Electrical amplifier RE 30112/05.

05
Replaces: 02.03
1/12

Type VT-VSPA2-1

Series 1X

H4239

Table of contents Features

Contents Page – Suitable for controlling direct operated proportional directional
Features 1 valves without electrical position feedback (type 4WRA,
sizes 6 and 10, from series 2X)
Ordering code 2
– Four command values that can be adjusted by means of
Preferred types 2
potentiometers
Functional description 2 and 3
– Four command value call-ups with LED indicator lamp
Block circuit diagram / pin assignment VT-VSPA2-1-1X/T1 4
– Differential input, can be changed over to current input
Block circuit diagram / pin assignment VT-VSPA2-1-1X/T5 5
– Enable input with LED indicator lamp
Technical data 6 and 7
– Indication of “ready for operation” by LED
Output characteristic curves 7
– Step function generator
Indicator / adjustment elements 8
– Ramp generator with one or five ramp times
Unit dimensions 9
– Two clocked current output stages
Engineering / maintenance notes / supplementary information 9
– Reverse polarity protection for voltage supply

Card holder: – Type VT 3002-2X/32, see RE 29928

single card holder without power supply
unit
Power supply unit: – Type VT-NE30-1X, see RE 29929 (VT-NE30-2X)
compact power supply unit,
115/230 VAC → 24 VDC, 70 VA
Information about available spare parts:
www.boschrexroth.com/spc
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Ordering code

VT-VSPA2 1 1X *

Amplifier for controlled proportional valves, Production code and

analogue, with 2 output stages further details in clear text
Amplifier for proportional directional valve types T1 = 1 ramp time
4WRA 6 and type 4WRA 10 (from series 2X) =1 T5 = 5 ramp times
1X = Series 10 to 19
(10 to 19: unchanged technical data
and pin assignment)

Functional description
With command value inputs 1 to 4, command values [1] can be All relays on the card are operated with 24 VDC (smoothed).
called up by controlling associated relays (K1 to K4). The com- Additionally, direct command value input 5 is available for the
mand value voltage is applied either directly through regulated input voltage of 0 to ±6 V. The following is valid:
±9 V voltages of the power supply unit [9] or via an external ±6 V = ±100 % 1).
command value potentiometer. For these inputs,
1) The command value input is a differential input (0 to ±10 V).
±9 V ^ = ±100 % is valid. If these four command value inputs It can be configured as a current input (4 to 20 mA or
are connected directly to the regulated voltages of ±9 V, then
0 to ±20 mA) (see "adjustment elements" on page 6) by set-
four different command values can be set using potentiometers
ting jumpers [2]. If the command value is applied by separate
R1 to R4. When using external command value potentiometers
electronics with a different reference potential, this input must
at these inputs the internal potentiometers act as attenuators
be used. When applying or withdrawing the command value
or limiters, unless they are set to maximum.
voltage, care must be taken to ensure that both signal cases
are either disconnected from or connected to the input.
External command value potentiometers Before being passed on, all command values are summated
10c (10a, 8a, 12a) with the correct amount and sign [3].
20c +9V Inputs The downstream ramp generator [4] generates a ramp-shaped
5K Control output signal from a stepped input signal. The time constant
20a M0 solenoid "b" of the output signal can be adjusted using potentiometers "t"
26a or "t1" to "t5”. The given ramp time refers to a command value
step-change of 100 % and can be ca. 1 s or 5 s, depending on
the jumper setting (J5, J6). If a command value step-change of
10c (10a, 8a, 12a) Inputs
less than 100 % is fed to the input of the ramp generator, the
26c – 9 V ramp time shortens accordingly.
5K Control
20a M0 solenoid "a"
26a External ramp time potentiometer and ramp "off"

10c (10a, 8a, 12a) Inputs

20c +9V 14a Ramp "regulatable"
5K Control 500 K
26c –9V solenoids 14c Time: min. = 0 Ω
26a “a“ + "b" 26a Time: max. = 500 kΩ

Which command value is momentarily called up is indicated by 14a

LEDs "H1" to "H4". If more than one command value is called
up at a time, then the input with the highest number has
priority. Example: If command values 1 and 3 are called up
simultaneously, then command value 3 becomes active.
A further output of the card provides a supply voltage for the
command value call-ups which can be switched over from
+9 V to –9 V using relay K6 1).
With the amplifier variant with 5 ramp times (ordering code T5)
an adjustable ramp time ("t1" to "t4") is assigned to each of
the four call-up command values. If no command value is called
up, then time "t5" is effective with this unit.
Ramp "On/Off"
14c
Note:
When an external time potentiometer is used, the internal
ramp time potentiometer must be set to maximum. The maxi-
mum ramp time shortens, because the resistance of the
external potentiometer is connected in parallel to that of the
internal potentiometer (ca. 500 kΩ)!
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Functional description
By operating relay K5 or by plugging an external jumper, the
ramp time is set to its minimum value (ca. 30 ms).
The output signal of the ramp generator [4] is fed in parallel to
the summator [6] and the step function generator [5]. At com-
mand value voltages > ±1 % the step function generator
generates a polarity-dependent step-change signal that is ad-
ded to the output signal of the ramp generator. This step func-
tion results in the fact that the overlap section of the valve
spool is passed quickly. At higher command value voltages, the
step function generator outputs a constant output signal.
The output signal of the summator [6] is the command value
current value that is fed to the two current regulators [7] and to
measuring socket "w" on the front panel of the card. A voltage
of 6 V at the command value measuring socket corresponds
to a command value of 100 %. A positive command value sig-
nal at the input of the amplifier controls the output stage of
solenoid "b", and a negative signal controls the output stage of
solenoid "a". When the command value signal is less than
±1% (step function still ineffective), a biasing current of
50 mA flows through both solenoids. The actual values of the
currents through both solenoids can be measured separately at
sockets "IA" (solenoid "a") and "IB" (solenoid "b"). Here, a vol-
tage of 2.5 V is the equivalent to a current of 2.5 A.
1) = Reference potential for the command values 1 to 5 is M0
(measuring zero).
[ ] = Cross-reference to block circuit diagram on
pages 3 and 4
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The output stages are enabled with a signal of > 8.5 V at the
enable input (indicated by yellow LED "H11" on the front pa-
nel). The output stages can be permanently enabled indepen-
dently of the state of the enable input by setting jumper J7. In
this case, the switching input is ineffective.
The signal "ready for operation" is output [10] and the green
LED "H12" on the front panel lights up, if:
– The enable signal is applied
– The internal ±9 V voltage supply is operable
(amplitude and symmetry)
– There is no short-circuit of the solenoid cables
– The current input (with circuitry of the input amplifier
[2] for 4 to 20 mA) does not signal any faults [10]
In case of a fault, both output stages are immediately switched
off and the messages "ready for operation" is reset. After eli-
mination of the fault, the card is immediately operable; "ready
for operation", however, is only signalled after a delay of 75 ms
(±30 %) so that even short-time malfunction can be acquired
by a PLC.
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Current command value to "w"

X1 X1
0 to +6 V for solenoid "a" 8
14c 0 to –6 V for solenoid "b"
External ramp 14a Actual current value IA to "IA" F
Actual current value IB to"IB" w Ba
12c 8
Command value 5 ±6V F 7 30a
12a Gwa u
±9V IA
Positive command value Command value 4 8a i 24a Solenoid
Command value 3 ±9V t F PI
(0 V to 10 V, 0 to 20 mA or 10a 1 5 "a"
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Command value 2 ±9V

12 mA to 20 mA) 10c K5
Command value 1 ±9V F F F F
controls solenoid "b"; R1 R2 R3 R4
negative command value
3 4 6 IB F
(–10 V to 0 V, –20 mA to ∑
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0 mA or 4 to 12 mA) K4 ∑
K3 J5, J6
controls solenoid "a". K1 K2
18a Zw Gwb 7 Solenoid
Command value after ramp
22a
16c "b"
Differential Command value 6 u/i PI i
u 28a
input 16a
Reference potential/GND u 2 11
+ UB J1… J4 10 8
=1 Bb
J7: Internal eable J7
30c
External enable (+ UB) ≥1
F 2c
H11 "Ready for
– 10
2a K6 F operation"
Auxiliary voltage ± 9 V H12
+ =1 32c
9 3,15 AT
20c 32a + UB
Block circuit diagram / pin assignment VT-VSPA2-1-1X/T1

+9V =
Measuring zero (M0) is raised by 9 V 20a
M0 Operating
as against 0V operating voltage ! 26c
–9V 2200 µF voltage
8c K1 1 H1 F 26a
Call-up command value 1 0V
4a K2 H2 F
Call-up command value 2
6a K3 H3 F
Call-up command value 3
6c K4 H4 F
Call-up command value 4 F = on front panel
18c K5
Call-up "ramp off"
4c K6 7 PI-current controller
Call-up"switch over auxiliary voltage"
VT-VSPA2-1

28c
Relay call-up voltage (+24 V) 8 Output stage with clock-pulse
H1 to H4 = LED indicator for comm. value call-ups Zw = Command value zero point 1 Command values generator
K1 to K6 = Call-up relay Ba = Biasing current solenid "a" 2 Differential input 9 Power supply unit
R1 to R4 = Command values Bb = Biasing current solenid "b" 3; 6 Summator 10 Monitors
Gwa = Comm. value attenuator solenoid "a" t = Ramp time 4 Ramp generator 11 Cable break monitor
(with 4 to 20 mA only)
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Gwb = Comm. value attenuator solenoid "b" 5 Step function

 Current command value to "w"
X1 K1.2 K2.2 0 to +6 V for solenoid "a" X1
K3.2 K4.2 8
0 to –6 V for solenoid "b"
14c
F F F F F Actual current value IA to "IA"
t2 t3
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External ramp 14a t5 t1 t4 Actual current value IB to"IB" F

w Ba
12c 8
Command value 5 ±6V F 7 30a
12a Gwa u
Positive command value Command value 4 ±9V IA
8a i 24a Solenoid
(0 V to 10 V, 0 to 20 mA or Command value 3 ±9V PI
Command value 2 ±9V 10a 1 5 "a"
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12 mA to 20 mA) K5
Command value 1 ±9V 10c
controls solenoid "b"; F F F F
R1 R2 R3 R4
negative command value 3 4 6 IB F
(–10 V to 0 V, –20 mA to
K4
∑ ∑
0 mA or 4 to 12 mA)
K3 J5, J6
controls solenoid "a". K1 K2
18a Zw Gwb 7 Solenoid
Command value after ramp 22a
16c PI "b"
Command value 6 u/i u
i 28a
Differential 16a
input Reference potential/GND
u 2 11 8
+ UB J1… J4 10
=1 Bb
J7: Internal eable J7
30c
External enable (+ UB) ≥1 2c "Ready for
F
H11 –
K6 10 F operation"
2a
Auxiliary voltage ±9 V H12
+ =1 32c
9 3,15 AT
20c 32a + UB
Block circuit diagram / pin assignment VT-VSPA2-1-1X/T5

Measuring zero (M0) is raised by 9 V + 9 V 20a =

as against 0V operating voltage !
M0 Operating
26c
–9V 2200 µF voltage
8c K1 1 H1 F 26a
Call-up command value 1 0V
4a K2 H2 F
Call-up command value 2
6a K3 H3 F
Call-up command value 3
6c K4 H4 F
Call-up command value 4
18c K5
Call-up "ramp off"
4c K6 7 PI-current controller
Call-up"switch over auxiliary voltage"
28c
Relay call-up voltage (+24 V) 8 Output stage with clock-pulse
H1 to H4 = LED indicator for comm. value call-ups Zw = Command value zero point 1 Command values generator
K1 to K6 = Call-up relay Ba = Biasing current solenid "a" 2 Differential input 9 Power supply unit
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R1 to R4 = Command values Bb = Biasing current solenid "b" 3; 6 Summator 10 Monitors

Gwa = Comm. value attenuator solenoid "a" t1 to t5 = Ramp times 4 Ramp generator 11 Cable break monitor
Gwb = Comm. value attenuator solenoid "b" (with 4 to 20 mA only)
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5 Step function
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Technical data (for applications outside these parameters, please consult us!)

Operating voltage UB 24 VDC +40 % –5 %

Operating range:
– Upper limit value uO(t)max 35 V
– Lower limit value uO(t)min 22 V
Current consumption I <2A
Power consumption Ps < 50 VA
Fuse IF 3.15 AT
Inputs:
– Command values 1 to 4 Ui ±9 V (reference potential is M0)
– Command value 5 Ui ±6 V (reference potential is M0)
– Command value input 6 (differential input) Ui 0 to ±10 V; Ri = 100 kΩ
or Ii 4 to 20 mA; load Ri = 100 Ω
(4 mA = –100 %; 12 mA = 0 %; 20 mA = +100 %)
or Ii 0 to ±20 mA
– Enable
• active UE > 8.5 V
• inactive UE < 6.5 V
Relay data to 20 °C
– Nominal voltage U Operating voltage UO
– Response voltage U 16.8 V
– Release voltage U 2.4 V
– Coil resistance R 2150 Ω
Ramp time (adjustment range) t 30 ms to ca. 1 s or 5 s
Outputs:
– Output stage
• solenoid current / resistance Imax 2.5 A; R(20) = 2 Ω
• biasing current I 50 mA ±25 %
• lock-pulse frequency • for valve size 6 f 300 Hz ±10 %
set by means of jumper J8
• for valve size 10 f 180 Hz ±10 %
– Signal „ready for operation“
Series 10 • when ready for operation U ca. UO
load resistance > 10 kΩ
• in the case of a fault U <1V
from series 11 • when ready for operation U > 16 V, 50 mA
• in the case of a fault U < 1 V, Ri = 10 kΩ
– Regulated voltage U ±9 V ±1 %; ±25 mA. externally loadable
– Measuring sockets (reference potential is M0)
• command value „w“ U 0 to ±6 V; Ri = 1 kΩ
• actual current value „IA” and “IB” UA; UB 0 to 2500 mV = 0 to 2500 mA ±50 mA; Ri = 1 kΩ
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Technical data (for applications outside these parameters, please consult us!)

Type of connection 32-pin male connector, DIN 41612, form D

Card dimensions Euro-card 100 x 160 mm, DIN 41494
Front panel dimensions:
– Height 3 HE (128.4 mm)
– Width soldering side 1 TE (5.08 mm)
– Width component side 7 TE
Permissible operating temperature range ϑ 0 to 50 °C
Storage temperature range ϑ –25 to +85 °C
Weight m 0.13 kg

Note:
For details regarding environment simulation tests covering EMC (electro-magnetic compatibility), climate and mechanical
loading see RE 30112-U (declaration on environmental compatibility).

Output characteristic curves

Solenoid „a“ Solenoid „b“

2500

2000
Output current in mA →

1500

1000

500
350

50
– 100 % – 50 % –1% +1% + 50 % + 100 %
← Command valve in % →
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Indicator / adjustment elements

Plug-in board for model T5 Differential input Max. ramp time Attenuation of com. value
with potentiometers t1 to t5 or current input approx. 1 s or 5 s solenoids “a” or “b”

H11 - Yellow LED indicator lamp „enable“

H12 - Green LED indicator lamp „ready for operation“
J2 J4 J6

Gwb
Gwa
R1/H1 - Com. value 1 with LED

Ba

Bb
R2/H2 - Com. value 2 with LED t1
R1 J1 J3 J5
R3/H3 - Com. value 3 with LED t2
R2
R4/H4 - Com. value 4 with LED t3
R3
t4

X1
t - Ramp time (with VT-VSPA2…/T1)
R4
t5 F1
t1 to t5 - Ramp times (with VT-VSPA2…/T5) J8
t 3,15 AT
w - Solenoid current command value
IB - Actual current value solenoid „b“ Zw ±9V
IA - Actual current value solenoid „a“ J7

Command Valve size Matching of internal Enable

value zero supply voltage
point

Meaning of the jumpers on the card for the settings

(labels on the back of the front panel)

± 10 V J1 J2 J3 J4 ramp time enable valve Jx = bridge Jumper plugged

set value

4 ... 20 mA J1 J2 J3 J4 5 s J5 J6 int. J7 NG10 J8 Jx = open Jumper

0 ... 20 mA J1 J2 J3 J4 or open
1 s J5 J6 ext. J7 NG 6 J8 = delivery state

Command value Ramp time Enable Valve size

Note:
The circles ( ) are used for identifying settings carried out
by the customer.
Factory setting is identified by “•”.
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Unit dimensions (dimensions in mm)

Version T1 Version T5

Rexroth Rexroth
H11 H11
H12 H12
R1 R1 t1
H1 H1
R2 R2 t2
3HE (128,4)

H2 H2
R3 R3

100
t3

89
H3 H3
R4 R4 t4
H4 H4
t t5
w w
IB IB
IA IA

15
VSPA2 VSPA2

7
8TE (40,3) 8TE (40,3) 2
7 165
186

Engineering / maintenance notes / supplementary information

– The amplifier card may only be unplugged or plugged when disconnected from the power supply!
– For the solenoid connection, plugs fitted with free wheeling diodes or LED lamps must not be used!
– Measurements on the card may only be taken using instruments Ri > 100 kΩ!
– Measuring zero (M0) is increased by +9 V as against 0V operating voltage and is not electrically isolated,
<

i.e. –9 V regulated voltage = 0 V operating voltage. Therefore do not connect measuring zero (M0) with the 0 V operating
voltage!
– For switching command values use relays with gold-plated contacts (small voltages, small currents)!
– For operating the card relay only use contacts with a load carrying capacity of approx. 40 V, 50 mA!
When using an external control, the control voltage may have a maximum residual ripple content of 10 %!
– Always shield command value cables connect shield to 0 V operating voltage on the card side,
leave the other end open (risk of earth loops)!
Recommendation: Also shield solenoid cables!
For solenoid cables of up to 50 m length, use cable type LiYCY 1.5 mm2.
For greater lengths, please consult us!
– The distance to aerial lines, radio sources and radar equipment must be at least 1 m!
– Do not lay solenoid and signal cables near power cables!
– Because of the loading current of the smoothing capacitor on the card, back-up fuses must have slow-blowing characteristics!
– The potentiometer can be adjusted using a screw driver with a 2 mm blade!
Attention: • Danger due to heat – The cooling fins of the output stage transistors and the current measurement resistors
heat up under full load!
• When using the differential input, both inputs must always be activated or deactivated simultaneously!
• When the 4-20 mA current input is used, the command value zero point may have to be slightly re-adjusted
using the “Zw“ potentiometer (see indicator / adjustment elements)!
Note: Electrical signals generated via control electronics (e.g. signal "ready for operation")
must not be used for switching safety-relevant machine functions!
(See also the European standard "Safety requirement for fluid power systems
and components – Hydraulics", prEN 982)
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Bosch Rexroth AG © This document, as well as the data, specifications and other
Hydraulics information set forth in it, are the exclusive property of Bosch Rexroth
Zum Eisengießer 1 AG. Without their consent it may not be reproduced or given to third
97816 Lohr am Main, Germany parties.
Telefon +49 (0) 93 52 / 18-0 The data specified above only serve to describe the product. No
Telefax +49 (0) 93 52 / 18-23 58 statements concerning a certain condition or suitability for a certain
documentation@boschrexroth.de application can be derived from our information. The given information
www.boschrexroth.de does not release the user from the obligation of own judgement and
verification. It must be remembered that our products are subject to a
natural process of wear and aging.
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Zum Eisengießer 1
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© This document, as well as the data, specifications and other
information set forth in it, are the exclusive property of Bosch Rexroth
AG. Without their consent it may not be reproduced or given to third
parties.
The data specified above only serve to describe the product. No
statements concerning a certain condition or suitability for a certain
application can be derived from our information. The given information
does not release the user from the obligation of own judgement and
verification. It must be remembered that our products are subject to a
natural process of wear and aging.
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Notes

Bosch Rexroth AG © This document, as well as the data, specifications and other
Hydraulics information set forth in it, are the exclusive property of Bosch Rexroth
Zum Eisengießer 1 AG. Without their consent it may not be reproduced or given to third
97816 Lohr am Main, Germany parties.
Telefon +49 (0) 93 52 / 18-0 The data specified above only serve to describe the product. No
Telefax +49 (0) 93 52 / 18-23 58 statements concerning a certain condition or suitability for a certain
documentation@boschrexroth.de application can be derived from our information. The given information
www.boschrexroth.de does not release the user from the obligation of own judgement and
verification. It must be remembered that our products are subject to a
natural process of wear and aging.