Proportional Amplifier

ESSK 103

S robust analogue technology

S Short-circuit protected
S Reference voltage for control signal generator

1 Description
1.1 General
The ESSK 103 proportional amplifier is used to control the hin the amplifier, a quenching diode is connected in pa-ral­
solenoid of a hydraulic valve. The current compensation lel with the power output. This protects the output stage
feature ensures that changes in the coil temperature or fluc­ against switch-off spikes. It is therefore possible to use a
tuations in the supply voltage do not affect the coil current standard connector plug at the solenoid. To avoid operatio-
level. To provide for a trouble free hydraulic function, an op­ nal problems, the nominal voltage of the solenoid coil
timum level of dither signal is superimposed on the coil cur­ should be matched to the amplifier's power supply voltage.
rent.
The proportional amplifier requires a smoothed DC power 1.2 Models
supply in the range 12...30 V. The amplifier has an input for
a voltage control signal. The control signal terminal has a The card can be ordered with a 31-pin edge connector to
high input impedance and - for safety reasons - the control DIN 41617 or with screw terminals. For applications in high
signal source should always remain connected. An on-bo- air humidity, or in equipment with high vibration levels, a fully
ard voltage regulator generates a stabilised DC reference encapsulated version is available.
voltage. This can be used, among other purposes, to power
the control signal source. The stabilised voltage and ampli- 1.3 Application example
fier ground are both available at the card's edge connector.
The current at the power output varies linearly with the vol- S Agricultural engineering
tage at the control signal input. With the aid of two trimming S Municipal equipment
potentiometers, both minimum and maximum current va- S Forestry machines
lues can be set. The adjustment range of the minimum cur-
rent setting is influenced by the resistance of the control si- S Construction equipment
gnal potentiometer.The amplifier switches off automatically
for the duration of any short circuit at the load terminals. Wit­

2 Technical data
General characteristics Description, value, unit
Power supply 12 V ... 30 V DC, smoothed. Ripple < 10%
Reference voltage 5 V (is available for external use)
max. output from reference voltage 10 mA
Demand signal voltage 0 V ... 5 V
Minimum current (adjustable) (0...0,5) x Imax (with 2,2 k control signal pot.)
Maximum current (adjustable) (0...0,68) x Imax (with 1 k control signal pot.)
Maximum permissible output current (Imax) 0,5 A ... 2,5 A

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General characteristics Description, value, unit
Dither frequency factory set at 40 Hz (square wave from)
(if required, can alternatively be set at 120 Hz
Enclosure protection IP 00 (non-encapsulated, without housing)
Operating temperature - 20 _C ... + 50_C
Notable features - the power supply input is reverse-polarity protected
- the amplifier switches off automatically for the duration of
excessive coil current (coil short circuit)
Dimensions approx. 100 x 98 x 20 mm
Mass approx. 80g non-encapsulated, 180 g encapsulated
Connections options: connector DIN 41617-S31M or screw terminals
Cable length and section for 1 mm2 section wire, max. cable length is 10 metres

3 Block diagram

12 V - 30 V DC 12V-
power suply 11(12) 30V
Short
5V

ă 0V 5(6) Reverse polar-

ity protection

4
13 (14)
Control signal 3
Solenoid
1
15 (16)
Controller Dither

Adjustment Adjustment
Imin Imax Current measurement

4 Function and dimension

100 Trim Potentiometer, max. 20 turns
3,5

91
4

Ê + -É

P2 = maximum current (Imax)

P1 = minimum current (Imin)

P2
98
90

P1

10 30 20 30

16 11 6 1
7 7

31 1

90,5 + 0,5

Dimensions of the card with screw terminals or with edge connector

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5 Connection diagram

31302928272625242322212019181716151413121110 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

16 15 14 13 12 11 6 5 4 3 2 1

Fuse Screen
3A-5A fusible link

Solenoid +12V bis 30V ă 0 V Potentiometer PIN

(Hydraulic valve) power supply max. 1 to 2,2 k

When the pin connector is used, the power sup­ Use screened cable for all demand-signal lines.
ply and the solenoid loads must be connected us­ The screen must be bonded to the power-supply
ing both pins. negative.

6 Initial start-up

Connect the card in accordance with the con-

nection diagram, using only with trim
potentiometer.

7 Setup procedure
I [A] 7. Set the potentiometer PIN to maximum.
Imax 8. Using trim potentiometer P2, and while increasing the
P2 signal, set the required maximum current (Imax) (the coil
current must not exceed 2.5 A).
9. Set the potentiometer PIN to minimum.
10. Using trim potentiometer P1, and while decreasing the
signal, set the required minimum current (Imin).
11. Re-check the settings.

1
Imin
P1
Potentiometer PIN P1
P2
U [V]
xV 5V
PIN (min) PIN (max) The trim potentiometers that are sealed with colour spots
are preset in the factory.

1 Hydraulic opening range

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8 Ordering codes

E S S K 1 0 3 - 9 1 * * * /
Electronic product

Push-in card = S

Proportional amplifier = SK

Type

Model with male edge connector (standard = 90

with screw terminals (standard) = 91
with screw terminals; side adjustment = 92
with male edge connector; side adjustment = 93
with male edge connector; encapsulated model (standard) = 80
with screw terminals; encapsulated model (standard) = 81
with screw terminals; side adjustment; encapsulated model = 82
with male edge connector; side adj.: encapsulated model = 83

Power supply 12...30 V DC = ***

Variants / special features (inserted by the factory)

Dither frequency of 120 Hz = 01

9 Accessories
To house the amplifier, Bucher can provide an enclosure
that accepts two PG9 cable glands. An On/Off switch for the Description Order. no.:
amplifier is also available. To generate demand signals, a
Potentiometer 1 k 100.214662
potentiometer can be supplied.
As an alternative to the enclosure, a suitable card holder (for Potentiometer 2,2 k 100.214663
model ESSK 103-90 only) can be supplied, as can an ap-
propriate snap-in retaining foot. Connector plugs, type GDM Potentiometer scale knob 100.604397
309, can be used to connect to the solenoids. In the event
of proportional valve malfunctions that are caused by long On/Off switch 100.606576
power leads, use connector plugs type GDM 209D.
Cable glandPG 9 100.601550

Retaining nut PG 9 100.601554

Plastic enclosure (110 x 188 x 60 mm) 100.214819

Card holder 100.606201

Snap-in retaining foot 100.606202

Female connector, DIN 41617, with 100.604304

solder terminals

Connector plug GDM 309 100.064970

Connector plug GDM 209D 100.014130

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10 Fault Finding
No hydraulic
function

Does supply voltage exist No

at terminals 11 (12)
and 6 (5)?

Yes
Check power supply
and wires for polarity Solenoid current
and continuity Yes adjustable? No, max. current
Approx. 0.7 - 1.8 A for 12 V
Approx. 0.3 - 0.9 A for 24 V
Clear the
Set control signal potentiometer Yes short circuit
to maximum. No,
Check hydraulic no current
Is voltage at terminals system
3 and 6 = 5 V?

No Output voltage for Check solenoid leads

Ye solenoids at terminals and solenoid for short
Is the reference voltage Yes s 13 (14) and 15 (16) circuit.
at terminals approx. 12 V or 24 V? Does short circuit exist?
4 and 6 = 5 V?
No
No Break in No
solenoid leads, No
solenoid faulty
Disconnect demand-signal Disconnect solenoid. No
Yes Voltage available
source from terminal 4.
Is reference voltage now?
available now?
Yes
No Demand-signal
source is faulty, or Short circuit in solen­
Card is faulty line short circuit oid leads or solenoid. Card is faulty

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Data is provided for the purpose of product description only, and must not be construed as warranted characteristics in the legal sense. The
information does not relieve users from the duty of conducting their own evaluations and tests. Because the products are subject to continual
improvement, we reserve the right to amend the product specifications contained in this catalogue.
Classification: 470.710.710

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