THORLABS DC4100 User Manual

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DC4100 1 General Information
1 General Information
Thorlabs' DC4100 four-channel LED controller is designed for microscopy and other applica-
tions that require multiple color channels. It is the ideal driver for the LED4D series of four-
wavelength LED sources. Via the optional DC4100-HUB, it can concurrently drive 4 LEDs like
the Thorlabs collimated or uncollimated mounted LEDs . Using the DC4100-HUB connector
hub and 4 CAB-LEDD1 connection cables, the driver can also be used with 4 Thorlabs LEDs
on metal-core PCB or with 4 user-supplied LEDs. The LED current of each channel can be ad-
justed independently from 0 to 1000 mA or modulated via an external voltage.
The DC4100 can be operated in constant current mode (setting the LED current in mA), bright-
ness mode (setting the LED as a percentage of its maximum current) or external control mode,
applying modulation through an external signal generator.
Additionally, the LED driver can be operated remotely via the USB 2.0 interface by the DC410x
software package. The LED drivers are also compatible with µManager, a versatile, open
source, GUI software platform for automated microscopy. A plugin allows the user to control the
LED drivers right out of the box.
The DC4100 controls all activated LEDs by the same modulation signal while each LED can be
individually deactivated. The controller accepts voltages ranging from 0 to 10 V, with 1 V corre-
sponding to an LED current of 100 mA.
1.1 Ordering Codes and Accessories
DC4100
4 Channel LED Driver for Thorlabs LED4D Series Four-Wavelength LED
Sources with 12V Power Supply and USB 2.0 Cable. Simultaneous Mod-
ulation of up to 4 Activated LEDs. Driver for Individual Supported
LEDs Using the DC4100-HUB.
Optional Accessories:
LED4Dxxx
4-Wavelength High-Power LED Source.
DC4100-HUB
Hub to Connect to DC4100 in Order to Control up to 4 Thorlabs Suppor-
ted LEDs with M8 x 1 Circular Connector.
PCB Mounted LEDs
(MxxxDy)
These LEDs Require Attachment via an CAB-LEDD1 Cable to the
DC4001-HUB, Connected to the DC4100.
Mounted LEDs
(MxxxLy, MxxxLPy)
These LEDs Require Attachment to the DC4100 via the DC4001-HUB.
Fiber Coupled LEDs
(MxxxFy, MxxxFPy)
These LEDs Require Attachment to the DC4100 via the DC4001-HUB.
Collimated LEDs
(MxxxLy-Cz,
MxxxLPy-Cz)
These LEDs Require Attachment to the DC4100 via the DC4001-HUB.
Please visit our homepage http://www.thorlabs.com for further information.
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THORLABS DC4100 Specifications

General

Brand	THORLABS
Model	DC4100
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English