Using the 1600 nm wavelength (low water peak region), the VLC 1600 is ideal for:
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The physical housing is engineered for tight installation inside control panels, electrical closets, or mechanical air handler sections: vlc 1600 datasheet
: Consolidates 16 universal inputs into a compact footprint to save valuable panel space.
| Parameter | Condition | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | |-----------|-----------|-----|-----|-----|------| | Peak Wavelength (λp) | IF=50mA | 650 | 660 | 670 | nm | | Spectral Bandwidth (Δλ) | IF=50mA | - | 20 | - | nm | | Radiant Power (Φe) | IF=100mA | 8 | 12 | - | mW | | Viewing Angle (2θ½) | - | - | 30 | - | degrees | | Rise/Fall Time (tr/tf) | IF=50mA, 5V | - | 10 | - | ns | Using the 1600 nm wavelength (low water peak
Selectable channels support dry-contact pulse telemetry up to a maximum frequency of 100 Hz , requiring a minimum duty cycle profile of 5 milliseconds ON and 5 milliseconds OFF. Microset Integration
: The modern "-E" variant serves as a direct, drop-in backwards-compatible swap for obsolete VLC-1600 and VLC-1600C3 devices. It mounts to the same layout footprint and cleanly executes legacy code files. It mounts to the same layout footprint and
: Runs on an EIA-485 (RS-485) network over twisted shielded pair. Protocols : Native BACnet MS/TP master. Mounting : Traditional screw mounting. 🔌 Input Configuration Guide
The advanced capabilities of the VLC-1600-E, in particular, make it a versatile tool for modern building intelligence. Its high-resolution 16-bit universal inputs and powerful 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F processor at 80 MHz provide the horsepower needed for precise data handling and complex algorithmic analysis. The device's 512 MB of flash memory allows for substantial on-board logic storage, while non-volatile memory ensures that all programmed settings are preserved even during a power loss, guaranteeing stable and reliable operation. The unit is programmed using Alerton's VisualLogic, an intuitive, graphical, drag-and-drop programming language that simplifies the creation of custom monitoring sequences without requiring extensive coding expertise. The supported sensor ecosystem is a key advantage; the VLC-1600 works with the full range of Alerton BACtalk® sensors, including the popular Microset, Microset II, and Microset 4 intelligent wall sensors, which provide convenient local data display, setpoint adjustment, and technician access for equipment setup parameters. Furthermore, its BTL (BACnet Testing Laboratories) certification guarantees that it will communicate flawlessly with products from other BACnet-compliant manufacturers, preventing vendor lock-in and ensuring a truly open and interoperable building management system.