LC6 User Manual
The LC6 Light Integrator and Darkroom Timer is the heart of the Light Counter system. It contains an advanced microcontroller that helps you manage your exposures with unparalleled precision. The system is designed by a photographer for photographers. It works simply and quickly, with a strong emphasis on ease of use.
For an overview of the main features please watch the following video.
Power and Peripherals
Power is connected to the single USB-C connector on the rear panel. Power may be taken from any USB wall adapter or computer.
Do not connect the USB-A connectors to power or a computer because this may damage your device.
Peripherals (sensors, power controllers, etc.) are connected to any of the six USB-A connectors on the rear panel.
Sensor Calibration
The calibration process adjusts the LC6 measurements so that 1 'unit' of light is about 1 second of time.
Calibration is beneficial for three reasons:
- Calibration allows for variability between sensor chips. This helps if you ever need to replace a sensor
- Calibration means we can deal with human-friendly numbers. For example, the raw measurements from my test LED light unit are about 4,400 per second or 264,000 per minute. It's much easier for us to deal with exposures of about 60 per minute
- Calibration makes it easy to change from using time-based exposures to units-based exposures. If your old exposures were 5 minutes, then your exposures with a new LC6 will be about 300 units
Calibration data are stored on the sensor. These data are specific to the sensor, its physical position, and the light source it is measuring.
Sensor calibration is managed from the control panel.
Configuring Power Controllers
The LC6 can use multiple power controllers for different tasks. For example, one to control the lights, one to control a vacuum frame, and one to switch on fans if the unit gets too hot. They are configured from the control panel.
Video to follow...
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the LC6 without a power controller?
Yes, but you will have to manually switch the lights on and off. When you start an exposure, the LC6 will wait until light is detected. At the end of the exposure, the LC6 will beep for a second to tell you to switch off the lights.
Can I use the LC6 without a light sensor?
Yes, but in this case you are limited to timed exposures.
How do I get support?
Please reach out to Ian Leake via this website, or social media.