Current output 15-85ma - Possible with MC43FS?
Hi !
One of my OEM wants to drive SAUER 90R075KAS (servo EDC, 14-85 mA) with one current output with our IQAN MC43FS.
I know that the mC43FS has a new functionnality , but I am not sure for this kind of current…. ! Please feel free to contact me if you have one solution…. Best regards.
Why are extra flyback diodes necessary?
Why do the XA2 and XC10 manuals call for adding clamping (flyback) diodes to digital outputs?
From what I can gather, the modules are equipped with their own internal clamping diodes. Why would those be disabled for digital outputs?
Thanks
HBC Receiver (XR)
I have come across an old machine that has a HBC Remote Receiver which is connected into an MDL2 system using the XR expansion module. The proportional Inputs from the remote are configured as Voltage In and from the view point of the IQAN system operate from 0 to 5 volts so every time the proportional paddle is moved to full stroke in either direction a system generated error is produced and the input is turned off. Has anyone come across this problem is there a simple solution. The HBC suppliers say that can't change or scale the outputs from the receiver.
Redundant modules
I am trying to design a system with redundant MC43s controlling the same components on their COUTs and DOUTs. Only one module would output at a time. Could this be accomplished without using relays? Can Diodes be used to prevent one backfeeding into the other? What is your suggestion?
Digital Out instead of PWM for PULSAR Valves
Would any problems arise from supplying Parker Pulsar valves with a digital out signal instead of a PWM signal if proportionality is not desired? We're using an XA2.
Would a clamping diode be necessary in this configuration?
PWM output wiring
Why must a PWM output be wired as shown below in the XA2 manual?
When I've worked with mobile style PLC's in the past: It's just 1 pin for an output that delivers a PWM signal to a solenoid, then the other pole of the solenoid is wired to a common ground.
Why must there be three pins involved for this? Why shouldn't you wire one pole of the solenoids to a common ground (same potential as battery negative)?
Thanks in advance.
9V valves
Dear reader,
I need for an aplication a proportional 9 Volt output. is this possible with the system running on 24 Volts? Because if i would use a COUT the voltage would be 24 V.
Is it maby possible to use a PWM output?
if so, how do i use PWM?
Another option is to run the system on 9V, is this stable to use?
over voltage possible?
Dear reader
we need for an aplication 4 Voltage inputs on one of the MC4x serie, those voltage inputs aren't a problem but we need to have voltage inputs for 0-7 Volts. is it possible to connect those sesors on the voltage in for 0-5 Volts ,0-5 Volts will do the job in our program. this 7 Volts on the input isn't continuous, these are just peaks.
Thanks for the help!
MD4 Graphical Error?
We have a customer that is experiencing graphical errors with an MD4. S/N 1535280044. Customer is complaining that the display sometimes is black, sometimes white and sometimes multicoloured lines:

Does anyone know why this could be happening? It appears to be happening sometimes at startup, but also when machine is running (randomly dropping out). Im not sure if its the hardware issue that was changed a couple of years ago on the MD4?
Connectivity Question - MDL2 and MD4
I would like to define a common remote connectivity solution that works across MDL2 and MD4 machines.
Will G3 work on both?
I can open up an MDL2 application file in IQAN Design 5.03, add a G2/G3 modem, connect them both to a diagnostic bus and save the file.
Will IQAN connect work properly ?
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