SPECIFICATIONS: GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS: + 10 VDC minimum with suffix AAA = 100 This pulse width modulated valve driver module is designed
The maximum power supply voltage is + 30 volts DC. The positive supply at terminal number 1 must deliver a to be used for open loop motion and speed control
minimum of 40 ma. plus the output valve coil current requirement. systems. Each of the two outputs is unipolar and will drive
all dual solenoid proportional and servo valves that have
coil current requirements up to 5 amps. The command
EXTERNAL COMMAND SIGNAL: + 3 volts dc with suffix BBB = 030 signal can be obtained from either a potentiometer or an
+ 5 volts dc with suffix BBB = 050 + 10 volts dc with suffix BBB = 100 external voltage source.
This industrial grade module is a true high performance
INPUT IMPEDANCE AT TAB “A” AND "B": 12K ohms with suffix BBB = 030 current regulator. It incorporates current loop feedback to
19K ohms with suffix BBB = 050 39K ohms with suffix BBB = 100 maintain the output signal to the valve coil within 1% of the
setpoint as the load impedance, input voltage, and ambient
temperature are varied over the specified operating range.
INPUT IMPEDANCE AT TAB “W”: 100K ohms with all BBB suffix identifiers
Pulse width modulated switching provides high efficiency
as the output current is varied from minimum to maximum.
DATA SHEET
RATED OUTPUT CURRENT: + 250 ma. with suffix CCC = 251
+ 500 ma. with suffix CCC = 501 + 1000 ma. with suffix CCC = 102 + 2000 ma. with suffix CCC = 202
A lockout circuit prevents current from being applied to both
coils at the same time. FOR
+ 3000 ma. with suffix CCC = 302 + 4000 ma. with suffix CCC = 402
The absolute output current must not exceed 8 amps under any operating condition.
+ 5000 ma. with suffix CCC = 502 Each pulse width modulated valve driver module includes
an optional internal command potentiometer as well as the DATATRAN
D2452
controls required to set the minimum and maximum output
for each valve coil current. The module contains provisions
OUTPUT CURRENT LIMIT: The exact current limit value is dependant upon the valve coil inductance
for the use of an external command potentiometer or the
and the switching frequency. In general, the current limit will be
approximately 150% of the rated output current as defined by suffix CCC.
ability to follow a two remote command voltage signals. The
output current to the valve coil will vary from the minimum
PULSE WIDTH
PWM SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 100 Hz. with suffix D = 1 200 Hz. with suffix D = 2
to the maximum as the input signal is adjusted from zero to
the rated value. The module requires a positive 10 to 30
volt DC power supply for operation.
MODULATED VALVE
400 Hz. with suffix D = 3 1000 Hz. with suffix D = 4 2200 Hz. with suffix D = 0
The pulse width modulated (PWM) switching frequency tolerance is plus and minus 20% of the value shown. The circuit board is solder masked. All external power and DRIVER BOARD
valve coil connections are made to a barrier type terminal
MINIMUM CURRENT ADJUSTMENT RANGE: . 0% to 40% of the rated output current block with #6-32 captive wire clamping plates. External
command signals are made to .25 inch male tabs. All
(DOUBLE SOLENOID)
MAXIMUM CURRENT ADJUSTMENT RANGE: 75% to 100% of the rated output current. external connections are clearly marked on the board.

BIAS VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT RANGE: Plus and minus 10%, minimum.

PART NUMBERING SYSTEM:
DEADBAND ADJUSTMENT RANGE: 1% to approximately 20% of rated input signal
Option identifier suffix groups
STABILITY AND DRIFT: Better than 1% of maximum with inner loop current feedback.
Model series identifier
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: - 20 degrees C to + 55 degrees C.
D2452-AAA-BBB-CCC-DE
Extended temperature range operation is available, contact Datatran’s Sales Department for availability and price.
PART NUMBER SUFFIX GROUP EXPLANATION
SUFFIX DESCRIPTION

OUTLINE DIMENSIONS: AAA Minimum power supply voltage

BBB Maximum input signal voltage
"A" jumper "B" jumper
8.00 .147 diameter mounting holes, 4 places CCC Maximum output current to valve coil FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONTACT
7.63 CONIC SYSTEMS INC.
D Pulse width modulated switching frequency
11 REBEL LANE, PORT JERVIS, NY 12771
E Factory installed option identifier TEL: (845) 856-4313 FAX (845) 858-2824
2.75
Parts shipped from the factory will have the correct www.conicsystems.com
The "EX" jumper is not supplied on alphanumeric option identifier in place of the suffix letters
units without the internal command
2.38 potentiometer indicated in the table above.

ORDERING INFORMATION:
Refer to the D2452 model series selection sheet for a
"EX" jumper Mounts in series Z1017 plastic track. complete listing of the currently available models. Copyright © 2006, Conic Systems Inc.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM:
LOAD IMPEDANCE: The maximum and minimum output load resistance can be calculated from the formulas given
External voltage signal, coil A

Power supply voltage * 2 Power supply voltage - 1 External command potentiometer

Z(Load maximum) = Z(Load minimum) = 1000 ohms
Rated load current * 3 8
below:The formula given for the maximum load resistance assumes a triangle shaped waveform. This waveform is Valve coil A
integrated by the valve coil inductance to produce the equivalent dc operating current. Depending on the coil inductance,
some valves may operate with coil resistance greater than that given in the formula.
If the external command potentiometer is
used, the "E" jumper must be removed.
! ! ! ! ! CAUTION ! ! ! ! ! Valve coil B

Minimum load impedances less than those given by the formula above may cause the valve driver to fail External voltage signal, coil B
as a short circuit. This will apply the full power supply voltage to the connected load.
When the external command input voltage
signals are applied to the "A" and "B" tabs,
the "A" and "B" jumpers must be removed. System common (0 volts)
System common (0 volts)
SIGNAL SELECT (EX, A AND B) JUMPERS: These jumpers are two position pin headers with a shorting bar and are The internal "BIAS" control is used to set zero
output with the command potentiometer System common (0 volts)
located on the board as shown in the outline dimension drawing. These jumper are used to select the input signal source, centered.
Power supply, positive
either the internal command potentiometer or an external command potentiometer or a voltage source can be used as the
input signal. The jumper position depends on the signal source as described in the sections below. Valve drivers supplied
without the internal command potentiometer will not have the "EX" signal select jumper installed.
! ! ! ! ! WARNING ! ! ! ! !
EXTERNAL VOLTAGE COMMAND SIGNAL: The valve driver is capable of following external voltage signals. A posi ve signal
Do not apply voltages less than the system common (0 volt) value to either the “A”, "B" or
applied to tab "A" will control the output to coil "A". A posi ve signal applied to tab "B" will control the output to coil "B". The common “W” tabs. Negative voltages applied to the “A”, "B" or “W” tab may cause the valve driver
(0 volt) side of any external signals must be connected to a "C" tab. Both the "A" and "B" jumpers must be removed. Note that the to apply the full power supply voltage to one or both of the connected valve coils.
external signal and the amplifier must share the same reference poten al. The valve driver does not provide signal isola on. The
minimum value of the external voltage signals applied to the "A" and "B" tabs must be less then the deadband adjustment control
se ng.
! ! ! ! ! WARNING ! ! ! ! !
EXTERNAL COMMAND POTENTIOMETER: The valve driver can be used with a remote command poten ometer. This If used, the external command potentiometer must be connected to the "H", "W" and "L"
poten ometer uses the amplifiers internal +5 volt reference and should be connected to tabs "H", "L" and "W". In the event that this tabs at all times. Open or shorted potentiometer wires will case the valve driver to apply
op on is used the jumper marked "EX" must be removed and the jumpers marked "A" and "B" must be installed. The internal the full power supply voltage to one of the connected valve coils.
command poten ometer, if installed, is disabled.
User supplied external command poten ometers should have a linear taper with a value between 1000 and 5000 ohms and should be
APPLICATION EXAMPLES:
rated at .5 wa , minimum.
INTERNAL COMMAND POTENTIOMETER: The valve driver can be supplied with a built in command potentiometer Bi-directional proportional solenoid valve driver with the command signal derived from two external
mounted on the module. In the event that this potentiometer is used to set the amplifier output the "EX", "A" and "B" jumpers voltage sources. As the command signals vary from zero to the positive rated input voltage, the selected
must be installed. valve coil current will vary from the pilot current to the maximum value.
INTERNAL REFERENCE VOLTAGE: A nominal +5 volts DC is available at tab "H" for powering external loads. The External voltage command signal generator
maximum output current from this supply must be limited to 10 ma.
Valve coil "A"
PULSE WIDTH MODULATED SWITCHING FREQUENCY: The switching frequency is specified by the number inserted at Forward signal
"Forward"
suffix D. Standard switching frequencies of 100, 200, 400 1000 and 2200 Hz. are available. Generally, the proportional valve
manufacturer will specify the pulse width modulated switching frequency for a specific valve. If you require a switching
frequency that is not listed as standard you must specify the required frequency on your purchase order. In this case. a
special part number will be assigned to the valve driver module. Datatran can supply this module with switching frequencies
from 100 to 10,000 Hz. There is no additional charge for this modification.
If you do not know the required switching frequency you should specify 2200 Hz. (suffix D = 0). This frequency will provide
adequate performance with almost all proportional solenoids.
The valve driver switching frequency can be measured at test point "TP' with an oscilloscope.
Valve coil "B"
INTRINSICALLY SAFE VALVE COILS: These devices typically contain zener diodes in order to limit the maximum voltage Reverse signal "Reverse"

applied to the coil to safe values. The pulse width modulated valve driver is a current regulator and will always apply the full
power supply voltage to the coil. In order to provide proper operation and to prevent failure of the internal zener diodes the
power supply output must be limited to the rated voltage of the coil used. In general, Datatran's unregulated power supplies System common (0 volts)

are not suitable for this application. Additional information can be obtained from Datatran's engineering department.
The internal "BIAS" control is not used when the voltage
EXTERNAL WIRING: External command signals should be twisted and shielded cable. All shields should be terminated at command signal is generated externally, as shown.

terminal 2 on the amplifier only. Do not expose or connect the shield at any point in its run from the signal source to the valve
driver module. Connections to the valve coil need not be shielded, however a reasonable effort should be made to route this 115/230 volts ac power line Power supply, positive
cable away from equipment generating electrical noise. For optimum performance, all external connections to the valve
driver should be via shielded cable The "A" and "B" signal source select jumpers must be removed when
the command signal is derived from an external voltage source.
System common (o volts)

DS2452 Issued 7/07/2006, replaces 3/26/2002