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DCM Sistemes PLC1648D machine vision lighting
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DCM Sistemes PLC1648D Compact Linear Light Projector

PLC1648D

The PLC1648 is the 16-LED member of DCM Sistemes' PLC series of compact linear-light projectors, housed in an IP65 anodized-aluminium body measuring 480 x 39 x 34.5 mm and weighing about 1070 g. It is a direct/projector-type bar light that produces strong contrast to emphasize textures, reliefs and fissures, with a recommended working distance above 50 mm and selectable emission angle (narrow/medium/wide/diffuse modifiers). The light integrates DCM's built-in iBlueDrive intelligent driver, which auto-detects the input signal and operates in continuous, powered (overdrive) or strobe modes; it is powered from 24 VDC via a 3-pin aerial connector. Standard versions are offered across UV (365 nm), blue (470 nm), green (525 nm), red (630 nm), IR (850 nm) and white (W00), with continuous (Type C) consumption up to 24 W and iBlueDrive peaks up to 48 W.

Brand
DCM Sistemes
Lighting type
Compact linear light projector (bar / direct projector)
Color / wavelength
White (W00); also available UV 365, blue 470, green 525, red 630, IR 850 nm
Available wavelengths
UV 365 nm, violet 400 nm, blue 470 nm, green 525 nm, red 630 nm, IR 850 nm, white (W00)
Mode
Continuous, powered/overdrive and strobe (auto-selected by built-in iBlueDrive)
Working distance
Recommended working distance > 50 mm
Controller required
No external controller required (iBlueDrive driver built-in)
Driver technology
Built-in iBlueDrive intelligent driver (integrated strobe/overdrive controller, over-temperature and short-circuit protection)
Emission angle
Medium by default; narrow (/AN), wide (/AW) and diffuse (/AD) modifiers available
Illuminated area
Active illuminated area 473 x 25 mm
IP rating
IP65 (IP67 available via /67 modifier)
Power consumption
24 W max in continuous mode (white, Type C); up to 48 W peak in iBlueDrive mode
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Technical overview

The DCM Sistemes PLC1648D is the 16-LED member of the PLC series of compact linear-light projectors, packing 16 high-intensity emitters into a 480 x 39 x 34.5 mm anodized-aluminium bar that weighs about 1070 g. Functionally it is a direct/projector-type bar light: rather than washing the scene with soft, even light, it throws a strong, directional beam over a 473 x 25 mm active illuminated area. That high-contrast, directional illumination is what makes textures, surface relief, fissures and fine defects stand out, which suits long, narrow inspection zones and line-scan acquisition.

Wavelength is selectable across the PLC catalogue: the configured unit here is white (W00), with UV 365 nm, blue 470 nm, green 525 nm, red 630 nm and IR 850 nm versions available from the same body. The emission angle is medium by default, with narrow (/AN), wide (/AW) and diffuse (/AD) optical modifiers to tune the beam to the working distance and target. DCM recommends a working distance above 50 mm; because the unit projects light, the illuminated footprint and intensity scale with stand-off, so the angle modifier and distance should be chosen together against the field of view you need to cover.

Electronically, the standout feature is the built-in iBlueDrive intelligent driver, which removes the need for an external lighting controller. iBlueDrive auto-detects the input signal and runs the light in continuous, powered/overdrive or strobe mode accordingly, with over-temperature and short-circuit protection built in. Power is a single 24 VDC +/-8% feed through a 3-pin aerial connector (PIN1 +24V, PIN2 0V, PIN3 control), drawing up to 24 W continuous in white (Type C) and peaking up to 48 W in iBlueDrive overdrive/strobe. The IP65-rated housing (IP67 available via the /67 modifier) and 0-40 C operating range make it suitable for typical factory-floor mounting.

Best for

  • Surface and defect inspection of long, narrow targets, where strong directional light exaggerates scratches, dents, fissures and texture for contrast-based or AI defect detection
  • Line-scan vision setups, where the 473 x 25 mm illuminated strip aligns with a single sensor line across moving web or conveyed product
  • Integrations that need strobe or overdrive brightness without adding an external controller, thanks to the built-in iBlueDrive driver and single 24 VDC feed
  • Inspection of larger surfaces and longer working distances (>50 mm), where a projector-type bar concentrates intensity rather than diffusing it
  • Multi-wavelength material work where switching between white, UV, blue, green, red or IR (same body) improves contrast on different substrates, inks or coatings

Selection notes

  • This is a direct/projector bar built to maximize contrast, not a diffuse or coaxial source; on glossy or specular surfaces it can produce hotspots, so consider the /AD diffuse modifier or a different geometry when even, glare-free lighting is the goal.
  • Match the emission-angle modifier (narrow /AN, medium default, wide /AW, diffuse /AD) to your working distance and field of view: because it projects, the lit footprint and intensity both change with stand-off, and >50 mm is the recommended minimum.
  • The configured wavelength is white (W00); if your defect or feature has color or fluorescence behavior, evaluate the UV 365, blue 470, green 525, red 630 or IR 850 nm versions, since wavelength choice often does more for contrast than raw brightness.
  • iBlueDrive auto-selects continuous, powered/overdrive or strobe from the input signal, so plan your trigger wiring on the control pin (PIN3) and budget power for up to 48 W peak (vs 24 W continuous in white) when using overdrive or strobe for fast motion or short exposures.
  • Confirm environmental fit: IP65 as standard (IP67 via /67), 0-40 C operating range, 24 VDC +/-8% supply, and a 3-pin aerial connector with the VCC-series power cable sold separately and not included.

Specifications: General
BrandDCM Sistemes
Lighting typeCompact linear light projector (bar / direct projector)

Specifications: Interface
Connection3-pin aerial male connector (PIN1 +24V, PIN2 0V, PIN3 control); VCC-series power cable (not included)

Specifications: Optical
Color / wavelengthWhite (W00); also available UV 365, blue 470, green 525, red 630, IR 850 nm
Available wavelengthsUV 365 nm, violet 400 nm, blue 470 nm, green 525 nm, red 630 nm, IR 850 nm, white (W00)
Working distanceRecommended working distance > 50 mm
Emission angleMedium by default; narrow (/AN), wide (/AW) and diffuse (/AD) modifiers available

Specifications: Electrical
ModeContinuous, powered/overdrive and strobe (auto-selected by built-in iBlueDrive)
Controller requiredNo external controller required (iBlueDrive driver built-in)
Driver technologyBuilt-in iBlueDrive intelligent driver (integrated strobe/overdrive controller, over-temperature and short-circuit protection)
Power consumption24 W max in continuous mode (white, Type C); up to 48 W peak in iBlueDrive mode
Supply voltage24 VDC +/-8%

Specifications: Environment
IP ratingIP65 (IP67 available via /67 modifier)
Operating temperatureOperating temperature 0 to 40 °C

Specifications: Geometry
Illuminated areaActive illuminated area 473 x 25 mm

Specifications: Mechanical
Housing materialAnodized aluminium housing
Dimensions480 x 39 x 34.5 mm (L x W x H)
Weight1070 g

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