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Analog electronic E-ME-T drivers

Eurocard format, for proportional valves with transducer

E-ME-T
Analog drivers control the current to the sole-
noid of Atos proportional valves with position
transducer, regulating the spool position or
USER FUNCTIONS AND CONTROL OPTIONS USER INTERFACE
the flow according to the electronic reference
signal, adjusted by transducer’s feedback.

Features:
• bias regulation
SUPPLY 24V • scale and dissymmetrical ramps regulation
Dead Band Adjustment Spool Position Control
REFERENCE • voltage (standard) or current
SIGNALS
ENABLE
(/I option) reference signal

INPUTS
SIGNALS • voltage (standard) or current
SPOOL (/C option) feedback signal
FEEDBACK
Ramp Generator Output Protections
SPOOL
• test point for reference and feedback con-
FEEDBACK trol on front panel
Feedback

OUTPUTS
SOLENOID • factory pre-set
Fault Sense SUPPLY
• Eurocard format (DIN 41494 - plug-in unit)
• electronic filters on input and output lines
• CE mark according to EMC directive
• both sides of the card with shielded cover
with E faston connector

Applications:
Position or flow open or closed-loop regulation
systems, according to the block diagram 2 .

1 MODEL CODE

E-ME - T - 01H / * * / *

Set code (see 4.4)

E-ME = electronic driver in Eurocard format

Series number

T = driver for -T proportional valve with transducer

Options:
- = standard with rising and falling ramps
C = suitable to receive current feedback signals 4 ÷ 20 mA
01H = for single solenoid proportional valves (available only for ex-proof and armoured valves)
05H = for double solenoid proportional valves I = suitable to receive current reference signal 4 ÷ 20 mA.

2 BLOCK DIAGRAM

EXTERNAL ELECTRONIC DRIVER E-ME-T-01H (1) PROPORTIONAL VALVE

GENERATOR
LINEARIZATION (2) SPOOL FEEDBACK SPOOL FEEDBACK
CURRENT
DEAD BAND S1 AMPLIFIER

COIL S1 DRIVING CURRENT

RAMPS
REFERENCE

CURRENT
DEAD BAND S2 AMPLIFIER
CLOSE LOOP DRIVING
CONTROL SPOOL POSITION COIL S2 CURRENT
(AXES CARD) CONTROL

(1) = dotted line is for E-ME-T-05H

(2) = only for valves with not linear regulation (spool types T, DT)

FLOW
PRESSURE

TRANSDUCER ACTUATORS POSITION

SPEED
ACTUATOR FEEDBACK

ACCELERATION
FORCE

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 3 MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

Power supply (see 4.1)

Contatcts: Nominal: +24 VDC Rectified and filtered: VRMS = 21 ÷ 33 VMAX (ripple max 10 % VPP)
positive 2a, 2c; negative 4a, 4c (see 12 )
Max power consumption 50 W
Current supplied to solenoids IMAX= 3,3 A square wave PWM type (for ex-proof valves IMAX = 2,5 A)
Nominal reference signal, factory preset E-ME-T-01H: 0 ÷ 10 V at contact 12c (GND on 8a) or ±10V at contact 12c (GND on 8a or 16c)
E-ME-T-05H: ±10 V at contact 12c (GND on 8a or 16c)
for option /I: 4 ÷ 20 mA at contact 12c (+) and 18c (-)
Reference signal variation range ±10 V (SW pos. 1) and ±5 V (SW pos. 2)
(internal scale adjust option)
Spool feedback signal (connector T2) ±5 V maximum range, real output value depends by spool stroke of the controlled valve
Input signal impedence Voltage Ri > 50 kw - (/I option Ri = 316 w)
Potentiometer supply +10 V / 10 mA at contact 10c and -10 V / 10 mA at contact 14c
Ramp time 14 sec. max (0 ÷ 100 % of reference signal)
Enabling signal V = 5 ÷ 24 VDC on contact 8c with led indicator on panel; Ri ³ 30 kw (max 3 mA)
Electrical wiring Coil: 2 x 1 mm2 to 20 m 2 x 1,5 mm2 shielded to 40 m
Transducer: 4 x 0,25 mm2 to 20 m 4 x 0,5 mm2 shielded to 40 m
Card format Eurocard 100 x 160 mm (Plug-in unit DIN 41494)
Card connector Male DIN 41612 /D
Connector elements available Type E-K-32M frame snap connector (see table G800) to be ordered separately
Operating temperature 0 ÷ +50 °C (storage -20 ÷ +70 °C)
Front panel dimensions 128,4 x 35,3 mm
Mass 520 g
Features Position control by PID action - Fast solenoid excitation and switching off.
Outputs to solenoids protected against accidental short circuits. Feedback cable break produces an inhibition of
the driver, zeroing the current and creating a fail-safe position in the valve.
Only for valves with not linear regulation (spool types T, DT): circuit to linearize the valve regulation characteristic.

4 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 5 EXTERNAL REFERENCE SIGNALS

4.1 Power supply and wirings EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
The power supply must be appropriately stabilized or rectified and filtered. If the power supply is POTENTIOMETERS
generated by a single phase rectifier, use a 10000µF/40V capacitor; if pulse voltage is generated
by a three phase rectifier connect a 4700µF/40V capacitor (see 12 ). SOLENOID S1 REFERENCE
Connect the reference signal to the main electronic control by
means of shielded and twisted cables. Pay attention: the negative and the positive poles must not
be exchanged each other.
Shield the wirings to avoid electromagnetic noise (EMC).
It is suitable to keep the driver and its cables far from any electromagnetic radiation source (like
cables where high currents flow, electric motors, transformers, relays, solenoids, portable radio-
transmitter, etc.). 10 kw
Wire the earth connection as shown in 12 , according to CEI EN 60204-1 standards.
Connect the shield of the driver to the noiseless earth terminal (TE) 14 .
The driver is protected against overloads by an internal safety fuse: 4 A fast fuse (see 7 ).
4.2 Reference signal
The electronic driver is designed to receive external voltage or current reference signals accor- SOLENOID S2 REFERENCE
ding to 5 .
Note that drivers suitable to receive current reference (/I option) have reference
signal values in the range 4 ÷ 20 mA.
4.3 Enabling signal
The digital signal on contact 8c allows to enable (24 VDC) or disable (0 V) the driver without swit-
ching off the power supply; use this signal to cyclically inhibit the driver or in emergency condi-
tions. 10 kw
4.4 Set code
Basic calibration of the electronic driver is factory preset according to the proportional valve it has
to be coupled with. These pre-calibrations are identified by a standard number in the model code.
For correct set code selection, please include in the driver order also the complete code of the SOLENOIDS S1 AND S2 REFERENCE
connected proportional valve (for ex-proof valves see tech tables F600, E125).
For further information about set code, please contact Atos technical office.
4.5 Calibration/settings available to the user, see 7 , 8 , 9 , 10

Scale, see 7
The Scale regulation, available on the card side, permits to modify the relation between the refe-
rence signal and the position or the regulated flow. 10 kw
Modifying this regulation it is possible to fit the valve hydraulic behaviour to the effective system
conditions; in addition the two regulations available for double solenoid valves (driver E-ME-T-05H)
permit to set different hydraulic adjustments for positive and negative movements.
The Scale regulation is factory set in order to control the max valve opening with 100% of the refe-
rence signal (10V).
Bias, (dead band compensation) DIFFERENTIAL EXTERNAL REFERENCE
The bias regulations, available on the front panel (P1, P2), permit to set the correspondence
between the electrical zero of the reference signal with the beginning of the valve’s hydraulic regu-
lation, compensating the dead band and the component’s mechanical tolerances .
Modifying this regulation (see 9 , 10 ) it is possible to fit the valve hydraulic behaviour to the effec-
tive system conditions; in case of drivers for double solenoid
valves (E-ME-T-05H) the bias are active only when the reference signal is over the threshold value
= ±200 mV.
This regulation is factory set at the standard values depending to the proportional valve to be con-
trolled and it is identified by the driver set code (see 4.4).
Ramps, see 7 , 11 , 12
/I OPTION 4 ÷ 20 mA
The ramp regulation, available on the front panel, permit to modify the
time in which the valve reaches the set opening value in front of a step change of the reference
signal.
The ramp regulation is factory set at value close to zero and it can be increased up to 14 sec max
for a step change of the reference signal from 0% to 100%.
The two available regulations P3 and P4 permit to respectively regulate the ramp times for positive
and negative variations of the reference signal. In case of application of the driver in closed loop
systems, it is advisable to disable the ramp function: it is possible to permanently disable this func-
tion by means of a switch on the card side ( 7 ) or temporarily, connecting the pin 6c and 6a ( 12 ).
 Gain, see 8 - only for valves with not linear regulation (spool types T, DT) 7 RAMPS AND SETTINGS
Pressure gain adjustment around “zero” increases sensitivity and positioning accuracy of the axis
and optimize the valve operation according to the stiffness of the system by increasing the hydrau-
lic gain of the valve around the hydraulic zero. Valve Opening

P3 P4
DISSYMETRICAL RISIND AND
FALLING RAMPS GENERATOR
6 INSTALLATION AND START-UP
Time
6.1 Warning:
P3 P4
– Do not insert or remove the driver while the electronic system is energized
– Connect the electronic driver according to the desired connection scheme (see 11 , 12 )
– The voltages must be always measured in reference to the GND (pin 8a of the connector)
– Refer to 8 to identify the components mentioned in the setting procedure CONNECT TO AN EFFICIENT EARTH POINT
– To check the reference signal and the regulated valve opening , use the test points T1 and T2
the on front panel
– To check the correct solenoid command for positive and negative regulations, use the two led C
FUSE

S1 and S2 (only for drivers E-ME-T-05H)

B
6.2 Start-up
It is possible that the factory settings do not match the required performances for the specific A
application. The system can be optimized on field, by setting in sequence the bias, scale and
ramp potentiometers.
POS. 1 = 0 ÷ +10 / ±10 V
It is advisable to perform calibration procedures in the order given below. (STD SETTING)
A
Bias adjustment (dead band compensation), see 8 , 9 , 10 SCALE
SWITCH
– Supply a reference signal voltage (0 VDC for E-ME-T-01H and ±0,2 VDC for E-ME-T-05H) POS. 2 = 0 ÷ +5 / ±5 V

– Gradually turn potentiometer(s) (P1 for coil S1 and P2 for coil S2) until a movement of the con-
trolled actuator is obtained
– Turn slowly in the opposite sense until stop is obtained RAMP ON
B
Scale adjustment, see 7 , 9 , 10 RAMP
RAMP OFF
SWITCH
Set the scale switch (see 7 -A) depending to the selec- (STD SETTING)

ted range of the reference signal.

In case it is required the regulation of the valve max opening, proceed as follow:
– supply max reference signal (for E-ME-T-05H driver repeat for max negative voltage) in the spe-
C P5 P6
cificated range and turn counterclockwise internal scale potentiometers P5 and P6 (factory pre-
set to 100%) to reduce valve opening (see 7 -C) Valve opening [%]

Gain, see 8 , 9 - only for valves with not linear regulation (spool types T, DT) ATTENUATION
TILL 20% OF FULL P5
Front panel potentiometer P7 could be rotated to increase sensitivity and positioning accuracy of REFERENCE
the axis (clockwise rotation = increase in sensitivity). Factory preset completely counterclockwise. SIGNAL

Ramps, see 7 , 8
Reference [V]
If the card is being used in a open loop system push the switch from position ramp off (standard)
P6
to position ramp on, (see 7 -B). Calibrate the ramp settings only if dynamic impacts and tenden-
cies towards instability persist after optimizations of the whole system. Adjust the ramp settings
using the ramp potentiometers (P3 and P4) until the phenomenon has been eliminated (Clockwise
rotation = increase in ramp time).

8 E-ME-T-05H TOPOGRAPHICAL VIEW OF REGULATIONS 9 E-ME-T-01H DIAGRAM

Valve opening [%]

P7 P5

P1
Power on (green)
Fail safe led (red)
Reference [V]

SWITCH A REFERENCE [V]

POS. 1 0 ÷ 10 (±10)
(2) Gain regulation ± 0,4% P7 POS. 2 0 ÷ 5 (± 5)

Transducer position test T2

Rising ramp P3 10 E-ME-T-05H DIAGRAM

Falling ramp P4
Valve opening [%]
Reference signal test point T1

(1) Channel enabled led (solenoid S1) S1 P5

Bias solenoid S1 P1
(1) Bias solenoid S2 P2
P1
(1) Channel enabled led (solenoid S2) S2
P2
Reference [V]

P6
SWITCH A REFERENCE [V]
POS. 1 ±10
POS. 2 ±5
(1) Only E-ME-T-05H/*
(2) Only E-ME-T-01H/* for valves with not linear regulation (spool types T, DT)

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11 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
ELETTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Atos electronic drivers and proportional valves are designed according to the 2004/108/CE Directive (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and accor-
ding to EN 50081-2 (Emission) and EN 50082-2 (Immunity) standards. The electromagnetic compatibility of electronic drivers is valid only for
wirings realized according to the typical electric connections shown in this technical table.
The device must be verified on the machine because the magnetic field may be different from the test conditions.
SAFETY
The electrical signals (for example reference signals, feedback and enable signal) of electronic drivers must not be used to realize safety condi-
tions of the machine. This is in accordance with the provisions of European directives (Safety requirements of fluid technology systems and com-
ponents-hydraulics, EN 982). Special attention must be payed to switch-on/switch-off of electronic drivers because they could produce uncontrol-
led movements of actuators operated by the proportional valves.

12 WIRING BLOCK DIAGRAM

SCALE
INTERNAL +VCC
POWER SUPPLY FUSE INTERNAL SUPPLY +15 V
24 VDC ± 10%
SPOOL FEEDBACK
4700 µF / 40 V 4 A fast TRANZORB

POWER GND

OFFSET
-15 V
SIGNAL GND

FEEDBACK
+10 V

-10 V
+24 V SHIELD

ENABLE
+VCC
RAMP SWITCH (1) LED

RAMP 1 BIAS S1

GND REFERENCE
WITH COMMON CURRENT +VCC
GROUND FEEDBACK
RAMP 2 BIAS S2
LED S1
RAMP SWITCH OFF

FAULT
REFERENCE
P7
GAIN +VCC

LED S2

SCALE P5
+VCC
SWITCH
DIFFERENTIAL x 1 (*)
REFERENCE x 0.5
SIGNAL INPUT

LINEARIZATION CURRENT
P6 (2) FEEDBACK

(1) = Factory pre-set (2) = Only E-ME-T-01H/* for valves with not linear regulation (spool types T, DT)

DOUBLE SOLENOID VALVE SINGLE SOLENOID VALVE

CONNECTORS TYPE 666 (see table K500)

SHIELD
-15V
GND
SIGNAL
+15V

Note: S1 and S2 solenoids are referred respectively to B port side and A port side. CONNECTOR TYPE 345 (see table K500)

13 GENERAL CONNECTIONS 14 EARTH CONNECTIONS

E-ME-T-0*H PROPORTIONAL VALVE

CURRENT SPOOL FEEDBACK
BIAS S1 AMPLIFIER
+
24VDC
- RAMPS
DRIVING CURR.
COIL S1
CURRENT
RAMP EXCLUSION AMPLIFIER
BIAS S2
ENABLE (+24 VDC) GND SPOOL
POSITION
CONTROL
+10 VDC 10 mA COIL S2

REFERENCE + -15 VDC 20 mA

CONTROL UNIT
-10 VDC 10 mA +15 VDC 50 mA

GND TRANSDUCER ACTUATORS

REFERENCE - SPOOL FEEDBACK

24 VDC

FAULT

COIL S1

COIL S2
(E-ME-T-05H)

E :PROTECTIVE EARTH
TE :NOISELESS EARTH
C :ALTERNATE BONDING CONNECTION TO NOISELESS EARTH TERMINAL

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