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Metaphase Technologies Metaphaser MP-LE1007 Operating Manual

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Metaphaser
Model # MP-LE1007
(Strobe/DC & DC-only version)
Operating Manual
V. 3.01.04
09-04-2015
www.metaphase-tech.com

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  • Page 1 Metaphaser Model # MP-LE1007 (Strobe/DC & DC-only version) Operating Manual V. 3.01.04 09-04-2015 www.metaphase-tech.com...
  • Page 2 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007-** ** = “DC” Hi-Power DC or “ST” (Strobe) Congratulations on your purchase of the new METAPHASER Ultra-high power LED fiber illuminator. This unit will serve you well for many years. Product Specifications: • Super High-Output LED Engine •...
  • Page 3 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Unpacking: The METAPHASER comes with the following accessories: • AC Power cord & Power Supply Unit Setup and Operation 1. Place the unit on the work surface being careful not to obstruct either of the fan’s intake or exhaust port. Failure to do so could cause loss of airflow in your unit causing the LED engine to overheat and shutdown.
  • Page 4 Metaphase LED Light Engine Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP Model#: MP LE1007 LE1007 MENU ------------------- (Used to set IP address during setup) (Range: 172.16 and 192.168 subnets recommended) INTENSITY DOWN -- (Decrease intensity) INTENSITY UP -------- (Increase Intensity) FIBER NOSE PIECE...
  • Page 5 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 DC INPUT (+12VDC - PS-LE1007 Supply ONLY) POWER ON/OFF ETHERNET PORT USB PORT TRIGGER INPUT www.metaphase-tech.com...

  • Page 6: Theory Of Operation

    Technologies’ ULC-2 current controller and one custom hi-power DC driver. The Strobe/DC Metaphaser utilizes the Metaphase Technologies’ ULC-2 current controller and one of the ULC-2 drivers. The Metaphaser is controlled by utilizing a suite of built-in menus via the front panel or accessed by Ethernet UDP or USB.
  • Page 7 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP Model#: MP LE1007 LE1007 Quick Start - Setup Menus - DC Version Follow the steps below to quickly set up the High-Power DC Metaphaser for basic operation using the Metaphaser keypad: Press the M button on the front panel to select each Menu screen and then press the ▼...
  • Page 8 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Quick Start - Setup Menus - DC Version (continued) • Trigger Controls DC – Used to control DC LED output via trigger signal if set to YES; Default (Normal) is a setting of NO. If “Trig Controls DC” is set to YES, then the trigger input will control the DC Current output.
  • Page 9 Metaphase LED Light Engine Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Quick Start - Runtime Menus - DC Version These menus are shown after exiting from the Setup mode. Follow the steps below to operate the High-Power DC Metaphaser in the Run-time mode for basic operation using the Metaphaser keypad: Press the M button on the front panel to select each Menu screen and then press the ▼...

  • Page 10: Setup Menus

    Metaphase LED Light Engine Metaphase LED Light Engine Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP Model#: MP LE1007 LE1007 Enhanced Menu Descriptions - DC Version A. Setup Menus The setup menus below appear only when the Metaphaser is initially powered on and selected or later accessed by simultaneously pressing the M and ▼▲...
  • Page 11 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Quick Start - Setup Menus - Strobe Version Follow the steps below to quickly set up the High-Power Strobe Metaphaser for basic operation using the Metaphaser keypad: Press the M button on the front panel to select each Menu screen and then press the ▼...
  • Page 12 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Quick Start - Setup Menus - Strobe Version (continued) • Pulse Width Limit – set the maximum pulse width associated with the maximum peak current. A low value is safest, but may not be seen if set too low (Typical range is 2 to 60,000us).
  • Page 13 Metaphase LED Light Engine Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Quick Start - Setup Menus - Strobe Version (continued) • Trigger Controls DC – Used to control DC LED output via trigger signal if set to YES; Default (Normal) is a setting of NO. If “Trig Controls DC” is set to YES, then the trigger input will control the DC Current output.
  • Page 14 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Quick Start - Runtime Menus - Strobe Version These menus are shown after exiting from the Setup mode. Follow the steps below to operate the High-Power Strobe Metaphaser in the Run-time mode for basic operation using the Metaphaser keypad: Press the M button on the front panel to select each Menu screen and then press the ▼...
  • Page 15 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Quick Start - Runtime Menus - Strobe Version (continued) – The Strobe Minimum Period menu controls the Metaphaser Strobe Minimum Period output from 60 milliseconds down to the minimum value set by Strobe Minimum Period Limit value set in the Setup menus.
  • Page 16 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Enhanced Menu Descriptions - Strobe Version A. Setup Menus The setup menus below appear only when the Metaphaser is initially powered on and selected or later accessed by simultaneously pressing the M and ▼▲ buttons. The menus include: Trigger Source (Internal or External) This menu allows the setting of the source of trigger when in Strobe mode.
  • Page 17 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Enhanced Menu Descriptions - Strobe Version (continued) A. Setup Menus (continued) Strobe Minimum Period Limit This “Limit” menu provides the user a way to set the Minimum Period of the external strobe triggers found in the “Runtime” menus. For example, if the Minimum Period Limit is set to 100 microseconds, the Minimum Period can be adjusted from a maximum of 60 milliseconds down to a minimum of 100 microseconds.
  • Page 18 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 MetaBOSS Windows Control Software Metaphase provides Windows software to control Metaphaser controller from a remote PC. Please follow the instructions below for setting up the MetaBOSS software: MetaBOSS Installation & Operation •Go to http://www.metaphase-tech.com/Controllers/Controllers/ULC_2 to download a copy of the latest MetaBOSS software.
  • Page 19 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 DC Version Metaphaser MetaBOSS DC Mode Tab...
  • Page 20 Metaphase LED Light Engine Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 DC Version Metaphaser MetaBOSS Firmware Tab...
  • Page 21 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Strobe Version Metaphaser MetaBOSS DC Mode Tab...
  • Page 22 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Strobe Version Metaphaser MetaBOSS Strobe Mode Tab...
  • Page 23 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Strobe Version Metaphaser MetaBOSS Firmware Tab...
  • Page 24 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Strobe Version Metaphaser MetaBOSS Current-PW Calculator Tab...
  • Page 25 Metaphase LED Light Engine Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP Model#: MP LE1007 LE1007 Single Pulse Limit in Strobe (Pulse) Version The Metaphaser works by discharging a capacitor into the load at a constant current. At 4A or less, the capacitor can be recharged as fast as it is discharged allowing the pulse width to be up to the maximum of 60ms regardless of the exact current.
  • Page 26 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Trigger Frequency Limit in Strobe (Pulse) Version The output pulse frequency of Metaphaser is limited by the maximum allowed average power dissipation in the output FET, the minimum idle time after a pulse ends before triggering the next pulse, and an absolute maximum of 50 kHz.
  • Page 27 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Metaphaser Trigger Input Equivalent Schematic...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Specifications General Channels: 1 Channel Supply Voltage: 12VDC (+/- 10% switching power supply recommended), 6 amps Ethernet Control: UDP messaging listening on port 5000 for any incoming source port IP Address: User selectable. Defaults to 172.16.1.1 Operating Modes: DC-only version = Hi-power DC only! Strobe/DC Version = (Pulse), Standard DC Current...
  • Page 29 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Specifications [continued] – DC Version Light Intensity Output Light Intensity Output 0 to 100% Continuous Power: 60W maximum Specifications [continued] – Strobe Version Strobe Mode Output Voltage: 0V to 60V Current: 100mA to 40A Pulsewidth: 2us to 60ms Period:...
  • Page 30 Metaphase LED Light Engine Metaphase LED Light Engine Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP Model#: MP Model#: MP LE1007 LE1007 LE1007 Ethernet Commands: Metaphaser’s Default IP Address - 172.16.1.1 Users have the option of using MetaBOSS Software or the command list to communicate with the Metaphaser via Ethernet.
  • Page 31 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Metaphaser Command List – DC Version – UDP Command Name Transmit Unit Metaphaser Response Range CMD_OUTPUT_LEVEL_READ 00 08 00 B2 00 00 00 00 00 08 00 B2 00 00 00 xx 00 to 64 CMD_OUTPUT_LEVEL_SET 00 08 00 B3 00 00 00 xx 00 to 64...
  • Page 32 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Metaphaser Command List – DC Version – USB Command Name Transmit Unit Metaphaser Response Range CMD_OUTPUT_LEVEL_READ ## 08 00 B2 00 00 00 $$ ## 08 00 B2 00 00 xx $$ 00 to 64 CMD_OUTPUT_LEVEL_SET ## 08 00 B3 00 00 xx $$ 00 to 64...
  • Page 33 Metaphase LED Light Engine Model#: MP LE1007 Metaphaser – Sample Code – USB ElseIf serialPort.IsOpen = True Then ' rbComEthernet.Checked = False..which means USB is selected 'first, stuff the data tx_data(0) = STX For i = 0 To data.Length - 1 tx_data(i + 4) = data(i) 'data(i) are the command and data bytes for the ULC-2 Next...
  • Page 34 -Use MetaBOSS capability to check remote control Control buttons do not function. operations. -Reset Power If MetaBOSS is not providing remote -Check Ethernet connection / IP Address / control of Metaphaser For all other Troubleshooting inquiries please contact Metaphase Technologies Inc. at (215)639-8699 or Info@Metaphase-Tech.com...