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BLS-Series Manual & Trigger Mode LED Controllers

Product information "BLS-Series Manual & Trigger Mode LED Controllers"

1, 2 Channels; 9-48 VDC; 1-18 A; Interface 0-5 V Analog; Max. Modulation Frequency 3-100 kHz; Current Accuracy ±3%

Mightex’s BLS-Series LED controllers are designed for driving Mightex LED light sources, including Type-H super high power LED light sources (BLS-13000 and BLS-18000 models). All BLS-Series LED controllers have two operation modes: 

  • Manual Mode: the user can control the output current by manually turning a knob
  • Trigger Mode: the output current can be controlled via an external analog input signal between 0 V and 5 V

The control mode is selected with a slide switch on the front panel, and the factory default is “manual” mode.

High-speed, two-channel models BLS-1000-2 and BLS-3000-2 feature a high modulation speed of up to 100 kHz for BLS-1000-2 and up to 50 kHz for BLS-300-2. High-current, single-channel models BLS-13000 and BLS-18000 feature maximum output driving currents of 13,000 mA (BLS-13000) and 18,000 mA (BLS-18000) with a modulation speed of 3 kHz.

BLS-1000-2 and BLS-3000-2 provide DIP switches for maximum current selection on the rear panel, which allow the user to set the maximum output current of the channel to 500/750/1,000 mA for BLS-1000-2, and 1,000/2,000/3,000 mA for BLS-3000-2, respectively. The factory default is set to 500 mA for BLS-1000-2 and 1,000 mA for BLS-3000-2, respectively.

When the LED controller is set to “trigger” mode, the output current is fully controlled by the input analog signal (0-5 V).

Mightex’s BLS-Series of manual and trigger mode LED controllers currently include five models in total:

  # of Channels DC Input Voltage Channel Driving Current Channel Frequency 
BLS-1000-2 2 9 to 12 VDC 0 to 1,000 mA <100 kHz
BLS-3000-2 2 9 VDC 0 to 3,000 mA <50 kHz
BLS-13000-1 1 48 VDC 0 to 13,000 mA <3 kHz
BLS-13000-1E 1 2 VDC 0 to 13,000 mA <3 kHz
BLS-18000-1 1 2 VDC 0 to 18,000 mA <3 kHz

 

Key Features:

  • Number of Channels: 1, 2
  • Power Supply: 9 to 48 VDC
  • Per Channel Driving Current: 1,000 to 18,000 mA
  • Dual Control Modes: Manual or Analog Voltage Input Controlled
  • Interface: 0-5 V Analog
  • BNC Connectors for Analog Voltage Inputs
  • Max. Modulation Frequency: <3 to <100 kHz
  • Simple, Tool-free Connections
  • Capable of Driving Variable Loads

Applications: Optogenetics; Fluorescence Excitation; Microscopy; Testing Instruments; Medical Instruments

Manufacturer "Mightex"
Mightex is a leading supplier of a broad spectrum of photonics solutions from area cameras and CCD line cameras to light sources such as LED sources and laser sources as well as LED controllers. The product portfolio includes also spectroscopy solutions like spectrometers, spectroscopy light sources and calibration and spectroscopy accessories.   Mightex offers also a broad range of customized solutions in order to meet individual customer’s unique requirements. Mightex‘ photonic products and services are used in a broad ranke of applications including industrial imaging, bio-photonic solutions, LED illumination, machine vision, life & health sciences, and industrial test & measurement.
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