Set-Up Procedure

Vickers®
Valves

Proportional Power Plug

EHH-AMP-702-D/E-10

Released 5/93 630

Introduction

Introduction Necessary Equipment Connection of power plug

This set-up procedure describes the
adjustments on the Power Plug for
setting the dead-band, gain and ramp
rate on a non-feedback proportional
valve.
Proportional valves with over-lapped
spools have a range of spool travel
where there is no flow from the valve.
This range of spool motion is called
dead-band. Adjusting the power plug
allows the dead-band to be
electronically eliminated (dead-band
compensation) by making the spool
jump across the dead-band when a
small input signal is applied to the
power plug.
S EHH-AMP-702-D-10 or Referring to the schematic in Figure 1
EHH-AMP-702-E-10 power plug and the power plug diagram in Figure 2,
connect the power supplies, voltmeter,
S Compatible KDG series or KTG
command potentiometer and valve
series non-feedback type
solenoid as shown.
proportional valve
S Hydraulic power source and load
circuit
S 24 volt DC power source
S 10 volt DC power source
S DC voltmeter
S 1000 ohm potentiometer
(multi-turn preferred)
S Connecting cables

Output Flow
Gain +
Input Voltage
+ Power Power plug
input +
24V DC

Solenoid
The gain of the valve is the ratio of the
opening of the valve (or flow rate from it)
– – –
to the applied voltage input to the power
plug. Power R1 R2
+ volt
The ramp rate is the rate at which the supplies Ramp Gain Modulator
meter
power plug allows the valve to open (or –
close) when a step voltage input is
applied to the power plug. In many 10V DC Enable Power
applications this ramp would be used C amp.
1000W
to gradually accelerate or decelerate + command R3: deadband
an actuator. pot. compensation

Signal input
Installation precautions to Figure 1. Power plug set-up schematic
eliminate leaks into the power
plug
R1 – Ramp
S Use only cables with circular adjustment.
cross-sections and diameter Power input +24V
Turn clockwise
between 5–10 mm (.2” - .4”) to increase
S Ensure that sealing grommet is ramp time.
present and installed correctly. It
must be forced over the outer jacket R3 – Dead-
of the cable. band
S Ensure that all the gaskets are compensation
adjustment.
present and properly seated. LED Turn clockwise
S Ensure that the plastic cover seats command to reduce
firmly and correctly on the center signal deadband
body post. input compensation
ground current.

R2 – Gain adjustment.
Turn clockwise to
decrease gain.

Figure 2. Power plug connections

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Adjustment Procedures

Figure 1 shows the set-up for one Ramp rate adjustment

solenoid. If the valve contains two
solenoids, the set-up and the following A. For most applications:

Ramp time
procedure should be repeated. Set R1 fully clockwise
(minimum ramp rate). Run
CAUTION the actuator for different
increasing counter-
Applying more than 10 volts at input C
clockwise settings of the
may result in damage to the power plug.
potentiometer R1 until fully 20% 40% fully
Deadband adjustment slight hydraulic shocks in CW CCW
the system are observed.
A. Turn potentiometer R3 on Back-off R1 clockwise until Note that adjustment is very non-linear and
the power plug fully the shocks just disappear. most adjustment lies within 40% of the
clockwise (no deadband potentiometer rotation range for ramp-up
compensation) and R1 Fastest shock-free ramp and 20% of the adjustment range for
fully counter-clockwise rate is set. ramp-down.
(maximum ramp rate).The
red LED will turn off (it B. For any other ramp rate:
turns off to signify an “off” Run the actuator for Figure 5. Sensitivity of deadband
condition valve, when different increasing CCW adjustment to potentiometer R3 (typical).
input voltage is less than settings of the
100 mV). potentiometer R1, until the
desired velocity ramp is
B. Adjust command observed at the actuator.
potentiometer until the
voltmeter reads 0.25 volts
at connection C.
C. Slowly adjust
potentiometer R3
counter-clockwise until
100% Deadband
compensation

movement at the actuator

is detected.
Deadband compensation is set.
Gain adjustment
A. For many applications the 0% ~40% fully CCW
valve gain may simply be
set to a maximum by Note that all adjustment lies within
turning potentiometer R2 40% of the potentiometer rotation.
fully clockwise.
Figure 3. Sensitivity of deadband
For any other gain setting: adjustment to potentiometer R3 (typical).
A.. Calculate the maximum
speed of the actuator.
Calculate 80% of this
maximum speed.
B.. Set command
potentiometer to provide 8
volt input (or “gain”)

volts at C (8 volts is 80% of

maximum input voltage.
C.. Slowly adjust
flow rate

potentiometer R2 until this

80% speed is observed at
the actuator.
Valve gain is set. fully CW 40% fully CCW

Repeat the deadband adjustment and

the gain adjustment steps at least once Figure 4. Sensitivity of deadband
more since adjusting one parameter adjustment to potentiometer R3 (typical).
affects the setting of the other.
 Wiring Preparation

Use single cable

with round outer Attachment screw
3 x 0,5–1,0 mm2 jacket such as:
(20AWG-18AWG) Alpha #1952/3
Belden #8770

5 (0.2)
Stretch cable Cover
grommet
over outer
jacket
O5 – 10
(0.197–0.394 dia.) GCenter body post gasket

GCover gasket

Electronic module
0V Power input
Command signal input R1: Ramp adjustment. Turn clockwise
to increase ramp time.
LED
R3: Deadband compensation
adjustment.
Turn clockwise to reduce deadband
compensation current
WARNING
R2: Gain adjustment. Turn clockwise to
Ensure cable clamp nut is adequately decrease gain.
tightened to secure the cable.
Do not connect or disconnect the Body
plug while power is on.
Do not mount or dismount the plug
when power is on.
Cable grommet
G All seals must be fitted correctly at plug
installation to provide protection to IP65 Grommet cinch nut
(IEC 529) GMounting gasket

Figure 6. Power plug exploded view

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Phone: (313) 641–4500
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630 Rel 5/93 Printed in U.S.A.