RE 29 956/07.

03
Replaces: 11.95

Electrical amplifier for the control of

proportional throttle valves
with electrical position feedback
Type VT 5011 Type VT 5013
and VT 5012 to VT 5018

F 85/65
Series 4X Series 3X
Type VT 5011 S 4X

Overview of contents Features

Description Page – Amplifiers type VT 5011 to VT 5018 are suitable for the control
Features 1 of proportional throttle valves with electrical position feedback
(Type FE . C and FES . CA).
Technical Data 2
– Differential input
Block circuit diagram / Terminal connection 3
– Smoothing circuit
External command value potentiometer /
– Voltage stabiliser
External time potentiometer 4
– Clock-pulsed output stages
Functional description 4
– Oscillator and demodulator for inductive positional feedback
Ordering code 5
– PID regulator
Projecting / maintenance notes / additional information 5
– 1 relay for ramp "off"
Unit dimensions 5
– Ramp generator
– Step function generator
– Summator
– Cable break detector with LED indicator

Card holder:
– Type VT 3002-2X/32; see RE 29 928
Single card holder without power pack
Power pack:
– Type VT 19 083-1X; see RE 29 929
power pack NE30; 115/230 VAC – 24 VDC; 70 VA)

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by Bosch Rexroth AG, Industrial Hydraulics, D-97813 Lohr am Main
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Technical data (For applications outside these stated values, please consult us!)
Operating voltage UB 24 VDC + 40 % – 5 %
Operating range
– upper limiting value uB(t)max 35 V
– lower limiting value uB(t)min 22 V
Power consumption I < 1,5 A
Fuse I 2,5 A M
Differential input (Command value) Ue + 10 V (reference potential is M0)
Ramp time (setting range) t 30 ms to approx. 1 s or 5 s (each ± 20 %)
Outputs
– Output stage
• Solenoid current/ resistance VT 5011 Imax 1,0 A ± 20 %; R(20) = 12 Ω
VT 5012 Imax 1,0 A ± 20 %; R(20) = 12 Ω
VT 5013 Imax 0,8 A ± 20 %; R(20) = 24,6 Ω
VT 5014 Imax 0,8 A ± 20 %; R(20) = 24,6 Ω
VT 5015 Imax 0,8 A ± 20 %; R(20) = 19,5 Ω
VT 5016 Imax 0,8 A ± 20 %; R(20) = 19,5 Ω
VT 5017 Imax 1,6 A ± 20 %; R(20) = 10 Ω
VT 5018 Imax 1,6 A ± 20 %; R(20) = 10 Ω
• Clock frequency f freely pulsating up to approx. 250 Hz
– Driver for the inductive position transducer
• Oscillator frequency f 2,5 kHz ± 10 %
– Regulated voltage U ± 9 V with raised zero; 50 mA externally loadable
– Measuring sockets
• Command value U + 6 V; (max. load = 5 mA)
• Actual value U – 6 V; (max. load = 5 mA)
Type of connection 32-pin blade connector, DIN 41 612, form D
Card dimension Euro-card 100 x 160 mm, DIN 41 494
Front panel dimensions
– Height 3 HE (128,4 mm)
– Width solder side 1 TE (5,08 mm)
– Width component side 7 TE
Permissible operating temperature range t 0 to 50 °C
Storage temperature range t – 25 to + 85 °C
Weight m 0,15 kg

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VT 5011 to VT 5018

Block circuit diagram / pin allocation VT 5011 to VT 5018

28c
External limiting signal BU2
Ramp "off", "on" 2

30c
Comm value 5
32c
0 to + 6 V
d1 5a 5b 5c
2ac 12
26c
Command level input + 9 V u
Command level input + 6 V
24a Σ PID i 4ac

Differential input: 1 3 4
24c P1 P2
Reference potential u
22a u
+ 10 V
14 6
Actual value output 32a = 22c 2
(Ri-measuring instrument > 10 kΩ) ~
~ 20c 1
14ac BU1 P3
–9V
~ 14c
M0
18ac ~ 11
3/6

16ac Actual value

= 12c
+9V L0
0 to – 6 V 8 7
28a
LED lights if
d1 D1 cable breaks 9

L0 L0 K
8ac 13
Relay control voltage + 9 V
6ac 2,5 A
+ 24 V = Measured zero (M0) (control zero) is raised + 9 V
Operating voltage 10 with respect to 0 V of the operating voltage!
10ac
0 V (⊥)

1 Ramp generator 7 Demodulator

2 Stepped function generator 8 Matching amplifier
P1 = Ramp time "up" 3 Summator 9 Cable break detection
P2 = Ramp time "down" 4 PID regulator 10 Power supply
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P3 = Gain 5 Output stage 11 Position transducer

d1 = Relay select 6 Oscillator 12 Solenoid
13 LED for cable break
14 Differential amplifier
External command value potentiometers
+ 9 V:
26c
18ac
5K
16ac
+ 6 V:
24a
18ac
5K
16ac
Description of function
Amplifier type VT 5011 / 5018 S3X have two command level input
referred to potential M0, and a differential input (22a - 24c).
One command level input is designed for a maximum voltage of
+ 9 V, and the other for + 6 V.
The + 9 V input can be connected directly to the measured
+ 9 V of the power input section (10), or to an external potentio-
meter.
If the command level voltage is taken from an external source, and not
internally, the differential amplifier input must be used, which however,
may only be connected to a supply of maximum + 10 V. When using
the differential amplifier input, it is important to note, that both of the
signal lines must be made or broken simultaneously.
The ramp generator (1) converts a stepped input signal into a slowly
increasing output signal. The rise time (gradient) of the output signal
is set via potentiometers P1 and P2.
The ramp time stated (1 or 5 s), can only be achieved over the full
voltage range (from 0 to + 6 V measured at the command level test
points).
If a lower command level than ± 9 V is selected at any of the input
point of the ramp generator (1), then the ramp time will be
correspondingly reduced.
The output signal of the ramp generator (1) is passed to the summator
(3), and the step function generator (2). The step function generator
(2) generates a step function at its output, which is added to the
outgoing signal by the summator (3). This step function is included in
order to cause the valve to pass through the overlap zone as quickly
as possible.
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External time potentiometer
500 K 30c Ramp externally
32c "adjustable"
30c
Ramp "off"
32c
Note:
When using an external time potentiometer, the internal ramp time
potentiometer must be set to maximum!
This step function is only effective at command voltage input levels
greater than 100 mV. When the command value reaches a higher
value, the step function generator (2) gives out a constant voltage.
The output signal from the summator is then passed as the command
value to the PID regulator (4).
The oscillator (6) converts a DC voltage signal into an AC voltage,
which is then fed into the inductive positional transducer (11).
The transducer alters this signal dependent on the position of the
valve spool. This modified signal is then passed to the demodulator,
which converts it back to a DC voltage signal.
The matching amplifier (8), amplifies the voltage of ± 6 V (max. spool
stroke). The output signal of the matching amplifier is then passed as
the feedback signal (actual value) to the input of the PID regulator (4).
The solenoid stroke can be modified by adjusting potentiometer P3.
The PID regulator, together with the pulsed output stages (5), the
current regulator (5a), the pulse generator (5b), and the power
amplifier (5c) are specially optimised for use with throttle valves (types
FE 16 to FES 100).
The PID regulator sends out a signal dependent on the dif-ference
between the input and feedback signals, to control the output stages.
The power amplifier determines the maximum current in the solenoid
(12).
The cable break detector (10) monitors the leads to the positional
transducer (11), and should a cable break, switches both solenoids
off. At the same time a LED (13) on the front panel indicates "cable
break".
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Ordering code

VT 50_ _ S / E *
Amplifier for proportional throttle valves Further details in clear text
Type FE 16 C = 11 E= English front plate
Type FE 25 C = 12
Type FE 32 C = 13 R1 = Ramp time 1 s
R5 = Ramp time 5 s
Type FE 40 C = 14
Type FE 50 C = 15 3X = Series 30 to 39 (for VT 5013 to VT 5018)
Type FE 63 C = 16 (30 to 39: technical data and pin allocation unchanged)
Type FES 80 CA = 17 4X = Series 40 to 49 (for VT 5011 and VT 5012)
(40 to 49: technical data and pin allocation unchanged)
Type FES 100 CA = 18
S= 32 pin linear plug to DIN 41 612, Form D

Projecting / maintenance notes / additional information

– The amplifier may only be unplugged when switched off!
– Measurement to be made with a high resistance meter set on the voltage range!
– Measured (control) zero (M0) is raised + 9 V with respect to 0 V of the operating voltage!
– M0 may NOT be connected to 0 V of the operating voltage.
– The "earth" sign of the inductive positional transducer may NOT be connected to (0V) of the operating voltage!
– Radio transmitters may not be placed within 1 m of this card!
– Command level inputs may only be switched with contacts suitable for current of < 1 mA!
– Screen all input lines. Leave one end of the screen open. Connect one end to 0 V of the operating voltage!
– Do not lay solenoid lines close to power lines!
– When using d1, terminal 8ac may be used as the voltage supply line. However, a 24 VDC output may also be used!

Unit dimensions (Dimensions in mm)

Prop. amplifier
cable break
off
ramp
3HE (128,4)

on
act. value
100
89

inp. level

up
ramp time
down
15
7

8TE (40,3) 2
7 165
186

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Notes

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Industrial Hydraulics
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Telefon 0 93 52 / 18-0
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the product. No statements concerning a certain
condition or suitability for a certain application
can be derived from our information.The details
stated do not release you from the responsibility
for carrying out your own assessment and
verification. It must be remembered that our
products are subject to a natural process of
wear and ageing.

RE 29 956/07.03 6/6 VT 5011 to VT 5018

Notes

Bosch Rexroth AG The data specified above only serves to describe

Industrial Hydraulics
D-97813 Lohr am Main
Zum Eisengießer 1 • D-97816 Lohr am Main
Telefon 0 93 52 / 18-0
Telefax 0 93 52 / 18-23 58 • Telex 6 89 418-0
eMail documentation@boschrexroth.de
Internet www.boschrexroth.de
the product. No statements concerning a certain
condition or suitability for a certain application
can be derived from our information.The details
stated do not release you from the responsibility
for carrying out your own assessment and
verification. It must be remembered that our
products are subject to a natural process of
wear and ageing.

VT 5011 to VT 5018 7/6 RE 29 956/07.03

Notes

Bosch Rexroth AG The data specified above only serves to describe

Industrial Hydraulics
D-97813 Lohr am Main
Zum Eisengießer 1 • D-97816 Lohr am Main
Telefon 0 93 52 / 18-0
Telefax 0 93 52 / 18-23 58 • Telex 6 89 418-0
eMail documentation@boschrexroth.de
Internet www.boschrexroth.de
the product. No statements concerning a certain
condition or suitability for a certain application
can be derived from our information.The details
stated do not release you from the responsibility
for carrying out your own assessment and
verification. It must be remembered that our
products are subject to a natural process of
wear and ageing.

RE 29 956/07.03 8/6 VT 5011 to VT 5018