The VDM1000 is the optimal driver for the new UNIBLITZ® II
N-CAS®, NS series shutters. The driver has user-selectable
function switches allowing it to handle a variety of shutter
configurations. It will operate a N-CAS® shutter equipped as
uni-stable (normally open or normally closed) mode or bistable
mode where no power is required to hold the shutter
open or closed. In addition to this capability, the N-CAS®
circuit can be disabled, allowing the VDM1000 to operate
standard LS, VS and CS series shutters.
FRONT PANEL
Simple and straightforward controls allow the
VDM1000 to be easy to use and configure. LED
indicators reveal shutter status at a glance. A toggle
switch allows easy selection of normally open or
closed operation. Addressable RS-232 control is also
available via the 8-pin RJ45 connectors. Daisy chain
additional VDM1000 units by connecting the RJ45
output of one controller to the RJ45 input of the next
controller in the chain. The unit’s specific address in
the chain is selected via the ADDRESS rotary octal
switch.
REAR P ANEL
The rear panel contains BNC connectors for pulse
input as well as output for the electronic synchronization.
The BNC connectors allow for quick termination
of TTL command signals. Power is supplied to the
VDM1000 via 2.0mm male jack from external power
supply, center terminal is positive. Shutter output is
a female 5-pin push-lock Switchcraft connector. A
bank of user selectable function switches are accessible
on the right side of enclosure.
Microprocessor controlled
RoHS Compliant
Operates the N-CAS® in a bi-stable or uni-stable mode
5-pin Switchcraft locking shutter interface connector.
510A shutter interconnect cable included for NS25 and NS45 series
shutters. (5-pin male Switchcraft to 5-pin female Switchcraft, 3 meters.)
Operates existing UNIBLITZ® shutters such as LS, VS and CS series.
710A interconnect cable required, not included
Normally open or normally closed shutter operation in uni- stable mode
Indicators for power, driver active, and sync active indication
Exposure determined by external pulse (BNC, TTL) or switch contact
closure to PULSE INPUT BNC
SYNC OUTPUT BNC can be selected for either active-low or active-high
PULSE INPUT BNC can be selected for either active-low or active-high
RS-232C input and output connection accessible via dual RJ45 connector
Input and output controllable via RS-232 interface
RS-232C input addressable via 8 selectable addresses
Up to 8 units can be controlled independently from one computer serial
port
Units can be easily daisy chained with optional RJ45 cable, 810RJ, not
included
Status of electronic sync available from SYNC OUTPUT BNC (TTL) and
can be read back from RS-232 interface
Synchronization system can be disabled via user-selectable Function
switch.
Selectable pulse energy for operation of large aperture shutter devices,
which require additional high-energy pulse for their operation.
Selectable pulse high current duration for specific shutters via 8-position
select switch.
Black plastic enclosure
Internal fuse protection for all DC output voltages (including shutter)
Operates on +36VDC, Fuse protected.
Power input to controller via 2.0mm plug.
+36V DC, 1.83A, external power supply, PS36, included.
Power input to supply100-240 VAC. Power supply is UL/CE certified
Size (HWD) 2.12 x 4.25 x 7.25 in. (53.8 x 107.9 x 184.2 mm) controller
Size (HWD) 1.80 x 3.00 x 5.8 in. (45.7 x 76.2 x 147.3 mm) power supply
Weight 0.79 lbs (.360kg) controller
Weight 1.1 lbs (.500kg) power supply
Due to our ongoing product development program, Vincent Associates reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications or designs at any time, without incurring any obligations.
Teflon is a registered trade mark of E.I. DuPont. U. S. Pat. No. 3,427,576; 3,595,553; 3,967,293; 6,652,165. Drawing shown for illustrative purposes only.
N-CAS® VDM1000 DRIVE CONTROLLER
UNIBLITZ®II
By
Vincent Associates
803 Linden Avenue, Rochester, NY 14625