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EC - PWM - 08 - MPC4 - H PWM Driver EC - PWM - 08 - MPC4 - H PWM Driver

Description Description

Microprocessor - based PWM driver for remote control of 4 dual-coil Microprocessor - based PWM driver for remote control of 4 dual-coil
proportional solenoid valves. proportional solenoid valves.

Operation Operation

The EC-MPC4 Proportional Valve Driver supplies up to 4 dual-coil proportional The EC-MPC4 Proportional Valve Driver supplies up to 4 dual-coil proportional
valves with PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) current proportional to the input valves with PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) current proportional to the input
signals coming from potentiometers, PLC or other control systems. signals coming from potentiometers, PLC or other control systems.

PWM currents are factory pre-set and cannot be adjusted. PWM currents are factory pre-set and cannot be adjusted.

Features Features

The current in the solenoid is independent from any change in the coil resistance or in the supply voltage The current in the solenoid is independent from any change in the coil resistance or in the supply voltage
The inherent superimposed dither frequency helps to overcome friction and stiction effects in the controlled device. The inherent superimposed dither frequency helps to overcome friction and stiction effects in the controlled device.
Supply line is protected against reversed polarity and load dump. Supply line is protected against reversed polarity and load dump.
Inputs are protected against short circuits to GND and supply. Inputs are protected against short circuits to GND and supply.
Outputs are protected against short circuits, reversed polarity, over-current and over-temperature. Outputs are protected against short circuits, reversed polarity, over-current and over-temperature.
High environmental protection High environmental protection

Specifications Dimensions Specifications Dimensions

Operating voltage: 9 - 20 Vdc Operating voltage: 9 - 20 Vdc

Max current consumption: 100 mA (no load applied) Max current consumption: 100 mA (no load applied)
Operating temperature: -40 / +100 °C Operating temperature: -40 / +100 °C
Degree of protection: IP67 Degree of protection: IP67

Analog inputs: 6x0-5 V Analog inputs: 6x0-5 V

Digital inputs: 2 x PNP (Active High) Digital inputs: 2 x PNP (Active High)
Input impedance: 100 kOhm Input impedance: 100 kOhm
Typical ctrl pot resistance: 1 - 10 kOhm Typical ctrl pot resistance: 1 - 10 kOhm
Resolution: 10 bits Resolution: 10 bits

PWM outputs channels: 4 x dual-coil prop. valves PWM outputs channels: 4 x dual-coil prop. valves
Current output range (PWM): 100-1500 mA Current output range (PWM): 100-1500 mA
PWM dither frequency: 75-250 Hz (factory set) PWM dither frequency: 75-250 Hz (factory set)

Applications Applications

Specifically designed for applications with factory-set Specifically designed for applications with factory-set
working parameters and requiring no field-adjustments working parameters and requiring no field-adjustments
12 Vdc systems only 12 Vdc systems only
Remote control of proportional valves Remote control of proportional valves
Control of a 4 functions proportional bi-directional system Control of a 4 functions proportional bi-directional system

WARNING: The specifications/application data shown in our catalogs and data sheets are intended only as a general guide for the product described WARNING: The specifications/application data shown in our catalogs and data sheets are intended only as a general guide for the product described
(herein). Any specific application should not be undertaken without independent study, evaluation, and testing for suitability. (herein). Any specific application should not be undertaken without independent study, evaluation, and testing for suitability.

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EC - PWM - 08 - MPC4 - H PWM Driver EC - PWM - 08 - MPC4 - H PWM Driver

Circuit board pinout - Wiring diagram Circuit board pinout - Wiring diagram

Connector type: Framatome SICMA2 Connector type: Framatome SICMA2

A B C A B C
1- Prop. coil no. 6 output 1- +Battery 1- -Battery (GND) 1- Prop. coil no. 6 output 1- +Battery 1- -Battery (GND)
2- Prop. coil no. 7 output 2- Spare - Not connected 2- Command signal supply (+5V) 2- Prop. coil no. 7 output 2- Spare - Not connected 2- Command signal supply (+5V)
3- Prop. coil no. 4 output 3- Input no. 3 (analog) 3- Input no. 2 (digital) 3- Prop. coil no. 4 output 3- Input no. 3 (analog) 3- Input no. 2 (digital)
4- Prop. coil no. 5 output 4- Input no. 7 (analog) 4- Input no. 1 (digital) 4- Prop. coil no. 5 output 4- Input no. 7 (analog) 4- Input no. 1 (digital)
5- Input no. 4 (analog) 5- Input no. 0 (analog) 5- Prop. coil no. 1 output 5- Input no. 4 (analog) 5- Input no. 0 (analog) 5- Prop. coil no. 1 output
6- Input no. 5 (analog) 6- Common feedback no.2-3 6- Prop. coil no. 0 output 6- Input no. 5 (analog) 6- Common feedback no.2-3 6- Prop. coil no. 0 output
7- Input no. 6 (analog) 7- Common feedback no.6-7 7- Prop. coil no. 3 output 7- Input no. 6 (analog) 7- Common feedback no.6-7 7- Prop. coil no. 3 output
8- Common feedback no.0-1 8- Common feedback no.4-5 8- Prop. coil no. 2 output 8- Common feedback no.0-1 8- Common feedback no.4-5 8- Prop. coil no. 2 output

Adjustments Application example Adjustments Application example

Factory pre-set for: Factory pre-set for:

Imin (minimum output current) Imin (minimum output current)

Imax (maximum output current) Imax (maximum output current)
Ramp-up time Ramp-up time
Ramp-down time Ramp-down time
Dither frequency Dither frequency

Factory pre-set values for the standard Factory pre-set values for the standard
version p/n 23.0409.170: version p/n 23.0409.170:

Imin = 100 mA Imin = 100 mA

Imax = 1500 mA Imax = 1500 mA
Ramp-up/-down time = o sec Ramp-up/-down time = o sec
Dither frequency = 100 Hz Dither frequency = 100 Hz

Proportional regulation of 4 dual-coil valves with 4 bi-directional control levers Proportional regulation of 4 dual-coil valves with 4 bi-directional control levers

Ordering Information: EC - PWM - 08 - MPC4 - H Ordering Information: EC - PWM - 08 - MPC4 - H

Part number Part number
H = potted plastic Housing 23.0409.170 H = potted plastic Housing 23.0409.170
0 = Factory pre-set 0 = Factory pre-set

WARNING: The specifications/application data shown in our catalogs and data sheets are intended only as a general guide for the product described WARNING: The specifications/application data shown in our catalogs and data sheets are intended only as a general guide for the product described
(herein). Any specific application should not be undertaken without independent study, evaluation, and testing for suitability. (herein). Any specific application should not be undertaken without independent study, evaluation, and testing for suitability.

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EC - PWM - P8 - MPC4 - H PWM Driver EC - PWM - P8 - MPC4 - H PWM Driver

Description Description

Microprocessor - based PWM driver for remote control of 4 dual-coil Microprocessor - based PWM driver for remote control of 4 dual-coil
proportional solenoid valves. proportional solenoid valves.

Operation Operation

The EC-MPC4 Proportional Valve Driver supplies up to 4 dual-coil proportional The EC-MPC4 Proportional Valve Driver supplies up to 4 dual-coil proportional
valves with PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) current proportional to the input valves with PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) current proportional to the input
signals coming from potentiometers, PLC or other control systems. signals coming from potentiometers, PLC or other control systems.

The control characteristics (Imin/Imax, ramps, deadbands, dither) are The control characteristics (Imin/Imax, ramps, deadbands, dither) are
configurable via PC connected with a RS232 serial line to a configuration kit configurable via PC connected with a RS232 serial line to a configuration kit
and PC interface of Tecnord supply and PC interface of Tecnord supply

Joytsicks and valve shown in this picture are supplied separately Joytsicks and valve shown in this picture are supplied separately
Features Features

The current in the solenoid is independent from any change in the coil resistance or in the supply voltage The current in the solenoid is independent from any change in the coil resistance or in the supply voltage
The inherent superimposed dither frequency helps to overcome friction and stiction effects in the controlled device. The inherent superimposed dither frequency helps to overcome friction and stiction effects in the controlled device.
Supply line is protected against reversed polarity and load dump. Supply line is protected against reversed polarity and load dump.
Inputs are protected against short circuits to GND and supply. Inputs are protected against short circuits to GND and supply.
Outputs are protected against short circuits, reversed polarity, over-current and over-temperature. Outputs are protected against short circuits, reversed polarity, over-current and over-temperature.

Specifications Dimensions Specifications Dimensions

Operating voltage: 9 - 30 Vdc Operating voltage: 9 - 30 Vdc

Max current consumption: 100 mA (no load applied) Max current consumption: 100 mA (no load applied)
Operating temperature: -25 / +85 °C Operating temperature: -25 / +85 °C
Degree of protection: IP67 Degree of protection: IP67

Analog inputs: 8x0-5 V Analog inputs: 8x0-5 V

Input impedance: 100 kOhm Input impedance: 100 kOhm
Typical ctrl pot resistance: 1 - 10 kOhm Typical ctrl pot resistance: 1 - 10 kOhm
Digital inputs: analog inputs can be Digital inputs: analog inputs can be
used as digital used as digital
Resolution: 10 bit Resolution: 10 bit

PWM outputs channels: 4 x dual-coil prop. valves PWM outputs channels: 4 x dual-coil prop. valves
Current output range (PWM): 100-1500 mA (3A version available) Current output range (PWM): 100-1500 mA (3A version available)
PWM dither frequency: 75-250 Hz (adjustable) PWM dither frequency: 75-250 Hz (adjustable)

Applications Applications

Specifically designed for applications Specifically designed for applications

requiring accurate adjustments and calibrations requiring accurate adjustments and calibrations
12 Vdc and 24 Vdc systems 12 Vdc and 24 Vdc systems
Remote control of non-feedback proportional valves Remote control of non-feedback proportional valves
Control of a proportional bi-directional valve with a venting valve Control of a proportional bi-directional valve with a venting valve

WARNING: The specifications/application data shown in our catalogs and data sheets are intended only as a general guide for the product described WARNING: The specifications/application data shown in our catalogs and data sheets are intended only as a general guide for the product described
(herein). Any specific application should not be undertaken without independent study, evaluation, and testing for suitability. (herein). Any specific application should not be undertaken without independent study, evaluation, and testing for suitability.

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EC - PWM - P8 - MPC4 - H PWM Driver EC - PWM - P8 - MPC4 - H PWM Driver

Circuit board pinout - Wiring diagram Circuit board pinout - Wiring diagram

Connector type: Framatome SICMA2 Connector type: AMP-Seal Connector type: Framatome SICMA2 Connector type: AMP-Seal

For software download For software download

1- RTS 1- RTS
2- DTR 2- DTR
For calibration and adjustments For calibration and adjustments
1- TX 1- TX
2- RX 2- RX
3- GND 3- GND

A B C A B C
1- Prop. coil no. 6 output 1- +Battery 1- -Battery (GND) 1- Prop. coil no. 6 output 1- +Battery 1- -Battery (GND)
2- Prop. coil no. 7 output 2- Not connected 2- Command signal supply (+5V) 2- Prop. coil no. 7 output 2- Not connected 2- Command signal supply (+5V)
3- Prop. coil no. 4 output 3- Input no. 3 (analog) 3- Input no. 2 (analog) 3- Prop. coil no. 4 output 3- Input no. 3 (analog) 3- Input no. 2 (analog)
4- Prop. coil no. 5 output 4- Input no. 7 (analog) 4- Input no. 1 (analog) 4- Prop. coil no. 5 output 4- Input no. 7 (analog) 4- Input no. 1 (analog)
5- Input no. 4 (analog) 5- Input no. 0 (analog) 5- Prop. coil no. 1 output 5- Input no. 4 (analog) 5- Input no. 0 (analog) 5- Prop. coil no. 1 output
6- Input no. 5 (analog) 6- Common feedback no.2-3 6- Prop. coil no. 0 output 6- Input no. 5 (analog) 6- Common feedback no.2-3 6- Prop. coil no. 0 output
7- Input no. 6 (analog) 7- Common feedback no.6-7 7- Prop. coil no. 3 output 7- Input no. 6 (analog) 7- Common feedback no.6-7 7- Prop. coil no. 3 output
8- Common feedback no.0-1 8- Common feedback no.4-5 8- Prop. coil no. 2 output 8- Common feedback no.0-1 8- Common feedback no.4-5 8- Prop. coil no. 2 output

Adjustments Application example Adjustments Application example

Adjustments can be effected via RS232 serial line Adjustments can be effected via RS232 serial line
to modify the following work parameters: to modify the following work parameters:

Imin (minimum output current) Imin (minimum output current)

Imax (maximum output current) Imax (maximum output current)
Ramp-up time Ramp-up time
Ramp-down time Ramp-down time
Dither frequency Dither frequency

Ordering information for the configuration kit: Ordering information for the configuration kit:

20.1001.026 RS232 interface card including 20.1001.026 RS232 interface card including
PC configuration software tool on CD PC configuration software tool on CD

* : USB / RS232 interface available on request * : USB / RS232 interface available on request
Proport. regulation of 4 dual-coil valves with 2 bi-directional joysticks Proport. regulation of 4 dual-coil valves with 2 bi-directional joysticks

Ordering Information: EC - PWM - P8 - MPC4 - H Ordering Information: EC - PWM - P8 - MPC4 - H

Part number Part number
H = potted plastic housing 23.0409.081 23.0409.071 / 3A version H = potted plastic housing 23.0409.081 23.0409.071 / 3A version
P = Programmable P = Programmable

WARNING: The specifications/application data shown in our catalogs and data sheets are intended only as a general guide for the product described WARNING: The specifications/application data shown in our catalogs and data sheets are intended only as a general guide for the product described
(herein). Any specific application should not be undertaken without independent study, evaluation, and testing for suitability. (herein). Any specific application should not be undertaken without independent study, evaluation, and testing for suitability.

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