: It uses a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F (on newer -E models) or a Motorola AZ60 (on legacy models). This allows it to process data in 100-millisecond loops , ensuring that if a critical sensor detects a leak or a spike in pressure, the building's brain knows about it instantly.
: Many standard VLC-1600 units are now listed as discontinued by Honeywell , replaced by the updated VLC-1600-E which offers better security (secure boot) and faster communication.
This technical guide translates the core parameters of the Honeywell Alerton VLC-1600 Datasheet into an actionable breakdown of its hardware architecture, wiring protocols, and systems integration. Hardware Architecture and Processing vlc 1600 datasheet
The VLC 1600 stands out for its .
: Because it executes localized control programming, the VLC-1600 can ingest 16 local hardware points, compute complex mathematical algorithms or automation parameters, and share those results over the network to other controllers using BACnet network variables. : It uses a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4F (on
Note: Always check the specific datasheet as pin assignments vary by OEM. Some use the case as the common cathode.
: The device functions reliably across a wide operating envelope of 0 to 158°F (-17 to 70°C) and a relative humidity profile of 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing. Sourcing and Lifecycle Management This technical guide translates the core parameters of
Imagine a massive skyscraper. Thousands of sensors are "breathing"—measuring the temperature of the air, the flow of water in pipes, and the CO2 levels in crowded lobbies. The acts as a high-density nerve center for these signals. It features 16 universal inputs but zero control outputs . Its entire purpose is to listen, translate, and report. Technical Vital Signs
| Parameter | Test Condition | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Center Wavelength | CW, Po=1600mW | 1590 | 1605 | 1620 | nm | | Spectral Width (FWHM) | - | 1.5 | 2.5 | 4.0 | nm | | Threshold Current | Ith | - | 350 | 450 | mA | | Slope Efficiency | - | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.3 | W/A | | Forward Voltage | VF | 1.8 | 2.1 | 2.5 | V | | Monitor Current (PD) | VRPD=5V | 0.3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | mA | | Beam Divergence (Parallel) | Θ∥ | 5 | 8 | 11 | degrees | | Beam Divergence (Perpendicular) | Θ⟂ | 25 | 32 | 40 | degrees |
Every field program inside the monitoring device is custom-tailored using Alerton's automation ecosystem.
