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DCM Sistemes SAX1515A machine vision lighting
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DCM Sistemes SAX1515A Diffuse Axial Light

SAX1515A

The SAX1515A belongs to DCM Sistemes' SAX series of diffuse axial lights and has a 152x150 mm active (viewing) surface within a 200x162x200 mm anodized-aluminium housing weighing 3125 g. It is powered from 24 VDC (+/-3%) through a 2P male chassis connector, with built-in iBlueDrive technology that supports continuous, powered and strobe/overdrive operating modes; in white/blue/green continuous mode it draws about 26 W, and red/IR draw about 21 W. It is available in blue (470 nm), green (525 nm), red (630 nm), IR (850 nm), white (W00) and RGB, with a recommended working distance under 180 mm and IP40 protection. It carries RoHS, CE and WEEE compliance and operates from 0 to 40 C.

Brand
DCM Sistemes
Lighting type
Diffuse axial light (SAX series); not a beamsplitter coaxial (that is the SAC series)
Color / wavelength
White (W00) - also available 470 blue, 525 green, 630 red, 850 IR, RGB
Available wavelengths
Blue 470 nm, Green 525 nm, Red 630 nm, IR 850 nm, White (W00), RGB
Mode
Continuous, Powered and Strobe/overdrive (built-in iBlueDrive)
Working distance
RWD < 180 mm (recommended working distance)
Controller required
No external controller required for continuous; built-in iBlueDrive; strobe uses VST/VSC controller
Diffuser
Diffused axial emission (diffuse light along camera axis)
IP rating
IP40
Illuminated area
Active surface 152 x 150 mm
Emission angle
Diffuse axial emission (modifiers /AN narrow, /AM medium default, /AW wide, /AD diffuse)
Driver technology
Built-in iBlueDrive intelligent driver technology
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Technical overview

The DCM Sistemes SAX1515A is a diffuse axial (coaxial) light from DCM's SAX series. It projects diffused illumination along the camera's optical axis, so the light travels coaxially with the line of sight: flat specular surfaces reflect it straight back into the lens while features that are tilted, recessed, or matte scatter it away. The result is a shadow-free, glare-free image where surface defects and engraved or printed marks stand out against an evenly lit background. The active (viewing) emitting surface measures 152 x 150 mm, housed in a 200 x 162 x 200 mm anodized-aluminium body weighing about 3125 g.

Electrically the unit runs from 24 VDC (+/-3%) through a 2P male chassis connector (PIN1 +24 V, PIN2 0 V), with a 3P connection used for iBlueDrive control. DCM's built-in iBlueDrive intelligent driver lets the same head operate in continuous, powered, and strobe/overdrive modes; strobe/overdrive uses a DCM VST/VSC controller, while continuous and powered modes run directly from the 24 VDC supply without an external continuous-mode controller. Continuous draw is about 26 W for white, blue, and green and about 21 W for red and IR. The light is offered in blue (470 nm), green (525 nm), red (630 nm), IR (850 nm), white (W00), and RGB, so the same geometry can be color-matched to the contrast problem at hand.

The recommended working distance is short (RWD < 180 mm), which is intrinsic to coaxial geometry. Protection is IP40, positioning the SAX1515A as an indoor, clean-to-moderate factory-floor light rather than a washdown fixture. It operates from 0 to 40 C, stores from 0 to 60 C, and carries RoHS, CE, and WEEE compliance. Emission can be tuned with DCM's angle modifiers (/AN narrow, /AM medium default, /AW wide, /AD diffuse) to trade off uniformity against intensity for a given surface.

Best for

  • Imaging flat, specular, or semi-reflective surfaces where conventional ring or bar lights produce hot spots and glare, such as polished metal, glass, brushed aluminium, and coated electronic substrates
  • Reading engraved, laser-marked, embossed, or dot-peen codes and characters on shiny parts, where on-axis diffuse light flattens the surface and lifts mark contrast for OCR/OCV and DPM code reading
  • Surface and defect inspection of mirror-like parts, including AI-based defect detection on wafers, leadframes, stamped metal, and finish-critical automotive components
  • Short-working-distance station designs (under 180 mm) where the camera can be placed close to the part and the coaxial head can be color-matched (blue/green/red/IR/white/RGB) to the material
  • Inline stations that need continuous lighting for setup plus strobe/overdrive for moving parts from a single iBlueDrive head, avoiding a separate continuous-mode controller

Selection notes

  • Confirm the geometry: this is a diffuse axial light (SAX series), not the beamsplitter coaxial of DCM's SAC series. It excels on flat-to-low-relief specular surfaces; on strongly three-dimensional or deeply textured parts the on-axis light gives little topographic shadow, and a low-angle or dome light may reveal defects it suppresses.
  • Budget for the short working distance. RWD < 180 mm means the head and camera must sit close to the part, and the 152 x 150 mm active surface sets the practical illuminated field; for larger parts or longer standoff, tile multiple stations or choose a different geometry.
  • Match the wavelength to the contrast task and sensor. Blue (470 nm) and green (525 nm) sharpen fine surface detail, red (630 nm) and IR (850 nm) suit other contrast tasks, white (W00) suits color imaging, and RGB allows multi-channel inspection; IR requires a sensor with adequate near-IR response. White, blue, and green draw about 26 W continuous, red and IR about 21 W.
  • Plan the drive mode. The built-in iBlueDrive runs continuous and powered modes from 24 VDC without an external continuous-mode controller, but strobe/overdrive for high-speed or high-intensity capture needs a DCM VST/VSC controller and the 3P control connection, plus a synchronized camera trigger.
  • Check the environment against IP40. The rating suits indoor, dry, relatively clean stations and offers no water protection; for wet, oily, or washdown areas add an enclosure or specify a higher-protection fixture. Confirm ambient stays within 0 to 40 C, and order the VCB-series power cable separately, as it is not included.

Specifications: General
BrandDCM Sistemes
Lighting typeDiffuse axial light (SAX series); not a beamsplitter coaxial (that is the SAC series)

Specifications: Interface
Connection2P male chassis connector (3P for iBlueDrive control); power cable VCB series, not included

Specifications: Optical
Color / wavelengthWhite (W00) - also available 470 blue, 525 green, 630 red, 850 IR, RGB
Available wavelengthsBlue 470 nm, Green 525 nm, Red 630 nm, IR 850 nm, White (W00), RGB
Working distanceRWD < 180 mm (recommended working distance)
DiffuserDiffused axial emission (diffuse light along camera axis)
Emission angleDiffuse axial emission (modifiers /AN narrow, /AM medium default, /AW wide, /AD diffuse)

Specifications: Electrical
ModeContinuous, Powered and Strobe/overdrive (built-in iBlueDrive)
Controller requiredNo external controller required for continuous; built-in iBlueDrive; strobe uses VST/VSC controller
Driver technologyBuilt-in iBlueDrive intelligent driver technology
Power consumption26 W max (Type C continuous, white/blue/green at 24 VDC); 21 W for red/IR
Supply voltage24 VDC +/-3% (PIN1 = +24V, PIN2 = 0V)

Specifications: Environment
IP ratingIP40
Operating temperature0 to 40 C operating (storage 0 to 60 C)

Specifications: Geometry
Illuminated areaActive surface 152 x 150 mm

Specifications: Mechanical
Housing materialAnodized aluminium
Dimensions200 x 162 x 200 mm (W x H x D)
Weight3125 g

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