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User Manual
LED Strobe Controller Family
IPSC1
IPSC2
IPSC4
HPSC1
HPSC4
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Table of Contents
1. Overview ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Description ................................................................................................................ 1
1.2. Precautions ............................................................................................................... 1
1.3. Cabling Recommendation ......................................................................................... 2
1.4. Famil models ........................................................................................................... 2
2. HPSC-Series ................................................................................................................ 3
2.1. Mechanical and Electrical Specifications ................................................................... 3
2.2. Value Ranges and Precision ..................................................................................... 4
2.2.1. Accurac over Current Range ............................................................................ 4
2.2.2. Minimum Dela Time (HPSC4) .......................................................................... 4
2.3. Ph sical Interfaces .................................................................................................... 5
2.3.1. Power Input ....................................................................................................... 5
2.3.2. Trigger Inputs..................................................................................................... 6
2.3.3. LED Output ........................................................................................................ 8
2.3.4. Trigger Output .................................................................................................... 9
2.4. Mechanical Drawings .............................................................................................. 11
2.4.1. Dimensions of HPSC1 ..................................................................................... 11
2.4.2. Dimensions of HPSC4 ..................................................................................... 12
3. IPSC-Series ............................................................................................................... 13
3.1. IPSC1 ..................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.1. Dimensions ...................................................................................................... 14
3.2. IPSC2 ..................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.1. Dimensions ...................................................................................................... 16
3.3. IPSC4 ..................................................................................................................... 17
3.3.1. Dimensions ...................................................................................................... 18
3.4. Ph sical Interfaces .................................................................................................. 19
3.4.1. Power Input ..................................................................................................... 19
3.4.2. Output Connector ............................................................................................ 20
3.4.3. Trigger Input .................................................................................................... 22
4. Interfaces for Configuration ........................................................................................ 24
4.1. Ethernet .................................................................................................................. 24
4.2. Serial RS-232 ......................................................................................................... 24
4.3. Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..................................................................................... 25
5. Status LEDs ............................................................................................................... 26
5.1. HPSC-Series .......................................................................................................... 26
5.2. IPSC-Series ............................................................................................................ 27

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5.2.1. Ethernet Status ................................................................................................ 27
5.3. Error / Fault Codes .................................................................................................. 28
6. Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 29
6.1. S stem Requirements ............................................................................................. 29
6.2. Software Installation – SMARTEK Vision ScLib ...................................................... 30
6.3. Getting Started with the Strobe Controller ............................................................... 30
7. Device Configuration with the ScLibClient .................................................................. 33
7.1. Find Devices ........................................................................................................... 34
7.2. Discover b Broadcast .......................................................................................... 34
7.3. Ethernet Specific Discover Options ....................................................................... 35
7.4. Strobe Controller Status .......................................................................................... 38
7.5. Appl ing a Configuration ......................................................................................... 38
7.6. Running Modes ....................................................................................................... 39
7.6.1. Off .................................................................................................................... 40
7.6.2. External Trigger ............................................................................................... 40
7.6.3. Software Trigger .............................................................................................. 40
7.6.4. Continuous ...................................................................................................... 40
7.6.5. External Switch ................................................................................................ 40
7.6.6. Internal Trigger ................................................................................................ 40
7.7. Output Parameters .................................................................................................. 41
7.7.1. Optimal Autosense .......................................................................................... 42
7.7.2. Controller Settings ........................................................................................... 43
7.8. Trigger Input ........................................................................................................... 44
7.8.1. Trigger Input Parameters ................................................................................. 44
7.9. Lightheads (IPSC-series onl ) ................................................................................ 46
7.9.1. Digital EEPROM Light head Signature ............................................................. 46
7.10. Firmware Update ................................................................................................. 51
7.11. Other features ..................................................................................................... 53
7.11.1. Description Tab ................................................................................................ 53
7.11.2. Log Tab ........................................................................................................... 53
7.11.3. Status Tab ....................................................................................................... 53
8. Web Server ................................................................................................................ 54
9. Declarations of Conformit ......................................................................................... 55
9.1. CE .......................................................................................................................... 55
9.2. RoHS II ................................................................................................................... 56
10. Contact Information .................................................................................................... 57

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1. Overview
1.1. Description
Strobe controllers are used for strobing LED illuminations in machine vision applications. Ver
high power pulses are aligned to external trigger with high accurac . Precise current overdrive
and ver small camera image exposition are used for acquisition of high-speed motion objects.
User adjustable output voltage provides high efficienc and low power consumption.
The IPSC and HPSC strobe controller provides repeatable intensit control of LED lighting, it
includes the power suppl , intensit control, timing and triggering functions required for machine
vision s stems. LED lighting needs a constant current suppl as small variations in voltage can
cause large variations in light output.
1.2. Precautions
To maintain optimal working temperature mount the device on a metal surface.
Thermal generation depends on the output parameters used b the controller.
Do not attempt to disassemble this device, there are sensitive parts inside.
Tampering with it could lead to permanent damage. Further, the devices can
develop high voltages and loads, which can be a serious risk to health.
Do not expose this device to rain or moisture. This device is not intended to work
under wet conditions.
Handle this device with the maximum care. Do not throw it, there are fragile parts
inside.
Operate this devices onl with the t pe of power source that meets the
specifications indicated on the Strobe Controller and within the documentation.
Operating it outside of the specifications can cause to permanent damage. Further
electrical specifications can be found in the individual Mechanical and Electrical
specifications for each model.
LED illumination should never be connected or disconnected to the strobe controller
when the power output is enabled. Alwa s turn the device off when changing LED
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1.3. Cabling Recommendation
All our strobe controllers are designed to operate with a large variet of LED illuminations and
light heads. Even if one of our focuses is the maximum performance at ever setup, the laws
of ph sics limit the performance when operating a wide range of illuminations with poor qualit
cabling. The result can be bad signal shape, long signal rise times and oscillation.
Therefore it is recommended to follow some general rules for cable selection:
- Select cables as short as possible, no longer than 3m
- Use high cable grades
- Respect appropriate wire cross sections depending on the current
- Shielded twisted pair cables can further improve the signal
For longer cable lengths, it is further recommended to raise the voltage of the illumination. This
can be realized b using series LED arra s requiring higher voltage together with a device of
our IPSC series, providing up to 200V on output.
1.4. Family models
IPSC1
IPSC2
IPSC4
-
r2
HPSC1
HPSC4
Output channels 1 2 4 1 4
Asynchronous
Operation - No No - Yes
Control interface Ethernet Ethernet and
RS-232
Ethernet, RS-232
or SB2.0
Output voltage
(pulsed) 5V to 200V 5V – 48V
Output voltage (Cont.)
5V – 55V 5V – 55V 5V – 30V 5V – 48V
Max current pulse
(per channel) 20A @ 200V
10A @ 200V 40A @ 48V
Max continuous
current (per channel) 2A @ 30V 1A @ 30V 5A @ 24V
Power supply 12V – 24V DC 12V – 24V DC
Trigger inputs 1 2 4 1 4
External dimensions
(H / W / L) [mm] 39 x 88 x 103 56 x 130 x 142
39 x 88 x 103 45 x 130 x 142
Weight (approx.) 285g 715g 270g 635g

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2. HPSC-Series
2.1. Mechanical and Electrical pecifications
Specification
HPSC1
HPSC4
Output channels 1 4
Asynchronous Operation - Full timing independent channels
Operating Modes Continuous, External Trigger, Internal Trigger,
Software Trigger, External Switch
Max. Voltage 48V (pulsed/continuous)
Max. current pulse
(depends on pulse width) 40A @ 48V 40A @ 48V (per channel) 160A @ 48V (in total)
Current Resolution down to 1mA
Max. continuous current
4A @ 24V
(without heat sink, max. 25°C ambient)
5A @ 24V (with heat sink)
4A @ 24V (per channel)
5A @ 24V (all channels in total)
Pulse output range 1µs to 1000ms, 1µs resolution 1µs to 60s, 1µs resolution
Maximum frequency
(External Trigger) 4.9kHz 50kHz
Maximum frequency
(Internal Trigger Generator,
External Switch Mode)
997Hz 25kHz
Trigger input Opto-isolated, HIGH at 3V to 24V; positive or negative edge
Trigger output Open-collector, max. 30V / 50mA Open-collector, max. 30V / 50mA
(opto-isolated)
Control Ethernet (10Base-T), RS-232 or
SB1.x/2.0
Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-TX),
RS-232 or SB1.x/2.0
Input Power requirements 12V – 24V DC (min 11V, max 26V) at max. 6,5A
Power consumption Max. 150W (depending on load)
Housing Black anodized aluminum case
External dimensions
(H / W / L) 39 x 88 x 103 [mm] 45 x 130 x142 [mm]
Weight (approx.) 270g 635g
Storage temperature
(ambient) From -30°C/-22°F up to +80°C/+176°F
Operating temperature
(ambient) From -5°C/+23°F up to +50°C/+122°F
Relative humidity From 25% up to 80% (non-condensing)
Conformity CE, RoHS2
Table 1: HPSC1 and HPSC4 - Mechanical and electrical specifications

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2.2. Value Ranges and Precision
To raise the current precision at lower levels, the current control is split into three ranges. The
following chapters describe the precision of different attributes over the set output current per
channel.
2.2.1. Accuracy over Current Range
Based on the applied current level, the resolution is adjusted as shown in Table 2.
Running Mode Range Min.
[mA]
Max.
[mA]
Resolution
[mA]
Accuracy
Set Measure
Continuous /
External Switch
Range1 1 500 1 1% 2%
Range2 501 2500 2 1% 2%
Range3 2501 4000 11 1% 2%
Trigger Modes
(External, Internal,
Software)
Range1 10 700 1 2% 4%
Range2 701 7000 2 2% 4%
Range3 7001 40000 11 2% 4%
*The accuracy is de ined as % o the ull range
Table 2: HPSC4 resolution over current range
2.2.2. Minimum Delay Time (HP C4)
The minimum dela time from trigger to output signal depends on the set output current. The
specified minimum (Min.) dela of 4µs is reached at the specified maximum current for the
appropriate range, while the longest (Max.) dela is effective at the lowest current in that range.
Table 3 below shows the corresponding values, the ranges are the same as in chapter 2.2.1.
The relation between current and min/max dela time is decreasing exponential function.
Attribute Range
Min.
[µs]
Max.
[µs]
Resolution
[µs]
Delay Time - 4 60000000
1
Minimal Delay Time
Range1
(700mA down to 10mA) 4 14 1
Range2
(7000mA down to 701mA) 4 6 1
Range3
(40A down to 7001mA) 4 5 1
Table 3: Mini u delay ti e HPSC4

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2.3. Physical Interfaces
Figure 1: Physical Interfaces shown for exa ple on HPSC1
2.3.1. Power Input
The Power Input connector, as shown in Figure 1, is located near the lower right corner of the
HPSC front panel. All devices require an external 12V – 24V DC suppl for operation (specified
in chapter 2.1 - Mechanical and Electrical Specifications).
Pin#
Description
Type
Phoenix Contact
MSTB 2,5/ 3-ST-5,08
+ Power Supply (+12 to 24V DC)
- Power GND
PE Protective Earth
Table 4: Power connector description HPSC-Series
Configuration
Ethernet (shown)
USB2.0
RS-232
Trigger Input
Power Input
Trigger Output
LED Power Ouput
Opto-isolated
External power supply,
2 - 24V, max. 50W
Open-collector,
max. 30V / 50mA,
Opto-isolated (HPSC4)
Power output for illumination
+
-
PE

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2.3.2. Trigger Inputs
To ph sicall trigger the strobe controllers b an external s nchronization source, each device
provides a count of input trigger lines (TRG), b a connector described in Table 5.
Pin#
HPSC1
HPSC4
Connector
Type
Phoenix Contact
MSTB 2,5/ 2-ST-5,08
Phoenix Contact
MSTB 2,5/ 8-ST-5,08
TRG+ Trigger Channel n +
TRG - Trigger Channel n -
Table 5: Trigger input connector description HPSC-Series
The electrical ratings, operation limits as well as the device internal circuitr are described in
Table 6 and Figure 2 below.
Operating Limits Voltage
Recommended operation voltage +0 to +24 VDC
HIGH / Logical 1 > +3 VDC
L W / Logical 0 +0 to +1.4 VDC
Undefined State > +1.4 to +3 VDC
Absolute maximum +30 VDC
The current draw for each input line is 6 to 10 mA.
Table 6: HPSC-Series - Electrical Specification - Trigger Input(s)
TRG
+
-
TRG1 TRG2 TRG3 TRG4
+ - + - + - + -

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Figure 2: Internal input trigger scheme for HPSC-Series

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2.3.3. LED Output
The LED connectors, as shown in Figure 1 and described in Table 7, provide the power output
(LED) for the illumination to be driven b the controller.
Pin#
HPSC1
HPSC4
Connector
Type
Phoenix Contact
MSTB 2,5/ 2-ST-5,08
Phoenix Contact
MSTB 2,5/ 8-ST-5,08
LED+ LED Power Output n +
LED - LED Power Output n -
Table 7: Illu ination Output (LED) connector description HPSC-Series
LED +
LED -
Figure 5: Connecting sche e for output
LED
+
-
LED1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4
+ - + - + - + -

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2.3.4. Trigger Output
Ever controller provides a generic trigger output (OU ) for s nchronization of other devices.
The connector assignment is described in Table 8.
Pin#
HPSC1
HPSC4
Connector
Type
Phoenix Contact
MSTB 2,5/ 2-ST-5,08
Phoenix Contact
MSTB 2,5/ 8-ST-5,08
O T+ Trigger Output n +
O T- Trigger Output n -
Table 8: Tigger Output (OUT) connector description HPSC-Series
The limits of each line are shown in Table 9, the internal circuitr of the HPSC1 in Figure 3,
for HPSC4 in Figure 4.
Interface OUT
Type Open-collector
Max. rating 30V / 50mA
Table 9: HPSC-Series – Trigger Output (OUT) axi u ratings
Figure 3: HPSC1 – Trigger Output (OUT) – Sche atics
BC847C
GND
SMCJ24A
TRO
H PSC1 OUT
+
OUT -
BC847C
GND
SMCJ24A
TRO
HPSC1 OUT +
OUT -
UT
+
-
UT1 UT2 UT3 UT4
+ - + - + - + -

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Figure 4: HPSC4 – Trigger Output (O T) – Schematics

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2.4. Mechanical Drawings
2.4.1. Dimensions of HP C1
Figure 5: Di ensions of HPSC1 in
74,60
88
103
16,50
35 35
82 39,26
4,20

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2.4.2. Dimensions of HP C4
Figure 6: Di ensions of HPSC4 in
105
130
44,94
118,40
124
27
70
6,40

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3. IPSC-Series
3.1. IP C1
Figure 7: IPSC1 – Front panel view
Specification
IPSC1
Output channels 1
Operating Modes Continuous, External Trigger, Internal Trigger,
Software Trigger, External Switch
Max. Voltage 200V (pulsed)
55V (continuous)
Max. current pulse
(depending on pulse width) 20A @ 200V
Max. continuous current 2A @ 30V
Pulse output range 1µs to 1000ms in 1µs steps
Maximum frequency
(External Trigger) 4.9kHz
Maximum frequency
(Internal Trigger Generator,
External Switch Mode)
997Hz
Trigger input 0 – 5V or 0 – 24V level,
positive or negative edge (not opto-isolated)
Control interface Ethernet (10BaseT)
Power requirements 12V – 24V DC (min 11V, max 26V)
Power consumption
Max 3A @ 24V (72W)
Max 3.5A @ 24V (84W)
with additional heat sink
Housing Black aluminum case
External dimensions
(H / W / L) 39 x 88 x 103 mm
Weight approx. 285g
Storage temperature (ambient) from -30°C/-22°F up to +80°C/+176°F
Operating temperature (ambient) from -5°C/+23°F up to +50°C/+122°F
Conformity CE, RoHS2
Table 10: IPSC1 - Specification

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3.1.1. Dimensions
Figure 8: Dimensions of IPSC1 in mm and [inch]

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3.2. IP C2
Figure 9: IPSC2 – Front panel view
Specification
IPSC2
Output channels 2
Asynchronous Operation No timing independent channels
Operating Modes Continuous, External Trigger, Internal Trigger,
Software Trigger, External Switch
Max. Voltage 200V (pulsed)
55V (continuous)
Max. current pulse (depending on
pulse width) 10A @ 200V per channel (20A total)
Max. continuous current 1A @ 30V per channel (2A total)
Maximum frequency
(External Trigger) 4.9kHz
Maximum frequency
(Internal Trigger Generator,
External Switch Mode)
997Hz
Pulse output range 1µs to 1000ms in 1µs steps
Trigger input 0 – 5V or 0 – 24V level,
positive or negative edge (not opto-isolated)
Control interface Ethernet (10BaseT)
Power requirements 12V – 24V DC (min 11V, max 26V)
Power consumption
Max 3A @ 24V (72W)
Max 3.5A @ 24V (84W)
with additional heat sink
Housing Black aluminum case
External dimensions
(H / W / L) 39 x 88 x 103 mm
Weight approx. 285g
Storage temperature (ambient) from -30°C/-22°F up to +80°C/+176°F
Operating temperature (ambient) from -5°C/+23°F up to +50°C/+122°F
Conformity CE, RoHS2
Table 11: IPSC2 - Specification