DCM Sistemes operating modes
Continuous mode
It has neither operation time limitation (Ton max.) nor a duty cycle limitation (D max.).
Used in linear cameras or applications that do not need intensive illumination and require continuous inspection with long exposure times.
Advantages
- Easy installation
Disadvantages
- Higher consumption, lower illumination.
Corresponds to DCM Sistemes Type C lamps. You can consult all types of lamps and their working conditions on Types of DCM Sistemes lighting systems.
Powered mode
This mode operates the same manner as the continuous mode does, but the intensity is higher and, consecuently, to ensure operation, the switching on/off by an external commutator is necessary.
Generally used in inspections that can have long integration times, those that do no require continuous inspection, for example, depalletizing applications or not in-line assembly verification.
Advantages
- Higher power, lower consumption and longer lifespan with easy control and no pricing increase.
Disadvantages
- They need a control of switching on/off and have less power than strobe lamps.
Corresponds to DCM Sistemes Type P lamps. You can consult all types of lamps and their working conditions on Types of DCM Sistemes lighting systems.
Strobe mode
This operating mode consists of short trigger pulses at high rate with high intensity.
Used in continuous inspections with short integration times at high speeds, such as an inspection in-line production or a high speed inspection which requires a large amount of illumination.
Advantages
- Higher intensity of illumination, lower consumption. Longest lifespan.
Disadvantages
- Requires an strobe controller for configurating.
Corresponds to DCM Sistemes Type S lamps. You can consult all types of lamps and their working conditions on Types of DCM Sistemes lighting systems.
Intelligent mode (iBlueDrive)
Lighting systems with iBlueDrive technology detect the input signal and operate in the appropriate mode according to the control signal. These systems also switch from continuous to strobe automatically.
Advantages
- No needs strobe controller. Easy, powerful, robust and versatile. Three modes in one.
Disadvantages
- Price slightly higher than its equivalent in continuous mode (Type C).
Corresponds to DCM Sistemes Type i lamps. You can consult all types of lamps and their working conditions on Types of DCM Sistemes lighting systems.
