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Analog Amplifier RA RE 95 230/03.06 1/12

replaces: RE 95 022
RE 95 023
RE 29 874
RE 29 875

Technical Data Sheet

Series 10
for control of hydraulic components

Contents Features
Ordering Code 2 The electronic analog amplifier activates up to two proportional
solenoids and a switching function:
Material Numbers 2
– Optional interlock of actuation for proportional solenoids
Mating Connector 2
– Supply voltage for external setpoint potentiometer
Description 3
– Monitoring of setpoint potentiometer for cable breakage and
Service Options 3
short circuit
Technical Data 4
– Externally actuated switching output
Curves 5
– Error output
Block Circuit Diagram 6
– Separately adjustable ramp times
Terminal Connection 7
– Overload protection, overvoltage protection, conditional
Terminal Connection Variant 8 short-circuit protection
Unit Dimensions 9 – Separately adjustable Imin and Imax for every solenoid
Installation Position 10 – Externally adjustable PWM frequency
General Information 11
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Ordering Code
RA / 1 0
Type
Analog amplifier RA

Design
1. digit = no. of proportional outputs 2-1
2. digit = no. of switching outputs 1-0

Series
1

Index
0

Material Numbers
Analog amplifier RA Material number
RA 2-1 / 10 R902091800
RA 1-0 / 10 R902091900

Mating Connector
Order designation for Bosch 25-pin mating connector consisting of:

Designation Material number

Handle shell, angled Bosch 1 928 401 013
Contact carrier Bosch 1 928 400 952
Screw for contact carrier Bosch 1 928 491 082
Flat sealing ring for screws Bosch 1 928 300 198
Locking piece, lilac color Bosch 1 928 401 566
Clamping collar, large Bosch 1 928 400 890
2 screws for clamping collar Bosch 1 928 491 151
Sleeve, angled, 18 mm Bosch 1 928 300 284
Seal for contact carrier Bosch 1 928 300 191
Clamping band for sleeve Bosch 1 928 401 280
25 contacts AMP 927775-3
The mating connector is not included in supply. It is available from Rexroth with material number R902603063.
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Description
The analog amplifier activates up to two proportional solenoids. The specified control voltage is processed in the amplifier as
an input variable. The analog amplifier provides a regulated electric current as an output variable for actuation of proportional
solenoids.
Amplifier outputs for proportional solenoids are activated through a deadband of approx. 5% of the maximum setpoint voltage at
the input, i.e. the minimum output current is applied. The level of this minimum output current can be adjusted separately for both
proportional outputs using a trimming potentiometer. If the setpoint voltage at the input is increased, the output current for each
respective proportional solenoid increases linearly.
The maximum output current can also be separately adjusted using a trimming potentiometer for the outputs. The gradient of the
output curve is influenced by this.
The analog amplifier contains time ramp functions which can be used to adjust the period in which the output current can be
adapted to match a modified setpoint. The ramp time adjustment range extends from 100 ms to 10 s. The time ramp functions can
be adjusted using trimming potentiometers for each solenoid.

Service Options
The RA1–0/10 analog amplifier is used to actuate an individual proportional solenoid.
The RA2–1/10 analog amplifier can be used to actuate two proportional solenoids in a single device (for example a toggling axial
piston unit or a valve section with separate actuation of the proportional solenoids) or to actuate two devices independently of
each other (for example two individual axial piston units or valves).
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Technical Data
RA1-0 RA2-1
Nominal voltage 12 and 24 V
Residual ripple (DIN 40839, Section 1) max. ± 2 V  
Supply voltage, perm. range 10 … 32 V
Current consumption
without load mA 150 150
with load, max. A 3 6
Fuse
internal: – –
external: for switching and proportional solenoid outputs
and for electronics AT 3 7.5
Potentiometer supply voltage 0 V, 4.0 V  
(for setpoint potentiometer 2 … 5 kΩ) 7.2 V … 8.4 V (depending on load)
Voltage input (differential amplifier) 4.0 V 1 2
(Setpoint voltage)
Switch input > 5.0 V – 1
Proportional solenoid outputs (PWM)
Current range 0…2.3 A 1 2
Pulse frequency 100, 200 or 350 Hz
Switch output (MOSFET) max. 1 A – 1
LED indicators:
red Error (error indicatio)n  
green Power (operating indicator)  
yellow I1 (PWM current Channel 1)  
yellow I2 (PWM current Channel 2) – 
Error detection
Potentiometer: for broken wires and short circuit  
(with exception of wiper)
Voltage supply: undervoltage monitoring  
Resistance to short circuits
To supply voltage and ground for all inputs and outputs  
(Exception: potentiometer supply 4.0 V to supply voltage)
Reverse polarity protection
Supply/Battery
 
Electromagnetic compatibility
Spurious interference
(motor vehicles directive 95/54/EG) 100 Vms/m; (Details on request)

Line-bound interference
 
Values on request
(ISO 7637-1/-2/-3)

Load Dump 70 V
Max. power loss W at 32 V 4 4
Operating temperature, case –40 … 85°C  
Storage temperature, case –40 … 85°C  
Vibration resistance
Sinusoidal vibration 10 g / 57…2000 Hz
(IEC 60086-2-6) 20 cycles per axis
 
Random vibration 0.05 g2 / Hz
(IEC 60086-2-36) 30 min per axis
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Technical Data
RA1-0 RA2-1
Shock resistance:
Transport shock 15 g / 11 ms
(IEC 60068-2-27) 3x in each direction (pos./neg.)
and in each axis
 
Continuous shock 25 g / 6 ms
(IEC 60068-2-29) 1000x in each direction (pos./neg.)
and in each axis
Resistance to moisture
(IEC 60068-2-30Db; Variant II) 90% (+25°C to +55°C)  
Resistance to salt spray
(IEC 60068-2-11) 72 h, 35°C, 5% NaCl  
Type of protection (DIN / EN 60529):
with mounted mating connector 1) IP65  
Case material Plastic injection molding PA66 GF 35  
Mass approx. kg 0.3 0.3
Outer dimensions Length (in mm) 108 108
Width (in mm) 135 135
Height (in mm) 42 42
1) where the connecting cable is laid suitably, see "Installation position"

Curves
For 2 solenoids with interlocked For 2 solenoids with independent actuation
actuation (toggling mode) (parallel mode)

ISolenoid ISolenoid
Imax Imax
~0.8 x Imax
~0.8 x Imax

Adjustment range Adjustment range Adjustment

Solenoid 2 Solenoid 1 range

~0.06 x Imax Imin Imin

~0.06 x Imax
0V 4.0 V 8.5 V Usetpoint 4.0 V 8.5 V Usetpoint
(0 V) (4.0 V)
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Block Circuit Diagram

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output

Key Key
1 Differential amplifier 7 Internal voltage supply

2 Time ramp function 8 Sensor or potentiometer supply

3 Reference voltage generation 9 Clock-pulse generator

4 LED operational status (Power) 10 Switch output

5 LED displaying PWM current (I1 or I2) 11 Error detection

6 PWM output stage 12 LED displaying error (Error)

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Terminal Connection

Emergency Stop
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repeat unit Error 100 Hz open –
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350 Hz to U Bat to 19
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1) 3 connection options to switch over the PWM dither frequency (see Table): 100 Hz, 200 Hz, 350 Hz if required
2) Ground connection from solenoid return lead to battery (or chassis) possible
3) Separate ground connections from solenoid return lead to battery (or chassis) required; in the case of an inductive load, a

freewheeling diode must be connected

4) 3A for RA1-0
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Terminal Connection Variant

(Additional terminal assignments available on request.)

Toggling operation with single potentiometer

If the analog amplifier RA2–1/10 is used in the toggling operation with just one potentiometer, then the potentiometer must be
connected as per the following section:

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Key
1 Analog input 1 (4.0 V … 8.4 V): Setpoint (Usetpoint) for output signal amplifier 1 (solenoid 1)

2 Analog input 2 (4.0 V … 0.0 V): Setpoint (Usetpoint) for output signal amplifier 2 (solenoid 2)
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Unit Dimensions

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Installation Position
The permissible installation position is with the plug positioned vertically downwards.
The cable must be routed such that it lies completely or partially below the amplifier connection (see illustration).
The IP65 type of protection is only achieved in the shown installation position in combination with a sealing of the connector
relative to the wiring harness sleeve. Any ingress of water into the analog amplifier by way of the wiring harness must be avoided
by routing the wiring harness accordingly.
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General Information
Before commisioning the operating instructions is to be read!

Project planning notes

– The total of setpoints for parallel wired potentiometers must lie in a range between 2 kΩ and 5 kΩ . Potentiometers with 4.7 kΩ
or 5 kΩ are recommended.
– The externally actuated switch output can be used to actuate an additional device such as, e.g. for an emergency valve or a horn.
– Do not use a freewheeling diode in the solenoid line.
– Other inductive consumers in the system must be equipped with freewheeling diodes.
– External switching contacts in the solenoid lines are not permissible.
– Toggling or parallel mode is applied to Pin 9:
Not connected: toggling mode, interlocked actuation of Solenoid 1 and Solenoid 2
wired with +U Bat: parallel mode, independent of each other actuation of Solenoid 1 and Solenoid 2
– To switch off the time ramp function Pin 5 (Ramp off) must be connected.
– The PWM frequency of the output current is set by connecting Pin 21 (PWM frequency).
– The PWM output stages are supplied with voltage via Pin 19 (Solenoid 1) or Pin 20 (Solenoid 2) separately. Interruption of the
supply voltage enables them to be switched off individually and independent from each other.
– Connection of Pin 24 (Dig In) activates switch output (Pin 7, Dig Out).

Safety instructions
– In contrast to digital control units analog amplifiers only allow a limited diagnosis and monitoring capability. The use of an analog
amplifier in applications in which – in the event of a error – hazardous machine states may arise, is therefore not permissible
without additional external protective measures.
– If an analog amplifier develops a error – i.e. unintended actuation or switching off of one or several solenoids – then
malfunctions cannot be reliably prevented.
– The suggested circuits do not imply any technical liability of Rexroth for the system.
– The safety instructions contained in RDE 90 301-01 must be observed.
– In emergency situations or a malfunction the operating voltage is to be externally interrupted. To this end, interruption of the
electronic circuit‘s supply voltage is to be effected using an emergency stop switch.
The emergency stop switch must be installed in an easily accessible position for the operator.
Safe braking must be ensured when the emergency stop function is activated.
– To avoid malfunctions the lines shielded from and to the potentiometers are to be connected on one side with low-impedance to
devices or vehicle ground.
– Cables to the electronics must not be routed close to other power-conducting cables in the machine or vehicle.
– A sufficient distance to radio systems must be maintained.
– All connectors must be unplugged from the electronics during electrical welding operations.
– The analog amplifier may only be wired up when in de-energized state.
– Cable connection must have a strain relief and be attached such that vibration will not cause any corrosion to the plug contacts.
Contacts must be protected against corrosion.
– If the solenoid output is overloaded (short circuit) the relevant output is not constantly switched off.
– The two PWM outputs must not be connected to each other (bridged)!
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