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  • Page 1 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual...

  • Page 2: Legal Information

    MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE USE OF THE PRODUCT BY YOU IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. IN NO EVENT WILL HIKROBOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHERS, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS...

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    EXPLOSIVE OR UNSAFE NUCLEAR FUEL-CYCLE, OR IN SUPPORT OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES. THE PERFORMANCE DATA IN THIS PUBLICATION IS BASED ON HIKROBOT'S INTERNAL RESEARCH/EVALUATION. ACTUAL DATA MAY VARY DEPENDING ON SPECIFIC CONFIGURATIONS AND OPERATING CONDITIONS AND HIKROBOT SHALL NOT BEAR THE CONSEQUENCES ARISING THEREFROM.

  • Page 4: Symbol Conventions

    Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement Note important points of the main text. Available Model This manual is applicable to the digital series light controller. Contact Information Hangzhou Hikrobot Co., Ltd. E-mail: global.support@hikrobotics.com Website: https://en.hikrobotics.com/...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Contents Chapter 1 Safety Instruction ................... 1 1.1 Safety Claim ........................1 1.2 Safety Instruction ....................... 1 1.3 Electromagnetic Interference Prevention............... 2 Chapter 2 Overview......................4 2.1 Introduction ......................... 4 2.2 Key Feature .......................... 4 Chapter 3 Appearance ....................
  • Page 6 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual 6.4 Operate MVS Client Software ..................31 6.5 Set Light Control......................33 6.6 Set Digital IO Control ...................... 35 6.6.1 Set IO Input ......................35 6.6.2 Set IO Output ......................37 6.7 Set Timer Control......................38 6.8 Device Control ........................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Safety Instruction

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Chapter 1 Safety Instruction The safety instructions are intended to ensure that the user can use the device correctly to avoid danger or property loss. Read and follow these safety instructions before installing, operating and maintaining the device.

  • Page 8: Electromagnetic Interference Prevention

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Otherwise, there is a danger of electric shock. ● Make sure that the device is installed in good condition, the wiring is firm, and the power supply meets the requirements before powering on the device.
  • Page 9 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual ● The control cable of the device and the power cable of the industrial light source must be wired separately to avoid bundled wiring. ● The power cable, data cable, signal cable, etc. of the device must be wired separately.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Overview

    Chapter 2 Overview 2.1 Introduction The digital series light controller supports outputting multichannel light sources and different control modes of light source, and provides I/O connectors, device management interface, and corresponding light source controller software. It helps users realize fast and convenient deployment of light source on site.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Appearance

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Chapter 3 Appearance Note ● Appearance here is for reference only. Refer to the device's specification for detailed dimension information. ● The specific appearance may differ by device models. Here we take MV-LE200-48W24- 2D as an example to introduce appearance, and the actual device you purchased should prevail.
  • Page 12 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Name Description It provides functions of power supply, network, serial port, digital I/O, indicator, button, display, etc. Refer to section Control Panel for details. Control Panel Note The control panel may differ by device models.

  • Page 13: Chapter 4 Device Installation And Connection

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Chapter 4 Device Installation and Connection 4.1 Installation Preparation You need to prepare following accessories before installation. Table 4-1 Accessories Name Quantity Description It refers to the suitable power cord, and you should select it according to the device’s power supply and power...

  • Page 14: Install Device

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual 4.2 Install Device Before You Start ● Make sure that the device in the package is in good condition and all accessories are included. ● Make sure that all related devices are powered off during the installation.
  • Page 15 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Figure 4-2 Fix Slide Rail Installation via Screw Hole (Rear Side) Use four supplied screws to fix the device from rear side to the installation position, as shown below. Figure 4-3 Installation via Screw Hole (Rear Side)

  • Page 16: Connect Device

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Installation via Screw Hole (Bottom Side) Remove the device’s four rubber pads first, and use four supplied screws to fix the device from bottom side to the installation position, as shown below. Figure 4-4 Installation via Screw Hole (Bottom Side) 4.3 Connect Device...

  • Page 17: Chapter 5 Device Control Panel And Wiring

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Chapter 5 Device Control Panel and Wiring 5.1 Control Panel The device’s control panel is shown below. Note The control panel is different by device models. The digital light controller currently has six types of devices. Refer to the table below for detailed relation between device type and models.
  • Page 18 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual 0-255 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 100V-240V ~50/60Hz Figure 5-1 Control Panel (Type I Device) OUT_COM OUT1 OUT2 IN_COM DC24V Figure 5-2 Control Panel (Type II Device)
  • Page 19 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual OUT_COM IN_COM OUT1 OUT2 OUT_COM DC24V Figure 5-3 Control Panel (Type III Device) OUT_COM OUT1 OUT2 IN_COM DC24V Figure 5-4 Control Panel (Type IV Device)
  • Page 20 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual OUT_COM OUT1 OUT2 IN_COM DC24V Figure 5-5 Control Panel (Type V Device) 0-255 OUT_COM OUT1 OUT2 IN_COM — 100- 240V ~50/60H Figure 5-6 Control Panel (Type VI Device)
  • Page 21 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Table 5-2 Control Panel Description Name Description It displays the channel of external light source and the Display Screen corresponding brightness value. It is a power indicator, and it is solid red when the device PWR Indicator power connection is normal.

  • Page 22: Display Screen

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Name Description It is fast Ethernet providing data transmission function. Network Interface Note Some device models do not have a network interface. It refers to light source indicators corresponding to light source interfaces. ● The indicator is solid green when the device’s work mode is solid.

  • Page 23: Rs-232 Serial Port

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Figure 5-7 Display Screen Note The brightness ranges from 0 to 255. 5.3 RS-232 Serial Port The device has one RS-232 serial port that can be connected to external devices like PC via common 9-pin female connector for data transmission. You can refer to the table below for the specific pin name and function.
  • Page 24 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual shown below. Figure 5-9 Trigger Input Interface of Type I Device Table 5-4 First Type of Pin Definitions of Trigger Input Interface Pin No. Signal Name Function 24 V power positive Input common port (without polarity)

  • Page 25: Trigger Input Wiring

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Pin No. Signal Name Function CH2 opto-isolated signal input CH1 opto-isolated signal input IN_COM Input common port (without polarity) External device power ground Third Type of Pin Definition The third type of pin definition is applicable to other types of devices, and their pin definition is shown below.
  • Page 26 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual PNP Device as Input Signal PNP Device Power Device Opto-Isolated Input Signal Line ● PNP Power Ground Input Common Port GND of VCC Figure 5-12 Input Signal Connecting PNP Device (I) The wiring is as following if the digital light controller’s PWR and GND are used to power the external device.

  • Page 27: Trigger Output Interface

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual The wiring is as following if the VCC of NPN device is 12 V or 24 V and with pull-up resistance. NPN Device Power ● Device Opto-Isolated Input ● Signal Line NPN Device Input Common Port ●...
  • Page 28 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Table 5-8 First Type of Pin Definitions of Trigger Output Interface Pin No. Signal Name Function 24 V power positive Output common port (without polarity) OUT4 CH4 opto-isolated signal output OUT3 CH3 opto-isolated signal output...

  • Page 29: Trigger Output Wiring

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Third Type of Pin Definition The third type of pin definition is applicable to other types of devices, and their pin definition is shown below. Figure 5-18 Trigger Output Interface of Other Devices Table 5-10 Third Type of Pin Definitions of Trigger Output Interface Pin No.
  • Page 30 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual PNP Device as External Device PNP Device Power Device Opto-Isolated Output Signal Line ● PNP Power Ground Output Common Port GND of VCC Figure 5-19 Output Signal Connecting PNP Device (I) The wiring is as following if the digital light controller’s PWR and GND are used to power the external device.

  • Page 31: Light Source Interface

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual The wiring is as following if the VCC of NPN device is 12 V or 24 V and with pull-up resistance. NPN Device Power ● Device Opto-Isolated Output Signal Line ● NPN Device Output Common Port ●...
  • Page 32 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual The pin definition of type I, type II and type III devices’ SMR-03V-BC interface is shown below. Table 5-12 Pin Definitions of SMR-03V-BC Interface (Type I, II and III Devices) Pin No. Name Function...
  • Page 33 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual 19M-8H Interface Type VI device adopts 19M-8H interface as its light source interface. The appearance and pin definition of 19M-8H interface is shown below. Figure 5-25 19M-8H Interface Table 5-15 Pin Definitions of 19M-8H Interface Pin No.

  • Page 34: Chapter 6 Mvs Client Software Operation

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Chapter 6 MVS Client Software Operation This section introduces how to use the MVS client software to set parameters of the device. 6.1 Install MVS Client Software Note ● The MVS client software is compatible with 32/64-bit Windows XP/7/10, 32/64-bit Linux, and 64-bit MacOS operating systems.

  • Page 35: Set Pc Environment

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Figure 6-2 Default Settings 5. Keep default settings, and click Next. 6. Finish the installation according to the interface prompts. 6.2 Set PC Environment To ensure stable client running and data transmission, you are recommended to set PC environment.

  • Page 36: Set Pc Network

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Figure 6-3 Windows Defender Firewall 4. Click OK. 6.2.2 Set PC Network Steps Note For different Windows versions, the specific setting path and interface may differ. Please refer to the actual condition. 1. Go to PC network settings page: Start → Control Panel → Network and Internet →...

  • Page 37: Set Device Network

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual 6.3 Set Device Network After the installation of the client software, if the device in the device list is unreachable, you should set the device’s network. Steps 1. Double click the client software to run it.
  • Page 38 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Figure 6-6 Search Device Note You can click in Camera Link to search devices with serial port. 3. Double click the device or click to connect the device to the client software. The main window of the client software is shown below.

  • Page 39: Set Light Control

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Table 6-1 Main Window Description Name Description The menu bar displays function modules, including File, Menu Bar View, Settings, Tool, and Help. Control Toolbar The control toolbar provides quick operations for the device. This panel displays device list, and you can connect or Device List Panel disconnect device, modify device IP address, etc.
  • Page 40 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Steps 1. Select correct channel from Light Controller Selector according to light source wirings. Note ● Light Controller 1 to Light Controller 4 is corresponding to CH1 to CH4. ● The type I device has four light source interfaces (CH1 to CH4), type II, IV, V and VI devices have two light source interfaces (CH1 to CH2), and type III device has six light source interfaces (CH1 to CH6).

  • Page 41: Set Digital Io Control

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Working Mode Description Timer 1/2/3/4 Use timer 1/2/3/4 trigger signals to control light source output. The light source is off. 3. Set Light Brightness ranging from 0 to 255. Figure 6-10 Set Light Brightness 4.
  • Page 42 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Steps 1. Go to Digital IO Control, and select Line Selector from In 1 to In 4. Figure 6-12 Set Line Selector Note ● The type II, IV, V and VI devices support In 1 and In 2.

  • Page 43: Set Io Output

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Note The parameter of Line Debouncer Time may differ by device models. 4. (Optional) Set Line Delay Time according to actual demands. Figure 6-15 Set Line Delay Time Note The parameter of Line Delay Time may differ by device models.

  • Page 44: Set Timer Control

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual 2. (Optional) Enable Line Invert to invert selected electrical level status of output signals. Figure 6-17 Enable Line Inverter 3. Select the signal source of outputted signals in Line Source. Note ● Type II, IV, V and VI devices support input 1/2 corresponding IN 1 and IN 2.
  • Page 45 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Steps 1. Select one timer from Timer Selector. Figure 6-19 Select Timer Selector Note ● The type II, IV, V and VI devices support Timer 1/2. ● Type III device supports Timer 1/2/3/4/5/6. 2. Set Timer Duration and Timer Delay according to actual demands. The principle of timer output is shown below.

  • Page 46: Device Control

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual 4. Set Timer Burst Count to configure burst count of the light source. Figure 6-22 Timer Burst Count 5. Set Timer Trigger Source according to actual demands. ● If Software is selected as Timer Trigger Source, you can click Execute in Trigger Software to send trigger signals to the device.

  • Page 47: Update Firmware

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Table 6-4 Device Control Parameters Parameters Read/Write Description Device Vendor Name Read Only It is the device’s vendor name. Device Model Name Read Only It is the device’s model information. Device Manufacturer Info. Read Only It is the device’s manufacturer information.
  • Page 48 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual 3. Check to select the device you want to update. 4. Click to select update files (.dav files) in the local PC. 5. Click Update to start updating. Note ● The device will reboot automatically after updating the firmware.

  • Page 49: Chapter 7 Light Source Controller

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Chapter 7 Light Source Controller 7.1 Main Window After connecting digital light controller via network cable or serial port cable, you can use light source controller to set its parameters. The main window of the light source controller is shown below.

  • Page 50: Connect Device Via Controller

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Area Name Description Note Type I and type VI devices support both network and serial connection, and type II, type III, type IV and type V devices support serial connection only. You can update the device’s firmware here.

  • Page 51: Network Interface Control Via Controller

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual 7.2.1 Network Interface Control via Controller Before You Start Use network cable to connect the device to a switch or PC via network interface. Steps 1. Run the digital light controller and select Network Interface Control.

  • Page 52: Serial Port Control Via Controller

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual 7.2.2 Serial Port Control via Controller Before You Start Use serial port cable to connect the device to a PC via serial port. Steps 1. Run the digital light controller and select Serial Port Control.

  • Page 53: Light Source Control

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual 7.3 Light Source Control You can set the brightness and working mode of the light source in the light source control area. Figure 7-6 Light Source Control Before You Start Make sure that related wirings are completed and light source devices are connected.

  • Page 54: I/O Control Input

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual 6. (Optional) Check Synchronize to let the settings of CH 1 channel apply to other light source channels. 7.4 I/O Control Input You can get electrical level status of input and invert the input level status in the I/O control input area.

  • Page 55: I/O Control Output

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual 7.5 I/O Control Output You can select output signals and invert the output level status in the I/O control output area. Figure 7-8 I/O Control Output ● Get Parameters: Click it to get the output parameters.

  • Page 56: Timer

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual 7.6 Timer The timer acts as an internal clock and provides a continuous square wave based on trigger conditions. When the device’ trigger source selects the timer, the device will generate the corresponding trigger square wave according to the configured delay time and pulse width to delay the trigger of the external device.

  • Page 57: Update Firmware

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual ● Type III device supports support input 1/2/3/4/5/6 corresponding IN 1/2/3/4/5/6. ● You cannot set trigger activation if the trigger source is software. 5. Click Execute Timer to let the device execute configured parameters.

  • Page 58: Chapter 8 Faq (Frequently Asked Question)

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Chapter 8 FAQ (Frequently Asked Question) 8.1 Why indicators and display screen on the control panel are unlit? Reason The device is not powered on or the power switch is not pressed. Solution Check the power wiring and make sure that the PWR indicator is solid red after powering on the device.

  • Page 59: Why Light Source Devices And The Display Screen Light Off Discontinuously At The Same Time

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual 8.4 Why light source devices and the display screen light off discontinuously at the same time? Reason The load is too high and power switch power supply executes overload protection. Solution Reduce the device’s loads.

  • Page 60: Appendix A Serial Communication Command List

    Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Appendix A Serial Communication Command List The serial port information used by the device as follows: ● Communication Protocol: RS-232 ● Serial Baudrate: 115200 bps ● Serial Data Bits: 8 ● Serial Parity: 1 ●...
  • Page 61 Digital Series Light Controller User Manual Start Function Channel Command Description Function Data Field Symbol Identifier Field Symbol duration parameter or invalid parameter is sent. Return: STXXXX Error occurs when setting solid/trigger mode or invalid parameter is sent. Return: WAXXXX...
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