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DCM Sistemes PLU0602B machine vision lighting
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DCM Sistemes PLU0602B Diffuse Linear Projector

PLU0602B

The PLU0602B is the smallest model of DCM Sistemes' PLU series of diffuse linear light projectors, measuring 86x20x24 mm with a 64x16 mm active emitting surface and a recommended working distance greater than 100 mm. It runs on 24 VDC through a 2-pin male chassis connector and is available in white (W00), blue (470 nm), green (525 nm), red (630 nm) and IR (850/880 nm), with consumption ranging from about 1.7 W in continuous Type C to 6.4 W (265 mA) in Type S overdrive/strobe and Type i iBlueDrive variants. The housing is anodized aluminium rated IP40 (IP43 when mounted so the light falls vertically), weighs 80 g, and the iBlueDrive (Type i) version integrates the ST00 inline driver for selectable continuous, strobe and overdrive modes. It operates from 0 to 40 C at up to 85% non-condensing humidity.

Brand
DCM Sistemes
Lighting type
Bar / diffuse linear projector
Color / wavelength
White (also available: blue 470nm, green 525nm, red 630nm, IR 850/880nm)
Mode
Continuous / Strobe / Overdrive (iBlueDrive selectable)
Working distance
>100 mm (recommended working distance)
Controller required
No external controller required (iBlueDrive driver integrated; Type S overdrive needs strobe controller)
Diffuser
Yes (ultra-diffuse emission)
IP rating
IP40 (IP43 if light falls vertically)
Illuminated area
64 x 16 mm active surface
Emission angle
Diffuse (narrow /AN and wide /AW angle options available)
Available wavelengths
White (W00), Blue 470nm, Green 525nm, Red 630nm, IR 850/880nm
Driver technology
iBlueDrive with inline ST00 driver (continuous/strobe/overdrive)

Technical overview

The PLU0602B is the smallest model in DCM Sistemes' PLU series of ultra-diffuse linear light projectors, and its job is to push a large, even quantity of light onto a small target. The active emitting surface measures 64 x 16 mm and sits behind a diffuser, so what reaches the part is soft, scatter-free illumination rather than the hard point-source glare of a bare LED bar. The geometry is a compact bar (86 x 20 x 24 mm, 80 g) rather than a ring or dome, and it is built to deliver a high quantity of uniform diffuse light across a small field of view. The recommended working distance is greater than 100 mm, so plan on standing the light off at least that far to let the diffuse cone blend before it lands on the part.

Electrically this is a simple 24 VDC device (+/-3%) wired through a 2-pin male chassis connector (PIN1 = +24 V, PIN2 = 0 V), with consumption as low as 1.7 W in continuous Type C operation. The important interpretive point is the driver story: the iBlueDrive (Type i) variant integrates an inline ST00 driver and a 3-pin aerial connection, giving you selectable continuous, strobe and overdrive modes without an external controller box. That makes the strobe/overdrive capability self-contained for line-rate flashing, where consumption climbs to 6.4 W / 265 mA in Type S overdrive to freeze motion or punch through ambient light. If you instead buy the plain Type S version, that overdrive capability is real but you must supply an external strobe controller to drive and protect it; the integrated iBlueDrive is what lets you skip that hardware. The light mode therefore spans steady-state inspection and pulsed, motion-stopping capture from the same fixture.

Spectrally the unit is offered in white (W00) plus discrete monochromatic options of blue 470 nm, green 525 nm, red 630 nm and IR 850/880 nm, and that choice is where the diffuse bar earns its keep. A monochromatic wavelength can be combined with a matching bandpass filter on the lens to suppress ambient light and control contrast: red or IR for translucent or printed material, blue or green to sharpen edges or pop specific dyes. Narrow (/AN) and wide (/AW) angle diffuser options let you trade reach for spread. Mechanically the housing is anodized aluminium for thermal dissipation, rated IP40 in general use and IP43 only when mounted so the light falls vertically (drips run off rather than pooling on the optic), and it is specified for 0 to 40 C ambient at up to 85% non-condensing humidity. This is a clean-environment, controlled-enclosure light, not a washdown fixture.

Best for

  • Flooding small fields of view (roughly the 64 x 16 mm emitting footprint) with soft, uniform light for OCR/OCV reading of printed dates, lot codes and characters on packaging or labels
  • Surface and defect inspection of small electronic, metal or printed parts where the ultra-diffuse emission suppresses specular hot-spots and surface texture noise
  • Traceability and code-reading applications on small parts where even, glare-free diffuse light improves contrast for the camera
  • Strobed or overdriven capture on a moving line, using the iBlueDrive Type i version to freeze motion and overpower ambient light without an external controller
  • Wavelength-selective imaging (blue 470 / green 525 / red 630 / IR 850-880 nm) paired with a matching lens filter to control contrast and reject ambient light

Selection notes

  • Confirm field-of-view fit: the active surface is only 64 x 16 mm and the recommended working distance is >100 mm, so this is sized for small targets, not large-area part scanning.
  • Decide the driver path up front. The iBlueDrive (Type i) integrates the inline ST00 driver and needs no external controller for continuous/strobe/overdrive; a plain Type S overdrive variant still requires a separate strobe controller to reach the 6.4 W / 265 mA overdrive level safely.
  • Choose wavelength and angle deliberately: white W00 for general use, or a monochromatic 470/525/630 nm or 850/880 nm IR option plus a bandpass filter for ambient rejection, and select narrow /AN versus wide /AW diffuser to match coverage to reach.
  • Mind the environment rating: IP40 generally, and IP43 only when oriented so the light falls vertically. It is rated 0 to 40 C and 85% non-condensing humidity, so it suits enclosed, relatively clean cells rather than washdown or outdoor duty.
  • Plan the supply and wiring: 24 VDC +/-3% through the 2-pin chassis connector (PIN1 +24 V, PIN2 0 V), or the 3-pin aerial inline for the iBlueDrive version, and budget for strobe-synchronised triggering if you intend to pulse it with the camera.

Specifications: General
BrandDCM Sistemes
Lighting typeBar / diffuse linear projector

Specifications: Interface
Connection2-pin male chassis connector (PIN1=+24V, PIN2=0V); 3-pin aerial inline for iBlueDrive

Specifications: Optical
Color / wavelengthWhite (also available: blue 470nm, green 525nm, red 630nm, IR 850/880nm)
Working distance>100 mm (recommended working distance)
DiffuserYes (ultra-diffuse emission)
Emission angleDiffuse (narrow /AN and wide /AW angle options available)
Available wavelengthsWhite (W00), Blue 470nm, Green 525nm, Red 630nm, IR 850/880nm

Specifications: Electrical
ModeContinuous / Strobe / Overdrive (iBlueDrive selectable)
Controller requiredNo external controller required (iBlueDrive driver integrated; Type S overdrive needs strobe controller)
Driver technologyiBlueDrive with inline ST00 driver (continuous/strobe/overdrive)
Power consumption1.7 W (Type C continuous); up to 6.4 W / 265 mA (Type S overdrive)
Supply voltage24 VDC (+/-3%)

Specifications: Environment
IP ratingIP40 (IP43 if light falls vertically)
Operating temperature0 to 40 C (operating); storage 0 to 60 C

Specifications: Geometry
Illuminated area64 x 16 mm active surface

Specifications: Mechanical
Housing materialAnodized aluminium
Dimensions86 x 20 x 24 mm
Weight80 g

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