Lighting Controller Archives

May 3, 2024 | White Paper

New White Paper: The Mechanics of Strobe Overdriving LED Lights for Machine Vision Applications

When using short, high-intensity light pulses to reduce pixel blur during high-speed inspections, understanding LED behavior and how controllers deliver the prerequisite precision to overdrive LEDs for maximum performance and reliability is key. That’s why we’ve created an 8-page white paper, “The Mechanics of Strobe Overdriving LED Lights for Machine Vision Applications.” Our experts, Joseph […]

April 2, 2024 | Press Releases

New Product Release: Light Hub for Zebra Iris GTX Smart Cameras

Advanced Illumination is announcing the release of a new class of LED lighting controllers, aimed at revolutionizing machine vision system building through the simplification of camera, light and I/O accessory interconnectivity.

March 1, 2024 | White Paper

New White Paper: Selecting an Optimal Machine Vision Lighting Controller

Choosing the right lighting controller is crucial for optimal machine vision results. That’s why we’ve created a comprehensive 12-page white paper, “A Guide to Selecting An Optimal Machine Vision Lighting Controller.” Our experts, Daryl Martin and Brett Thrailkill, break down the key considerations in this informative guide: Access your copy using the link below. Choose […]

February 6, 2024 | Press Releases

New Product Release: I4 Inline Controller

We are proud to announce the release of the new I4 Inline Controller, the fourth generation of Ai’s popular Inline Control System (ICS). No other inline controller on the market provides the performance of the new I4.

September 19, 2022 | Company Information

Two Vision Shows, Two Continents, Two Consecutive Weeks

Beginning in early October, the Ai technical sales team will embark on a two-week journey that will take them across two continents. If you are attending either of these events, make a point to stop by to speak with a member of our team.

October 25, 2021 | Ai Technology

VIDEO: DCS-100E & DCS-103E Controller Quickstart

VIDEO: DCS-100E & DCS-103E Controller Quickstart One advantage of using Ai lighting controllers with our lights is the plug-and-play SignaTech control system, which ensures the safety of your lights when overdriving. With both the illuminator and controller designed to work together, you can drive your lights with confidence. Download the DCS-100E Software from the Product […]

July 26, 2021 | 2021

Allied Vision and Ai Integration Guide

Digital camera manufacturer Allied Vision and LED lighting manufacturer Advanced illumination have released a detailed information guide on integrating Allied Vision Mako Cameras with Advanced illumination lighting products and controllers.

April 8, 2021 | Application Notes

PCB Inspection: Diffuse, Coaxial, and Low-Angle Lighting Techniques

Appropriately illuminating populated circuit boards (PCBs) for vision inspection can be challenging. The variety of shapes, sizes, finishes, colors, and whole host of different components can increase complexity. This application note highlights available lighting techniques to deliver feature-appropriate contrast for robust inspection applications.

August 3, 2020 | Press Releases

New Product Release: DCS 400E & DCS 800E Multi-Channel Quad Controllers

We’re excited to release our new DCS-400E and DCS-800E multi-channel controllers. The DCS-400E (Quad Controller) features 4 output channels, while the DCS-800E (Quad x2) features 8 output channels. These Quad Controllers are ideal for applications that require multi-channel lights and/or multi-light stations

June 17, 2019 | Ai Technology

The SignaTech Advantage

SignaTech (Signature Technology) is Advanced illumination’s proprietary control system that allows our LED illuminators in machine vision systems to operate at maximum output under all operating conditions, while protecting the light head from damage. The SignaTech Control System allows pulsing of certain LEDs up to 50x overdrive currents while still maintaining the highest flux output and longest lifetime of the LEDs.

November 6, 2018 | Press Releases

New Multi-Channel Quad Controller Maximizes Image Options

Advances in camera technology including CMOS image sensors are making multi-shot captures viable in machine vision inspections. This capability, when combined with LED lighting, helps solve image challenges of a single shot capture of the object to […]