User`s Manual - Metaphase Technologies
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1. 110 500 5 100 1000 2 1500 9 70 2500 60 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Current Amps Formula T 319 PW 2 2 Where PW pulse width in seconds pulse current in Amps T pulse period in seconds Maximum Pulse Frequency vs pulse width and current 50000 45000 pulse width 40000 us 35000 m 2 N 30000 en 25000 10 9 20 2 g 20000 50 4 45000 100 10000 5000 Current Amps Formula T 319 PW 2 2 Where PW pulse width in seconds pulse current in Amps pulse period in seconds Page 14 Metaphase Technologies Inc Specifications Number of channels 2 Voltage Input 24V 2096 Voltage Output AV to 70V DC Current 0 1A min to 4A max in 1 amp increments Pulse Current 0 5A min to 40A max in 1 amp increments Pulsewidth Minimum 2 microseconds Pulsewidth Maximum 30 milliseconds Power Output 60 Watts channel Trigger Inputs Opto isolated 3V to 24V DC 7ma min Strobe Mode Risng Edge Triggered DC Mode Level Triggered LED Output is ON while trigger input is ON state Trigger Rate up to 50kHz Ethernet Control UDP messaging over 172 16 sub net IP Address Recommended IP Address 192 168 x x Changeable 172 16 x x 172 31 x x and to 10 x x x Operating Modes DC Pulse Strobe constant voltage Compliance RoHS Expecte2. and use up down arrow buttons to change Mode selection Scroll to DC Current Menu and adjust the DC current to a low Mode DC DC Amps x xA Chan 2 Chan 2 D ct 2 9a 4 Scroll to the DC or Strobe Mode Menu and choose Strobe Mode Strobe Chan 1 5 Scroll to the Strobe Current Menu and adjust the strobe current to a low setting Page 18 Metaphase Technologies Inc Scroll to the Strobe Pulsewidth Menu and adjust the pulsewidth to a low setting PulWidth xxxxxus han 1 Do the same with the Tperiod menu Tperiod is the minimum time between triggers All triggers received faster than this width will be ignored Tperiod xxxxxus Channel 1 Disconnect power to the ULC 2 device and connect an external load Re apply power to the ULC 2 Upon initialization the load should be operating at the designated settings Within the Run Time Menus adjust the DC and strobe current while in the DC and Strobe Modes to verify operation Page 19 Metaphase Technologies Inc MetaBOSS Windows Control Software Metaphase provides Windows software to control ULC 2 controller from a remote PC Please follow the instructions below for setting up the MetaBOSS software 18 5 Communications Ethemet 17216 7 7 use Gren z Channel 1 Mode Trigger Dutput Me Strobe Internal C External C Enabled Disabled DC Mode DC Current amps El El Max DC Current
3. 0 1 to 4 0 amps EB Strobe Mode Pulse Current amps 5 4 Strobe Pulsewith usec Max Strobe Pulsewidth 230 000 use Ld Ed Strobe Trigger Period usec E Min Strobe Trigger Period 20 30 000usec 3 E Strobe Trigger Delay usec Voltage Mode Rated Volt volts El El ULC 2 Settings Locked UDP message 081 2400000 MetaBOSS Installation amp Operation Go to http www metaphase tech com getfile cfm repositoryID 2626 to download a copy of the latest MetaBOSS software Unzip the files into a folder of your choosing typically c Metaboss Microsoft Net Framework 4 0 or later must be installed on the PC The free upgrade may be found at http www microsoft com download en details aspx id 17851 The ULC 2 Controller has a default IP address of 172 16 1 1 The PC running MetaBOSS must be on the same sub net i e the PC must have an address beginning with 172 16 As required set the IP address of the host PC to a 172 16 address such as 172 16 0 100 The subnet mask should be set to 255 255 0 0 e Connect the ULC 2 and host PC using standard CAT 5 patch cables to an Ethernet switch Alternatively connect the host PC directly to the ULC 2 using a cross over CAT 5 cable Double click the MetaBOSS exe application within the installed folder ULC 2 parameters should be displayed automatically upon startup Page 20 M
4. ENT_PULSE_LIMIT_SET lt 1 Amps increments Pulse Width Read 00 08 ch C6 00 00 00 00 00 08 ch C6 00 XX XX XX AX XX XX Fuse Width STROBE_PULSE_WIDTH_READ Microseconds Set Strobe Pulse Width 00 08 ch C7 00 XX XX XX one XX XX eS Supplied Data STROBE_PULSE_WIDTH_SET Microseconds Read Strobe Pulse Width Limit 00 08 ch CA 00 00 00 00 00 08 ch CA 00 XX XX XX AKAK Pulse Widi Microseconds STROBE_PULSE_WIDTH_LIMIT_READ Set Strobe Pulse Width Limit 00 08 ch CB 00 XX XX XX none XX XX XX Supplied Data Microseconds STROBE PULSE WIDTH LIMIT SET Read Strobe Pulse Width Delay 00 008 ch CE 00 00 00 00 00 008 ch CE 00 xx xx xx xx xx Microseconds STROBE PULSE WIDTH DELAY READ Set Strobe Pulse Width Delay 00 08 ch CF 00 XX XX XX none STROBE PULSE WIDTH DELAY SET Microseconds Read Strobe Min Period 00 08 ch D2 00 00 00 00 0008 CH D2 00 XX XX XX Microseconds STROBE MINPERIOD READ Metaphase Technologies Inc Page 23 Metaphase Technologies Inc Frequently Asked Questions Q How to get into Set up menu from Running mode A Press 1st M 3rd DOWN and 4th UP buttons simultaneously Enter Setup will appear click yes UP button Q How to reset to Manufacturing Settings A Pressing the 1st M and the 4th UP buttons then powering the unit on will reset IP address A Holding the 3rd DOWN button during the Me
5. Metaphase Technologies Inc ULC 2 UNIVERSAL LED CONTROLLER User s Manual VERSION 1 1 07 02 2012 Metaphase Technologies www metaphase tech com T Metaphase Technologies Inc ULC 2 Revisions DATE REVISIONS MADE Inserted the DISABLE OUTPUT command amp edited the ENABLE OUTPUT 3 5 2012 response category Edited the text on page 18 Ethernet Command list 3 8 2012 Inserted Maximum Pulse Frequency vs Pulse Width amp Current to document 3 9 2012 Changed the amps on page 4 from 5amps to 6amps 3 14 12 Changed lamps min to 4amps max amp 5 amps min to 50amps max 3 16 12 Changed wording on 4 page to read CE instead of UL Listed 3 30 12 Added legend titles on page 11 amp 12 amp hyperlink for windows framework 5 25 12 Updated MetaBoss Link to reflect link on www Metaphase tech com 5 30 12 Added Checksum statement 6 01 12 Added information to the Trigger Input Specs 07 02 12 Added IP Octet changes Added IP recommended address Added FAQ page added Wire Gage Charts Pages Metaphase Technologies Inc ULC 2 Overview Metaphase Technologies ULC 2 LED Controller provides independent constant current control of two LED loads at up to 4 amps continuous DC or a maximum output power of 60 Watts per channel In Pulse Strobe Mode the ULC 2 is capable of output currents up to 40 amps The ULC 2 is capable of driving LED forward voltages betwee
6. Setup menus This menu applies only to the output when the mode is set to Strobe Strobe Pulsewidth The Strobe Pulsewidth menu controls the ULC 2 output from 2 microseconds to the Strobe Pulsewidth Limit value set in the Setup menus This menu applies only to the output when the mode is set to Strobe Strobe Minimum Period The Strobe Minimum Period menu controls the ULC 2 output from 30 msec down to the minimum value set by Strobe Minimum Period Limit value set in the Setup menus This menu applies only to the output when the mode is set to Strobe The ULC controller ignores trigger inputs faster than the Strobe Minimum Period TE Metaphase Technologies Inc One shot Internal Trigger This menu allows the user to simulate one cycle of strobe output triggered by the internal trigger During setup this feature helps the user determine the appropriate values of pulse width period and strobe current for their specific application ULC Trigger Input Equivalent Schematic UL C Control Optocoupler C Trig In 3 24VDC Input draw from external triggering source CO Trig In Page 10 Metaphase Technologies Inc Save Recall This menu allows all Setup and Run Time settings to be stored in one of five presets Saving to any preset saves all parameters for both Channels 1 amp 2 To use one of the save slots select what mode the device will be operating under strobe or DC and change settings as desi
7. be Current Limit set the maximum peak current for which the LED load is rated for its associated maximum pulse width A setting of 1 amps is safest MaxPulse Amps x xA Chan 1 e Pulsewidth Limit set the maximum pulse width associated with the maximum peak current A low value is safest but may not be seen if set too low MaxPulsW xxxxxus Chan 1 e Strobe Minimum Period Limit set the minimum period for which external trigger pulses will be allowed A high value such as 30 000 microseconds is safest MinTPer XXXXXUS Chan 1 e Voltage Limit Not Implemented yet Rated Volts 15V Chan 1 e Trigger Controls Used to disable LED output via trigger signal if set to YES Default Normal is a setting of NO rig Controls DC Normal NO Page 17 Metaphase Technologies Inc IP Address To change the IP Address select IP Addr Octet from the menu Using the up and down arrow scroll through each Octet 1 4 to change each segment of the IP address IP Addr Octet 1 IP Addr Octet 2 Chan 1 6 1 1 Chan 172 XX 1 1 IP Addr Octet 3 IP Addr Octet 4 Chan 172 16 X 1 Chan 172 16 1 X e Repeat the above steps for Channel 2 Scroll through the channels using the C button located on the ULC 2 front panel 2 Exit the Setup Menus to enter the Run time Menus Exit Setup YES 3 In the Run time Menus scroll to the MODE Menu select DC or strobe for BOTH Chan 1 and Chan 2 press C button to change channel
8. d Lifetime 80 000 hours Mounting Din rail Dimensions 7 40 x 4 72 x 2 27 Page 15 Metaphase Technologies Inc Appendix Quick Start Follow the steps below to quickly setup the Metaphase ULC 2 for basic operation using the ULC 2 keypad ae With external loads disconnected apply 24V power to the unit 2 After applying power to the device the boot up screen will flash and display the current software versions The left is the Controller Version and the right is the current Driver 2 5 Version Metaphase ULC 2 VX X VX X 3 When prompted choose Yes to enter the Setup Menus Enter Setup No Yes Though the intended operation of the ULC may be only DC or only Strobe the unit should be configured to safely operate in both modes in case the operation mode is set improperly at a later time Scroll through the various menus using the M button located on the ULC 2 front panel f setup prompt is missed at startup the unit can be prompted to enter the setup menu at any time by pressing M UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW simultaneously e Trigger Type For the time being and quick verification of operation choose Internal Trigger as the triggering source for Strobe Mode operation Trigger Intern Chan 1 Page 16 Metaphase Technologies Inc DC Current Limit set the maximum DC current for which the LED load is rated A setting of 1 amps is the safest MaxDC Amps x xA Chan 1 Stro
9. etaphase Technologies Inc ULC 2 Ethernet Command List For users that do not want to use the Metaboss Software or the ULC 2 keypad Metaphase provides an Ethernet command list that can be used embedded into user s custom program The Ethernet commands are of the following format 2 byte Length 1 byte Channel number 1 byte Command 1 byte reserved 3 bytes of Data All Commands are of 8 byte length As such the first two bytes of all messages sent to the ULC should be 0x00 and 0x08 The Channel byte ch tells the ULC which channel the command and data applies to This byte should be either a 0x01 or 0 02 for a standard single unit ULC 2 controller All Data fields must be 3 bytes It is suggested that unused data fields be filled with zeroes though not necessary as the controller will simply ignore them Checksum a Checksum is NOT included on the actual data and are relying on the checksum included in the UDP packet With UDP protocol the data is wrapped in an IP and UDP datagram both having checksums This building of the checksum is transparent and is taken care of by the base UDP stack software Examples Setting the DC current for channel 1 to 3 4 amps 00 08 01 B7 00 00 00 34 Setting the DC current for channel 2 to 3 amps 00 08 02 B7 00 00 00 03 Setting the Pulse current for channel 2to 26 amps 00 08 02 BF 00 00 01 04 Reading the Pulse current for channel 1 00 08 01 BE 00 00 00 00 Enabli
10. gger 00 08 ch E3 00 00 00 00 none TRIGGER_SET_EXTERNAL XX Trigger Status Read Trigger Mode 00 08 ch E4 00 00 00 00 00 08 ch E4 00 00 00 XX 0 Ext 1 Int TRIGGER READ Enable ULC 2 Buttons 00 08 ch E5 00 00 00 00 none BUTTONS ENABLE Disable Buttons 00 08 00 E6 00 00 00 00 none BUTTONS DISABLE XX Button Status Enable Read Buttons 00 08 00 E7 00 00 00 00 00 08 00 E7 00 00 00 XX BUTTONS ENABLE READ O locked 1 unlocked Metaphase Technologies Inc Page 22 Description Command Response Comment Metaboss Command Read DC Current 00 08 ch B6 00 00 00 00 00 08 ch B6 00 00 00 XX XX DC Current CURRENT_DC_READ 1 Amp increments Set DC Current 00 08 ch B7 00 00 00 xx one XX DC Current CURRENT_DC_SET 1 Amps increments XX DC Current Read DC Current LIMIT 00 08 ch BA 00 00 00 00 00 08 ch BA 00 00 00 XX CURRENT_DC_LIMIT_READ 1 Amps increments Set DC Current LIMIT 00 08 ch BB 00 00 00 xx one Current CURRENT DC LIMIT SET 1 Amps increments Read PULSE Current 00 08 ch BE 00 00 00 00 00 08 ch BE 00 00 XX XX XA AA ube Coco CURRENT_PULSE_READ 1 Amps increments Set Pulse Current 00 08 ch BF 00 00 XX XX noni ZX EA LUE CURRENT_PULSE_SET 1 Amps increments Read PULSE Current LIMIT 00 08 ch C2 00 00 00 00 00 08 ch C2 00 00 XX XX XX XX Pulse Current CURRENT_PULSE_LIMIT_READ 1 Amps increments SET PULSE Current LIMIT 00 08 ch 00 00 XX XX none AA Pulse CURR
11. he frequency of the strobing output is set by Strobe Minimum Period For both types of trigger the output Strobe Pulsewidth is determined by the Strobe Pulse width parameter Continuous DC Current Limit This Limit menu provides the user a way to set the upper bound of the LED output DC current found in the Run time menus For example if the DC Current Limit is set to 1 6 amps the DC current can be adjusted from 0 to 1 6 amps Such a limit assures adjustments never exceed the limits of the LED load Strobe Pulse Current Limit This Limit menu provides the user a way to set the upper bound of the LED output Strobe current found in the Run time menus For example if the Strobe Current Limit is set to 9 amps the Strobe current can be adjusted from 0 to 9 amps Such a limit assures adjustments never exceed the limits of the LED load Strobe Pulsewidth Limit This Limit menu provides the user a way to set the maximum LED output Strobe Pulse width found in the Run time menus For example if the Strobe Pulsewidth Limit is set to 100 microseconds the Strobe Pulsewidth can be adjusted from 2 to 100 microseconds Such a limit assures adjustments never exceed the limit of the LED load Metaphase Page 7 Technologies Inc Strobe Minimum Period Limit This Limit menu provides the user a way to set the Minimum Period of the external strobe triggers found in the Run time menus For example if the Minimum Period Limit is
12. n 4V and 20V Pulsewidths are adjustable down to 2 microseconds and external trigger rates up to 50kHz The ULC 2 may be remotely controlled over Ethernet using the Metaphase Windows software MetaBOSS or by third party program using the ULC 2s Ethernet Commands Additionally user adjustments of the ULC 2 are provided by way of a user friendly LCD interface Up to five preset configurations may be saved and recalled to meet the changing demands of today s applications ish Metaphase Technologies Inc Wiring Connections Please refer to the diagram below for LED output and trigger input connections ULC 2 Ethernet O Addr LED Out 24VDC Trig In LED Out Trigin COM Channel 1 Channel 2 J The ULC 2 is powered by a user supplied power supply having the following ratings 24VDC Switching topology as opposed to linear CE ULC 2 LED Outputs With the ULC 2 un powered connect channel 1 amp 2 LED loads to the positive and negative LED outputs Note Connecting or disconnecting LED loads while the ULC is powered may damage the ULC controller and or the LED load To minimize rise time distortion and guarantee pulsewidth values keep all LED load wires as short as possible ULC 2 Trigger Inputs For external trigger operation each channel has its own separate trigger input
13. ng the output of channel 1 00 08 01 DC 00 00 00 00 Disabling the output of channel 1 00 08 01 DD 00 00 00 00 In the following command charts CH is channel number 1 02 for single ULC 2 Any commands that have the word limit in its description is for the Setup Values as opposed to the Run time values Page 21 Description Command Response Comment Metaboss Command Set Strobe Min Period 00 08 ch D3 00 XX XX XX none TONS STROBE MINIPERIOD SET Microseconds Read Strobe Min Period Limit 00 08 ch D6 00 00 00 00 00 08 ch D6 00 XX XX XX I posu STROBE MINPERIOD LIMIT READ XX XX XX Supplied Data Set Strobe Min Period Limit 00 08 ch D7 00 XX XX XX none Microseconds STROBE MINPERIOD LIMIT SET Read Voltage Limit 00 08 ch DA 00 00 00 00 00 08 ch DA 00 00 00 XX ip c ad VOLTAGE LIMIT READ Set Voltage Limit 08 ch DB 00 00 xx xx none ur ak Data VOLTAGE_LIMIT_SET Enable Output 00 08 ch DC 00 00 00 00 none OUTPUT_ENABLE Disable Output 00 08 ch DD 00 00 00 00 none OUTPUT_DISABLE Read Output 00 08 ch DE 00 00 00 00 00 08 ch DE 00 00 00 XX OUTPUT READ Set DC Mode 00 08 ch DF 00 00 00 00 none MODE SET DC Set Pulse Mode 00 08 ch EO 00 00 00 00 none MODE SET PULSE Read Strobe DC Mode 00 08 ch 00 00 00 00 00 08 ch E1 00 00 00 XX XX Mode Status 3 DC 4 Pulse MODE_READ Set Internal Trigger 00 08 ch E2 00 00 00 00 None TRIGGER_SET_INTERNAL Set External Tri
14. red At the end of the options The preset menu will display Preset X Save Recall To save the options chosen select the preset number you would like with the C button After choosing what slot to use select the down arrow to save your preset Preset Setting X aved To recall a saved setting select the desired slot number and hit the up arrow This should recall your personal settings as desired Channel Change Both channels of the ULC 2 can have its address changed from the default settings of Channel 1 and Channel 2 Typically this is only done when daisy chaining multiple ULC 2 controllers together To change use a paperclip and insert it into the address hole on the front panel Every push of the button will increment the address setting Example Pushing it four times will set the Address to Address 4 After reaching the desired address setting push and hold the address button The control will blink out the address setting LED is on LCD side of the controller Every time you start the sequence it resets the address count to zero Page 11 Metaphase Technologies Inc Pulsewidth Limit in Pulse Strobe Mode Please refer to the diagram below to determine the allowable operating parameters while in Pulse Mode The ULC 2 controller will automatically limit the peak output current and pulsewidth to the allowed maximum For example the ULC 2 will not allow output pulsewidths greater than 500 microseconds if the o
15. s Trigger pulses enable the LED output for a period set by the Pulsewidth parameter Page 5 Metaphase Technologies Inc Wiring Connections Cont d The Charts below show the output wire recommendations 10 Amps 20 Amps Recommended Distance Voltage Drop Recommended i Distance Voltage Dro Wire Guage E p Wire Guage 10 Feet 1 V AWG 20 10 Feet 2 V AWG 20 25 Feet 1 6V AWG 18 25 Feet 2 V AWG 16 50 Feet 2 V AWG 16 50 Feet 25V AWG 14 10 Amps 20 Amps 4 V 4 V 2 4 BENE ccn Q V 0 V AWG 20 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 20 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 12 40 Amps Recommended Distance Voltage Dro d Wire Guage 10 Feet 2 6V AWG 18 25 Feet 2 V AWG 14 50 Feet 3 2V AWG 12 100 Feet 6 4V AWG 12 40 Amps 10 V 5 V DU 40 Amps Q V 4 AWG 18 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG 12 Page 6 Metaphase Technologies Inc User interface Menus Setup Menus The setup menus below appear only when the ULC 2 is powered on Each menu described below applies to two channels independently The menus include Trigger Type This menu allows the setting of the type of trigger when in Strobe mode In normal operation External trigger is selected but for setup and testing purposes users may elect to use internal trigger in an effort to verify wiring connections and operation When set to External trigger the ULC 2 will ignore external trigger inputs that received faster than what is set by Strobe Minimum Period For Internal trigger t
16. set to 100 microseconds the Minimum Period can be adjusted from a maximum of 30 milliseconds down to a minimum of 100 microseconds Such a limit assures adjustments never exceed the limits of the LED load Voltage Limit This Limit menu provides the user a way to set the maximum voltage of the ULC 2 voltage Typically the rated voltage of the LED should be entered The ULC 2 will automatically supply the voltage necessary to provide the specified current up to the Voltage limit specified Restore to Default This allows for the device to be restored to original factory settings First reboot the device until the version menu is displayed Metaphase ULC 2 Vex Vx When the above is displayed hold the DOWN ARROW button to restore default settings Loading Defaults The device should now be restored to the original settings and prompt you to enter setup mode Metaphase Page 8 Technologies Inc Run Time Menus These menus are shown after the setup menus Each menu described below applies to two channels independently The menus include Mode The Mode menu controls whether the ULC 2 output is continuous DC or is strobed each time the external trigger input is pulsed Current DC The DC current menu controls the ULC 2 output from 1 amps to the DC Current Limit value set in the Setup menus Current Pulse The Pulse current menu controls the ULC 2 output from 1 amps to the Pulse Current Limit value set in the
17. taphase ULC 2 start up screen will reset default settings Q Unit is on but LED Load not responding A Make sure load is plugged into the ULC 2 before powering the unit A With no Trigger connection got to set up menu and change trigger setting to Internal Intern for the desired channel A In running mode cycle through the menu till LED Output and change to ON Page 24 ULC 2 Metaphase Technologies www metaphase tech com 3412 Progress Drive Unit C Bensalem PA 19020 USA ph 215 639 8699 em sales metaphase tech com
18. ut put pulse current is set to 20A Maximum pulse width vs current for currents gt 4A 2500 2250 2000 1750 1500 1250 1000 Pulse Width us 750 500 250 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 Current Amps Any pulse width is allowed with currents of 4 or less Formula PW A lt 01 Where PW pulse width in seconds A pulse current in Amps Page 12 Metaphase Technologies Inc Trigger Frequency Limit in Pulse Strobe Mode Please refer to the diagram below to determine the allowable operating parameters while in Pulse Mode The ULC 2 controller will automatically limit the peak output current and pulsewidth to the allowed maximum For example the ULC 2 will not allow trigger inputs faster than 5000 Hz if the output pulsewidth is 50 microseconds and the output pulse current is set to 16A Maximum Pulse Frequency vs Pulse Width and Current Pulse Width 160 150 150 120 300 Frequency Hz S 80 500 70 1000 60 50 1500 40 2500 30 20 10 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Current Amps Formula gt 319 PW 2 2 Where PW pulse width in seconds pulse current in Amps T pulse period in seconds Page 13 Metaphase Technologies Inc Maximum Pulse Frequency vs Pulse Width and Current 200 190 180 170 Pulse Width 160 Microseconds 150 150 140 200 130 N 490 300
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