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Universal Digital
Amplifier and Controller

DAC-4
VERSIONS FOR OPEN AND CLOSED LOOP APPLICATIONS
FOR ALL KINDS OF VALVES W/WO FEEDBACK SYSTEMS
Amplifier for 1 or 2
proportional valves with or
without feedback

Full digital P-PID-Controller

for 1 or 2 closed loop
systems

Universal usage for

hydraulic, pneumatic and
other kinds of applications

Multiple analoge and digital

in- and outputs

Controlling made easy:

Position, pressure, velocity,
force, rpm, acceleration,
temperature, etc.

Easy usage / operation by means

of WINDOWS program HCSTool

NEW: Now also with LVDT interface

NEW: Now also with PROFIBUS interface

1 BOARD WITH 11 DIFFERENT ARCHITECTURES (OPERATION MODES)

FOR ALL KINDS OF APPLICATIONS IN HYDRAULIC AND
PNEUMATIC AND FOR OTHER AUTOMATION APPLICATIONS
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1 Applications and usage Flexibility due to possible hardware and software
The amplifier and controller boards series DAC-4 are used for: extensions and options for customer and application
specific requirements (e.g. bus-interface, special output
Control of proportional valves of all kinds with and without stages, etc.)
electrical feedback: propotional directional valves, direct
and pilot operated; flow control valves; pressure limiting Variable settings for all kinds of solenoid systems and
and pressure reduction valves; cartridge- and servovalves sensor signals
Control of process values within hydraulic and other Change of selected parameters “on-the-fly” without inter-
machines or systems: position, velocity, pressure, rpm, ference or interruption of closed loop system; monitioring
torque, force or load, temperature, etc.
of display values via PC and program HCSTool
Flow and pressure control for pumps (load limiting function
and feedback for spool position of control valve optional) High resolution and accuracy for analgue set points and
on request feedback signals due to a 14-Bit A/D-converter

Simultaneous control of two process values: e.g. P/Q- D/A-converter with 2 analog outputs to perform controller
control and pump controller, control of two pressures, functions and / or enable subsequent electronic devices
control of pilot and mainstage spool position, cascaded and monitoring (± 10 V, 12 bit resolution) also for ease of
controllers, control von process values without usage commissioning and trouble shoting (monitor signal for
of valves (subsequent electronics, e.g F/U converters) internal values)

2 Features Several versions with and without keypad and different

Fully digitized amplifier and controller functions are available

All adjustments and parameter setting possible by means All kinds of customer specific adaptations of hardware
of keypad and display --> no on-board potentiometers or and software for special applications are possible.
jumpers) Just ask us and we provide the right solution

Flexible and reliable system; use of a modern NEW: now also available with LVDT interface (1 or 2) for
16 Bit CPU with high power reserve special feedback applications

Flash-EPROM technology for easy software update or NEW: now also available with PROFIBUS DP interface
modifications from PC via RS232 interface
3 Technical data
Feature Range, characteristics
Supply voltage (12 V DC)*1 18 … 30 V DC, residual ripple < 10 % (max. 50 VA power draw)
Solenoid system selection 0,8 A; 1,1 A; 1,3 A; 1,6 A; 2,4 A; 2,7 A and 3,5 A
Control voltage for digital inputs 24 V +/- 10 %, residual ripple < 10 %, current draw per input < 20 mA
Ambient temperature 0° C ...50° C (others on request); storage - 20° C … 60° C
Connector In accordance with DIN 41612, 48 pol form F gold plated
EMC In accordance with the applicable industrial standards (CE - conformity) *3
Dimensions front panel / PCB 50,5 x 128,4 mm; 10TE / 3 HE; 100 x 160 mm euro format
Analogue set values (inputs) 3 inputs with 14 Bit resolution (1 x differential; 2 x single ended; 0 … 10 V, 0 … 20 mA)
Analogue feedback U/I 2 inputs with 14 Bit resolution (current and voltage with wide range)
*2
Analogue feedback LVDT 1 or 2 inputs with; detailled information on request
Digital inputs 8 inputs (S1.01 … S1.04, ENABLE, RAMP 0, DIRECTION +, DIRECTION -)
Solenoid current (output) 2 output stages, each for up to max. 3,5 A (with over-energ. and quick de-energization)
Analogue / monitor output Each with 12 Bit resolution, 0 … 10 V
Digital outputs 2 outputs, voltage level 0 V / 24 V, 10 mA (ERROR, COMPARATOR)
Test jacks Current A and B, sensor 1 (Fb1) set value (S1.06), Monitor and GND
Auxiliary voltage +/- 10 V, max. Output 10 mA
Optional digital I/O signals 3 for variable usage, voltage level 24 V or 5 V
Interface 1 RS232, 9-pol SUB-D-conncetor at face plate (also available at rear connector)
Interface 2 *2 PROFIBUS DP; details see next page
Display and keypad *2 4-digit 7-segment display, 6 keys, status LED’s
PWM frequency, cycle times 18 kHz for current controller, inner closed loop 0,22 msec, outer closed loop 0,44 msec

*1: on request *2: limited to some versions *3: details on request

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3 Technical data

Feature Range, characteristics

Supply voltage Via DAC
Temperature ranges, EMC, Refer to page 2
Mounting/housing
PROFIBUS-DP - Approved by PNO - Maximum 244 Byte in-/output data
- Supports PROFIBUS-DP Slave in - Supports up to 12 Mbaud (autodetect)
accordance with IEC 61158 - Electrical isolated and opto-decoupled
- Supports PROFIBUS DPV1

Connection / Type of connector RS485, Sub-D 9-pole female

Status signals LED „Buserror“ (red): DAC-4 error LED is used
Address selection DIP switch 1- 8, each on/off

4 Block diagram Hardware

Display and Operation

Test
jacks RS232

+ RP0 IO1 I O2 IO3

- SP1 SP2 SP3 SP4

A B
FB1 SET
PW ER EN
GND MON

S1.01
to
S1.04 Digital Inputs Digital Outputs
(S1.08) Error
- 4 (5) Set values - 1 Error
“+”; “-” - Direction “+” - 1 Comparator Comparator
Opto- Opto-
Enable - Direction “-” coupler coupler - 1 Switching outp. Break
- Enable 24 V DC / 1 A

Digit part / logic

CPU
Flash-EPROM
Analog Inputs Quartz Analog Outputs
(14 Bit resolution) Watch-Dog/Reset (12 Bit resolution)
RAM-Option
S1.06 - Set point 0...+/-10 V D/A- - 1 Analog output
differentiel converter 0...+/- 10 V Analog output
S1.05
- Set point 0...+/-10 V 2-channel (controller outp. Y)
S1.07 A/D- - 1 Monitor output
single ended Monitor jack
FB1 - Set point 0...20 mA converter 0...+/- 10 V (out-
8-channel put display values
FB2 - Actual v. 0...+/-12 V
- Actual v. 0...20 mA

Output stages
- 2 PWM outputs
up to 4,0 A
(f = 18 kHz)
also for servo- IA , IB
valves available

Over current /
short circuit
protection

5V
24 V DC +/- 15 V
+/- 10 V Reference votlage

+10 V, -10 V max 10 mA

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5 Operation Modes
DAC-4

Open loop

1 valve 2 valves 1 Controller

(Mode 1) (Mode 2) Closed loop without valve

2
Closed loops
Valve Process Single Cascaded
(Mode 3) (Mode 4) (Mode 10) (Mode 11)

Valve / Valve / Process /

Resered Process Process Reserved
(Mode 5) Valve (Mode 9)
(Mode 6) (Mode 7) (Mode 8)

6 Example for Block Diagrams of Software Functions

6.1 Operation Mode 1; one valve, open loop

W C1.06
Digital
S1.01…S1.04 R r1.01...r1.04
E17 Off
W 1
+ const. rise
Digital 2 E08 C1.05 C1.02 C1.03, C1.04 C1.07, C1.08
S1.08 3 1

W
Auxillary
+ 0
const. time + + *1 / 0 / *-1
1
A1.01…A1.02

E17 Off E08 1

W 1 0
Analogue 2
S1.05…S1.07 3

E11
A
U
I Solenoid A

E13
E02 E14

1 Push- Enable
Pull
E03…E07
E09, E10
+ Valve

E12
B
U
I
Solenoid B

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6.2 Operation Mode 6; Valve and process controller

W C1.06 C2.13
Digital
S1.01…S1.04 r1.01...r1.04 C2.20
C2.15
R

E17 Off
W 1
Digital 2 + E08 const. rise +
3 1 C2.05 C2.02 C2.03, C2.04 C2.07, C2.08 C2.14, C2.16
S1.08 *1...*32
0
+ const. time + + *1 / 0 / *-1
W
Auxillary
A1.01…A1.02

-+
C2.17 Controller output
E17 Off E08 1
W 1 +
0
Analogue 2
S1.05…S1.07 3
C2.18, C2.19
1
C1.05 C1.02 C1.03, C1.04 C1.07, C1.08
C2.09, C2.26,

1 *1 / 0 / *-1 C2.10 C2.11 C2.12 E20

U/I X
X2
*1 / 0 / *-1
U
Sensor
adaptation
C1.13

C1.15 C1.20
E11
+ A
C1.14, C1.16 U
*1...*32
I Solenoid A Process

Process
E13 Valve valuer

C1.17 E02 E14 U/I=

Push- Enable s Cylinder pos.

-
E03…E07 + pressure, rpm
+ + Pull torque, etc.
E09, E10
U/I=
C1.18, C1.19
E12
B
U Solenoid B
I
C1.09, C1.26,
C1.10 C1.11 C1.12 E20

*1 / 0 / *-1 U / I X1
X
U
Sensor-
Sensor
anpassung
aadaptation

6.3 Operation Mode 11; cascaded controller without valve

W C1.06 C2.13
Digital
S1.01…S1.04 R r1.01...r1.04 C2.15 C2.20
E17 Off
W 1 +
+ const. rise
Digital 2 E08 C2.05 C2.02 C2.03, C2.04 C2.07, C2.08 C2.14, C2.16
S1.08 3 1 *1...*32
0
+ const. time + + *1 / 0 / *-1
W
Auxillary

-+
A1.01…A1.02
C2.17 Controller output
E17 Off E08 1
+
W 1 0
Analogue 2
S1.05…S1.07 3
C2.18, C2.19
1
C1.05 C1.02 C1.03, C1.04 C1.07, C1.08
C2.09, C2.26,

1 *1 / 0 / *-1 C2.10 C2.11 C2.12 E20

U/I X
X2
*1 / 0 / *-1
U
Sensor-
adaptation
C1.13

C1.15 C1.20

+
C1.14, C1.16
*1...*32
Process eg.: Position control
Consec. Velocity Position
Electronic
C1.17 v [m/min] s [mm]
+ 10 V
0
+
- + - 10 V
Drive Amp. U/I= U/I=
C1.18, C1.19

C1.09, C1.26,
C1.10 C1.11 C1.12 E20

*1 / 0 / *-1 U / I X1
X
U
Sensor-
adaptation
anpassung

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7 Board Versions: General Features and Equipment
For details of hardware features and functions see page 7

DAC-44 DAC-44-XLT DAC-42-XLT

DAC-44-x-LVDT DAC-44-x-PBDP DAC-42-XXLT

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8 Board Versions: Hardware Features and Functions
(Features for special versions not included)

DAC-4 Versions
DAC-44 or DAC-44-x- DAC-44-x DAC-44-XLT DAC-42
Features / Functions
DAC-42 SLVDT-x -PBDB or -XXLT
DAC-42-XLT
Analogue SW 5 Yes *1 Yes *1 Yes *1 Yes *1 No
Analogue SW 6 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Analogue SW 7 Yes Yes Yes No No
Analogue Actual value 1 Yes No Yes No No
Analogue Actual value 2 Yes No Yes No No
Analogue Actual value 3 Yes No Yes No No
LVDT actual value 1 No Yes No No No
LVDT actual value 1 (only for "-2x") No (Yes) No No No
Digital Input + Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Digital Input - Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Digital Input S1 Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Digital Input S2 Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Digital Input S3 Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Digital Input S4 Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Digital Input DIO1 Yes Yes Yes No No
Digital Input DIO 2 Yes Yes Yes No No
Digital Input DIO 3 Yes Yes Yes No No
Digital Input Reset Ramp Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Digital Input Enable Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Digital Output Error Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Digital Output Comparator Yes Yes Yes No No
Digital Output Break (24 V max. 1 A) Yes Yes Yes No No
5 V Transistor for ABG Yes Yes Yes No No
Test Jacks Yes Yes Yes No No
Piggy-Back-Connector for options Yes Yes Yes No No
Connector for Faceplate Yes Yes Yes Yes No
RS232 Interface Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
PPROFIBUS Interface No No Yes No No
Ref. Output + - 10 V Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Analogue Output Yes Yes Yes No No
Monitor Output Yes Yes Yes No No
Operation by means of PC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Plastic faceplate (3 TE) No No No No Yes
Aluminium faceplate only (10 TE) For DAC-42 No No For DAC-42 No
7-Segment-Dispaly / Keypad (10 TE) For DAC-44 Yes Yes For DAC-44 No

*1: Current Input: optional on request

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9 Ordering code (not all combinations available!)
D A C - 4 4 - 03 - 270 - PBDP - Sxxxxx

Digital
Amplifier
Controller

Board Version
42 = DAC-42
witho. keypad a. display
44 = DAC-44
with keypad and display

Operation modes
01 = one valve, open loop (2 solenoids)
02 = two valves, open loop (1 solenoid each)
03 = one valve (spool position feedb.)( 2 solen.)
04 = one process control loop system (2 solen.)
05 = reserved
06 = one valve with one spool and one process
control loop system (2 solenoids)
07 = two valves with spool position feedb. each
(1 solenoid each)
08 = two valves with 1 process control loop each
(2 solenoids)
09 = reserved
10 = single process controller without valve
11 = cascade controller without valve
Solenoid Current
080 = 800 mA systems
080 = 800 mA systems
080 = 800 mA systems
080 = 800 mA systems
080 = 800 mA systems
080 = 800 mA systems
080 = 800 mA systems
Other on request
Bus Interface
_ = no bus interface
PBDP = PROFIBUS
Other on request

Special optionsI
_XLT = version for open loop applications only
_XXLT = version for open loop applications only (reduced I/O features)
SCC = Conformal coating
SVP = vibration protection (In accordance with DIN EN 60068-2-6 / DIN EN 60068-2-27)
SLVDT-1x = for one feedback system with LVDT sensor (direct AC signal)
SLVDT-2x = for two feedback systems with LVDT sensors (direct AC signal)
Combinations possible! Other on request

Ordering code examples:

1.) Version with keypad and display for a closed loop application (process loop control)
with 2.7 A solenoid and conformal coating
DAC-44-04-270-SCC
2.) Version without keypad and display for a open loop (only) application 0.8 A solenoid
DAC-42-01-080-XLT

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10 Accessories and Options
Name Description
Software for parameterization, operation, monitoring, storage and documentation
HCSTool of adjustments. With 4-channel oscilloscope function. In E / F/ DE on CD.
Donwload from internet: http://www.h-c-s-gmbh.de/download/
Interface cable for communication between PC and DAC-4 for Rs232 interface.
DAC-4-PC-2xDS9F-2m 2 x Sub-D 9-pole connector female with approx. 2,5 m cable
USB-RS232-DS9F-2,5m As above but w. USB-adaptor. Sub-D 9-pole connector fem. w. approx. 2,5 m cable
EKB-04 EKB-04 Handheld keypad and display unit for parameter setting and copying
Commissioning unit for DAC-4. For adaptation of one DAC-4 board. For Com-
CU/DAC-4 missioning, serviceing, testing and trouble shooting etc. at machines, systems,
for laboratories and for training. In metal case with handles including power supply
SKT48F Card holder for mounting of single board; with connector form F, 48-pole
Back-Plane for easy and quick wiring; with connector female form F 48-pole
BP48F For usage in 19”-Rack systems
MR Modul-Rack for protected mounting of single boards (10TE)
MR/BP48F Modul-Rack completly mounted with Back-Plane
DAC-4 customer specific Brand-Labeling of face plates, special software for application specific functions;
and special versions special hardware options and versions; on request
Others Customer specific documentation and program HCSTool; on request

Not to scale!
Card Holder Back-Plane Module-Rack Commissioning Unit

EKB-4 Interface Cable Interface Cable HCSTooll

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