X-Strobe Stroboscope MX400

The X-Strobe Series is an advanced machine vision illumination strobe system. It’s high output, long life, small size and superior reliability combine to make the X-Series the most versatile fiber optic stroboscopes available. These products incorporate the latest innovations in Xenon flashlamp technology, Power supply engineering, trigger performance and reflector design while meeting CE requirements.

The Xenon Flashlamp produces intense pulses of radiant energy covering the ultraviolet (UV), visible (VIS) and near infrared (NIR). When coupled to a CCD/CID camera system, the strobe “freezes motion” which eliminates blur and enhances image quality. Several variations of the X-Strobe Series are available; each optimized for maximum light output at a specific flash rate. External signal inputs allow you to further customize the stroboscope to your unique application.

Features

High intensity bright white light
Small overall size
Long Life Flash lamp
Improved flash stability
Universal AC input (100-240 VAC)
CE designed
Inputs for external trigger and intensity control
Easy lamp replacement

The X-Series is designed to the latest European CE directives for Safety and Emission. The universal AC power supply recognizes AC voltages from 100V to 240V with line frequencies from 50 – 60 Hz. The design of the xenon flashlamp assembly provides quick and easy lamp replacement. Various nosepieces and adapters are available for sizes up to 1″ in diameter.

Optical Specifications (1)
Model	X-1200	X-400
Maximum flash rate (2)	20 Hz (0 to 45 Hz)	60 Hz (0 to 135Hz)
Input energy per flash (3)	1.0 to 2.2 J	0.3 to 0.7 J
Light output flash duration (4)	8 to 10 µsec	2 to 10 µsec
Photometric light output (5)	31 lumen-sec	12 lumen-sec
(6)	19 lumen-sec	8.5 lumen-sec
(7)	8.5 lumen-sec	4.2 lumen-sec
Radiometric light output (5)	225 mJ	90 mJ
(6)	145 mJ	60 mJ
(7)	65 mJ	30 mJ
Spectral bandwidth	250 – 1100 + nm
Flashlamp life (8)	>108	> 2 x 108
Discharge Capacitance	12 µf	4 µf
Electrical Specifications
Input voltage	100 – 240 Vac (± 10 %), 50 – 60 Hz
Maximum output power	43 W
Input current (rms)	1.5 A @ 115 Vac
Flashlamp voltage (9)	400 – 600 Vdc adjustable
Remote intensity control	4 – 6 Vdc (Vref: Vlamp = 1 : 100)
External trigger input (10)	+5 V TTL pulse, 20 mA, 10-100 µsec
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature	32 to +104ºF (0 to +40ºC)
Storage temperature	-40 to +194ºF (-40 to + 90ºC)

   1. Maximum flash rate at 600 Vdc; the numbers in parenthesis represent the range of flash rates at adjusted lamp voltage (400 – 600 Vdc). Flash rate = (E = ½ CV2).
   2. Energy at 400-600 Vdc
   3. Approximate values measured at 1/3 peak of light pulse.
   4. Approximate light output at 600 VDC into 0.9″ (23 mm) diameter fiber optic light guide. Numerical aperture 0.5
   5. Approximate light output at 600 VDC into 0.5″ (13 mm) fiber optic light guide.
   6. Approximate light output at 600 VDC into 0.27″ (7 mm) fiber optic light guide.
   7. Maintaining >50% light output.
   8. Increasing lamp voltage will decrease lamp service life.
   9. Delay between flash command and light output is 8 µsec typical.
  10. Optional fiber optic nosepieces: Fostec 0.72″ ID (MVS-23), Volpi 0.59″ ID (MVS-24), or Dolan Jenner 1.0″ ID (MVS-25).