The MCHXXX Control Handle is intended for use in openloop systems controlling Danfoss hydrostatic pumps with
an Electrical Displacement Control (EDC).
These Control Handles may also be used with an MCE101
Proportional Transmission Controller in pressure or
horsepower limiting applications.
The Control Handle is designed to provide a remote manmachine interface. In addition to proportional operation of
electrically controlled hydrostatics, switches may be incorporated to operate backup, alarm, brake, and neutral interlock circuits.
FEATURES
MCH Control Handle/EDC
Control Handles For
Electrical Displacement Controls (EDC)
BLN
95-9007-0101
Issued
July 2017
• Choice of three mounting styles with or without water
resistant case.
• Mechanical options include center lock, spring return,
friction held, and center detents.
• High torque handle actuation gives a realistic force feel.
• Easy installation.
• Shock and vibration resistant.
• Environmental hardened components designed for off-
road construction equipment.
• Optional switches in knobs.
• Optional cam operated switches.
• Optional electrical cable and connectors.
ORDERING INFORMATION
The following tabulation is the list of current standard production Control Handle models for EDCs. Behind each circuit (as
described in the Electrical Characteristics section of this bulletin) is the mounting, knob, and actuation which are available as
production models. For example, for the B1039 circuit there is MCH12AB1039, MCH41AB1039, and MCH51AB1039 in
production. Other combinations may be possible. Consult factory for availability.
1Base (surface) mount aluminum case
2Top mount (drop-in) with plastic case
3Top mount (drop-in) without plastic case
4Panel mount with plastic case
5Panel mount without plastic case
TYPE OF CONTROL KNOB
1Non-locking
2Center lock
3Push button in knob
4Tron maintained rocker switch (obsoleted)
5Non-locking, no knob
63-position maintained rocker switch in knob
7Tron momentary rocker switch (obsoleted)
8Special (no handle or knob)
93-position momentary rocker switch in knob
CMaintained rocker and trigger switch
DMomentary rocker and lever switch
EMomentary rocker and trigger switch
HANDLE ACTUATION
ASpring-return, bi-directional
BFriction held, bi-directional
CFriction held, uni-directional
DSpecial (friction held, center detent only, no brake)
ESpring return, uni-directional (one direction
1Terminal strip internal
2Pigtail 60 inch with no connector
3Pigtail with unsealed Packard connector
4Pigtail with both halves of unsealed Packard
connector
5Sealed Packard connector with mating half
6Sealed Packard connector 4-pin male and female
7Pigtail with sealed Packard connector
8Pigtail sealed Deutsch connector
9No connector / terminal strip
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TECHNICAL DATA
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATING VOLTAGE RANGE
11-15 Vdc(12 Volt models)
10 Vdc(12 Volt proportional transmission controller
models)
22-30 Vdc(24 Volt models)
20 Vdc(24 Volt proportional transmission control-
ler models)
LOAD RESISTANCE
15-30 Ω
Danfoss single and dual-coil Electrical Displacement
Controls.
AUXILIARY SWITCH CURRENT CAPABILITY
V3L Microswitch (cam actuated)
3-amp, inductive at 28 Vdc
SM Microswitch (cam actuated)
2.5-amp, inductive at 28 Vdc
Rocker Switch (in knob)
2-amp, inductive at 28 Vdc
Push button Switch (in knob)
5-amp, inductive at 28 Vdc
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
HANDLE STROKE:
±30°
60° total travel
SPRING TORQUE
11 ± 4-in./lb. (1.2 ± 0.4-N-m) at center break away
18 ± 6-in./lb. (2.0 ± 0.7-N-m) at full stroke
DETENTE TORQUE (over & above friction drag):
10-in./lb. (1.1-N-m)
FRICTION DRAG:
13.5 ± 3-in./lb. (1.5 ± 0.3-N-m)
Friction is adjusted at brake assembly with a 5/32 English
Allen wrench and 3/8 open-ended wrench.
MOUNTING, TYPE OF KNOB, HANDLE ACTUATION
A wide range of options to the basic Control Handle allows it
be custom-tailored to each application. See Ordering Specification chart in Ordering Information.
MOUNTING (See Dimension Drawing)
1.BASE OR SURFACE MOUNT
Connection is via four screws to the flanges on the
bottom of the metal case.
2.TOP MOUNT WITH CASE
Connection is via two screws to an enlarged mounting
plate. Top mounting allows the entire handle to be
removed from above the panel. The case is made of
black nylon plastic.
3.TOP MOUNT WITHOUT CASE
Same as 2, but without case.
4.PANEL MOUNT WITH CASE
Connection is via four screws to the top plate that holds
the boot in place. The case is made of black nylon
plastic.
5.PANEL MOUNT WITHOUT CASE
Same as 4, but without case.
TYPE OF CONTROL KNOB (See Dimension Drawing)
1.NON-LOCKING
The non-locking handle has a standard ball knob. The
friction-held handle detents with a spring-loaded ball to
indicate null, while the spring-return handle has a springpreload indicating null.
2.CENTER-LOCK
The center-lock handle has a cylindrical knob and provides a positive center-lock that unlatches when the
operator pulls up on the knob.
3.NON-LOCKING, AUXILIARY SWITCH
This knob is teardrop shaped, with an auxiliary momentary push button switch on top. The switch is wired
through the handle shaft to the body with three wires
(common, normally open and normally closed).
5.NON-LOCKING, NO KNOB
The customer provides has own customized knob.
6.THREE POSITION MAINTAINED ROCKER SWITCH
IN KNOB
The cylindrical knob has a boot covering the three
position switch in the knob. The switch, wired through
the handle, is used for auxiliary functions.
9.THREE POSITION MOMENTARY ROCKER SWITCH
IN KNOB
This is the same as 6, but the switch returns to the center
position when released.
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HANDLE ACTUATION
HANDLE ACTUATION
(continued)
PERFORMANCE CURVE
A. SPRING-RETURN, BI-DIRECTIONAL
This handle uses a torsion spring to return to the
mechanical center position, and has 30 degrees of
handle throw on either side of center.
B. FRICTION-HELD, BI-DIRECTIONAL
This handle has an adjustable drag set with a clamptype brake, that holds the handle at the set position, and
has 30 degrees of handle throw on either side of the
center detent.
C. FRICTION-HELD, UNI-DIRECTIONAL
This handle has a high-resolution 60 degrees of handle
throw, rotating on only one side of mechanical null,
which is at full stroke. It has no detent mechanism.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
A. PROPORTIONAL, NO SWITCHES, 12 Vdc,
BI-POLAR
Not recommended for Control Handles driving an Electrical Displacement Control. To be used only as setpoint.
See Performance Curve.
B. PROPORTIONAL, CENTER-OFF SWITCH, 12 Vdc,
BI-POLAR
These handles have a center-off switch wired to ensure
zero output when the handle is within ±3° of mechanical
center.
CIRCUIT NUMBERS FOR USE WITH A FIXED POWER
SUPPLY
B1032 - Single pot, terminal strip
B2095 - Single pot, pigtail no connector
B3069 - Single pot, unsealed Packard connector
B5093 - Single pot, sealed Packard connector
CIRCUIT NUMBERS FOR USE WITH THE MCE101 PROPORTIONAL TRANSMISSION CONTROLLER
Electrical connectors are made to a set of four internal
screw terminals.
PIGTAIL WITHOUT A CONNECTOR
60 inch lead wire, total length.
PIGTAIL WITH UNSEALED PACKARD CONNECTOR
12 inch lead wire with unsealed Packard connector. Unsealed connectors are generally used inside a sealed
panel.
BLOCK DIAGRAM 1
R1
N/C
CENTER
OFF
SWITCH
COM.
200 Ω
PIGTAIL WITH UNSEALED PACKARD CONNECTOR
Halves of the connector are included.
SEALED PACKARD CONNECTOR WITH MATING HALF
A weather-sealed Packard connector and unassembled
mate.
SEALED PACKARD CONNECTORS
(4-pin male & female) These are two separate connectors,
each connected to a separate potentiometer bridge.
F
(A)(+)(B)(-)
R2 = 33 Ω
R3 = 33 Ω
CONTROL
HANDLE
+ VOLTS
EDC COILGROUND
Single Potentiometer Control Handle Circuit (Bi-Directional Output).
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BLOCK DIAGRAM 2
R1
N/O
CENTER
OFF
SWITCH
COM.
+ VOLTS
Dual Potentiometer Control Handle Circuit (Bi-Directional Output).
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
N/C
200 Ω
200 Ω
F
F
CONTROL
HANDLE
(A)(+)(B)(-)
EDC COIL
GROUND
1438
HYDROSTATIC
TRANSMISSION
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NEUTRAL START
SWITCH
PV
EDC COIL
EDC COIL
NEUTRAL START COMMON
GND
NEUTRAL START NORMALLY OPEN
NEUTRAL START NORMALLY CLOSED
+12 Vdc
+24 Vdc
Typical Connection Diagram.
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CENTER OFF
SWITCH
FROM
POTENTIOMETER
FROM
TERMINAL
1439
DIMENSIONS
149,1 MAX (5.87)
136,4 ±0,4 (5.37)
31,75
(1.25)
50,8 ±0,4
(2.0)
63,76 MAX
(2.51)
6,35
(0.25)
6,35
(0.25)
7,1 (4)
(0.279)
PANEL CUTOUT AND
MOUNTING PLATE
138
(5.43)
7
(0.275)
33,3
(1.31)
66,6
(2.62)
124 (4.88)
150,5 MAX (5.93)
85,5 MAX
(3.37)
4,5 ± 0.008 (2)
MOUNTING PLATE
MOUNTING PLATE
50,8
(2.0)
50,8
(2.0)
25,4
(1.0)
25,4
(1.0)
54,0
(2.12)
REMOVE BURRS
FROM BOTH SIDES OF PANEL
TO AVOID DAMAGING BOOT
6,2 (4 HOLES)
(0.245)
CUSTOMER
PANEL
CUSTOMER
PANEL
30° REF30° REF
251,5 MAX
(9.9)
113 MAX
(4.45)
29,5 (1.16)
60,4
(2.38)
121,3 MAX (4.78)
TOP (DROP IN)
MOUNT
CUSTOMER
PANEL
TAPPING
SCREWS
(2)
30° REF
30° REF
302 MAX
(11.88)
121 MAX (4.76)
30° REF30° REF
121 MAX (4.76)
CUSTOMER
PANEL
120 MAX
(4.72)
14,2
(0.56)
2 PLACES
27
(1.06)
269,2 MAX
(10.6)
29,5 MAX
(1.16)
SURFACE MOUNT
96 MAX
(3.78)
120 MAX
(4.72)
2
30° REF30° REF
149,9 MAX
(5.9)
114,6
MAX
(4.51)
29,5 (1.16)
60,4
(2.38)
121,3 MAX (4.78)
44,4
(1.75)
64,1 MAX
2.52
PANEL MOUNTSIDE VIEW
OF ALL
PANEL MOUNT
REMOVE COLLAR
THAT RETAINS BOOT
AND DISCARD
Dimensions of the MCHXXX Control Handle in Millimeters (Inches).
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THEORY OF OPERATION (Single Potentiometer)
The single potentiometer Control Handles are generally used
with a fixed output power supply. The power supply may be
either an automotive type battery for mobile equipment or an
AC to DC convertor for industrial applications. There are
Control Handle models designed for both 12 and 24 Volt
power supply.
The single pot Control Handles have two advantages: simplified electrical circuit and lower cost. The only disadvantage is the limited output power makes it unsuitable for
applications with the MCE101 or driving more than one EDC
simultaneously.
A single coil or one coil of a dual coil EDC is connected as
shown in the Block Diagram 1. The coil terminal connected
to the common point of R2 and R3 (“B” terminal) will all remain
at or near half the supply (with R1 = 0-Ω) voltage as measured
with respect to ground. The other side of the valve coil is
connected to the potentiometer wiper (“A” terminal), with the
handle centered it will also be at or near half the supply
voltage.
With the Control Handle centered, the voltage on each EDC
terminal is the same and there is no current flow through the
valve coil. Since it is current flow which causes the pump
output flow to change, the pump will be at zero stroke.
When the Control Handle is moved forward (as indicated by
the forward arrow in Block Diagram 1), the voltage at the “A”
terminal increases proportionally with distance travelled.
The Control Handle is moved, at full handle stroke, the
voltage at terminal “A” will be approximately 8.6 Volts with
respect to ground. The “B” terminal remains at half supply,
thus a 2.6 Volt differential will result (for 12 Volt system and
single coil valves). This differential voltage is sufficient to fully
stroke any Danfoss pump.
When the Control Handle is moved in the reverse
direction, the voltage at the “A” terminal decreases to
approximately 3.4 Volts, the “B” termi-nal becomes more
positive so current flows through the coil in the opposite
direction resulting in flow out the other pump port.
Although useful for understanding how the single potentiometer Control Handle functions, it is not normally necessary to
measure the voltages with respect to ground. The voltage
measured across the “A” and “B” terminals is more useful
since this is the actual differential voltage applied to the valve
coil. The difference between 12 and 24 Volt version is a
resistor (R1) installed to limit the current through the bridge
circuit. The value for R1 used in most 24 Vdc Control Handles
is 40 Ω, 25 W.
A center-off switch is recommended for all single potentiometer type Control Handles. If one of the wires between the
Control Handle and the pump control becomes shorted to
ground (i.e., worn insulation or broken wire), there would be
sufficient electrical signal to fully stroke the pump. The
center-off switch cuts the electrical power to the bridge circuit
when the handle is in mechanical center of travel.
THEORY OF OPERATION (Dual Potentiometer)
The operation of the dual potentiometer circuit is similar to
single potentiometer circuit. When the Control Handle is in
mechanical center both of the terminals are at half the supply
voltage with respect to ground. As the handle is moved in the
forward direction (as indicated by arrow in Block Diagram 2).
The voltage on terminal “A” will increase (to approximately 9
Volts with a 12 Volt supply), as the pot wiper moves toward
the plus terminal. The voltage on terminal “B” will decrease
(to approximately 3 Volts with a 12 Volt supply), as the pot
wiper moves toward the ground terminal. This results in a 6
Volt differential across the load. This differential voltage is
large enough to drive two pumps with an EDC coil connected
in series to full stroke, or operate a variable pump, variable
motor combination.
The dual potentiometer Control Handle circuit can be operated with an MCE101 Proportional Transmission Controller.
It is necessary to utilize the larger available voltage differential in the dual pot circuit, because the MCE101A acts as a
variable power supply starting at approximately 3 Volts less
than the battery terminal voltage.
PERFORMANCE
NULL CURRENT
±5 mA maximum if Control Handle is centered and centeroff switch is closed (12 Vdc models).
±8 mA maximum if Control Handle is centered and centeroff switch is closed (24 Vdc models).
CENTER DEAD ZONE
±3° nominal. Handle travel required to actuate center-off
switch.
FULL STROKE OUTPUT CURRENT
STEP CURRENT
120 mA into 22 Ω load (factory test current) other full stroke
current optional.
Generally not applicable to Control Handles for EDCs but
may be custom designed for special applications.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
TEMPERATURE
-40°F to 170°F (-40°C to 77°C) operating
-30°F to 150°F (-34°C to 66°C) storage
HUMIDITY
After being placed in a controlled atmosphere of 95%
humidity at 100°F (38°C) for 10 days, the Control Handle
will perform within specification limits.
RAIN
NEMA 4 for units with aluminum case only. After being
showered from all directions by a high-pressure hosedown, the Control Handle will perform within specification
limits.
WIRING
For most Control Handles, access to power, ground, and the
output is gained through the barrier terminal strip inside the
handle case (see Connection diagram). A cable should run
from the terminal strip through the connector/strain relief on
the side or bottom of the case. For most applications, #18
AWG wire should be used.
Auxiliary switches are not factory wired. The switch terminals are 3/16" quick-connected for Control Handles with one
VIBRATION
Withstands a vibration test designed for mobile equipment
control consisting of two parts:
1.Cycling from 5 to 2000 Hz in each of the 3 axes.
2.Resonance dwell for one million cycles for each resonance point in each of the 3 axes.
SHOCK
50 g’s for 11 milliseconds. Three shocks in both directions
of the 3 mutually perpendicular axes for a total of 18
shocks.
LIFE
Greater than 1,000,000 cycles.
DIMENSIONS AND MOUNTING
See Dimension drawing.
or two switches. For Control Handles with three switches, the
terminals are 1/4 quick-connected. Generally a clockwise
handle movement causes a current flow from terminal “B” to
“A” when the terminal strip is facing you. Consult the factory
for units with pigtail or connectors.
In order to avoid damaging the Control Handle, a 1-amp fuse
wired in series with the power wire is recommended.