Parker DFB Series User manual

Bulletin HY11-5715-669/UK
Proportional Directional
Control Valve
Parker Hannifin GmbH
Hydraulic Controls Division
Gutenbergstr. 38
41564 Kaarst, Germany
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Copyright © 2010, Parker Hannifin GmbH
Operation Manual
Series D*FB / D*1FB with
Integrated Electronics
D*FB Design t12
D*1FB Design t10
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Due to the variety of operating conditions and applications for these
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is solely responsible for making the final selection of the products and
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Chapter Page
1. Introduction 4
Order Code D*FB 4
Order Code D*1FB 5
Name Plate Example 6
Block Diagram of Integral Electronics 6
Characteristics of Valve Driver 6
Technical Data 7
Signal Flow Diagram 8
2. Safety Instructions 9
Symbols 9
Marking, Name Plates 9
Work at the Valve 9
3. Important Details 9
Intended Usage 9
Common Instructions 9
Liability 9
Storage 9
4. Mounting / Installation 10
Scope of Supply 10
Mounting 10
Operation Limits 10
Pressure Fluids 10
Electrical Connection 11
Electrical Interfacing 12
5. Operation Instructions 18
ProPxD parameterizing software 18
Screenshot 18
Hardware requirements 18
Cable Specification 18
Parametrizing connection 19
Parametrizing cable 19
Program Installation 19
Software Operating 19
Parameter overview for basic mode 21
Individual Description of Basis-Parameters 22
Parameter overview for expert mode 23
Individual Description of Expert Parameters 23
Error messages 24
Air Bleeding of Hydraulic System 25
Filter 25
Flushing 25
6. Maintenance 25
7. Trouble Shooting 26
8. Accessories / Spare Parts 27
Accessories 27
Spare Parts 27
9. Repair / Service 28
10. Additional Information 28
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1. Introduction
Ordering Code D*FB
Nominal
size
Direct.
control
valve
Spool-
type
(see
catalogue)
Command-
signal
Seal
NBR
(different seal
compound by
request)
Design
series
Option
DN
FB0
Code Nominal size
1 NG06 / CETOP 3
3 NG10 / CETOP 5
Code Spool position
C
E
K
Code Command
signal Function Connection Option
F0 0...+/-10V 0...+10V > P-A 6 + PE Pot.-supply
S0 4...20mA 12...20mA > P-A 6 + PE –
W5 1) 0...+/-10V
4...20mA
0...+10V > P-A
12...20mA > P-A 11 + PE
Pot.-supply &
command preset
channel
D*FB
Spool
position
Code Design
0Spool/sleeve
design
3Spool/body
design
Design
1) Factory set +/-10V
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Ordering Code D*1FB
D
Direct.
control
valve
Spool
type
(see
catalogue)
Spool
position
Proportional
control
NG06
pilot *
Command
signal
N
1B
Seal
NBR
(other seal
compound
on request)
Design
series
Flow
(see
catalogue)
Pilot
connection
FC
Nominal
size
Valve
accessories
Option
Code Valve
accessories
0 Standard
8 Monitor switch
Code Command
signal Function Connec- tion Option
F0 0...±10V 0...+10V > P-B 6 + PE Pot.-supply
M0 0...±10V 0...+10V > P-A 6 + PE Pot.-supply
S0 4...20mA 12...20mA > P-A 6 + PE —
G0 0...±20mA
0...+20mA > P-B 6 + PE —
W5 0...±10V
4...20mA
0...+10V > P-A
12...20mA > P-A 11 + PE
Pot.-supply
& command
preset
channels
1) with enlarged connections
Ø 32 mm
Code Nominal size
3 NG10 / CETOP05
4 NG16 / CETOP07
9 1) NG25 / CETOP08
11 NG32 / CETOP10
Code Inlet Drain
1 internal external
2 external external
4 internal internal
5 external internal
* as D1FV* separately available
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Parker D*FB/D*1FB proportional directional control
valves have an integral electronic and requires only
one sole electrical common for the control system.
Different flow sizes, as well as command signal op-
tions are available to achieve an optimal adaption
for different applications.
Characteristics of Valve Driver
The described integral electronic driver combines
all necessary functions for the optimal operation of
the valve. The most important features are:
• digital circuit design
• high dynamic constant current solenoid con-
trol
• differential input stage with various command
signal options
• four quadrant ramp function
• MIN adjustment for deadband compensation
• MAX adjustment to match the command signal
span to the valve operating range
• optional reference outputs +/-10 V for potenti-
ometer supply
• optional four parametrizable preset recall
channels
• standard central connection
• compatible to the relevant European EMC-
standards
• comfortable interface program
Name Plate Example Block Diagram of Integral Electronics
Code F0/M0 (6+PE)
Code S0/G0 (6+PE)
Code W5 (11+PE)
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S0: 4...12...20mA
G0: 0...±20mA
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Technical Data
General
Model Proportional directional control valve, direct operated (D*FB), pilot
operated (D*1FB)
Drive Proportional solenoid
Mounting Pattern NG6 (CETOP 3) / NG10 (CETOP 5)
NG16 (CETOP 7) / NG25 (CETOP 8) / NG32 (CETOP 11)
Installation Position Any
Hysteresis D1FB*0/D3FB*0 [%] < 4
D3FB*3/D*1FB [%] < 5
Ambient Temperature Range [°C] -20...+60
Protection Class NEMA 4 (IP 65) acc. EN 60529
Vibration Strength [G] 10 Sinus 5...2000 Hz acc. IEC 68-2-6
30 Random noise 20...2000 Hz acc. IEC 68-2-36
15 Shock acc. IEC 68-2-27
Weight [kg] NG6: 3 / NG10: 7 / NG16: 11 / NG25: 19.5 / NG32: 61
Hydraulic
Fluid Rate Hydraulic oil acc. DIN 51524...535, other on request
Viscosity [SSU] 140...370
Fluid Temperature [°C] -20...+60
Cleanliness Purity level class acc. NAS 1638: class 7
Operating Pressure max. (D*FB)
Pilot oil intern (D*1FB):
Pilot oil extern (D*1FB):
[bar]
[bar]
[bar]
350 for ports P, A, B / 210 for port T
350 for ports P, A, B, X / 185 for T, Y
350 for ports P, A, B, T, X / 185 for Y
Electrical
Duty Ratio % 100
Supply Voltage Us VDC 18...30, ripple < 5% eff., surge free
Current Consumption max. A D1FB: 1.5 / D3FB: 2.0 / D*1FB: 1.5
Pre-Fusing A D1FB: 2.0 / D3FB: 2.5 / D*1FB: 2.0
Potentiometer supply Up V ± 10 / ± 5 % max. 10 mA
Command Signal Options Uc
Ic
V
mA
mA
Codes F0, M0, W5: +10...0...-10, ripple < 0.01 % eff., surge free,
Ri = 100 kOhm
Codes S0 & W5: 4...12...20, ripple < 0.01 % eff., surge free,
Ri = 200 Ohm
< 3.6 mA = enable off, > 3.8 mA = enable on (acc. NAMUR NE43)
Code G0: +20...0...-20, ripple < 0.01 % eff., surge free,
Ri = 200 Ohm
Differential Input Voltage max. V Codes F0, M0, S0, G0: 30 for terminal D and E against PE (terminal G)
V 11 for terminal D and E against 0V (terminal B)
V Code W5: 30 for terminal 4 and 5 against PE (terminal PE)
V 11 for terminal 4 and 5 against 0V (terminal 2)
Channel Recall Signal Uch V 0...2.5: Off / 5...30: On / Ri = 100 kOhm
Adjustment Ranges Min % 0...50
Max % 50...100
Ramp s 0...32.5
Interface RS 232C, parametrizing connection 5pole
EMC EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4
Central Connection Codes F0, M0, S0, G0: 6 + PE acc. EN 175201-804
Code W5: 11 + PE acc. EN 175201-804
Cable Specification mm² Codes F0, M0, S0, G0: 7 x 1.0 (AWG16) overall braid shield
mm² Code W5: 11 x 1.0 (AWG16) overall braid shield
Cable Length max. m 50
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Signal flow diagram
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2. Safety Instructions
Please read the operation manual before instal-
lation, startup, service, repair or stocking! Paying
no attention may result in damaging the valve or
incorporated system parts.
Symbols
This manual uses symbols which have to be fol-
lowed accordingly:
Instructions with regard to the warranty
Instructions with regard to possible
damaging of the valve or linked system
components
Helpful additional instructions
Marking, Name Plates
Instructions applied on the valve, i.e. wiring dia-
grams and name plates, must be observed and
maintained legibly.
Work at the Valve
Workings in the area of installation, commissioning,
maintenance and repair of the valve may only be
allowed by qualified personnel.This means persons
which have, because of education, experience and
instruction, sufficient knowledge on relevant direc-
tives and approved technical rules.
3. Important Details
Intended Usage
This operation manual is valid for proportional
directional control valves D*FB/D*1FB series. Any
different or beyond it usage is deemed to be as not
intended.The manufacturer is not liable for warranty
claims resulting from this.
Common Instructions
We reserve the right for technical modifications of
the described product. Illustrations and drawings
within this manual are simplified representations.
Due to further development, improvement and
modification of the product the illustrations might
not match precisely with the described valve. The
technical specifications and dimensions are not
binding.No claim may resulting out of it.Copyrights
are reserved.
Liability
The manufacturer does not assume liability for
damage due to the following failures:
• incorrect mounting / installation
• improper handling
• lack of maintenance
• operation outside the specifications
Do not disassemble the valve! In case of
suspicion for a defect please return the valve
to the factory.
Storage
In case of temporary storage the valve must be
protected against contamination, atmospheric ex-
posure and mechanical damages. Each valve has
been factory tested with hydraulic oil, resulting in
protection of the core parts against corrosion. Yet
this protection is only ensured under the following
conditions:
Outdoor storage or within sea and tropical
climate will lead to corrosion and might disable
the valve!
Storage
period Storage requirements
12 months constant humidity < 60% as well
as constant temperature < 25°C
6 months varying humidity as well as
varying temperature < 35°C
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4. Mounting / Installation
Scope of Supply
Please check immediately after receiving the valve,
if the content is matching with the specified scope
of supply. The delivery includes:
• valve
• operation manual
The central connector assembly as well as the
parametrizing cable has to be ordered separately
and are not included in the delivery.
Please check the delivery immediately after
receiving the shipment for apparent damages
due to shipping. Report shipment losses at
once to the carrier, the insurance company
and the supplier!
Mounting
• Compare valve type (located on the name plate)
with part list resp. circuit diagram.
• The valve may be mounted fix or movable in
any direction.
• Verify the mounting surface for the valve. Une-
veness of 0.01 mm/100 mm, surface finish of
6.3 μm are tolerable values.
Keep clean valve mounting surface and work
environment!
• Remove protection plate from the valve moun-
ting surface
• Check the proper position of the valve ports
and the O-rings.
• Mounting bolts:
D1FB: 4 pcs. M5x30
D3FB: 4 pcs. M6x40
D31FB: 4 pcs. M6x40
D41FB: 2 pcs. M6x55 / 4 pcs. M10x60
D91FB: 6 pcs. M12x75
D111FB: 6 pcs. M20x90
use property class 12.9, DIN 912
Parker offers bolt kits:
D1FB:BK375, D3FB: BK385, D31FB:BK385,
D41FB: BK320, D91FB: BK360, D111FB:
BK386
• Tighten the bolts crisscross with the following
torque values:
D1FB: 7.6 Nm / D3FB: 13.2 Nm
D31FB: 13.2 Nm, D41FB: 13 (63) Nm, D91FB:
108 Nm, D111FB: 517 Nm
Insufficient condition of the valve mounting
surface migth create malfunction!
Incorrect mounting resp. bolt torque may
result in abrupt leakage of hydraulic fluid on
the valve ports.
Operation Limits
The valve may be operated within the determined
limits only. Please refer to the “technical data“ sec-
tion as well as to the “characteristic curves“ in the
catalog.
Follow the environmental conditions! Unallo-
wable temperatures, shock load, aggresive
chemicals exposure, radiation exposure,
illegal electromagnetic emissions may result
in operating trouble and may lead to failure!
Follow the operating limits listed in the “spe-
cifications“ table!
Pressure Fluids
The following rules applies for the operation with
various pressure fluids:
The above information serves for orientation
and does not substitute user tests among the
particular operating conditions.Particularly no
liabiliy for media compatibility may be derived
out of it.
mineral oil usable without restriction
HFA oil-in-water emulsion consultation required
HFB water-in-oil emulsion consultation required
HFC aqueous solution (glycols) consultation required
HFD unhydrous fluids (Phosphor-Ester) consultation required
For detailed information concerning pressure
fluids note VDMA-document 24317 as well
as DIN 51524 & 51502.
Special gaskets may be available depending
on the utilized fluid.
In case of insecurity please consult the fac-
tory.
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Electrical Connection
The electrical connection of the valve takes place
by one common cable, which is coupled to the
integrated electronic driver by a central connector
assembly.
The connection Codes F0/S0 requires a 6 + PE
female connector EN 175201-804.
The female connector has to be ordered
separately under article nr. 5004072.
A female connector with metal housing is
required! Plastic made models may create
function problems due to insufficient EMC-
characteristics.
The connecting cable has to comply to the follow-
ing specification:
Cable type control cable, flexible,
7 conductors, overall braid
shield
Cross section min. AWG16/1.0 mm2
Outer dimension 8...12 mm
Cable length max. 50 m
For cable lengths > 50 m consult factory.
The connection cable is coupled to the female
connector by solder joints.
Skinning lengths for the connecting cable:
The connection CodeW5 requires a 11 + PE female
connector EN 175201-804.
The female connector has to be ordered
separately under article nr. 5004711.
A female connector with metal housing is
required! Plastic made models may create
function problems due to insufficient EMC-
characteristics.
The connecting cable has to comply to the follow-
ing specification:
Cable type control cable, flexible,
11 conductors, overall braid
shield
Cross section min. AWG16/1.0 mm2
Outer dimension 12...15 mm
Cable length max. 50 m
For cable lengths > 50 m consult factory.
The connection cable is coupled to the female
connector by crimp contacts.
Skinning lengths for the connecting cable:
For the workmanlike termination of the crimp
contacts the tool # 932 507-001 – supplier:
Hirschmann – is required.
Do not disconnect cable socket under tensi-
on!
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Electrical Interfacing
Supply Voltage:
The supply voltage for the valve has to cover the
range of 18...30 V. The residual ripple may not
exceed 5% eff.
The applied power supply must comply to the
relevant regulations (DIN EN 61558) and must
carry a CE-mark. The operating voltage for
the valve must be free of inductive surges.Do
not exceed the max. value of 30V! Non-ob-
servance of this rule may result in permanent
damaging of the valve.
The increased inrush current of the valve
should be considered when selecting the
power supply. A stabilized power supply with
overcurrent limiting feature should not be
used.Due to the inrush current of the valve the
current limit circuit may respond prematurely
and create problems during energizing of the
supply voltage.
The operation of the valve is blocked if the
supply voltage polarity is interchanged.
Each valve requires a separate pre-fuse (ra-
ting: s. techn. data). Non-observance of this
instruction may create irreparable damage of
valve resp. incorporated system parts.
The shielding has to be assembled according the
outline below:
The backshell nut of the cable gland has to be
tighten with a suitable tool.The target value for the
tightening torque is 4 Nm. Tighten the cap nut with
a torque of approx.5 Nm after attaching the female
connector on the socket outlet.
Incomplete tightening of backshell nut resp.
cap nut may result in automatic release of
the connection as well as degradation of the
water tightness.
Follow the“instructions for use“ for installation
of female connectors made by other kind of
brands!
The cable connection to the female connector
has to take place by qualified personnel! A
short between individual conductors resp. to
the connector housing , bad soldering as well
as improper shield connection may result in
malfunction and breakdown of the valve.
The mounting surface of the valve has to be
carefully tied to the earth grounded machine
frame. The earth ground wire from the valve
connecting cable as well as the cable shield
have to be tied to the protective earth terminal
within the control unit. It is necessary to use
a low ohmic potential connection between
control unit and machine frame to prevent
earth loops (cross section AWG 6).
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Wiring diagram of supply voltage
Code F0/M0/S0/G0 (6 + PE)
Code W5 (11 + PE)
Incorrect signal amplitude levels may disturb
the functionality and can damage the valve.
The option 4...20 mA uses the “0 mA“ condition
as breakdown-information. This means the
presence of an evaluable failure information
if the input signal line is interrupted. In this
case the actuator drive will be switched off.
The drive will switch on when the input signal
reaches a value of 3.8 mA, it switches off
when the command falls below 3.6 mA. This
determination follows the NAMUR-specifica-
tion NE43.
NAMUR is an association of users of process
control technology.
Command signal input:
The command signal for the valve will be connected
to the difference signal input of the electronic driver.
The solenoid current behaves proportional to the
command signal amplitude. Different versions of
command signal processing are available, depend-
ing on the valve type. These are described below:
For the function description is assumed as signal
reference (0V):
Code F0/M0/S0/G0: pin E, Code W5: pin 5
Details are shown from the technical specifi-
cations.
The command input signal needs to be filtered
as well as free of inductive surges and mo-
dulations. Due to the sensitivity of the valve a
high signal quality is recommended, this will
prevent malfunction.
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B
C
D
E
FB
C
A
valve
potentiometer
command signal
control system
Uc
-Up
+Up
-10 V
+10 V
5...10 k
Wiring diagram of voltage command input +10...0...-10 V Code F0/M0 (6 + PE)
Wiring diagram of voltage command input +10...0...-10 V via potentiometer Code F0/M0 (6 + PE)
The external potentiometer is
fed via the output “potentiometer
supply”.To prevent this output from
overload, the resistance value
of the potentiometer should be
within a range of 5...10 kOhm. A
nominal power rating of 0.1 W is
sufficient.
B
C
D
E
F
A
Uc
0V
command
signal
control system
valve command signal
0...+10 V
UD-E
0V
UD-E
0...-10 V
UD-E
function
function
function
D*1FB*K0
D*1FB*F0
D*FB*F0
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Wiring diagram of voltage command input +10...0...-10 V
Code W5 (11 + PE)
Wiring diagram of voltage command input +10...0...-10 V via potentiometer
Code W5 (11 + PE)
Uc
0V
command
signal
control system valve
command signal
0...+10 V
I4-5
0V
I4-5
0...-10 V
I4-5
45
function
D*FB
D*1FB
function
valve
command signal
0...+10 V
U4-5
0V
U4-5
0...-10 V
U4-5
potentiometer
command signal
control system
Uc
-Up
+Up
-10 V
+10 V
5...10 k
45
2
10
9
function
D*FB
D*1FB
function
Wiring diagram of current command input +20...0...-20 mA Code G0 (6+PE)
D*1FB*G0
I D-E
0...+20mA
I D-E
0mA
I D-E
0...-20mA
command
signal
control system
valve command signal function
le
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Wiring diagram of current command input 4...12...20 mA
Code S0 (6 + PE)
Wiring diagram of current command input 4...12...20 mA
Code W5 (11 + PE)
B
C
D
E
F
A
Ic
Ic
12...20 mA
ID-E
12 mA
ID-E
4...12 mA
ID-E
< 3.6 mA
ID-E
> 3.8 mA
ID-E
command
signal
valve
command signal
control system
actuator
drive off
actuator
drive on
function
Ic
Ic
command
signal
control system valve command signal
12...20 mA
I4-5
12 mA
I4-5
4...12 mA
< 3.6 mA
> 3.8 mA
I
I
I
4-5
4-5
4-5
45
actuator
drive off
actuator
drive on
function
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Recall channels for internal command preset
Up to six corresponding inputs are provided for
channel recall of internal command presets. The
conjunction
options of the internal command channels may be
selectable via the parameter E21. The following
options are
provided:
• priority dependent
• additive
At priority dependent channel recall the channel
with the lowest numerical designation has priority
against other
simultaneously adressed preset channels.
Example: Channels S1, S2, S3 are adressed.
Channel S1 has priority, the corre-
sponding internal command will be
assessed as input signal.
The preset channels have priority against the analog
signal input for the external command.
At additive channel recall the internal signal presets
of the recall channels as well as a possible signal
at the external signal input will be added. The sum
of the signal values is limited at 100%.
Example 1: ChannelS1 =+50%, channelS2 =+20%,
external inputsignal =+5V (= +50%).The
sum is +120%, in this case +100% input
signal will be assessed.
Example 2: ChannelS1 =+50%, channelS2 =+20%,
external input signal = -5V (= -50%).The
sum is +20%, in this case +20% input
signal will be assessed.
The preset channels are switched through during
the signal trigger at the dedicated inputs.
More details are shown from the technical
data.
The channel recall signals needs to be filtered
as well as free of inductive surges and modu-
lations.To prevent malfunctions a high signal
quality is recommended.
Wiring diagram of recall channels
Code W5 (11 + PE)
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Cable Specification
The connection of the valve electronic to a PC
requires a special cable. It may be ordered under
code 40982923. The cable has to be inserted
between an unused serial port COM1 or COM2 of
the PC and the 5pole socket connector of the valve
electronic (parametrizing connector).
Before connecting of the parametrizing cable
a cover plug has to be removed from the
electronic housing.
Attention! The valve electronic provides no
USB interface, but can only be parametrized
via an RS-232 - connection. Therefore the
usage of USB standard cables is permitted
and may result in damaging of valve resp. PC.
Hardware requirements
• PC with operating system from Windows® 95
upwards
• Interface RS-232
• display resolution min. 800 x 600
• connection cable between PC and electronic
module
• storage requirement approx. 4 MB
It is recommended to select “small fonts” at
the display setting, otherwise distortion of the
display may occur.
ProPxD parameterizing software:
The ProPxD software permits comfortable param-
eter setting for the module electronic.Via the clearly
arranged entry mask the parameters can be noticed
and modified. Storage of complete parameter sets
to floppy or hard disk is possible as well as printout
or record as a text file for further documentation.
Stored parameter sets may be loaded anytime and
transmitted to other valves. Inside the electronic a
nonvolatile memory stores the data with the option
for recalling or modification.
Features
• comfortable editing of all parameters
• depiction and documentation of parameter sets
• storage and loading of optimized parameter
adjustments
• executable with all actual Windows®operating
systems from Windows®95 upwards
• plain communication between PC and electronic
via serial interface RS-232.
Comfortable interface, see Parker freeware available
from [e-mail].
5. Operating Instructions
Basically the valve performs the task of converting a
command signal into a proportional spool stroke with
the highest possible dynamic. For these purposes
the input value will be electronically processed and
provides via a power amplifier stage the required
current for the valve solenoid.
ProPXD screenshot
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Parametrizing connection Parametrizing cable 40982923
The cover plug has to be re-installed after
completion of the parametrizing work.
Program installation
Please check before installation if the above hard-
ware requirements are met. If your PC has already
stored an older version of the “ProPxD” program,
it has to be deinstalled by using the Windows®-
system control feature.
Program installation sequence:
• terminate the execution of other programs
• insert ProPxD-software CD
• execute the file “setup.exe”
• follow the instructions on the screen
Answer the question, if an older version should be
overwritten, with “ok”. During the installation you
may change destination drive resp. installation
path, if needed (i.e. if the storage space on drive
“c” is not sufficient).
Please answer also “ok”if at the end of the installation
the program reports any system information. After
successful installation the desktop display shows
the ProPxD icon for starting the program.
Software Operating
Brief instruction for first startup:
• Connectthevalve electronicto the supplyvoltage.
• Connect the valve electronic to a PC via the
parametrizing cable.
• Click on the ProPxD icon to start the operating
program.
• After displaying the program resp. data base
version a program window opens and the con-
nected valve will be automatically identified
(possibly a manual identification via the button
“Receive all” is necessary).
• Select the desired version via the menu “Op-
tions/Optionen” with the menu item “Language/
Sprache”.
• The valve specific default parameters are already
available within the parameter table.
• Individual parameters may be selected via
mouse or the arrow buttons at the center of the
program screen.
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• Parameter changes are possible via mouse or
the arrow buttons on the bottom left within the
program screen, also the parameter values may
be edited via the keyboard.
• Modified parameters will be stored via the“Enter”
key or via the button “Update list”.
• After completing of all modifications, the entire
parameter set may be transmitted to the valve
via the button “send all”, also the parameters
will be nonvolatile stored.
• The chosen parameters may be optionally stored
on the PC via the “File”-menu with the menu item
“Save as”, data retrieving is always possible via
the function “Load out of database”
Extended functions:
The user software is shared into 2 parameter
ranges:
• basic mode
• expert mode
For normal startup the basic mode is absolutely
sufficient. It permits the setting of all application
specific parameters to match the valve function
with the task setting.
In case of special applications the valve parameters
may be adapted via the expert mode.
The operating mode may be selected from the
“Options”- menu and remains after terminating and
re-start of the program.
Changing of expert parameters is only permit-
ted for qualified personnel. Incorrect settings
may lead to malfunction! In case of parameter
changes shut the drive down!
To prevent an unauthorized access for the expert
mode, a pass word is requested. The name is
“parker” and cannot be changed.Thus additionally
to the button “Default” for loading of the default
parameters, the button “Send parameter” appears
in the “Expert”-operating mode. This button trans-
mits only the setting of one single parameter to
the connected valve. Thus a quick tuning of single
parameters is permitted during the setup.
A horizontal bar graph readout between
the communication buttons shows the data
transfer state.
Because the ProPxD program has also offline
(i.e.without connection to the valve) function-
ality, a manual pre-selection of the parameters
is possible. After selection of the valve type
via the menu “Options” the parameters may
be set and stored for later transmission.
Note the design series while selection of the
valve!
The “File” menu provides the functions “Printer
setup”, “Print preview”and “Print”.The print preview
includes the option for parameter set storage as
text file (format .txt) prior to further processing.The
“Options” menu provides also the selection of the
RS-232 interface port via the menu item “Port”.Via
the menu item “Load out of database” previously
stored parameter sets may be loaded.
Adjustment parameters
The available parameters may be divided into
multiple groups and are characterized by different
letters:
S-parameters
P-parameters
E-parameters
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