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1  INTRODUCTION 

Important information: Read the manual carefully before using the device.  

Inappropriate utilization may cause damages to the device, to the DUT (device under test) 
and/or other components of your setup.  

Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them to any future user.  

1.1  Conformity 

We, Image Engineering GmbH & Co. KG, hereby declare that the Vega corresponds to the 
essential requirements of the following EC directive:  

 

Electromagnetic Compatibility - 2014/30/EU 

 

Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems - IEC 62471:2009 

1.2  Intended Use 

Vega is a high-intensity illuminator for transparent charts based on LED technology. It is 
capable of flicker-generation with variable frequency and variable duty cycle. The device can be 
controlled with the Vega Software and the optional Vega C++ API.  

 

Only suitable for indoor use. 

 

Place your system in a dry and constant tempered environment without any interfering 

light. 

 

The optimal ambient temperature range is 22 to 26 degrees Celsius. The maximum 

ambient temperature range is 18 to 28 degrees Celsius. 

 

The system has an internal temperature management system. If there is an error 

regarding the internal temperature, the status LED will indicate an error, and the system 

automatically turns off to avoid any damage.

 

 

1.3  General Safety Information 

Do not

 open the device without instructions from the Image Engineering support team and 

when connected to the power supply. 

1.3.1  Photosensitive Epilepsy 

A small number of users with pre-existing conditions may experience seizures 
while using the flicker mode of Vega. Certain frequency and intensity 
combinations may trigger seizures with no prior medical history. Reframe from 
using the device and consult a doctor immediately if you experience sickness 
while using Vega. 

1.3.2  Eye Safety 

The LEDs used in this product can be classified as belonging to the exempt group or risk group 
1 according to IEC 62471:2009. 

 

Summary of Contents for Vega

Page 1: ...Image Engineering GmbH Co KG Im Gleisdreieck 5 50169 Kerpen Horrem Germany T 49 2273 99991 0 F 49 2273 99991 10 www image engineering com Vega User Manual August 6th 2021 ...

Page 2: ... 4 2 1 Scope of Delivery 4 2 2 Commissioning 5 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HARDWARE 6 3 1 Overview 6 3 2 Connecting the Hardware 6 4 VEGA CONTROL SOFTWARE 7 4 1 Installation 7 4 2 Connection 7 4 3 Operation 8 4 3 1 Module Controls 8 4 3 2 Presets 9 4 3 3 Calibration 9 5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 11 5 1 Maintenance 11 5 2 Storage and Transport 11 5 3 Disposal Instructions 11 6 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET 11 ...

Page 3: ...e your system in a dry and constant tempered environment without any interfering light The optimal ambient temperature range is 22 to 26 degrees Celsius The maximum ambient temperature range is 18 to 28 degrees Celsius The system has an internal temperature management system If there is an error regarding the internal temperature the status LED will indicate an error and the system automatically t...

Page 4: ...illumination unit 1 x CAN cable screw in connector to plug in connector 2 x CAN cable plug in connector to plug in connector 3 x Low voltage power cable screw in connector to plug in connector 1 x Power supply cable according to destination 1 x 2 m USB cable A to B 2 x spare Fuses 6 3A 1 x Flight case Control software User manual Acceptance protocol Vega 7 Kit 1 x Vega controller 7 x Vega illumina...

Page 5: ...plug in connector to plug in connector 1 x Low voltage power cable screw in connector to plug in connector User manual Acceptance protocol Optional Vega C API 2 2 Commissioning Keep all ventilation slits of the Vega illumination unit free of foreign objects The minimum clearance is 10 cm ...

Page 6: ...S HARDWARE 3 1 Overview Figure 1 Hardware Overview 1 Output window diffuser 2 Fan guard 3 12 V power input 4 CAN ID selector DIP switch 5 CAN IN OUT interchangeable 6 Status LEDs 7 Test button 3 2 Connecting the Hardware Figure 2 Connecting the Vega hardware ...

Page 7: ...X_1 0 0 exe and follow the instructions 4 2 Connection Turn on the Vega controller connect it to the PC via USB and start the software If no Vega device is found the following panel is displayed Figure 3 No Device Connected If the software cannot detect the devices you can try to add them manually Choose the option Find connected devices from the File menu or press Ctrl F to scan USB ports and upd...

Page 8: ...If you are working in flicker mode with multiple modules you can synchronize them In this case the master module is CAN_1 Synchronize the frequency of the modules to CAN ID 1 by checking the box next to the module This synchronization also overwrites the previously set Flicker Duty Cycle Angle Period Count and Flicker Mode with the settings of the CAN_1 module All Vega modules are set to synchroni...

Page 9: ...continuous mode the current luminance illuminance values are shown in the source panel It also shows the temperature of the modules The preview panel provides a graphical representation of the current Intensity Flicker and Phaseshift settings The width of the preview represents one second All connected Vega modules are stored for the current session and will be restored the next time the software ...

Page 10: ...chart Be sure to perform the calibration in a fully darkened room Any foreign light pollution will result in measurement errors and an external measurement device is needed to calibrate the Vega We recommend using a Class L Luminancemeter Illuminancemeter Open the context menu of the module you want to calibrate to start the calibration process Figure 8 Module Context Menu Figure 9 Calibration Ref...

Page 11: ... the diffuser clean it with compressed air or an air blower 5 2 Storage and Transport Store and transport the Vega only in the delivered hard case 5 3 Disposal Instructions The Vega must be disposed of properly after the service life is over Vega includes electrical and electromechanical components Observe your national regulations Make sure that third parties cannot use Vega after disposing of it...

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