Electronic Control System

EHC35, 0-5 V
ICM4 Coordinate
Lever Unit

Catalogue HY17-8358/UK
January, 2002
Catalogue HY17-8358/UK Remote Controls - Electronic
Technical Information Analog levers-ICM4

Applications Characteristics
The ICM4 coordinate lever (joystick) unit is designed to control The lever units are lightweight with small installation
two or three double-acting, proportional functions. The third dimensions and have low, well-adapted actuating forces. They
function is actuated by means of a toggle switch in the lever are available with different types of handle and stroke limiters.
handle. The lever can be supplied with different types of This enables machine manufacturers to create ergonomic cab
handle to suit the application and environment. The ICM4 gives environments with great focus on functional detail. With the lev-
great advantages in applications that demand high productivity ers mounted in the armrests, fingertip operation can be
and precision. In such applications, it should be mounted in the effected while sitting comfortably with good support for the
armrest of the operator’s seat for best operating comfort. entire body. Armrest mounted levers and fingertip control also
reduce the mechanical feedback from a vibrating machine to
IPS mode its control system.
Together with the IPS302 control unit, the ICM4 is primarily ICM4 levers are tested in accordance with EC Machinery
intended to control Parker PVE102, PVC102 and PVC25 remote Directive 89/336/EEC and therefore meet the requirements for
control valves, which in turn control mobile directional valves or CE marking.
variable displacement pumps, proportionally by means of
hydraulic pilot pressure. In principle though, the ICM4 can be Technical data
used in any application where a lever movement is required to Ambient temperature range for function -30 ºC to +70 ºC
be converted – via the IPS302 – into a proportional electric, Approved test CE marked
pulse-width modulated signal. Supply voltage, IPS mode Via IPS302
Supply voltage, single mode, external 5 to 36 volts
(lever equipped with 1 A fuse)
0-5 volt, single mode Output voltage, single mode 0.5 – 4.5 volts
The lever unit can also be supplied with a 0 to 5 volt output (0.5 Neutral position, single mode 2.5 volts
– 4.5 volts) and used directly as an alternative for most Current consumption, single mode, 5 V supply approx. 175 mA
potentiometer-based levers. As such, it is intended for use with Current consumption, single mode, 12 V supply approx. 80 mA
other control systems that have 0 to 5 volt analog inputs, e.g. Current consumption, single mode, 24 V supply approx. 50 mA
the Parker IQAN system. If the lever is connected to a non- Load resistor Min 60 Ohm
Parker system, however, it is important that the system should Load capacitor Max 0.1 µF
interpret 0 volts as an error. In the event of a fault in the ICM4 Start-up time 250 ms
Lever force in neutral position, XY direction 0.09 Nm
lever, the output signal goes to 0 volts, not to 2.5 volts. When Lever force fully actuated, XY direction 0.2 Nm
connected to the IQAN system, the lever must be supplied with Actuation force, toggle, Z direction 0.02 Nm
power externally (5-36 volts) via a 1 A fuse. Lever movement, full actuation, X or Y ±20º
More information about electrical and mechanical installa- Lever movement at start signal, XY, IPS mode ±4º
tion can be found in the installation instructions for IPS mode, Linearity 2%
printed matter No. 9129 8300-29, or for single mode, printed Resolution 0.5%
matter No. 9129 8323-02. Protection rating, above flange, A-handle IP65
Protection rating, above flange, B-handle IP44
Protection rating, above flange, C-, D-handle IP43
Construction and function (lever recommended for mounting in cabs)
The ICM4 contains contactless sensors that have a very long Protection rating, below flange IP20
service life. The lever centre consists of a cardan system of Round cable, 8 x 0.25 mm2 2m
impact-resistant acetal plastic, with stainless-steel shafts. The Weight approx. 0.4 kg
lever is centred by two torsion springs. The bellows are of die
cast chloroprene. The under part of the lever is shrouded in a See also installation instructions for IPS mode, printed matter No.
protective casing of stainless steel. The lever unit is equipped 9129 8300-29, or for single mode, 9129 8323-02.
with an optical neutral-position breaker that breaks the entire
control circuit within ±4º of the neutral position (X and Y), and Neutral position (NP+) Single mode
within ±3º for the toggle switch (Z). This applies to the IPS
mode only. For single mode, the deadband around the neutral 4,5
position can be specified (see ordering key). The internal neu-
tral-position breaker is then bypassed, but its signal (NP+, NP-)
can be used to provide an extra safety function (see graph).
The lever is delivered with a 2-metre cable, which is 2,5
connected by means of a Molex connector in the bottom of the
protective casing.
The ICM4 can be supplied with stroke limiters of different
types to reduce the control ranges if required (see ordering 0,5
key).
–20° IR-sensor ±4° +20°
Output voltage (V) Single mode Actuation
Neutral position (NP–) Single mode
4,5
4,5

2,5
2,5

0,5

–20° 0,5
Deadband +20°
±2–4° Actuation
–20° IR-sensor ±4° +20°
Actuation

2 Parker Hannifin
Mobile Controls Division
Borås, Sweden
Catalogue HY17-8358/UK Remote Controls - Electronic
Technical Information Analog levers-ICM4

Ordering code

(Example) ICM4 3 7 – CW / / 2

Code Number of functions Code Handle/orientation Code Deadband

2 2 double-acting functions A Straight handle Ø15 mm. / IPS mode (Output signal
for handle types A or B code 5 only)
B Straight handle Ø22 mm.
3 3 double-acting functions 2, 3, 4 Deadband in º (Output
for handle types C or D C- Handle with toggle switch signal code 7 only)
for proportional control of 2° is standard
third function (Z).
D- Handle with toggle switch
for proportional control of
third function (Z). Code Stroke arrester,
-E Handle turned east, prevents actuation in
Code Output signal one or more directions
C and D.
5 Analog, IPS mode / Standard
-W Handle turned west,
7 Analog, single mode 0-5 C and D.
X Blocks diagonal actuation
volts
-N Handle turned north,
LX Blocks actuation along
C and D.
Y-axis
-S Handle turned south,
LY Blocks actuation along
C and D.
X-axis
DX- Blocks X- only
DX+ Blocks X+ only
Code 12 or 24 volt
DY- Blocks Y- only
12 For 12 volt system,
DY+ Blocks Y+ only
IPS mode
24 For 24 volt system,
IPS mode
/ Single mode,
0-5 volt output voltage

A B C D

3 Parker Hannifin
Mobile Controls Division
Borås, Sweden
 Subject to alteration without prior notice. The diagrams in the catalog
show typical curves only. While the contents of the catalog are updated
continuously, the validity of the information given should always be
confirmed. Technical information in the catalog is applicable at an oil
viscosity of 30 mm2/s and temperature of 50 ºC. For more detailed infor-
mation, please contact Parker.

For further information please contact:

Parker Hannifin Catalogue HY17-8358/UK

Mobile Controls Division Ed. 0205
SE-501 78 Borås
Sweden
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