Drc controllers, Operating specifications, Valve controller – High Country Tek DRC Series User Manual
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021-DRC Rev A
DRC User Manual
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Copyright © High Country Tek, Inc.
– 2013
DRC
Valve Controller
DRC Controllers
The DRC controller drives proportional solenoid valves. The output current is proportional to the command input.
Once configured, the settings are permanently stored in the controller memory.
DRC FEATURES
Easily configured using HCT Graphical User Interface (GUI) or HCT Hand Held Interface (HHI)
LED indication of power, output current and fault status
DIN-rail mount housing with removable terminal blocks
Multiple modes for single and dual coil applications, programmable enable input
All input and output limits are independently adjustable
Adjustable output with short circuit protection, adjustable ramp up and ramp down rates
Operating Specifications
Supply Voltage
9 to 32VDC
Supply Current
Valve current + 50mA (Quiescent Max)
Output Current
DRC-x01: 120mA MAX. per channel
DRC-x06: 600mA MAX. per channel
DRC-x12: 1.2A MAX. per channel
DRC-x25: 2.5A MAX. per channel
Coil Resistance
2Ω MIN.
Reference Voltages
+10V, -10V @ 20mA (DRC-Vxx versions only)
Dither Frequency
30, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 275, 300, 1000 Hz
Analog Input Range
DRC-Vxx: -10V to 10V
DRC-Axx: 0 to 20mA
Analog Input Impedance
DRC-Vxx:
38kΩ
DRC-Axx:
250Ω
Operating Temperature Range
-20º to 70º C; -40º to 85º C (storage)
Enclosure
Polyamide
Dimensions
Inch: 0.69 W x 4.50 H x 4.30 D; Mm: 17.5 W x 114.5 L x 109.4 H