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The Pulsar 320E provides the ultimate in lighting control for strobe-only, high power applications.

2 outputs for controlling 2 lights independently, each capable of 50A @ 100V DC.

NOTE: If you’ve purchased a Pulsar 320 in the past, please see the change notice below for details on what updates have been made to the Pulsar series.

The Pulsar 320E provides the ultimate in lighting control for strobe-only, high power applications.

2 outputs for controlling 2 lights independently, each capable of 50A @ 100V DC.

PCN No: 156

Date Issued: 11/10/20

Notice Type: Product Change

Product Type: Pulsar 320

Change Notification Summary

Effective immediately, Advanced illumination’s (Ai) Pulsar 320 is no longer available and will be replaced with the Pulsar 320E. The microprocessor used within the Pulsar 320 was discontinued so Ai was forced to replace it. To properly support this new microprocessor, an updated software revision is now required to operate new units. A link to this new software revision will be available on the Pulsar 320E product webpage under downloads.  In Q3 of 2021, additional features will be added to the Pulsar 320E, including but not limited to improved commands, DHCP support and UDP functionality.

If you currently have an older Pulsar 320, all of the necessary downloads for that device will remain accessible under the downloads section on the Pulsar 320E webpage.

To make the differentiation between the original Pulsar 320 and the new Pulsar 320E visually clear, Ai has updated the Pulsar 320E front labels to incorporate green as a primary color, as opposed to gray.

Please contact your Ai Sales Representative if you have any questions.

PCN 156 Pulsar 320 Change

Controller Style
Discrete Control System (External, Detachable)
User Interface
Software GUI
Operating Mode
Pulse (Overdrive Strobe)
Light Head Connection
Via Proprietary Header Block with Embedded EEPROM on Light Head Cable (C5)
Input Supply Requirements
24V DC Nominal, 4.0A Recommended
21V Min - 30V Max; Power Inputs Reverse-Polarity Protected
Output Channels
Number of Outputs: 2
Number of Channels per Output: 1
Output Power
Pulsed: 5000W Peak Total, 2500W Peak per Channel*
Output Current
Pulsed: 100A Max Total, 50A per Channel*
Output Voltage
Pulsed: 100V Max*
Trigger Signal
2.5V Min - 30V Max, <=5mA
Trigger Protection
Protected up to 30V
Trigger Delay
<2μs
Trigger Frequency Limit
2KHz
Pulse Width Range
1μs - 100ms
Programmable Pulse Delay
1μs - 1ms
Duty Cycle Range
Typical <1% for high current overdrive, up to 15%
Dependent on the limitations of the connected light.
Dimming Range
0% - 100%, 1mA Increments via Software Settings
Status Indicator LEDs
Green: Power
Yellow: Communication
Red: Error
Communication
10/100 Ethernet Standard TCP-IP, UDP
USB (Custom HID)
C++ Library
Operating System Software Support
GUI: Windows 7+ x86 and x86-64, Linux x86 and x86-64 (requires Kernel 2.6.39+ with libudev installed)
Operating Temperature Range
0°C to +55°C
Storage Temperature Range
-25°C to +85 °C
IP Rating
Not Rated
Dimensions
4.40" x 3.37" x 5.10" (111.6mm x 85.6mm x 129.5mm)
Weight
1.63lb (739g)
Mounting
DIN Rail
Case Material
Aluminum and Steel
Warranty
5 Years
Compliance
CE, RoHS
*Values shown are based on controller component limitations. Actual limitations will vary depending on the limits set for the connected light head. These limits are determined using Advanced Illumination's proprietary SignaTechTM (Signature Technology) in order to ensure safe peak performance.