Digital control electronics

for axial piston pumps

RE 30237  
Edition: 2018-07
Type VT-HPC Replaces: 2016-05

▶▶ Component series 1X
▶▶ Control electronics for the A4VS axial piston pump with
HS5 adjustment
▶▶ Function: Swivel angle, pressure control, torque
limitation, master/slave
▶▶ Communication: Sercos, PROFINET RT, EtherCAT,
EtherNET/IP, POWERLINK, optionally PROFIBUS, analog
▶▶ Parameterizable via standard Ethernet

HPC_150826

Features Contents

▶▶ Digital control electronics for the axial piston pump Features1

A4VS with HS5 control from size 40 to size 1000 Ordering code 2
▶▶ Bus connection (slave)/Service interface (TCP/IP) Function 3, 4
switchable by parameters (Sercos, EtherNet/IP, Overview of the controller functions 5
PROFINET RT, EtherCAT, Powerlink, PROFIBUS DP) System overview (example) 6
▶▶ Pressure and swivel angle controller Technical data 7 ... 9
▶▶ Parameterizable torque limitation Pin assignment VT-HPC-1-1X 10
▶▶ Optional: Speed-variable function LED displays  11
▶▶ Leakage compensation Dimensions11
▶▶ Master/slave capability Project planning/maintenance instructions/additional
▶▶ Mooring capability information12
▶▶ CE mark according to EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Further information 13
▶▶ Optional: PLC functionality according to IEC 61131-3

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Ordering code

01 02 03 04 05 06
VT‒HPC‒1 ‒ 1X / M ‒ ‒ 00 / 00

01 Digital control electronics for controlling axial piston variable displacement pumps VT-HPC-1

02 Component series 10 to 19 (10 to 19: unchanged technical data and pin assignment) 1X

03 Multi-Ethernet M

04 With Profibus P
Without Profibus 0

05 Software option: Standard 00

06 Hardware option: Standard 00

Available variants
Type Material no.
VT-HPC-1-1X/M-0-00/00 R901413449
VT-HPC-1-1X/M-P-00/00 R901413446

Included within the scope of delivery:

Mating connector for
▶▶ XD1 (Weidmüller BLZF 3.50/03/180F SN BK BX)
▶▶ XG20 (Weidmüller B2CF 3.50/30/180LH SN BK BX)
▶▶ XG21 (Weidmüller B2CF 3.50/14/180LH SN BK BX)

Recommended accessories (can be ordered separately)

Denomination Material no.
STECKER 6ES7972-0BA42-0XA0 for port XF30 (Profibus) R901312863
Connection cable PC VT-HPC (RJ45, XF20 or XF21) RKB0011/005.0 length: 5 m R911321548
STECKERSATZ VT-HMC...-1X/M…*ET R961011116
SERVICEPAKET VT-HMC...-1X/M…shielding*ET R961011117
Commissioning software IndraWorks DS from version 14V14 ‒
SD memory card XA-SD01 (1 GByte) R911173844
SD card for PLC functionality VT-SD-HDX-PLC-10VXX R901444436
SD card for n function VT-SD-HPC-HSSN-10VXX R901495806

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Functional description using the A4VS axial piston pump with HS5 control as an example

The swivel angle and pressure control as well as the torque

Notice for the HS5 control:
limitation of the A4VS… variable displacement pump are
▶▶ With de-energized proportional valve and pump with clockwise
effected by an electrically controlled proportional rotation and if the set pressure is available, the pump swivels
valve (1). Via the actuating piston (2) of the pump, this to swivel angle α = 0 (A4VSO design) or α = –100%
valve determines the position of the swash plate (3). (A4VSG design).
The position of the swash plate is determined by a swivel
angle sensor (4); the actual pressure value is recorded by
a pressure transducer.
The actual torque value is calculated from the product of
the actual pressure value and the actual swivel angle value.
The controller software ensures by means of a minimum
value generator that the controller corresponding to the
working point is always active.
The sectional drawing shows the A4VS… variable
displacement pump with HS5 control; the proportional
valve (1) is controlled using the VT-HPC control
electronics.

3 2 4 1

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Functional description of the control electronics

Description IndraWorks PC program
The VT-HPC (Hydraulic Pump Control) is a digital control To implement the project planning task and to
system with integrated controller, optionally with parameterize the VT-HPC, the user may use the
programming according to IEC 61131. The internal IndraWorks DS operation tool. For the use of the PLC
PLC functionality is activated by plugging the SD card function, IndraWorks MLD is necessary: Project planning
SD-HPC-PLC. It is not included in the VT-HPC scope of ▶▶ Parameterization
delivery and must be ordered separately. ▶▶ Commissioning
The following controller functionalities are available: ▶▶ Diagnosis
▶▶ Pressure control ▶▶ Comfortable management of all data on a PC
▶▶ Swivel angle/flow control ▶▶ Requirement: PC operating system at least Windows 7
▶▶ Torque limitation
▶▶ Optional: Speed-variable function (n function) Slot for one SD memory card
The following data may be saved:
This enables, amongst others, the following operating ▶▶ Parameter data
modes: ▶▶ Any other data
▶▶ Pressure/swivel angle control ▶▶ Update of the speed-variable function (see Accessories)
▶▶ Pressure/flow control
Only SD and SDHC memory cards up to a size of 4 Gbyte
Command value presetting is done via the bus interfaces with FAT32 formatting are supported. The card must
(XF20/XF21 or XF30), via the analog interface (XG20) or, already be inserted when the device is switched on,
alternatively, via an internal PLC program. otherwise it will not be detected. It is recommended to
The feedback information of the actual value signals to use the Rexroth memory card (see Accessories).
the superior control system is provided optionally either
via the bus interfaces (XF20/XF21 or XF30) or the
analog/digital interface (XG20).
The controller parameters are set via one of the two
Ethernet interfaces (XF20/XF21) (integrated switch
functionality)
Monitoring
The digital control electronics enable comprehensive
monitoring functions/error detection including:
▶▶ Undervoltage
▶▶ Communication error
▶▶ Cable break for analog sensor inputs (4 ... 20 mA)
▶▶ Short-circuit monitoring for analog/digital outputs
▶▶ Temperature of the integrated electronics

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Overview of the controller functions (in the condition as supplied)

24 V supply for
pressure load
XG20 a1 cells
Swivel angle XG20 a3
command value U
XG20 b3 XG20 a10 No error
AD
Bus:
Sercos III, XG20 b8 Error reset
PROFINET RT,
EtherNet/IP, XG20 a8 Enable
EtherCAT, TCP/IP
Powerlink XF20/XF21
Error logics
PROFIBUS DP XF30

XG20 a2 Swivel angle

Pressure
U command
XG20 b2 value XG21 a1
command value
AD processing
Switching
Swivel Control
Valve
Actual pressure
logics
angle output XG21 a2
value XG20 b4 controller adjustment
controller
Pressure
I
controller

Swivel angle
AD
actual value XG21 a5 Swivel angle
U XG20 b10 controller active

AD

Example of open circuit, switch-over between current and voltage interface for the analog inputs via IndraWorks (observe wiring).

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System overview (example)

Control system (PLC) Visualization (HMI)

Sercos III,
PROFINET RT, Digital control electronics
EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, VT-HPC
PROFIBUS DP,
Powerlink

Digital inputs/outputs,
analog inputs/outputs

Voltage supply
24 V DC

Swivel angle sensor Proportional valve

Axial piston pump

A4VS

Pressure
transducer
HM20-2X

4 ... 20 mA/0.1 ... 10 V

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Technical data
(For applications outside these parameters, please consult us!)

Operating voltage
– Nominal voltage UB 24 V DC
– Lower limit UBmin. 20 V DC
– Upper limit UBmax. 28 V DC
‒ Maximum admissible residual ripple (40 … 400 Hz) u 5 Vpp (observe the admissible limits)
Total current consumption I ‒ Running empty: 0.2 … 0.4 A
‒ Max. admissible load: 0.9 … 2.6 A
(external fuse protection required)
Power loss (at 24 V) < 15 W
External fuse 4 A time-lag
Bus systems PROFIBUS DP (max. 12 MBaud acc. to IEC61158),
Sercos III, PROFINET RT, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Powerlink
Parameterization interface Ethernet
Scan time swivel angle/pressure controller (minimum) 0.5 msec
Booting time < 15 sec (from switch on until the control system is active)
Digital inputs Di
– Number 4
– Low level U –3 V … 5 V
– High level U 11 V … UB
– Current consumption at High level I 2 mA … 15 mA
– Reference potential GND
Digital outputs Do
– Number 4
– Low level U 0…3V
– High level U 14.5 V … UB
– Current carrying capacity Imax. 50 mA (short-circuit-proof) 1)

‒ Maximum capacitive load 200 μF

– Signal delay time t Depending on the set performance
– Reference potential GND
Analog inputs Ai
‒ Inputs Ai1 to Ai5
• Number (current or voltage input parameterizable) 5
• Resolution 14 Bit 2)
– Input Ai_sv (swivel angle sensor)
• Number (current or voltage input via separate pin) 1
• Resolution 13 Bit 2)
– Voltage inputs (differential inputs)
• Measurement range UE –10 V ... +10 V
• Input resistance RE 200 kΩ ± 10%
• Linearity at 20 °C U < 20 mV
• Noise U ± 15 mV
• Temperature drift < 12 mV/10 K
– Current inputs (reference to AGND)
• Input current IE 4 mA … 20 mA (0 … 20 mA physical)
• Input resistance RE 100 Ω
• Linearity at 20 °C I < 20 μA
• Temperature drift < 12 μA/10 K

1) If a short-circuit is detected, all digital outputs are switched to Low level.

2) Minimum feasible resolution of 1.465 mV or 1.27 µA

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Technical data
(For applications outside these parameters, please consult us!)

Analog outputs Ao
‒ Number (current or voltage parameterizable 2
individually)
– Resolution 16 Bit 1)
– Voltage outputs
• Output range U –10 V … +10 V (0 … 10 V via software)
• Minimum load impedance Z 1000 Ω
• Linearity and noise at 20 °C U < 25 mV
• Temperature drift < 12 mV/10 K
– Current outputs
• Output range I 0 … 20 mA (4 mA … 20 mA via software)
• Maximum load R 500 Ω
• Linearity and noise at 20 °C I < 35 μA
• Temperature drift < 12 μA/10 K
Swivel angle VSV
– Voltage supply U UB - 3V
– Maximum supply current I 60 mA
Valve output stage
– Maximum solenoid current Imax. 2.7 A

1) 0.334 mV/Bit

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Technical data
(For applications outside these parameters, please consult us!)

Environmental conditions, other specifications

– Protection class according to EN 60529 IP20
– Ambient temperature range –20 °C … 60 °C
– Maximum admissible temperature change 5 °C/min
– Transport temperature range –40 °C … +70 °C
– Recommended storage temperature range with UV +5 °C … +40 °C
protection
– Relative air humidity 10 … 95% (without condensation)
– Max. altitude 2000 m
– UV resistance Housing is only partly UV resistant. Extended exposure to radiation
may cause color changes.
– Transport shock according to DIN EN 60068-2-27 15 g / 11 ms / 3 axes
– Sine test according to DIN EN 60068-2-6 10 ... 500 Hz / maximum of 2 g / 10 cycles / 3 axes
– Noise test according to DIN EN 60068-2-64 20 … 500 Hz / 2.2 g RMS / 6.6 g peak / 30 min. / 3 axes
– Free fall (in original packaging) 1 m (see EN ISO 61131-2)
– Electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC)
• EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61131-2:
▶▶EN 61000-4-2 ESD 4 kV CD / 8 kV AD with BWK B
▶▶EN 61000-4-3 HF radiated 10 V/m (80 … 6000 MHz) with BWK A
▶▶EN 61000-4-4 Burst 2 kV with BWK B
▶▶EN 61000-4-5 Surge 0.5 kV / (sym. / unsym.) with BWK B
▶▶EN 61000-4-6 HF conducted 10 Veff (150 kHz … 80 MHz) with BWK A
▶▶EN 61000-4-8 Magnetic field 50/60 Hz 100 A/m with BWK A
• EN 61000-6-3 / EN 61000-6-4 / EN 61131-2:
▶▶EN 55016-2-1 Interference voltage 0.15 ... 30 MHz, class A, EN 55022
▶▶EN 55016-2-3 Radio interference field 30 ... 6000 MHz, class A, EN 55022
strength
– Installation position Vertical. For the ventilation of the assembly, the ventilation slots
of the top and bottom side must be at least 2 cm away from covers,
walls, etc.
– Installation Top hat rail TH35-7.5 or TH35-15 according to EN 60715
– Housing material Glass-fiber reinforced polyamide plastic
‒ Resistance against aggressive media Contact with conductive dusts is not admissible. Avoid contact with
hydraulic fluids.
– Weight m 0.7 kg
– Dimensions See page 10
– Conformity CE according to the EMC directive
CE according to the RoHS directive
MTTFD values according to EN ISO 13849 1) For further details, see data sheet 08012
▶▶ With Profibus "P" Years 28.3
▶▶ Without Profibus "0" Years 29.3
MTBF values according to EN ISO 13849 1) ? For further details, see data sheet 08012
▶▶ With Profibus "P" Years 14.1
▶▶ Without Profibus "0" Years 14.7

1) With an ambient temperature of the components of 60 °C

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Pin assignment VT-HPC-1-1X

XG20, encoder/DIO/AIO
Signal Pin Pin Signal XG21
Do4 1) a1 b1 AGND
Ai1+ a2 b2 Ai1‒/Cin1 2)

Valve
Ai2+ a3 b3 Ai2‒/Cin2 2)

Ai3+ a4 b4 Ai3‒/Cin3 2)

Ai4+ a5 b5 Ai4‒/Cin4 2)

Ao1 a6 b6 AGND
Ao2 a7 b7 AGND
Di1 a8 b8 Di2 DO1
V
Di3 a9 b9 Di4 DO2
Do1 1) a10 b10 Do2 1)
DO3
reserved a11 b11 reserved
DO4
reserved a12 b12 reserved
reserved a13 b13 reserved
reserved a14 b14 GND
Do3 1) a15 b15 GND

XG21
Signal Pin Pin Signal
Ma+ a1 b1 reserved
Ma- a2 b2 reserved
reserved a3 b3 reserved
reserved a4 b4 reserved
Ai_sv 3) a5 b5 Cin_sv 3)

Vsv a6 b6 GNDsv
Ai5+ a7 b7 Ai5-/Cin5 2) HPC
XF20, XF21
Ethernet connections
Signal Pin
TD+ 1
TD‒ 2
RD+ 3
‒ 4
‒ 5
XF30, PROFIBUS DP (only for variant P)
RD‒ 6
Pin Signal
‒ 7
1 reserved
‒ 8
2 reserved
XD1, Power 3 RxD/TxD-P
Pin Signal 4 CNTR-P
1 GND 5 DGND
2 GND 6 VP
3 +UB 7 reserved
8 RxD/TxD-N
1) All digital outputs may be used as a voltage supply pin for sensor
technology. 9 reserved
2) Wire current inputs (Cin) for XG20 only at pin b2 … b5, leave pin
a2 … a5 open. For XG21, wire pin b7, leave pin a7 open. (See also
the information in the operating instructions 30237-B)
3)
Notice:
When connecting swivel angle sensors, you may only connect the
▶▶ The pins marked with "reserved" are reserved and must not be
relevant required input (Ai_sv for voltage or Cin_sv for current
connected!
input). The other output must remain open (in this connection
also refer to 30237-B)

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LED displays (Status LEDs)

Status LED Display status Status LED Display status

Module (MS) Digital inputs (Di1 to Di4)
Off No voltage supply Off Logic input "0"
Green-red, flashing Initialization Green Logic input "1"
Green, flashing Drive Digital outputs (Do1 to Do4, V )
ready for operation Off Logic output "0"
Green Drive active Orange Logic output "1"
Orange, flashing Warning Profibus (PB)
Red, flashing Error Off Bus not active
Network status (NS) Green Bus in
Off No voltage supply "Data_Exchange" status

Green Operation
SD card (SD)
Off No SD card available
Notes:
Green, flashing SD card not ready for operation ▶▶ For a detailed description of the diagnosis LEDs, please refer
Green SD card available and ready for to the functional description Rexroth HydraulicDrive HDx20.
operation

Dimensions
(dimensions in mm)

170

XG21

Valve
60

DO1
V
DO2
DO3
DO4
125
65

HPC

53
138

1) Plus 15 mm for connecting/disconnecting the plug-in connector

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Project planning information/maintenance instructions/additional information

Product documentation for VT-HPC:

Notes:
▶▶ Data sheet 30237 (this data sheet)
▶▶ The supply voltage must be permanently connected;
▶▶ Operating instructions 30237-B
otherwise bus communication is not possible.
▶▶ CE declaration of conformity (available from
▶▶ In particularly EMC-sensitive environments,
Bosch Rexroth upon request)
additional measures must be taken (depending on
▶▶ Operation of VT-HPC (from firmware version 20V06):
the application, e.g. shielding, filtration) 1)
–– Functional description Rexroth HydraulicDrive from
▶▶ Wiring information
HDx-20
–– Maximum possible separation between signal
–– Parameter description Rexroth HydraulicDrive from
and load lines.
HDx20 RD30330-PA
–– Do not lead signal lines through magnetic fields.
–– Description of diagnosis Rexroth HydraulicDrive
–– If possible, install signal lines without
from HDx20 RD3030-WA
intermediate terminals.
–– Library description Rexroth HydraulicDrive, Rexroth
–– Do not install signal lines in parallel to the load
IndraMotion MLD (2G), libraries from HDx-20
lines.
▶▶ Additional information Pump control 30237-Z:
–– Cable shields must be attached on both sides.
–– Notes for commissioning and controller optimization
–– For digital inputs and outputs, the max.
–– Description of the technology function
recommended cable length is 30 m.
speed-variable pump control
–– Only use shielded lines for sensors. Max.
▶▶ General information on the maintenance and
recommended cable length: 50 m; also observe
commissioning of hydraulic components: Data sheet
the sensor manufacturers’ information.
07800 / 07900
–– Valve lines are to be shielded. Max.
recommended cable length: 30 m; also observe
Product documentation for base pump A4/HS:
the information on the valve.
▶▶ Data sheet RE 92076
–– The signals of the connector XG20 and XG21 are
not galvanically separated. A potential reference
Commissioning software and documentation on the
therefore always has to be established when
Internet: www.boschrexroth.com/HPC
connecting external devices.
▶▶ For additional notes, see IndraWorks online help and
Maintenance instructions:
operating instructions 30237-B.
▶▶ The devices have been tested in the plant and are
▶▶ The upper and lower ventilation slots must not be
supplied with default settings.
concealed by adjacent devices in order to provide
▶▶ Only complete devices can be repaired.
for sufficient cooling.
Repaired devices are returned with default settings.
▶▶ Observe the installation information in the operating
User-specific settings will not be applied. The machine
instructions 30237-B
end-user will have to retransfer the corresponding user
parameters.

Enquiries: support.nc-systems@boschrexroth.de

1) To use the HPC for household or small business applications,

special precautions, such as installation of a shielded housing
and appropriately approved filter systems, are required to fulfill
the emission requirements according to EN61000-6-3.

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Further information

Notice:
For general information on safety, installation or commissioning,
see operating instructions:

07602-B Electronics for industrial applications

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my.support@boschrexroth.de derived from our information. The information given does not release the user
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Hydraulics exploitation, reproduction, editing, distribution, as well as in the event of
Zum Eisengießer 1 applications for industrial property rights.
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Phone +49 (0) 93 52 / 18-0 concerning a certain condition or suitability for a certain application can be
documentation@boschrexroth.de derived from our information. The information given does not release the user
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Industrial Hydraulics exploitation, reproduction, editing, distribution, as well as in the event of
Zum Eisengießer 1 applications for industrial property rights.
97816 Lohr am Main, Germany The data specified above only serve to describe the product. No statements
Phone +49 (0) 93 52 /  40 30 20 concerning a certain condition or suitability for a certain application can be
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It must be remembered that our products are subject to a natural process of
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Hydraulics exploitation, reproduction, editing, distribution, as well as in the event of
Zum Eisengießer 1 applications for industrial property rights.
97816 Lohr am Main, Germany The data specified above only serve to describe the product. No statements
Phone +49 (0) 93 52 / 18-0 concerning a certain condition or suitability for a certain application can be
documentation@boschrexroth.de derived from our information. The information given does not release the user
www.boschrexroth.de from the obligation of own judgment and verification.
It must be remembered that our products are subject to a natural process of
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