HUYGENS OPTICS
CS-2/3 camera strobe manual V01
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Product description
Function
The Huygens Optics CamStrobes (CS-2/3) are LED flash light sources with variable light pulse
duration (5-200µs). They are intended for use with modern digital inspection cameras. The units
require a power supply of 12V DC.
To set off the individual flashes, the unit also requires a trigger pulse in the range of 4-24V. The
trigger pulse is input is galvanically separated from the device by means of an optocoupler. Upon
every trigger, the unit gives a short but intense light flash. The short duration of the flash can be
used to “freeze” the movement and allows for the inspection of sub
-mm details on fast moving parts
(up to 80m/s or 300km/u) without motion blur.
Technical specifications
Dimensionsal
CS-2
CS-3
L x W x D. See appendix A for
dimensional drawings
120 x 120 x 57mm
120 x 120 x 120mm
Weight
0.8kg
0.9kg
Electrical
Nominal supply voltage
12V DC (max. 16V DC)
Max. power consumption (at
150Hz, 200µS pulse duration)
12W (@12V, 1A)
External control
Pulses 4-24V; minimal pulse width 1 µs. Frequency 0- 150 Hz
(devices reduce pulse frequencies above ~ 175Hz). Pulse
consumes between 4 and 24mA current
Optical
Intended flash length range
5-200µs, controlled by input pulse length and limited to 200µs
Color temperature
6200K
Illumination strength
Up to 3000lx @ 200mm distance of optics, measured at 50Hz and
50us flash duration. During the pulse, the luminance is ~ 1.2Mlx
Use conditions
Ambient temperature range
0 to +45 °C
Storage temperature range
-20 to + 60 °C
Degree of protection
IP51
IP21
Table 1. CS-2/3 technical specifications.
