VPUD-M

Electronic regulator for double solenoid proportional control valve

Technical specifications
Imin Power supply voltage: 10Vdc ÷ 30Vdc
Imax Input signal range: -5V ÷ +5V or 0V ÷ 10V or ¼ ÷ ½ ÷ ¾Vsupply
Ramp
B
IN OUT Max output current: 2.5 A
POWER External potentiometer supply: -5V and +5V (max 10 mA)
Input signal impedance: 11 kOhm
VPUD-M Indirect current measure (test poin on panel): 1V / 1A
FABER - COM

Imin Working temperature range: -20 ÷ +50 °C

Imax Independent regulations for each solenoid:
Ramp
A min current (offset), max current (gain) and rise/fall timeramp.
IN OUT
Undecal type housing for DIN guides mounting
Current measure
1V / 1A
Overall dimensions: 79 x 36 x 77 mm
Weight: 200 g

Working description
The VPUD-M electronic regulator is designed to command two proportional solenoids with one reference
signal. Solenoids are controlled (PWM) with feedback signal so that linearity between output current and
input signal is guaranteed and working is independent from external elements (supply voltage,
temperature, etc.). The working frequency (PWM) is set to 120 Hz but it is adjustable from 50 Hz to 330 Hz).

The regulator can be commanded by a potentiometer (the supply voltage ±5V are present) but 0 to 10V or ¼
÷ ¾ Vsupply signals can be utilised (coupling with a PLC). Outputs cannot be active contemporaneously,
interlocked by a control circuit.

Minimum (BIAS) and maximum (GAIN) currents and rise/fall ramps are independently adjustable. Ramps
are adjustable (between 0.1 and 5 seconds) and disabled by a positive signal connected to the proper input
terminal. Red LEDs on panel show input signals variation and current variation to the solenoids, signalling if
the output circuit is interrupted.

The regulator is protected against voltage reversal and output short circuits.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

A B
77 mm

6 -5V
5 7
ramp off 4 8
3 9 RIF pot. B
10K A
2 10
11 +5V
1

36 mm 79 mm - +

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Working
The VPUD-M electronic regulator is calibrated during factory tests with 24V DC supply voltage for 24 ohm proportional
solenoids with 200mA minimum current and 750mA maximum current. Working frequency of PWM output is calibrated
to 120 Hz.
Ramp trimmers are calibrated to zero (ramp time to zero).
The input reference signal range is set by default from -5V to +5V with 0V as rest voltage value.

When the reference voltage is in its rest value (0V), solenoids are both OFF. When reference signal increases
compared to rest value, only "A" solenoid is ON; when reference signal decreases compared to rest value, only "B"
solenoid is ON; the two solenoids cannot be contemporaneously ON.

The calibration of regulator can be adjusted for adapting to different solenoids (different supply voltage, etc.) and
optimize solenoids working.
The regulator can be coupled to MAS010 manipulator (reference signal between 0V and +10V with rest value at +5V) or
equivalent device. It is necessary to shift the jumper placed under the undecal box panel (see picture).

Opening the panel the frequency working potentiometer can be accessed. The calibration of this parameter can be set
by skilled technician.
Each green LED on panel (IN) lights on progressively while reference signal shifts from rest value to both sides. Red
LED lights (OUT) show solenoids current, decreasing intensity with current increasing. Variation can be more or less
clear, depending on supply voltage. For good working, when current increases, red LEDs should not be completely
OFF (100% PWM).

Current calibration
For best performances of proportional solenoid valve calibrate
the minimum current (Imin) trimmer so that the valve opens as
soon as the red LED switches ON.
Calibrate the maximum current (Imax) trimmer so that the valve is
completely open only when reference signal is at full travel.
Input signal range
CAREFUL: Imin and Imax calibrations are not independent. JUMPER configuration
Changing the one it could be necessary to adjust the other. 0 ... Vsupply
0 ... 10V
-5V ... +5V
Ramps calibration
Rise and fall time of current for each solenoid is adjustable with
Trimming Potentiometer
potentiometers. Maximum adjustable time is about 6 seconds for PWM frequency adjust
going from minimum current value to maximum current value. clockwise = increase
Ramps can be disabled temporaneously by 3 terminal input (if from 50 to 330 Hz
potentiometers are calibrated to minimum value, no effect is
produced).

Troubleshooting
If one green LED is ON (reference signal is present) and the coupled red LED is OFF, check the correct working of
proportional solenoid (failure?) and correct wiring connection.

¼÷½÷¾
Vsupply with potentiometer supplied by the VPUD-M

-5V
with external reference signal
from a PLC
9 8 7 5 3
9 7 3
Vsupply 9 7 3 8 5 4

8 5 4 B
0V ÷ 5V ÷ 10V
R +5V +10V
B RAMP
A OFF
2R A Ref
Ref Ref B Ref
10 2 A
R -5V 10 2
-5V ÷ 0V ÷ +5V 11 6 1

(default) 11 6 1
10 11 6 1 2
+5V

+
Input signal range + VPUD-M - Ver 1.0e - 02/04/03
jumper configurations SUPPLY
+10V ÷ +30Vcc
(under the front panel)
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