SCVC2100

SCVC2100-HS
Two Axis
Voltage-to-Current
Converter

The SCVC2100 voltage-to-current Output Characteristics

converter transforms ±10V signals into This table shows the minimum output drive voltage and maximum load
current signals capable of driving resistance for various output currents and power supply voltages:
hydraulic servo valves or similar loads.
It also provides a convenient way to set Output ±15V ±5% Supplies ±12V ±5% Supplies
the full scale current to match valve Current Vout Maximum Load Vout Maximum Load
requirements, limit maximum current, (mA) Typ Min Resistance (Ω) Typ Min Resistance (Ω)
or set optimum working ranges. 10 13.7 12.7 1265 10.7 9.8 980
20 13.2 12.2 608 10.2 9.3 465
The SCVC2100-HS is a high-speed 30 12.7 11.7 388 9.7 8.8 293
version of the VC2100, providing a 40 12.2 11.2 279 9.2 8.3 208
response time of 15 kHz, compared to 50 11.7 10.7 213 8.7 7.8 156
1.4 kHz for the SCVC2100. In all other 60 11.2 10.2 169 8.2 7.3 122
respects, these two versions share the 70 10.7 9.7 138 7.7 6.8 97
same specifications. 80 10.2 9.2 114 7.2 6.3 79
90 9.7 8.7 96 6.7 5.8 65
Features 100 9.2 8.2 82 6.2 5.3 53

• Two channels of voltage-to-current The VC2100 can drive a short circuit to common—the current is internally
conversion limited. The output amplifier will shut down under severe overload (such as
driving a short to a power supply).
• Full scale output current switch-
selectable from ±10mA to ±100mA in Wiring Diagram
10mA steps (each channel set
Valve 1
independently)
• Inputs and outputs can be paralleled Common
for output current up to ±200mA
JH
• Dual-color LEDs indicate input G
polarity and amplitude Channel 2 Valve 2

• Outputs protected against inductive Channel 1

voltage spikes and short circuits
• Compact DIN-rail mount package DE
F
In 1
• Use with ±12V to ±15V power Common
supplies In 2
AB
+15V In C
Common
-15V In

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Specifications

Converter Inputs Two per unit

Indicators 1 dual color LED per channel; Green = positive input,
Red = negative, intensity indicates input amplitude
Input Impedance 40kΩ
Input voltage range ±10V
Overvoltage protection ±100V (Outputs may reverse polarity if inputs are above
power supply voltages)

Outputs Two per unit

Output current range
Maximum Load Inductance
±10mA to ±100mA, switch-selectable (see the Output
Characteristics table for more information). Inputs
and outputs can be paralleled for output current up to
200mA.
1H (100mH for SCVC2100-HS)

Rise time (square wave input) 400µs typical, 10% to 90% (-HS 40 µs typical)
3dB frequency (sine wave input) 1.4kHz typical, ±10mA to ±100mA (-HS 15kHz typical)

Conversion Accuracy 0.6% full scale, typical, all ranges

Offset 0.05% typical, ±100mA range
0.5% typical, ±10mA range
Power Supply Requirements Voltage ±12 VDC to ±15 VDC
Current ±50mA plus load current (±250mA maximum)
Isolation There is no isolation between inputs, outputs, and power
supplies. If isolation is required, it must be done
external to the SCVC2100.
Protection Power supply inputs are protected against over-voltage,
spikes, and reverse voltage. User should fuse with
appropriate fast-blow fuse.
Mechanical Dimensions 0.94 x 2.94 x 3.94 in (2.4 x 7.5 x 10.0 cm) (WxHxD)
Weight 3.5oz (100g)
Mounting Mounts directly to DIN rail
Connectors Cage clamp terminal blocks integrated into package
Environment Operating temperature +32 to +140 °F (0 to +60 °C)
Storage temperature -40 to +185 °F (-40 to +85 °C)

VC2100 Wiring
Terminal Function
A +15 volt supply in
B Power supply common
C -15 volt supply in
D Voltage Input 1
E Common Ordering Information
F Voltage Input 2
G Current Output 2 Part Number: SCVC2100: Standard Version
H Common SCVC2100-HS: High Speed Version
J Current Output 1

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D A T A S H E E T
Two Axis Voltage-to-Current Converter

SCVC2124 Specifications
Inputs
Input Voltage Range ±10V
Indicators 1 dual color LED per channel; Green =
positive input, Amber = negative, intensity
indicates amplitude. 1 red LED per
channel indicates saturation.
Input Impedance 50kΩ
Overvoltage Protection ±25V
Outputs
Output Current Range ±10mA to ±100mA, switch-selectable (see
the Output Characteristics table for more
information). Inputs and outputs can be
paralleled for current up to 200 mA.
Indicators 1 red LED per channel for output
saturation indication (open circuit or
excessive load resistance).
The SCVC2124 voltage-to-current Rise Time (square 100 µs typical, 10% to 90% (100mA
converter transforms ±10V signals wave input) setting, 50Ω resistive load)
into current signals capable of 3dB frequency 2.5 kHz typical (±2V in, 100mA setting,
driving hydraulic servo valves or 50Ω resistive load)
similar loads. It also provides a Conversion Accuracy 0.6% full scale, typical, all ranges
convenient way to set the full scale
current to match valve requirements, Offset 20 µA typical
limit maximum current, or set Max Load Inductance 1H
optimum working ranges. Power Supply Requirements
Voltage 24Vdc ± 20%
Current 200 mA
Isolation Power supply is isolated from all inputs
Features and outputs. All inputs and outputs share
a common.
! Two channels of voltage-to-current
conversion Protection Power supply inputs are protected against
over-voltage, spikes, and reverse voltage.
! Full scale output current switch-selectable
User should fuse with appropriate fast-
from ±10mA to ±100mA in 10mA steps blow fuse.
(each channel set independently) Mechanical
! Inputs and outputs can be paralleled for Dimensions 1.00 x 4.65 x 1.95 in (W x H X D)
output current up to ±200mA
Weight 5.5 oz (160 g)
! Dual-color LEDs indicate input polarity
Mounting Mounts directly to DIN rail or panel
and amplitude
Connectors 8-pin unpluggable terminal block
! LEDs indicate output saturation
(typically caused by loss of connection to Environment
the valve or excessively high load Operating Temperature +32 to +140 °F (0 to +60 °C)
resistance) Storage Temperature -40 to +185 °F (-40 to +85 °C)
! Outputs protected against inductive Agency Compliance UL and CUL pending
voltage spikes and short circuits
! Compact DIN-rail mount package
! Powered by single 24V supply
! 24V power supply isolated from inputs
and outputs

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Wiring Output Characteristics

Terminal Block The minimum output drive voltage and maximum load resistance
Label Function is dependent on output current.
In 0 ±10V Input
Cmn Common Minimum Output Voltage and Maximum Load Resistance
Out 0 Current Out Output Current Vout Maximum Load
In 1 ±10V Input (mA) Typical (V) Minimum (V) Resistance (Ω)
Cmn Common 10 11.0 10.4 1040
Out 1 Current Out 20 10.8 10.1 505
24Vdc 24Vdc Power Supply 30 10.5 9.9 330
PS Ret Power Supply Return 40 10.3 9.6 240
50 10.0 9.3 186
60 9.7 9.1 152
Mounting Dimensions 70 9.5 8.0 126
80 9.2 8.5 106
Mount vertically with 3 inches clearance above
90 9.0 8.3 92
and below for airflow.
100 8.7 8.0 80
Drawing is not a 1:1 scale.

The SCVC2124 can drive a short circuit to common—the current is

internally limited. The output amplifier will shut down under
severe overload (such as driving a short to a power supply).

Minimum load resistance is dictated by ambient temperature and

output current (average over 30 seconds).

Ambient Temperature and Minimum Load Resistance

Average Current Min Load at Min Load at
(mA) 60°C (Ω) 50°C (Ω)
90 36 12
80 29 0
70 16 0
60 0 0

Ordering Information
Part Number: SCVC2124 – Includes unpluggable terminal block

Company Profile
Delta Computer Systems, Inc. manufactures motion controllers,
color sensors, and other industrial controls providing high-
performance automation solutions to a wide range of industries.

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