INDUSTRIAL FLUID POWER COMPONENTS

AND SYSTEMS DRC SERIES

Power Amplifiers

DRC Series

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 DRC Series
Power Amplifiers

Features
• Easily configured using software or hand held interface
• LED indication of power, output current and fault status
• Compact DIN-rail mount housing
• Multiple modes for single and dual coil applications
• Input options include -10V to 10V, 0 to 20mA
• Programmable enable input
• All input and output limits are independently adjustable
• Adjustable current limited output with short circuit protection
• +10 and -10 volt references for potentiometer/ joystick controls
• Adjustable ramp up and ramp down rates
• Selectable dither frequency up to 1000 Hz DRC4-V-12
• Microprocessor controlled for consistent, reliable performance

Specifications Wiring
Standard Working Conditions Terminal functions are listed in the table below.
• Supply Voltage . . . . . . . . . . .9 to 32 VDC J6
1 2 3
Terminal Function
• Supply Current . . . . . . . . . . .lSOL + 50 mA
J5 J1-1 +V Supply
• Output Current . . . . . . . . . . .DRC*-V-12 = 1.2A max. 1 2 3
J4
J1-2 Supply Common
DRC*-V-25 = 2.5A max.
1 2 3 J1-3 Enable Input
• Solenoid Resistance . . . . . . .2 Ω min.
J2-1 Output Ch. 1
• Reference Voltages . . . . . . .=10V, -10V @ 20 mA DRC4
J2-2 Common
• Dither Settings . . . . . . . . . . .30, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150,
J2-3 Output Ch. 2
175, 200, 225, 250, 275,
USB

J3-1 Output Ch. 3

300, 1000 Hz
J3-2 Common
• Analog Input Range . . . . . . .DRC*-V-* = -10V to 10V
J3-3 Output Ch. 4
• Analog Input Impedance . . . .DRC*-V-* = 38k Ω T PWR J4-1 -10V Reference
• Operating Temp. Range . . . .-4oF to 158 oF (-20oC to 70oC) T OUT1 J4-2 Common
• Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Polyamide
T OUT2 J4-3 +10V Reference
• Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mm= 17.5w x 114.5h x 109.4d
T OUT3 J5-1 Command Input Ch. 1
inches= 0.69w x 4.50h x 4.30d
T OUT4 J5-2 Common
J5-3 Command Input Ch. 2
Physical Description
J6-1 Command Input Ch. 3
There are five indicator lamps labeled PWR and OUT1 through OUT4
DRC4-V-12
J6-2 Common
(for the four channel controller). The PWR lamp will light green whenev-
S/N 1xxxxxx J6-3 Command Input Ch.4
er power is applied to the unit and is within the specified voltage range.
J1
Under normal operation the OUTx lights will provide an indication of the 1 2 3
current being supplied to the solenoid output for a given channel. The J2
1 2 3
lights will be yellow and the brightness will vary with the output current. J3
In the case of a fault the light will flash red with a flash code correspon- 1 2 3
ding to the type of fault for that channel.

Communication with the DRC takes place through the USB port. The
port allows for configuration and monitoring of the operating parameters.

Note: When connected to a PC, the DR controller will be recognized as

a USB device with or without power applied to the controller. However,
to configure the controller it must be powered.

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 DRC Series
Power Amplifiers

Applications
DRC1- V-* (Single Solenoid Joystick Control) DRC2- V-* (Double Solenoid Joystick)
The DRC can be controlled with a joystick or potentiometer The DRC can be setup to drive a double solenoid valve
as shown. The recommended potentiometer value is 10kΩ. using one command as shown in the following diagram. If
Mode 1 may be used rather than Mode 2 if the enable is enable is not used, C1 Mode shoul be set to 1 and C2
not used. Dither and Output settings will vary depending on Mode to 3. The minimum and maximum input parameters
the valve and application. for the two channels must be set such that both outputs will
J1
not be active with the same input signal. The settings do
1
2
not have to be the same or mirrored between the two chan-
4 AMP EMERGENCY STOP
3 nels as shown in the example though in many cases they
POS

will be. Dither and Output settings will vary depending on

9 to 32 VDC
the valve and application.
NEG

J1
ENABLE 1
EMERGENCY STOP 2
4 AMP
3

POS
J4
1 9 to 32 VDC
2

NEG
CW

J2 3 ENABLE
1
1

JOYSTICK
2 W
3 J5
1 J4
2

1 1
VALVE 2 2
CCW

2
3

CW
J2 3
1
2 JOYSTICK
W
3
J5
3 1
4 2

CCW
3
VALVE

J4
1
DRC4- V-* (Double/ Single/ Single Solenoid) JOYSTICK 1 2
J2 CCW CW 3
1
3
1

The following example shows a DRC setup to drive a double 2

W

solenoid valve and 2 single solenoid valves using three joysticks 3 J5

1
4
2

for command inputs. Dither and Output settings will vary depend- VALVE 1 2
3
ing on the valves and the application.
JOYSTICK 2
CCW CW
J1 J3
1
1

1 2
J6
W

EMERGENCY STOP 2 3 1
4 AMP
3 2
POS

VALVE 2 3
9 to 32 VDC JOYSTICK 3
CCW CW
NEG

ENABLE
W
2

VALVE 3

Ordering Information
DRC 1 - V - 12

DRC Series 1 = 1 Channel V = -10V to + 10V input 12 = 1.2A output

Power Amplifiers 2 = 2 Channel 25 = 2.5A output
4 = 4 Channel

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