ELECTRONIC CONTROLS

Proportional Valve Controller—PCB Only—

DESCRIPTION 0–5 VDC, 10K Pot or 0–20 mA Input
A printed circuit board-style (PCB) control amplifier for controlling HydraForce
proportional valves. Remote mounting in a protected enclosure is required.
OPERATION
This control module uses closed-loop current control with superimposed dither to
supply a proportional valve solenoid with a proportional control signal. The input
signal to this controller can be from a 10K potentiometer, 0–5 VDC, 0–20 mA,
or from other pre-set levels.
FEATURES
• Adjustments and connections clearly labeled.
• LED indication of output power level, input level and power on/off.
• One unit covers supply voltages from 9 to 32 VDC.
• No internal fuses; circuit limits current electronically.
• Short circuit proof and reverse polarity protected.
• Can be disconnected from coil when powered.
• Maximum current adjustment does not affect minimum current setting.
• Independent ramp adjustments and internal supply for potentiometer.
• Filter eliminates electrical noise.
• Dither frequency and amplitude are adjustable for maximum valve performance.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS RATINGS

Weight: 25 g (0.88 oz.) Supply Voltage: 9–32 VDC
Connections: Screw terminals Coil rating must be matched with supply voltage: RCOIL ≤ (VSUPPLY – 1.5 V) / I-Max.
for 16–30 AWG wire Control Input Signal Options: 10K external potentiometer (accepts 5K to 50K pots),
or 0–5 VDC signal, or 0–20 mA current signal (see connection diagrams)
Input Resistance: Voltage: 250K Ohms; Current: 33 Ohms
Output Current: up to 2000 mA (see ordering info.)
CSA Listing: Minimum Current Range: 0–500 mA (adjustable; see ordering info.)
CSA C22.2 No. 14-M91 Maximum Current Range: 600–2000 mA (adjustable; see ordering info.)
Ramp Up and/or Down: 0.01–5.0 seconds (independently adjustable)
Dither Frequency: 70–350 Hz (adjustable)
Dither Amplitude: 0–10% of maximum current (adjustable)
Operating Conditions: –40° to 85°C; 0 to 85% relative humidity

SCHEMATIC

ACTIVE
VPS + REVERSE POLARITY
(9-32 VDC) PROTECTION INPUT, OUTPUT
– STEP-DOWN STEP-UP AND
CONVERTER +12 V
POWER DC/DC –12 V POWER SUPPLY
GND VPS TO 5.5 V CONVERTER INDICATORS
VOLTAGE +5 V
+5 V REFERENCE
REFERENCE GENERATOR
+5 V
POTENTIOMETER INPUT

RAMP UP RAMP DOWN

I-MIN.
ERROR LOW
RMIN. AMPLIFIER PASS
VOLTAGE IN I-MAX. VOLTAGE FILTER
(0-5 VDC) INDEPENDENT
RAMP CONTROL + TO S1
CURRENT IN FUNCTION HIGH FREQUENCY
RMAX. RM – PWM
(0-20 mA)
CONVERTER CF
SOLENOID
OUTPUT

DITHER FREQUENCY
SIGNAL GND
RD RDA
RDITHER CURRENT
DITHER SENSING AND
DITHER AMPLITUDE SHORT CIRCUIT
PROTECTION S2
GENERATOR

ENABLE

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0–5 VDC, 10K Pot or 0–20 mA Input

DIMENSIONS
2.50
63.5
2.10 INCH
53.3 MILLIMETRE

TP10

Screw Terminal Connections

TP8
TP9 for 16–30 AWG wire
POW+ (+) Power
Setscrew TP6
TP7 POW– (–) Power
Adjustments R50 R46 TP5 TP4
2.50 Ramp Up
+5V REF +5V Reference
63.5 Span (Rising Edge) V IN Voltage In Note: When Enable is
I-Max. TP2 connected to (+) Power
2.10
R49 AGND Analog Ground
TP3 or left open, the unit is
53.3 Zero Ramp Down I IN Current In
enabled. When Enable
(Falling Edge) Enable
R48

I-Min. ENABLE is connected to (–) Power,

FGND Frame Ground the unit will be disabled.
Dither Level
Dither (Amplitude) SOL– (–) Solenoid
Frequency R31 SOL+ (+) Solenoid
R32
L1
Mounting Holes (4)
TP1

L3 L2 0.156 (3.90) Dia.

for #6 size screws
Input Level LED Power Output Level LED (not supplied)
Brightness increases as Okay LED Brightness increases as
input signal increases. output amperage increases.

CONNECTIONS For Complete Set-Up Instructions, see page 3.439.1

For Either 0–20 mA or 0–5 VDC Control: Turn ramp screws fully counterclockwise
to eliminate ramping. Use I-Min. screw to set minimum speed with minimum control
input. Use I-Max. screw to set maximum speed with 100% of control input.

10K Potentiometer (Pot.) Control 0 to 20 mA Control 0 to 5 VDC Control

Supplied by User Screw Terminal Supplied by User Screw Terminal Supplied by User Screw Terminal
(+) Power (+) Power (+) Power (+) Power (+) Power (+) Power
(–) Power (–) Power (–) Power (–) Power (–) Power (–) Power
(+) Pot. (+) 5V Reference Not Used (+) 5V Reference Not Used (+) 5V Reference
10K Pot. Voltage In Not Used Voltage In (+) 0–5V Voltage In
(–) Pot. Analog Gnd. (–) 0–20mA Analog Gnd. (–) 0–5V Analog Gnd.
Not Used Current In (+) 0–20mA Current In Not Used Current In
Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable Enable
Frame Gnd. Frame Gnd. Frame Gnd. Frame Gnd. Frame Gnd. Frame Gnd.
(–) Coil (–) Solenoid (–) Coil (–) Solenoid (–) Coil (–) Solenoid
(+) Coil (+) Solenoid (+) Coil (+) Solenoid (+) Coil (+) Solenoid

TO ORDER
Part Number Output I-Min. Setting I-Max. Setting
4000046 2000 mA Max. 0 to 500 mA 600 to 2000 mA
4000194 1200 mA Max. 0 to 150 mA 400 to 1200 mA

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