LORD USER INSTRUCTIONS

LORD Wonder Box Device Controller Kit

LORD Wonder Box device controller kit is a companion
product for the magneto-rheological (MR) fluid devices.
The kit includes the device controller, 12 Volt DC power
supply and two banana plugs.

The output current is linearly proportional to the input

voltage. The output current will be 0.0 Amps when the
control input is approximately 0.4-0.6 Volts at the BNC
terminal (refer to Typical Performance graph).

The Wonder Box device controller kit provides closed

loop current control to compensate for changing electrical loads up to the limits of the power supply. The
Wonder Box controller may be operated as an interface
device for PLC or computer control of MR fluid devices.
The Wonder Box device controller kit is for indoor use
only.

Pulse Control

If manual operation is desired, a potentiometer is

provided to control the current supplied to an attached
device.

In Manual or External Voltage Control, current to the

device may be switched on and off by depressing the
switch on the side of the controller (E).

Technical Data
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH), mm (in) 63.5 x 27.9 x 88.9
(2.5 x 1.1 x 3.5)
Input Receptacle
2.1 mm Female
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Frequency, kHz
30
Output Current, Amp
2 max

Operating Instructions
Connect the banana plugs to each wire of the MR fluid
device. Insert the banana plugs into the Wonder Box
controller output (B). Polarity is not important. Connect
the power supply to the input connector (A). The red LED
should light indicating proper operation of the unit.

Wonder Box Device Controller

Manual Control

Current to the device is adjusted by rotating the potentiometer (C) in the clockwise direction. An external
voltage control input should not be connected to the BNC
terminal (D).

External Voltage Control

With the potentiometer control set to zero (rotate fully
counter clockwise), connect a 0-5 Volt DC control signal
to the BNC terminal on the side of the Wonder Box
controller (D). Output current to a device can now be
controlled with this input signal. The input control signal
can be switched up to 1 kHz.

C
D

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Typical Performance, 4 ohm load

The tables below indicate typical performance using

the supplied power supply. When utilizing the Wonder
Box device controller kit in a control circuit, it is recommended that the user measure the exact voltage to
current relationship in their application.

2000
1800

Output Current (mA)

1600
1400
1200

Input Voltage

1000
800
600
400

Output Current (4 ohm)

~ 0.4-0.6 V

0 mA

2V

750 mA

4.3 V

1800 mA

200

Input Voltage

0
0

0.5

1.5

2.5

3.5

4.5

Command Voltage

Performance graph should not be used for control or design purposes.

Output Current (8 ohm)

~ 0.4-0.6 V

0 mA

1.6 V

600 mA

3.2 V

1300 mA

Values stated in these instructions represent typical values as not all tests are run on each lot of material produced. For formalized product specifications for specific product end uses, contact the Customer Support Center.
Information provided herein is based upon tests believed to be reliable. In as much as LORD Corporation has no control over the manner in which
others may use this information, it does not guarantee the results to be obtained. In addition, LORD Corporation does not guarantee the performance of the product or the results obtained from the use of the product or this information where the product has been repackaged by any third
party, including but not limited to any product end-user. Nor does the company make any express or implied warranty of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose concerning the effects or results of such use.
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2006 LORD Corporation OD UI7000 (Rev.0 5/06)