The new Proportional Regulator is designed to quickly and accurately
adjust and maintain a set output pressure.
The unit will operate regardless of flow, in response to an electronic
control signal. The media can be compressed air or an inert gas.
Applications for this technology are virtually unlimited; from paint spray
control, paper manufacturing and printing to weaving and laser cutting
control; in fact anywhere that requires accurate remote pressure control.
Automation
In the field of general automation, the need to control processes or
movement via electronic signals is of paramount importance. The
Proportional Regulator unit provides the facility to incorporate pressure
control into a fully integrated control system.
Packaging and Food
The Packaging and Food industry provides another ideal area for
application of the Electronic Proportional Regulator, where fine control
of tension on wrapping foils and paper is required. The degree of control
and the ability to manually change parameters makes this unit ideally
suited to the varying requirements of this industry.
Automotive
Applications for this innovative product in the Automotive industry can
be seen in major manufacturers’ “body-in-white” lines.
The control of clamping and welding forces during panel assembly is
an ideal application, also accurate control in paint dipping and spraying
can be achieved.
The Difference Between Open or
Closed Circuit Control
Standard pressure regulators go a long way towards
meeting customers needs. In most cases these
regulators work well in general pneumatic and
automation applications. However, sometimes the
application calls for more precise pressure control.
The effects of time, cycling, input, back pressure or
pressure and flow variation can all cause inconsistencies
in pneumatic systems. Proportional Regulators are
designed to eliminate those inconsistencies.
Open Control Circuit
In a normal pressure regulated control system, the inlet
pressure (p1) is converted into the output pressure
(p2) by the regulator. The set pressure (set value) is
usually manually set by adjusting the control knob and
in normal circumstances the regulator maintains the
output pressure (actual value).
No facility for monitoring the output pressure is
provided and there is consequently no way of checking
that the set value and the actual value are the same.
Also, no account is taken of external influences such as
air consumption by the system, which can drastically
alter the actual value.
Closed Loop Control Circuit
The input signal (Electronic Control Signal) is
converted into the output value (P2 Output Pressure).
This output value is continuously measured and
compared with the input signal. If they are different, the
unit adjusts the output value to correspond to the set
value, to close the loop.
Proportional Pressure Regulators
The Proportional Regulators provide all the advantages
of a closed circuit regulated system. When a set value
is defined via the input signal (e.g. 0-10 V), the pressure
regulator sets the corresponding output pressure (e.g.
0-150 PSI/0-10 bar). At the same time the integrated
pressure sensor measures the actual pressure at the
unit’s outlet (actual value).
If the electronic regulation system finds that the actual
value has deviated from the set value, it immediately
corrects the actual value. This is a continuous process
ensuring fast, accurate pressure regulation.
Typical Application in Automotive Body in
White Welding Pressure Control
Port Size Order Code Control Signal Output Signal Output Pressure
1/4 ER09-02-00C00 - 10 V Digital PNP Only 0-29 PSIG (0 -2 bar)
1/4 ER09-02-00000 - 10 V Digital PNP Only 0-145 PSIG (0 -10 bar)
1/4 ER09-02-0PC00 - 10 V Digital PNP or 0-10V 0-29 PSIG (0 -2 bar)
1/4 ER09-02-0P000 - 10 V Digital PNP or 0-10V 0-145 PSIG (0 -10 bar)
1/4 ER09-02-0NC00 - 10 V Digital NPN or 0-10V 0-29 PSIG (0 -2 bar)
1/4 ER09-02-0N000 - 10 V Digital NPN or 0-10V 0-145 PSIG (0 -10 bar)
1/4 ER09-02-0MC00 - 10 V 4-20mA Analog Only 0-29 PSIG (0 -2 bar)
1/4 ER09-02-0M000 - 10 V 4-20mA Analog Only 0-145 PSIG (0 -10 bar)
1/2 ER19-04-00C00 - 10 V Digital PNP Only 0-29 PSIG (0 -2 bar)
1/2 ER19-04-00000 - 10 V Digital PNP Only 0-145 PSIG (0 -10 bar)
1/2 ER19-04-0PC00 - 10 V Digital PNP or 0-10V 0-29 PSIG (0 -2 bar)
1/2 ER19-04-0P000 - 10 V Digital PNP or 0-10V 0-145 PSIG (0 -10 bar)
1/2 ER19-04-0NC00 - 10 V Digital NPN or 0-10V 0-29 PSIG (0 -2 bar)
1/2 ER19-04-0N000 - 10 V Digital NPN or 0-10V 0-145 PSIG (0 -10 bar)
1/2 ER19-04-0MC00 - 10 V 4-20mA Analog Only 0-29 PSIG (0 -2 bar)
1/2 ER19-04-0M000 - 10 V 4-20mA Analog Only 0-145 PSIG (0 -10 bar)
2 bar unit ...............................................3 bar (43.5 PSI)
10 bar unit ........................................10.5 bar (152 PSI)
Min. Operating Pressure ............P2 Pressure + 0.5 bar
(7.3 PSI)
Pressure Control Range
Available in two pressure ranges, 0-2 bar (0-29 PSI) or
0-10 bar (0-145 PSI). Pressure range can be changed
through the software at all times. (parameter 19)
Temperature Range
32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Weight
ER09 0.64 lbs (.291 kg)
ER19 1.42 lbs (.645 kg)
Electronics
Supply Voltage
24 VDC +/- 10%
Power Consumption
1.1 W with unloaded signal outputs
Current Consumption
Max. 200 mA with no load
Control Signals
The electronic pressure regulator can be externally
controlled through an analog control signal of 0-10 V,
adjustable to 4-20 mA via parameter 4.
Connections
Central M12 male connector 4-pole.
Air Consumption
No consumption in stable regulated situation.
Display
The regulator is provided with a digital display, indicating
the output pressure, either in PSI or bar.
The factory setting is as indicated on the label, can be
changed through the software at all times (parameter 14).
Schematic
The electrical connections are as follows:
Pin No.FunctionColor
124 VSupplyBrown
0 to 10 V or
2
4 to 20mA
30 V (GND)SupplyBlue
424 VAlarm Output SignalBlack
control reverts to the fail safe mode. The last
known output pressure is maintained at
approximately the same level depending upon
air consumption. The digital display indicates
the last known pressure setting.
o When the supply voltage is reinstated to the
correct level, the valve moves from the fail safe
mode and the output pressure immediately
follows the control signal requirement. The
display indicates the actual output pressure.
o Note: In the event of loss of both power and
inlet pressure the unit will exhaust downstream
pressure.
When the required output pressure can not be
achieved due to lack of input pressure, the unit will
open fully and will display “NoP”. Approximately every
10 seconds the unit will retry. The output pressure will
then be approximately equal to the inlet pressure. As
soon as the input pressure is back on the required
level, the normal control function follows.
Safety Exhaust
Should the control signal fall below 0.1 volts, the
valve will automatically dump downstream system
pressure.
Input Protection
The unit has built-in protection against failure and
burnout resulting from incorrect input value, typically:
The 24v DC supply is incorrectly connected to the
setpoint input, the display will show ‘OL’, as an
overload indication. The unit will need to be rewired
and when correctly connected will operate normally.
The overload indicator ‘OL’ will also appear should the
wrong input value be applied or the wrong input value
be programmed: 4 - 20m instead of 0 - 10V. To correct
this a different set point value should be input or the
unit reprogrammed to correct the set point value
acceptance. (via parameter 4).
Response Times
Response time ER09 ER19
2 to 4 bar 25 msecs 35 msecs
1 to 6 bar 55 msecs 135 msecs
4 to 2 bar 70 msecs 85 msecs
6 to 1 bar 80 msecs 225 msecs
To fill volume of:
100cm3 - ER09
330cm3 - ER19
connected to the outlet of the regulator.
Settings
The regulator is pre-set at the factory. If required,
adjustments can be made.
Pressing the Accept key “acc” for more than 3 seconds, will
activate parameter change mode. The user can then select
the parameters by pressing up or down key. (display will
show Pxx). When parameter number is correct, pressing
accept again will enter parameter number.(display will show
parameter value).
Pressing the up or down key will change the parameter
itself. (display will flash indicating parameter editing mode).
Pressing the accept key will accept the new parameter value.
(all digits will flash whilst being accepted).
After releasing all keys , the next parameter number will
be presented on the display. (you may step to the next
parameter). When no key is pressed, after 3 seconds the
display will show the actual output pressure.
Back to Factory Setting
After start up. (Power is on)
Parameter 0 = 3
Entering this value in parameter 0 will store the calibrated
factory data into the working parameters. (Default calibration
data is used)
When the unit is initially powered up allow approximately 10
seconds for the unit to “boot-up” before changing parameter
settings.
Only parameter numbers 0, 4, 6, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 12, 13
and 21 are accessible to edit. All other parameters are fixed.
Manual mode
When keys DOWN and UP are pressed during startup,
(connecting to the 24V power supply) manual mode is
activated. This means that the user is able to in/decrease
the output pressure of the regulator, by pressing the UP or
DOWN key. During this action the display will blink, indicating
that the manual mode is activated. After powering up again,
the unit will revert back to normal mode.
Parameter Number 0 – Reset Back to Factory Settings
the original factory setting of 100% will give you an adjustment of 0-10V. If you
reset Parameter 8 to 50% the new output range would be 0-5 V or 50% of the full
range.
Pressure correction allows the user to set a maximum
pressure as a percentage of secondary pressure F.S.
Example: If F.S. is 10 bar, set parameter 19 to 50 for
maximum preset pressure of 5 bar.
Pressure correction also affects the minimum preset
pressure in parameter 18.
Example: If F.S. is 10 bar and parameter 18 is set to a value
of 100 (1 bar), and parameter 19 is set to 50%, then the
actual minimum preset pressure seen is 0.5 bar.
Parameter Number 19 – Set Maximum Preset Pressure
Step12345
Press
3-6 seconds
Until Display
Reads
Description
Accesses
changeable
parameters.
Accesses
parameter no. 19.
Flashing DecimalFlashing Decimal
(value between
0 and 100)
Displays current
parameter value.
Incremental
value is:
% of F.S.Edits parameter.
Flashing
Accepts and
saves new
parameter
setting.
Sequences to
next parameter.
Behavior Control
The regulation speed of the pressure regulator can be
modified by means of one parameter. (P 20)
The value in this parameter has a range from 0-5. A higher
value indicates slower regulation speed, but will be more
stable.
Proportional band is used for setting the reaction sensitivity
of the regulator. The displayed value is X 10 mbar and has a
range between 50 (0.5 bar) and 250 (2.5 bar).
Parameter Number 12 – Set Proportional Band (P20 Must be Set to 0)
Step12345
Press
3-6 seconds
Until Display
Reads
Description
Accesses
changeable
parameters.
Accesses
parameter no. 12.
Flashing DecimalFlashing Decimal
Displays current
parameter value.
Incremental
value is:
x 10 mbar
Edits parameter.
(value between
50 and 250)
Flashing
Accepts and
saves new
parameter
setting.
Sequences to
next parameter.
Set Deadband
Deadband is the minimum limit of accuracy at which the regulator
is set for normal operation. The displayed value is X 10 mbar and
has a range between 4 (40 mbar) and 40 (400 mbar).
Parameter Number 13 – Set Deadband (P20 Must be Set to 0)
Sets the speed at which the regulator adjusts either filling or
exhausting. The displayed value has a range between 5
(fastest regulation) and 100 (slowest regulation).
Parameter Number 21 – Set Proportional Effect (P20 Must be Set to 0)
Step12345
Press
3-6 seconds
Until Display
Reads
Description
Accesses
changeable
parameters.
Accesses
parameter no. 21.
Flashing DecimalFlashing Decimal
Displays current
parameter value.
(value between
5 and 100)
Edits parameter.
5 = fastest
regulation
100 = slowest
regulation.
Flashing
Accepts and
saves new
parameter
setting.
Sequences to
next parameter.
Parameter Number 39 – Displays Current Software Version
the unit. The regulator cannot be adjusted within the
inherent mechanical limits of the design.
Dead Band – The minimum limit of accuracy at which
the regulator is set for normal operation. This band
must be equal to, or exceed, the inherent design limits
of the regulator or the hysteresis band.
Proportional Band – The band used for setting
reaction sensitivity of the regulator. The regulator
senses the excursion from the set pressure and adjusts
response in relation to the degree of excursion beyond
the dead band. This band must exceed the dead band
of the unit.
Proportional Effect – The speed at which the unit
approaches P2 (secondary pressure).
Sensitivity –
The smallest change in the control signal,
or feedback signal, to cause a change in regulated
output pressure.
Repeatability –
a measurement of how consistently
the unit can reproduce an output pressure in relation
to a specific set pressure.
Linearity –
A measure of how closely the relationship
of output pressure vs. the control signal deviates from
a straight line function.
PNP Output –
Referred to as a “Sourcing” open
collector transistor output where the voltage sources
towards 24VDC when activated.
NPN Output –
Referred to as a “Sinking” open
collector transistor output. The output sinks towards
0VDC when activated.
Safety Guide
For more complete information on recommended application
guidelines, see the Safety Guide section of Pneumatic Division
catalogs or you can download the Pneumatic Division Safety Guide at: www.wilkersoncorp.com