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Advanced Four-Channel LED Driver![]()
DC4100 4 Channel LED Driver DC4100-HUB Optional Hub for ![]() Please Wait
Applications
![]() Click for Details Multiple configuration options are available using the DC4100 or DC4104 LED Drivers. Our 4-wavelength LED sources may be used directly with either the DC4100 or the DC4104, while our fiber-coupled, collimated, and heatsink-mounted LEDs require the use of a DC4100-HUB. Metal-core PCB LEDs are also compatible through the use of a DC4100-HUB and CAB-LEDD1 cables as pictured above. Features
Thorlabs' DC4100 and DC4014 four-channel LED controllers are designed for microscopy and other applications that require multiple color channels. They are the ideal driver for the LED4D series four-wavelength LED sources. Via the optional DC4100-HUB, they can concurrently drive four high-power LEDs like our collimated or uncollimated mounted LEDs (see diagram to the right). Using the DC4100-HUB connector hub and four CAB-LEDD1 connection cables, these drivers can also be used with four of our high-power LEDs on metal-core PCB or with four user-supplied LEDs. The LED current of each channel can be adjusted independently from 0 to 1000 mA or modulated via an external voltage; for details, see the Operating Modes section below. These controllers offer a compact housing with a backlit, easy-to-read LCD display. They are operated via a wheel selector and three buttons on the front panel. Additionally, both LED drivers can be remotely operated via USB 2.0 by the included software package with an intuitive GUI and an extensive driver set. 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. Operating Modes
DC4100 Front Panel
DC4100 Back Panel
DC4104 Front Panel
DC4104 Back Panel
Software for the DC4100 Series Advanced 4 Channel LED Driver The available software is organized into the following categories:
DC4100 and DC4104 LED Connection (14-Pin, M16 Female)In the table below, LED 1, LED 2, LED 3, and LED 4 denote each LED included in the LED4D sources, ordered from shortest to longest wavelength. ![]()
DC4100 External TriggerBNC Female0 to 10 V, 0 to 100 kHz external LED control. DC4104 External Trigger
The picture above shows the male connector of the DC4104 external modulation cable. All ground wires share a common ground. DC4100-HUB LED Connection
The picture above shows the female connector of the DC4100-HUB. It is a standard M8x1 sensor circular connector. Pin 1 and 2 are the connection to the LED. Pin 3 and 4 are used for the internal EEPROM, please do not use these connections. CAB-LEDD1 LED Connection
The picture above shows the male connector of the CAB-LEDD1. It is a standard M8x1 sensor circular connector. Pin 1 and 2 are the connection to the LED. Pin 3 and 4 are used for the internal EEPROM, please do not use these connections.
![]() ![]() Click to Enlarge DC4100 Rear Panel
The DC4100 LED Driver is capable of driving the high-power LEDs in our four-wavelength LED sources simultaneously with a current range between 0 and 1000 mA. The current of each LED can be set individually or modulated together by one external signal through a rear-located BNC port (see photo to the right). The driver can also be used with up to four of our fiber-coupled, collimated, and uncollimated mounted LEDs via the DC4100-HUB connector hub, or our LEDs on metal-core PCB with the DC4100-HUB connector and the CAB-LEDD1 cable (both sold below). This driver can be operated through a wheel selector and three buttons on the front panel or remotely via USB 2.0 and the included software package. For more information, please see the Overview tab and other tabs above. ![]() ![]() Click to Enlarge DC4104 Rear Panel ![]() Click to Enlarge Included External Modulation Cable
The DC4104 LED Driver is capable of driving the high-power LEDs in our four-wavelength LED sources simultaneously with a current range between 0 and 1000 mA. The current of each LED can be set individually by the driver or modulated individually by four external signals through the included cable shown in the photo above; please contact Tech Support for additional cables. The driver can also be used with up to four of our fiber-coupled, collimated, and uncollimated mounted LEDs via the DC4100-HUB connector hub, or our LEDs on metal-core PCB with the DC4100-HUB connector and the CAB-LEDD1 cable (both sold below). Please see the diagram in the section above for possible configurations. This driver can be operated through a wheel selector and three buttons on the front panel or remotely via USB 2.0 and the included software package. For more information, please see the Overview tab and other tabs above. ![]()
The DC4100-HUB LED connector hub allows users to connect four individual high-brightness LEDs, such as our collimated or uncollimated mounted LEDs, to the DC4100 or DC4104 driver. Each LED is connected by a standard M8x1 sensor circular connector. The CAB-LEDD1 cable, sold below, allows an LED without the M8x1 connector to be used with the hub. ![]()
The 4-Pin M8 connection cable can be used to connect the high-power LEDs on metal core PCB or other custom LEDs to the following Thorlabs LED drivers: LEDD1B, DC2200, DC4100, and DC4104 (the latter two require the DC4100-HUB). Pin Connection - Male | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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