................................................................................................................................................................................. 72.2Activate PASO Off Line mode
................................................................................................................................................................................. 72.3Select controller mode (only with a DSVcontroller)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 72.4Select valve type
................................................................................................................................................................................. 82.5Scale command signal
................................................................................................................................................................................. 92.10 Set function (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 92.11 Set enable channel
................................................................................................................................................................................. 102.12 Save parameters in a file (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 112.13 Activate PASO On Line mode
................................................................................................................................................................................. 133.2Activate PASO Off Line mode
................................................................................................................................................................................. 133.3Select controller mode (only with a DSVcontroller)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 133.4Select valve type
................................................................................................................................................................................. 143.5Scale command signal
................................................................................................................................................................................. 153.10 Set error evaluation (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 163.11 Set function (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 163.12 Set enable channel
................................................................................................................................................................................. 173.13 Save parameters in a file (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 183.14 Activate PASO On Line mode
................................................................................................................................................................................. 214.2Activate PASO Off Line mode
................................................................................................................................................................................. 214.4Select valve type
................................................................................................................................................................................. 214.5Scale command signal
................................................................................................................................................................................. 224.6Scale feedback signal
................................................................................................................................................................................. 224.9Set windows
................................................................................................................................................................................. 234.10 Set controller
................................................................................................................................................................................. 234.11 Set solenoid driver 1
................................................................................................................................................................................. 244.12 Set error evaluation (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 244.13 Set function (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 244.14 Set enable channel
................................................................................................................................................................................. 254.15 Save parameters in a file (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 264.16 Activate PASO On Line mode
5Setup Instruction Pressure control closed loop (2-sol)27
................................................................................................................................................................................. 295.2Activate PASO Off Line mode
................................................................................................................................................................................. 295.4Select valve type
................................................................................................................................................................................. 295.5Scale command signal
................................................................................................................................................................................. 305.6Scale feedback signal
................................................................................................................................................................................. 305.9Set windows
................................................................................................................................................................................. 315.10 Set controller
................................................................................................................................................................................. 315.11 Set solenoid driver 1
................................................................................................................................................................................. 325.12 Set solenoid driver 2
................................................................................................................................................................................. 325.13 Set error evaluation (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 325.14 Set function (optional)
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................................................................................................................................................................................. 325.15 Set enable channel
................................................................................................................................................................................. 335.16 Save parameters in a file (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 345.17 Activate PASO On Line mode
................................................................................................................................................................................. 376.2Activate PASO Off Line mode
................................................................................................................................................................................. 376.4Select valve type
................................................................................................................................................................................. 376.5Scale command signal
................................................................................................................................................................................. 386.6Scale feedback signal
................................................................................................................................................................................. 386.9Set windows
................................................................................................................................................................................. 396.10 Set controller
................................................................................................................................................................................. 396.11 Set solenoid driver 1
................................................................................................................................................................................. 406.12 Set solenoid driver 2
................................................................................................................................................................................. 406.13 Set error evaluation (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 406.14 Set function (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 406.15 Set enable channel
................................................................................................................................................................................. 416.16 Save parameters in a file (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 426.17 Activate PASO On Line mode
7Setup Instruction Speed control closed loop (2-sol)43
................................................................................................................................................................................. 457.2Activate PASO Off Line mode
................................................................................................................................................................................. 457.4Select valve type
................................................................................................................................................................................. 457.5Scale command signal
................................................................................................................................................................................. 467.6Scale feedback signal
................................................................................................................................................................................. 467.9Set windows
................................................................................................................................................................................. 477.10 Set controller
................................................................................................................................................................................. 477.11 Set solenoid driver 1
................................................................................................................................................................................. 487.12 Set solenoid driver 2
................................................................................................................................................................................. 487.13 Set error evaluation (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 487.14 Set function (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 487.15 Set enable channel
................................................................................................................................................................................. 497.16 Save parameters in a file (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 507.17 Activate PASO On Line mode
................................................................................................................................................................................. 538.2Activate PASO Off Line mode
................................................................................................................................................................................. 538.4Select valve type
................................................................................................................................................................................. 548.6Scale feedback signal
................................................................................................................................................................................. 548.9Set windows
................................................................................................................................................................................. 558.10 Set controller
................................................................................................................................................................................. 558.11 Set solenoid driver 1
................................................................................................................................................................................. 558.12 Set error evaluation (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 568.13 Set function (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 568.14 Set enable channel
................................................................................................................................................................................. 578.15 Save parameters in a file (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 588.16 Activate PASO On Line mode
................................................................................................................................................................................. 619.2Activate PASO Off Line mode
................................................................................................................................................................................. 619.4Select valve type
................................................................................................................................................................................. 619.5Scale command signal
................................................................................................................................................................................. 629.6Scale feedback signal
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................................................................................................................................................................................. 629.9Set windows
................................................................................................................................................................................. 639.10 Set controller
................................................................................................................................................................................. 639.11 Set solenoid driver 1
................................................................................................................................................................................. 649.12 Set solenoid driver 2
................................................................................................................................................................................. 649.13 Set error evaluation (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 649.14 Set function (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 649.15 Set enable channel
................................................................................................................................................................................. 659.16 Save parameters in a file (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 669.17 Activate PASO On Line mode
................................................................................................................................................................................. 6910.2 Activate PASO Off Line mode
................................................................................................................................................................................. 6910.4 Select valve type
................................................................................................................................................................................. 6910.5 Scale command signal
................................................................................................................................................................................. 7010.6 Scale feedback signal
................................................................................................................................................................................. 7010.7 Set command values fixed (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 7010.8 Set speed (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 7010.9 Set windows
................................................................................................................................................................................. 7210.14Set function (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 7310.16Save parameters in a file (optional)
................................................................................................................................................................................. 7410.17Activate PASO On Line mode
Step by Step Instruction for Controller Electronics DSV
1
This step by step guide is designed to provide the user with a simple alignment. It contains for any amplifier or
controller type an instruction which describes the required parameters in the correct order.
For a detailed description of the hardware, a product description and a description of all parameters, please refer
to "Operating instructions to Amplifier Electronics DSV" resp. "Operating instructions to Controller Electronics
DSV".
Note: Please read in advance the appropriate operating instruction.
Step by Step Instruction for Controller Electronics DSV
Controller mode:
Spool valve open loop
Command signal:
0 ... 10V at the analog input 1
Mode of operation:
0 ... 10V command value for solenoid A
Valve connection:
3/2-way proportional valve at solenoid A
Enable channel:
external via digital input 1
2
Setup Instruction 1-solenoid valve open loop
2.1Introduction
This guide shows with an example how to set the DSV Electronics for controlling a 3/2-way proportional valve in
a open loop control (without a feedback signal) for controlling a hydraulic motor with one directions.
Pretended:
The following steps are necessary (steps with the remark "optional" are only necessary if needed):
Set the signal type from the command signal generator (in the example "Voltage")
Used analog input
If the parameter "Signal type" is set to "Voltage" or "Current", the input where the
command signal generator is connect can be selected here (in the example "AnaInp1
[V]")
Used digital input
If the parameter "Signal type" is set to "Digital", "Frequency" or "PWM", the input where
the command signal generator is connect can be selected here
Cablebreak
detection
If the parameter "Signal type" is set to "Current", "Frequency" or "PWM", a cablebreak
detection of the command signal generator can be activated
Lower cablebreak
limit
If the parameter "Cablebreak detection" is set to "yes", the lower limit of this detection
can be set here
(command value < lower cablebreak limit = cablebreak)
Upper cablebreak
limit
If the parameter "Cablebreak detection" is set to "yes", the upper limit of this detection
can be set here
(command value > upper cablebreak limit = cablebreak)
min interface
Set the minimum command signal level (in the example 0V)
max interface
Set the maximum command signal level (in the example 10V)
Deadband function
Enable the deadband function
Deadband threshold
If the parameter "Deadband function" is set to "on", the threshold for the deadband can
be set here
(command value < deadband threshold => solenoid output = 0)
Parameter
Description
Enable
Enable the fixed command value function
Selection 1
Set the desired digital input for the fixed command value 1
Fixed command
value 1
Set the desired command value for the fixed command value 1. This value becomes the
active command value if the digital from "Selection 1" is activated
Parameter
Description
Enable
Enable the ramp generator function
Ramp positive up
Ramptime for the current increase on solenoid driver 1
Ramp positive down
Ramptime for the current decrease on solenoid driver 1
Parameter
Description
Solenoid output
Select the output, where the solenoid is connected (in the example "SolOutA")
Enable
Selection, if the solenoid output is constantly enabled (selection "on"), constantly
disabled (selection "off") or if it depends on a digital input (selection "external")
Dig. input
If the parameter "Enable" is set to "external", the corresponding digital input can be
selected here
Inversion
If a solenoid with a inverse function is used, this selection should be "yes", otherwise
"no"
Solenoid always
active
In this control mode, this parameter must always be set to "no"
Cablebreak
detection
If the cablebreak detection for the solenoid output is desired, this selection should be
"yes", otherwise "no"
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Characteristic
optimisation
If the characteristic optimisation is desired, this selection should be "yes", otherwise
"no".
(the settings for the characteristic optimisation is made in the Tab-window
"Characteristic optimisation")
Imin
Set the desired minimum current for solenoid A (correspond to the current at 0%
command signal)
Imax
Set the desired maximum current for solenoid A (correspond to the current at 100%
command signal)
Dither function
The dither function should be activated (Selection "on")
Dither frequency
Set the desired dither frequency value
Dither level
Set the desired dither level value
Parameter
Description
Selection
Here one can choose what error should activate the selected digital output
Dig. output
As soon as one of the selected error occurs, the selected digital output will be activated
Error action
With error "Cablebreak command signal" and "Cablebreak feedback signal", the desired
error action can be set. The default setting is "Solenoid 1 + 2 off"
Parameter
Description
Selection
Here one can choose what function should activate the selected digital output
Dig. output
As soon as one of the selected functions occurs, the selected digital output will be
activated
Parameter
Description
Enable
Selection, if the channel is constantly enabled (selection "on"), constantly disabled
(selection "off") of if it depends on a digital input (selection "external")
Dig. input
If the parameter "Enable" is set to *external", the corresponding digital input can be
selected here (in the example "DigInp1")
The remaining parameters have no function in this control mode
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Controller mode:
Position open loop
Command signal:
0 ... 10V at the analog input 1
Mode of operation:
0 ... 5V command value for solenoid B, 5 ... 10V command value for solenoid A
Valve connection:
4/3-way proportional valve, solenoid A = direction right, solenoid B = direction left
Enable channel:
external via digital input 1
3
Setup Instruction 2-solenoid valve open loop
3.1Introduction
This guide shows with an example how to set the DSV Electronics for controlling a 4/3-way proportional valve in
a open loop control (without a feedback signal) for controlling a hydraulic motor with two directions.
Pretended:
The following steps are necessary (steps with the remark "optional" are only necessary if needed):
Set the signal type from the command signal generator (in the example "Voltage")
Used analog input
If the parameter "Signal type" is set to "Voltage" or "Current", the input where the
command signal generator is connect can be selected here (in the example "AnaInp1
[V]")
Used digital input
If the parameter "Signal type" is set to "Digital", "Frequency" or "PWM", the input where
the command signal generator is connect can be selected here
Cablebreak
detection
If the parameter "Signal type" is set to "Current", "Frequency" or "PWM", a cablebreak
detection of the command signal generator can be activated
Lower cablebreak
limit
If the parameter "Cablebreak detection" is set to "yes", the lower limit of this detection
can be set here
(command value < lower cablebreak limit = cablebreak)
Upper cablebreak
limit
If the parameter "Cablebreak detection" is set to "yes", the upper limit of this detection
can be set here
(command value > upper cablebreak limit = cablebreak)
min interface
Set the minimum command signal level (in the example 0V)
max interface
Set the maximum command signal level (in the example 10V)
Deadband function
Enable the deadband function
Deadband threshold
If the parameter "Deadband function" is set to "on", the threshold for the deadband can
be set here
(command value < deadband threshold => solenoid output = 0)
Parameter
Description
Enable
Enable the fixed command value function
Selection 1
Set the desired digital input for the fixed command value 1
Fixed command
value 1
Set the desired command value for the fixed command value 1. This value becomes the
active command value if the digital from "Selection 1" is activated
Parameter
Description
Enable
Enable the ramp generator function
Ramp positive up
Ramptime for the current increase on solenoid driver 1
Ramp positive down
Ramptime for the current decrease on solenoid driver 1
Ramp negative up
Ramptime for the current increase on solenoid driver 2
Ramp negative
down
Ramptime for the current decrease on solenoid driver 2
Parameter
Description
Solenoid output
Select the output, where the solenoid for right turning is connected (in the example
"SolOutA")
Enable
Selection, if the solenoid output is constantly enabled (selection "on"), constantly
disabled (selection "off") or if it depends on a digital input (selection "external")
Dig. input
If the parameter "Enable" is set to "external", the corresponding digital input can be
selected here
Inversion
If a solenoid with a inverse function is used, this selection should be "yes", otherwise
"no"
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Solenoid always
active
In this control mode, this parameter must always be set to "no"
Cablebreak
detection
If the cablebreak detection for the solenoid output is desired, this selection should be
"yes", otherwise "no"
Characteristic
optimisation
If the characteristic optimisation is desired, this selection should be "yes", otherwise
"no".
(the settings for the characteristic optimisation is made in the Tab-window
"Characteristic optimisation")
Imin
Set the desired minimum current for solenoid A (correspond to the current at 0%
command signal)
Imax
Set the desired maximum current for solenoid A (correspond to the current at 100%
command signal)
Dither function
The dither function should be activated (Selection "on")
Dither frequency
Set the desired dither frequency value
Dither level
Set the desired dither level value
Parameter
Description
Solenoid output
Select the output, where the solenoid for left turning is connected (in the example
"SolOutB")
Enable
Selection, if the solenoid output is constantly enabled (selection "on"), constantly
disabled (selection "off") or if it depends on a digital input (selection "external")
Dig. input
If the parameter "Enable" is set to "external", the corresponding digital input can be
selected here
Inversion
If a solenoid with a inverse function is used, this selection should be "yes", otherwise
"no"
Solenoid always
active
In this control mode, this parameter must always be set to "no"
Cablebreak
detection
If the cablebreak detection for the solenoid output is desired, this selection should be
"yes", otherwise "no"
Characteristic
optimisation
If the characteristic optimisation is desired, this selection should be "yes", otherwise
"no".
(the settings for the characteristic optimisation is made in the Tab-window
"Characteristic optimisation")
Imin
Set the desired minimum current for solenoid B (correspond to the current at -0.1%
command signal)
Imax
Set the desired maximum current for solenoid B (correspond to the current at -100%
command signal)
Dither function
The dither function should be activated (Selection "on")
Dither frequency
Set the desired dither frequency value
Dither level
Set the desired dither level value
Parameter
Description
Selection
Here one can choose what error should activate the selected digital output
Dig. output
As soon as one of the selected error occurs, the selected digital output will be activated
Error action
With error "Cablebreak command signal" and "Cablebreak feedback signal", the desired
error action can be set. The default setting is "Solenoid 1 + 2 off"
The remaining parameters have no function in this control mode
3.9Set solenoid driver 2
The remaining parameters have no function in this control mode
Here one can choose what function should activate the selected digital output
Dig. output
As soon as one of the selected functions occurs, the selected digital output will be
activated
Parameter
Description
Enable
Selection, if the channel is constantly enabled (selection "on"), constantly disabled
(selection "off") of if it depends on a digital input (selection "external")
Dig. input
If the parameter "Enable" is set to *external", the corresponding digital input can be
selected here (in the example "DigInp1")
3.12Set enable channel
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Select the solenoid type of the connected valve (in the example "Proportional solenoid
with current measurement")
Valve type
Select the valve type of the connected valve (in the example "Standard 2-solenoid")
Parameter
Description
Signal type
Set the signal type from the command signal generator (in the example "Current")
Used analog input
If the parameter "Signal type" is set to "Voltage" or "Current", the input where the
command signal generator is connect can be selected here (in the example "AnaInp1
[mA]")
Used digital input
If the parameter "Signal type" is set to "Digital", "Frequency" or "PWM", the input where
the command signal generator is connect can be selected here
Cablebreak
detection
If the parameter "Signal type" is set to "Current", "Frequency" or "PWM", a cablebreak
detection of the command signal generator can be activated
Lower cablebreak
limit
If the parameter "Cablebreak detection" is set to "yes", the lower limit of this detection
can be set here
(command value < lower cablebreak limit = cablebreak)
Upper cablebreak
limit
If the parameter "Cablebreak detection" is set to "yes", the upper limit of this detection
can be set here
(command value > upper cablebreak limit = cablebreak)
Select "File - Activate Off Line"
Select "OK"
In the status line the message "Off-Line" appears
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4.3Select controller mode
All other parameters in this window will be set later.
4.4Select valve type
The remaining parameters have no function in this control mode
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min interface
Set the minimum command signal level (in the example 0mA)
max interface
Set the maximum command signal level (in the example 20mA)
min reference
Set the minimum desired pressure (correspond to the pressure at "min interface", in the
example 10bar)
max reference
Set the maximum desired pressure (correspond to the pressure at "max interface", in
the example 190bar)
Parameter
Description
Signal type
Set the signal type from the feedback signal generator (in the example "Current")
Used analog input
If the parameter "Signal type" is set to "Voltage" or "Current", the input where the
feedback signal generator is connect can be selected here (in the example "AnaInp2
[mA]")
Used digital input
If the parameter "Signal type" is set to "Digital", "Frequency" or "PWM", the input where
the feedback signal generator is connect can be selected here
Cablebreak
detection
If the parameter "Signal type" is set to "Current", "Frequency" or "PWM", a cablebreak
detection of the feedback signal generator can be activated
Lower cablebreak
limit
If the parameter "Cablebreak detection" is set to "yes", the lower limit of this detection
can be set here
(feedback value < lower cablebreak limit = cablebreak)
Upper cablebreak
limit
If the parameter "Cablebreak detection" is set to "yes", the upper limit of this detection
can be set here
(feedback value > upper cablebreak limit = cablebreak)
min interface
Set the minimum feedback signal level
(correspond to the feedback signal level at "min reference", in the example 0mA)
max interface
Set the maximum feedback signal level
(correspond to the feedback signal level at "max reference", in the example 20mA)
min reference
Set the minimum possible pressure (in the example 0bar)
max reference
Set the maximum possible pressure (in the example 200bar)
Parameter
Description
Enable
Enable the fixed command value function
Selection 1
Set the desired digital input for the fixed command value 1
Fixed command
value 1
Set the desired command value for the fixed command value 1. This value becomes the
active command value if the digital from "Selection 1" is activated
Parameter
Description
Speed +
This will set the pressure rise speed of the system
(pressure rise = positive control deviation => command > feedback)
Speed -
This will set the pressure reducing speed of the system
(pressure reducing = negative control deviation => command < feedback)
Parameter
Description
Target window type
Switch on/off the target window function
Target window threshold
Defines the target window range
(control deviation < target window threshold = target window reached)
Target window delay time
Delay time when falling below and exceeding the target window threshold
The remaining parameters have no function in this control mode
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Trailing window type
Switch on/off the trailing window function
ATTENTION: With "on with error", the solenoid outputs will be disabled as
soon as the trailing window is active!
Trailing window threshold
Defines the trailing window range
(control deviation < trailing window threshold = trailing window reached)
Trailing window delay time
Delay time when falling below and exceeding the trailing window threshold
Solenoid-Off window type
Switch on/off the Solenoid-Off window function
Solenoid-Off window
threshold
Defines the Solenoid-Off window range
(control deviation < Solenoid-Off window threshold = solenoid are blocked)
Solenoid-Off window delay
time
Delay time when falling below and exceeding the Solenoid-Off window threshold
Parameter
Description
Command feed
forward
The command value is multiplied with this factor and added to the correcting variable of
the controller. If this factor is 0, no command value proportion is added to the
correcting variable. Ideally, this value is set so that the deviation in the open loop is as
small as possible. The deviation will not have the same size over the whole range.
Thus, the smallest possible deviation can be set in the area where one will be mainly
operate.
Velocity feed forward
In this control mode, this parameter must be set to 0
Parameter
Description
Solenoid output
Select the output, where the solenoid for the loading valve is connected (in the example
"SolOutA")
Enable
Selection, if the solenoid output is constantly enabled (selection "on"), constantly
disabled (selection "off") or if it depends on a digital input (selection "external")
Dig. input
If the parameter "Enable" is set to "external", the corresponding digital input can be
selected here
Inversion
If a solenoid with a inverse function is used, this selection should be "yes", otherwise
"no"
Solenoid always
active
In this control mode, this parameter must always be set to "no"
Cablebreak
detection
If the cablebreak detection for the solenoid output is desired, this selection should be
"yes", otherwise "no"
Characteristic
optimisation
If the characteristic optimisation is desired, this selection should be "yes", otherwise
"no".
(the settings for the characteristic optimisation is made in the Tab-window
"Characteristic optimisation")
Imin
Set the desired minimum current for solenoid A. The Imin should set in the way that with
this value the desired minimum pressure will be reached
Imax
Set the desired maximum current for solenoid A.
The Imax should be approx. the maximal desired pressure +5%
Dither function
The dither function should be activated (Selection "on")
Dither frequency
Set the desired dither frequency value
Dither level
Set the desired dither level value
In this control mode, the "Solenoid-Off" window must be set to "off".
4.10Set controller
General
PID-controller
Using the parameters of the PID controller the control behavior can be set. The parameter "I window outside"
should meet the highest deviation plus approx. about 10 bar