- Lens controllers
EL-E-4 / EL-E-4i
Lens drivers 4 and 4i provide straightforward, high-precision control of Optotune’s electrically tunable lenses. They communicate via an open serial protocol that can be implemented in any programming language on Windows or Linux, with source code available in C#, LabVIEW, and Python. The controller includes free software for immediate standalone use and can also be seamlessly integrated into OEM systems. Its compact, USB-powered current source design additionally enables reliable driving of LEDs and laser diodes.
Main specifications:
Current range: -290 to +290 mA in 0.07mA steps
Drive frequency: 0.25 to 2000 Hz​
Focal power mode (temperature compensation)
USB powered: 5 V​
This product has multiple versions.
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Configurations
- OEM version with plastic housing and FPC connector to connect OEM lens with FPC cable​
- Industrial version with metal housing and Hirose connector to connect our industrial lenses with a Hirose cable (to be ordered separately)
Applications
EL-E-4 and EL-E-4i are ideal for microscopes.| Product name | Current Range (mA) | Supply voltage (V) | Number of channels | Connector type | Dimensions | hf:tax:pa_atr-connector-type | hf:tax:pa_atr-dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL-E-4i | -290 to +290 | 5 | 1 | Hirose | 99x19x13.5​ | hirose | 99-x-19-x-13-5 |
| EL-E-4​ | -290 to +290 | 5 | 1 | FPC | 77 x 19 x 13 | fpc | 77x19x13 |