of any mode There are no restrictions Devices 192 168 24 102 v Test Connection Success Channel control hanadi p 320mA gt Modd Chama 522mA Modd Trigger input 2 Channel 3 U 3574ma Modd Pulse Width 10 ms Pulse delay 1 ms Trigger rising falling Trigger input 3 Pulse 5 2 Hz max Figure 14 Output current is governed by Signatech which are current drive restrictions implemented by Advanced Illumination Note the different current limits depending on the mode used Devices 192 168 234 102 Test Connection Success Profile 1 Save Channel control Channel 1 de Continuous 459 3 Hz max 522mA Trigger inpu
14. ess for a specific purpose Electromagnetic Compatibility This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for electromagnetic compatibility EMC as stated in the product specifications These requirements and limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference only when the product is operated in its intended industrial electromagnetic environment To minimize the potential for electromagnetic interference or unacceptable performance degradation install and use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation Technical Support and Product Information Standard product info www advill com Technical support support advill com 440 State Garage Road Rochester VT 05767 2015 Advanced Illumination Inc All rights reserved DCS 100E User Manual 25 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015
15. h a default IP address of 192 168 0 1 Make sure the PC is using a STATIC IP connection To assign a static IP in Windows change your adapter settings in your network configuration to use a Static ip under IPV4 Settings See FIGURE11 The static IP must be in the range of 192 168 0 XXX to work properly Typically it is NOT required to use a cross over cable but maybe necessary for older machines RER JE gt Control Panel Network and Internet Network Connections b Organize v Disable this network device Diagnose this connection Rename this connection View status of this connection Change setti A Local Area Connection S Advancedlllumination local ME Intel R 82579LM Gigabit Network 2 Local Area Connection Properties Networking Connect using amp Intel R 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection This connection uses the following items f Kaspersky Anti Virus NDIS 6 Filter 2 Virtual PC Network Filter Driver VI f QoS Packet Scheduler a File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Intemet Protocol Version 6 TCP IP v6 Link Layer Topology Discovery er 1 0 Driver M Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties General You can get I
16. t Channel 3 ll 3574mA Pulse Width 10 ms Pulse delay lms Trigger rising Figure 15 DCS 100E User Manual 16 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED ILLUMINATION Continuous vs Strobe Operation Strobe mode provides higher current limits than continuous Using Signatech we can overdrive the output current higher These values vary depending on the pulsewidth current and type of light being used In Strobe or Gated Continuous modes the output is triggered by an external device Strobe mode uses a user specified pulse width and Gated Continuous uses the input trigger width to determine the output pulse width Pressing the Pulse button will send a software trigger command causing the light to pulse once For pulsewidth and delay the units ms and us can be entered for milliseconds and microseconds respectively Default units are msec Devices 192 168 24 102 Test Connection Disconnected current limits vary Profile based on pulsewidth Channel control Channel 1 5000mA ode Strobe Pulse Width 500 us Hulse delay 0 ms Tngger rising aling Tngger input 100 0 Hz max Channel 2 3765mA Pulse Width OH Pulse delay 0 ms Trigger rising aling Trigger input Channel 3 3800mA ode Strobe Pulse Width Pulse delay 1 m3 Trigger rising E Tngger input 0 8 Hz max 1 0 200 130 Figure 16 DCS 100E User Manual 17 1595 050126 REVB 7 21 2015 Ai ADVANCED
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