- Compatible with nearly any LED lighting assembly available today
- Eight independently controlled output channels
- Push button, Ethernet or RS232 configuration options
- SafeSense™ technology for safe overdriving
- SafePower™ for easy installation
- Small compact unit with optional DIN mounting available
The RT range is Gardasoft's latest generation of LED lighting controller solutions for machine vision applications. Implementing our patented SafePower™ technology, installation is very easy, removing the need of having to use a bespoke DC power supply or heat sinking the controller. All RT models also include our SafeSense™ technology, which enables the safe overdriving of LEDs.
The Gardasoft pulse / strobe controllers are current sources, with the RT8XX controller range offering eight output channels which are independently controlled.
Each channel can be individually configured to output continuously; or pulsed based on an external trigger signal or internal timer. These controllers allow pulse width control down to 1 µS resolution. Selected mode allows switching of the light based upon the state of an external trigger.
The RT820 models can be quickly configured using our free software (which can be downloaded from this page), or for the Ethernet enabled RT820 range, simply by accessing the controller via your internet browser; type in the IP address for the controller into your browser and you have full access to all of the parameters. If you are using a third party software package the RT8XX range has a simple command set that is detailed in the manual allowing easy communication. As with all Gardasoft products, all the settings are stored in non-volatile memory, and it will retain these settings even when the Ethernet connection is disconnected.
| Specification | |
| User interface | RS232 |
| Output channels | Eight independent constant current outputs with SafeSense™ |
| Output current | Up to 2A per channel continuous or 2A pulsed in steps of 0.5mA |
| Output Power | Max 30 W per channel |
| Trigger inputs | 8 opto-isolated digital inputs. Require 3V to 24V operation |
| Timing | From 1µs to 999 ms in steps of 1µs/100µs |
| Delay from trigger to pulse | From 3µs to 999 ms in steps of 1µs/100µs |
| Timing repeatability | Delay + Pulse up to 10ms: 0.1µs for pulse width and 3µs for delay. Otherwise 100µs |
| Output voltage | 0V to 40V |
| Supply voltage | Regulated 24V to 48V |
| Dimensions | 267mm long by 97mm wide by 62mm high (excluding DIN fixing) |
| Weight | 700g |
| Mounting | Panel mounting. DIN rail mount option |