Engineering & Manufacturing Solutions
Digital Interface Card
DEC005000
APPLICATION:
The DEC005000 conveniently interfaces
industry standard signals 4-20mA,
0-5V or 0-10V with a proportional
solenoid valve
ISO 9001:2008 WITH DESIGN
Certificate #02.002.1
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Features / Description / Specifications
DEC005000 Digital Interface Card
FEATURES:
• Din rail mount, Din35 and Din 32.
• Reverse polarity protection.
• Active, short circuit monitoring and lockout.
• Open load detection.
• Diagnostic indicator.
• Pulse Width Modulated Output.
• Current controlled output, maintains output current
regardless of supply voltage and coil resistance variations.
• Capable of accepting four industry standard signal types:
Potentiometer, 0-10V, 0-5V, or 4-20mA.
• Reference voltage provided for control via an external potentiometer.
• Two Enable lines are provided, one with adjustable soft stop, both with adjustable soft start.
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• Independent ramp adjustments up and down (0.1 -30s).
• Maximum and minimum current adjustments completely independent of one another.
• Wide voltage supply range (9-30V) for 12V or 24V systems.
• Full, industrial temp spec (-40°C - 85°C) operation.
DESCRIPTION:
The DEC005000 has been designed to meet the various requirements of mobile and industrial
hydraulic control applications. DEC005000 cards are versatile, cost effective and easily integrated into
new or pre-existing designs. Much of this is a result of the unique ability each card has to accept 4
different signals. The DEC005000 can accept any of the following input types: Potentiometer, 0-10V,
0-5V, or 4-20mA. The card takes these signals and converts them into a PWM output suitable for a
Brand EFC-Series valve or other proportional valves that meet the proper specifications.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Voltage Supply 9-30 VDC
Operating Temperature -40°C - 85°C (-40°F - 176°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C - 85°C (-40°F - 176°F)
Max Continuous Output Current 3.0 Amps
Overcurrent Lockout Current 4.5 Amps
Short Circuit Lockout Current 5.0 Amps
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Output Type / Input Specifications
Output Type PWM , Pulse Width Modulation, 0-100%
Duty cycle
PWM Output Frequency 30Hz - 500Hz +/- 5 Hertz (Factory Set)
Weight, fully assembled 0.151kg (0.332lb.)
INPUT SPECIFICATIONS:
Potentiometer Terminal block 2, Pin 7
Wiper Input Impedance 10K Ohms
Wiper Input range .6V - 4.4V
Resistance 10K Ohms
Minimum Power rating 1/8th Watt
Maximum Operating Input Voltage 7.2V +/- .5V (Higher voltages will lock out input)
Maximum Protected Input Voltage 30V
0-10 Volt Input Terminal block 2, Pin 9
Input Impedance 10K Ohms
Step response Output current will equal:
((Input voltage x 0.1) (max current - min
current)) + (min current) For every volt of input,
output will change 1/10 its full range.
Maximum Operating Input Voltage 12.3V +/- .5V (Higher voltages will lock out input)
Maximum Protected Input Voltage 30V
0-5 Volt Input Terminal block 2, Pin 10
Input Impedance 10K Ohms
Step response Output current will equal:
((Input voltage x 0.2) (max current - min
current)) + (min current) For every volt of
input, output will change 1/5 its full range.
Maximum Operating Input Voltage 7.8V +/- .5V (Higher voltages will lock out input)
Maximum Protected Input Voltage 30V
4-20mA Input Terminal block 2, Pin 11
Input Impedance 250 Ohms
Step response Output current will equal:
((Input current - 4mA) (0.0625) (max current -
min current)) + (min current) For every
milliamp of input, output will change 1/16 its
full range.
Maximum Operating Input Voltage 8.0V +/- .5V (Higher voltages will lock out input)
Maximum Protected Input Voltage 30V
Enable Input When Enable is left open (high) the unit is
operational. When the enable line is connected
to ground (low) the board output immediately
goes to 0 Amps.
Impedance 560K Ohms
High state REN pin voltage 4.61V +/- 0.1V
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Input Specifications / Adjustments
DEC005000 Digital Interface Card
Source current while pulled low 3.67mA
Ramping Enable Input When Enable is left open (high) the unit is
operational. When the enable line is connected
to ground (low) the board output ramps down
to the minimum output setting at the rate set by
ramp adjustments.
Impedance 560K Ohms
High state REN pin voltage 4.61V +/- 0.1V
Source current while pulled low 3.67mA
Auxiliary Output Terminal block 1, Pin 2
Maximum Current 2.5A
ADJUSTMENTS:
Minimum output or zero setting Clockwise rotation increases minimum output
0.1 - 3 Amps
Maximum output will always be 50mA greater
than the minimum output
Maximum output Clockwise rotation increases maximum output
0.1 - 3 Amps
Maximum output will always be 50mA greater
than the minimum output
Ramping Down or Fall Time Clockwise rotation increases ramp time
0.1 - 30 Seconds,
Ramping Up, or Rise Time Clockwise rotation increases ramp time
0.1 - 30 Seconds
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE:
Adjustments are made by turning a trim pot screw. The trimmers are 25 turn, end to end devices. The
trimmers have a built in slip clutches so over rotations do not damage them. It may be necessary to turn
the adjustment screw several turns to observe a change in output. Start by adjusting the min output, and
then adjust the max output to the desired level. The best way to fine tune adjustments is to observe the
function response or speed. It is important to make adjustments in the following order.
1. Minimum output: Start by setting the master Potentiometer or input signal to zero. Turn the trimmer
clockwise until the function begins to move. Now turn the trimmer back counter clockwise, one full
rotation past the point of any visible movement.
2. Maximum output: Start by setting the master Potentiometer to the 100 position on the dial. Turn the
trim pot counter clockwise to decrease function speed. Turn the trim pot clockwise to increase function
speed. Function maximum speed will be limited to the max flow capabilities of your hydraulic system.
Do not rotate the trim pot past the point of an observable increase in function speed.
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Adjustments / Enable Inputs
3. Ramp up: This feature changes how quickly the valve can open. Clockwise turns increase the
amount of delay. Counterclockwise turns decrease the amount of delay.
4. Ramp down: This Feature changes how quickly the valve can close. Clockwise turns increase the
amount of delay. Counterclockwise turns decrease the amount of delay. Use discretion when making this
adjustment, this will affect how quickly your function stops.
MIN/MAX Adjustments Ramping
Signal
Input
Offset = MIN trim
Control
Output
Slope = MAX trim Control
Output
Control Input Signal Rise Fall
Time Time
ENABLE INPUTS:
The Enable Inputs can be used to turn the controllers output on and off, without having to switch on/off
the main power source. The DEC005000 cards are supplied with two unique types of Enable inputs, EN
and REN. When the EN line is switched to ground the control will go into sleep mode. It will be as if the
controls power source has been turned off. When the EN line is switched back to its normal state, open to
ground, the control output will again respond to user input. A soft start can be achieved using the
controllers Ramp Up adjustment.
The Ramping enable input, REN, allows for soft start and soft stop enabling. The REN input is also
activated by being switched to ground. When the REN is activated the control will respond as if the user
input signal has been turned off and the controls output will ramp down to the set minimum output
value. When the REN input is returned to its normal state the control output will ramp up to the output
level that corresponds with the user input signal. Soft start ramp and Soft stop ramp times are set using
the onboard trim pots that are labeled UP and DOWN.
Enable Ramping Enable
Enable Ramping
Input Enable
Input
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Output Output
Rise Rise Fall
Time Time Time
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Typical System Configurations
DEC005000 Digital Interface Card
TYPICAL SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS:
Note: Inputs are additive when two or more are used simultaneously. Other configurations are possible, contact
factory for more information.
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Schematic Drawing / Dimensional Data
DEC/EFC - SERIES SCHEMATIC DRAWING:
DIMENSIONAL DATA: inches & [millimeters]
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Internal Layout
DEC005000 Digital Interface Card
INTERNAL LAYOUT:
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Output / Parts And Accessories
OUTPUT:
Note: All the above readings were taken with the DEC005000 adjusted for a .5 Amp maximum output at 100
Hz. A 14.6V supply was used for 12V coil tests and a 26V supply was used for 24V coil tests.
EC - ACCESSORIES:
E1049....................................Panel mount fuse holder
E1050....................................Knob, Black
E1071....................................Potentiometer shaft seal
E1747....................................Power switch, SPST, screw terminals
E1758....................................Switch boot seal
E1803....................................Long Life Potentiometer, 10K w/ 6” Leads
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