LUCON® 4C-20A-V

High precision modular light controller with integraded voltage regulation

The latest development in the LUCON® controller series: our LUCON® 4C-20A-V. Four independent channels, up to 20 A per channel and integrated voltage regulation up to 60 V allow flexible use in almost any machine vision application. As you would expect from our LUCON® controller series, the newest member also has an Ethernet interface and thus an integrated web server. This means that everything can be conveniently configured via a graphical user interface.

 

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Description

Easy and quick configuration

Whether you prefer a graphical user interface or command-based communication for configuration, with LUCON® 4C-20A-V you get both! For command-based communication, an Ethernet interface with UDP protocol is available. The graphical user interface requires only an Ethernet connection and an Internet browser - no other software is needed.

 

Flexibility and scalability through modular design

The modular design was already convincing with LUCON® and LUCON® 2. We have therefore included this option in the new LUCON® 4C-20A-V. This requires a separately available bus connector. This is inserted between the DIN rail and the lighting controller. It is then possible to configure all connected controllers with just one network connection.

 

Various operating modes for every application

Each channel can be operated completely independently. Whether it be current, voltage and mode. Every channel has its own configuration. For example, it is possible to drive a single LED with 20 mA / 3,3 V on channel 1, while a large illumination with 20.000 mA / 60 V is used on channel 2. The LUCON is designed so that the optimum operating point of the LED can always be used.

 

Backwards compatible with the predecessor

LUCON® 4C-20A-V is backwards compatible with LUCON® and LUCON® 2. Due to the different enclosure design, some rewiring is required. However, the commands for configuration and use remain the same. Only new commands have been added so that all features can be used.

Extension Modules

A range of extension modules is available for the LUCON® 4C-20A-V, enabling precise adaptation of the controller to virtually any application.

 

Trigger-Signal Converter

The trigger inputs of the LUCON® 4C-20A-V are PLC-compatible out of the box, in accordance with EN 61131-2 (Types 1 and 3). This means that a high level is detected at approximately 11 V and above, with no additional hardware required.

However, in many applications, trigger signals originate from cameras and are typically implemented as GPIO outputs with voltage levels of just 3.3 V to 5 V. These signals fall below the LUCON® 4C-20A-V standard detection threshold and therefore cannot be used directly.

This is precisely the problem that the Trigger-Signal Converter Module solves. A single module provides four inputs, replacing all four of the LUCON® 4C-20A-V existing trigger inputs at once. It simply plugs into the device in place of the screw terminal block - connect 24 V and GND, and you’re ready to go. The module’s inputs reliably accept trigger signals ranging from 3.3 V to 24 V, making the LUCON® 4C-20A-V compatible with virtually any trigger source.

 

Article Number 00051340
Supply Voltage (VIN) 24 VDC (+/- 10%)
Trigger Input High-Level: +2,4 VDC to (VIN + 0,3) VDC
Low-Level: -3 VDC to +0,8 VDC
min. Trigger-Width: 1 µs
Dimensions (w x d x h) 22,6 mm x 23,7 mm x 25,9 mm

 

DIN-Rail Bus-Connector

Four channels aren’t always enough, which is precisely why the LUCON® 4C-20A-V was designed as a modular controller from the outset. Thanks to its modular design, up to 24 LUCON® 4C-20A-V units can be linked together to provide an impressive total of 96 channels in a single system.

The key advantage is that, no matter how many units are connected, all channels can be conveniently configured and controlled via a single network interface, eliminating the need for additional wiring or separate connections for each device.

To enable this interconnection, a DIN-Rail Bus-Connector is required. Installation is simple: the connector snaps into the DIN-rail and the LUCON® 4C-20A-V is mounted directly onto it. Please note that one bus connector is required per unit. For example, a system with eight channels requires two LUCON® 4C-20A-V units and two DIN-rail connectors.

 

Article Number 00051350
Dimensions (w x d x h) 111,2 mm x 36,8 mm x 13,5 mm

Specification

The final specifications will be added gradually.

Article Number 00047900
Supply Voltage (VIN) 24 VDC (+/- 10%)
Output Voltage (VOUT, per Channel) 1 VDC to 60 VDC
Output Power (per Channel) Up to 3 A continuous 1) or up to 20 A pulsed
Output Step Resolution 0,1 mA (in the range from 1,0 mA to 45,0 mA)
0,5 mA (in the range from 45,5 mA to 100,0 mA)
1 mA (in the range from 101 mA to 500 mA)
5 mA (in the range from 505 mA to 1500 mA)
10 mA (in the range from 1510 mA to 3000 mA)
25 mA (in the range from 3025 mA to 10000 mA)
50 mA (in the range from 10050 mA to 20000 mA)
Trigger Input High-Level: +11 VDC to +30 VDC
Low-Level: -3 VDC to +5 VDC
min. Trigger-Width: 1 µs
EN 61131-2 Type 1 and 3 compatible
Trigger Output Voltage Level selectable by user
+5 VDC to +24 VDC
Pulse Duration 5 µs to 59.000.000 µs
Pulse Delay 3 µs to 59.000.000 µs
Trigger Freqeuncy up to 50 kHz
Interface RJ45 @ UDP (with configuration website)
Installation 35 mm DIN top-hat rail, EN50022; cooling slots upwards
Dimensions (w x d x h) 107,6 mm x 111,0 mm x 60,6 mm
Weight 304 g
Operation Temperature 10 °C - 60 °C
Overtemperature (Shutdown, internal) 80 °C

1) If a temperature limit is exceeded, the output is powered off automatically.