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Introduction

Challenging machine vision inspection requirements often call for more sophisticated imaging

techniques, like those employed with Photometric Stereo. The DCS-400E (Quad Controller,

4-channel) and DCS-800E (Quad X2, 8-channel) lighting controllers provide multi-channel

lighting and sequenced, multi-image captures that produce compelling inspection results when

processed with photometric stereo imaging software libraries.

A typical photometric stereo imaging application uses two or more channels of lighting to

sequentially illuminate the target from different directions. The DCS-400E and DCS-800E allow

up to 4 or 8 potential channels, respectively, which can be used in any combination of quadrants

or colors, or even different light types. To meet the inspection requirements, these combinations

can be mixed and matched to create the ultimate multi-dimensional lighting effects.

The Quad Controllers allow independent brightness, pulse width, and pulse delay across all

channels, affording maximum flexibility. Configurable output signals are available to provide

frame start and stop control over the camera, as well as the ability to save and load channel

recipes on the fly.

Hardware & Setup

The following hardware are used in the examples featured in this user guide.

DF198 Dark Field Ring Light

DF198-WHIQ1

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DCS-400E

Quad Controller

USB 3 Camera

Standardized Camera Interface

MIL Compatible