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EWM-MS-AA
CARD FOR
SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL
WITH ANALOGUE SIGNALS
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RAIL MOUNTING TYPE:

DIN EN 50022
OPERATING PRINCIPLE

— This card has been developed for an easy synchronization of

two actuators (up to 6 axes in master-slave mode) with an
overriding synchronization controller.
— The card can drive only an axis; one card per axis is needed.
— Proportional valves with integrated electronics can be driven
by the differential output. A version with amplifier is also
available.
— Analogue feedback sensors (scalable via software)
— Analogue position input. The axes speed can be limited by
an external analogue speed input.
— 2 control mode: SDD and NC
— Card setup via software only, through an on-board USB-B
port.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
12 ÷ 30 ripple included
Power supply V DC
external fuse 1,0 A (3A for M2 version)
Current consumption: - E versions mA <100
- M2 version W 60 depending on the solenoid
V 0 ÷ 10 (RI = 25 kΩ)
Command value
mA 4 ÷ 20 (RI = 240 Ω)
Position input value resolution % 0,003, 1um max
V 0 ÷ 10 (R = 90 kΩ)
Speed input value
mA 4 ÷ 20 (RI = 240 Ω)
V 0 ÷ 10 (RI = 25 kΩ)
Feedback value
mA 4 ÷ 20 (RI = 240 Ω)
Output value: - E version, voltage V ±10 (max load 10 mA)
- E version, current mA 4 ÷ 20 (max load 390 Ω)
- M2 version A 0,5 - 2,6 stepless
Interface USB B type 2.0
Immunity EN 61000-6-2: 8/2005
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Emissions EN 61000-6-4: 6/2007; A1:2011
Housing material thermoplastic polyamide PA6.6 - combustibility class V0 (UL94)
Housing dimensions mm 120(d) x 99(h) x 23(w) (M2 version: w = 46)
Connector 4x4 (4x7 M2 version) poles screw terminals - PE direct via DIN rail
Operating temperature range °C -20 / +60
Protection degree IP 20
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1 - IDENTIFICATION CODE

E W M - MS - A A / 21
Digital card for closed loop systems Output value:
DIN EN 50022 rail mounting E = Output value in voltage or current,
to be configured via software.
Master and slave control M2 = embedded power amplifier

Analog command value Series No.

(from 20 to 29 size and mounting
Analog feedback value dimensions remain unchanged)

NOTE: one card per axis is needed. To synchronize 2 axes, 2 cards are needed.

2 - FEATURES 3 - FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 - Power supply

Controller functions
This card is designed for 12 to 30 VDC (typical 24 V) of a power
▪ stroke control and syncronization of axes
supply. This power supply must correspond to the actual EMC
▪ 2 different working mode for syncronization: standards. All inductivities at the same power supply (relays,
- master-master (2 axis maximum) valves) must be provided with an over voltage protection (varistors,
- master-slave (up to 6 axis) freewheeling diodes).
▪ 2 method for positioning control:
It is recommended to use a regulated power supply (linear or
SDD – Stroke Depending Deceleration - time-optimal switching mode) for the card supply and for the sensors.
positioning structure with very high stability
NOTE: in the M2 version the value of the power supply voltage
NC – Numerically Controlled - To follow the position profile
on the card must not be lower than the rated working voltage
▪ Different gain parameters available via software for SDD and NC
of the solenoids to be controlled.
control modes
▪ Command position signal can be single or separate for each 3.2 - Electrical protections
card. All inputs and outputs are protected with suppressor diodes and
▪ PT1 filter to stabilize the control behaviour RC-filters against transient overshoots.
▪ Command, feedaback and speed in mm and mm/s respectively
▪ Analogue feedback scalable via software 3.3 - Digital Input
▪ Analogue command position scalable via software The card accepts digital input. The digital input must have a voltage
▪ Speed limit managed by analogue input or internally from 12 to 24 V; Low level: <2V, high level >10V. Input resistance
25 kΩ. See the block diagram at paragraph 4 for the electric
▪ Emergency function (EOUT)
connections.
Adaptation of the valve characteristic curve
3.4 - External command position
▪ CTRL function to adapt the braking characteristics to positive and
zero overlapped proportional valves The card accepts an analogue input signal. The command value
▪ Advanced deadband compensation: non-linearity compensation can be 0 ÷ 10 V (RI = 25 kΩ) or 4 ÷ 20 mA (RI = 240 Ω).
by a double-gain characteristics
3.5 - External command speed
Monitoring functions The card accepts an analogue input signal. The command speed
▪ In-position error can be 0 ÷ 10 V (RI = 90 kΩ) or 4 ÷ 20 mA (RI = 240 Ω).
▪ Cable break, in-position error and fault of feedback sensors
3.6 - Feedback value
▪ Solenoids monitored for M2 version
▪ 2 Digital output to read the status The card accepts analogue feedback input. The feedback value can
be 0 ÷ 10 V (RI = 25 kΩ) or 4 ÷ 20 mA (RI = 240 Ω).
Other characteristics
▪ Output value in voltage or current, to be configured via software. 3.7 - Analogue output values
▪ Card configuration is made via software, through on-board USB Output values can be in voltage or current, to be configured via
software (parameter SIGNAL:U). The same parameter defines the
polarity also.
E Voltage: ± 10 V Differential output (PIN 15 to PIN 16).
E Current: 4 ÷ 20 mA (PIN 15 to PIN 12).
M2: embedded power stage configurable via software. Value range
0,5 ÷ 2.6 A stepless.
All analogue output have to be wired with screened cables.

3.8 - Digital output

Two digital output are available, STATUS and READY, that are
displayed via LEDs on the front panel.
Low level < 2 V High Level > 12 V (max 50 mA).

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4 - WIRING DIAGRAMS

4.1 - Basic wiring

version E version M2

DIGITAL INPUT AND OUTPUT ANALOGUE INPUT

PIN READY output. PIN Feedback value (K) of the master axis
1 General operationality, ENABLE is active and there is no 6 range 0÷100% corresponds to 0 ÷ 10V or 4 ÷20 mA
sensor error (by use of 4 ÷ 20 mA sensors).
This output corresponds with the green LED. PIN External command speed (V),
9/10 range 0 ÷ 100 % corresponds to 0 ÷ 10 V
PIN STATUS output.
2 Monitoring of the control error (INPOS). Depending on PIN Command position (W),
the INPOS command, the status output will be 13 range 0 ÷ 100% corresponds to 0 ÷ 10V or 4 ÷ 20 mA
deactivated, if the position difference is greater then the
adjusted window. If SC-ACTIVE (pin 5) is on, this output PIN Feedback value (X),
is used to monitor the synchronization error. 14 range 0 ÷ 100% corresponds to 0 ÷ 10V or 4 ÷ 20 mA
The output is only active if START = ON.

PIN GL-ACTIVE:
5 Synchronisation controller. If this input is not active, the
E version - ANALOGUE OUTPUT
module works as normal positioning controller.
voltage

PIN START input: PIN Differential output (U)

7 The positioning controller is active; the external analogue 16/15 ± 100% corresponds to ± 10V differential voltage
command position is taken over as command value.
If the input is switched off during movement, the current
command position is set to the actual position plus a
defined emergency deceleration stroke. PIN ±100% corresponds to 4 ÷ 20 mA
12/15
PIN ENABLE input:
8 This digital input signal initializes the application. The
analogue output is active and the READY signal indicates
that all components are working correctly. Target position M2 version - ANALOGUE OUTPUT
is set to actual position and the drive is closed loop current
controlled.
PIN Solenoid output A
17+19
for M2 version only:
PIN Solenoid output B
PIN Feedback monitor (scaled) 18+20
16 range 0 ÷ 100% corresponds to 0 ÷ 10V or 4 ÷ 20 mA

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4.2 - Wiring example for MASTER / SLAVE configuration, output value type E*, up to 6 axes

4.3 - Wiring example for MASTER / MASTER configuration, output value type E, 2 axes only.

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5 - INSTALLATION 6 - DEVICE SETUP

For power supply and solenoid connections are recommended Card set-up is possible via software only.
cable sections of 0.75 mm2 up to 20 m length, and of 1.00 mm2 up
to 40m length. 6.1 - Software EWMPC/20
For other connections use cables with a shielded jacket, connected The software EWMPC/20 can be easily downloaded from the
to GND only on the card side. Duplomatic MS website in the section SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD.
NOTE : To observe EMC requirements it is important that the To connect the card to a PC or notebook is necessary a standard
control unit electrical connection is in strict compliance with the USB 2.0 cable A – B (standard USB printer cable).
wiring diagram. Once connected, the software automatically recognises the card
As a general rule, the valve and the electronic unit connection wires model and shows a table with all the available commands, their
must be kept as far as possible from interference sources parameters, the default setting, the measuring unit and a brief
(e.g. power wires, electric motors, inverters and electrical switches). explanation for correct set-up.
Complete protection of the connection wires can be requested in Some functions like baud rate setting, remote control mode, saving
environments with critical electromagnetic interferences. of process data for later evaluation are used to speed up the
installation procedure.
5.1 Start-up The software is compliant with Microsoft OS Windows 7, 8 and 10.
The module must be mounted and wired with attentions to EMC
WARNING! For card series 20, the default baud rate to
requirements. A star orientated ground connection should be used
select in the software has changed from 9600 baud to
when other power consumers are sharing the same power supply.
57600 baud. This is adaptable in OPTION / SETTINGS /
Following points have to be taken in account for wiring:
INTERFACE.
▪ Signal cable and power cable have to be wired separately.
▪ Analogue signal cables must be shielded. 6.2 - Parameters table
▪ Other cables should be shielded in case of strong electrical The parameters table is available in English or German. The
disturbance (power relays, frequency controlled power driver) or language is set in the parameters.
at cable lengths > 3m. The parameter setting can be done at standard level, easier, or
WARNING! Plugs with free-wheeling diodes and LED expert, where a greater number of parameters is displayed and can
indicators cannot be used with current controlled be customized.
power outputs. For a complete list of the parameters and their settings please
They interfere with the current control and can refer to the Technical Manual 89450 ETM.
destroy the output stage.
With high frequency EMI inexpensive ferrite elements can be used.
Take in account a separation between the power part (and power
cables) and signal part when arrange the areas inside the electrical
cabinet. Experience shows us that the area next to the PLC (24 V
area) is suitable.
Low impedance between PE “protected earth” and DIN-Rail should
be used. Transient interference voltages at the terminals are
discharged via DIN-Rail to the local PE. The screens have to be
connected directly next to the module via PE terminals.
The power supply should be carried out voltage regulated (i. e.
PWM controlled). The low impedance of controlled power supplies
facilitates improved interference damping, therefore the signal
resolution will be increased.
Switched inductance (relays and solenoids) operating from the
same power supply has to be damped by surge protection elements
directly by the inductance.

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7 - MAIN FEATURES
This module can be configured for: The operating mode can be:
▪ MASTER / MASTER positioning control for 2 axes (both GL input SDD - stroke depending deceleration - means the control gain
are active) where the positions information will be linked will be adjusted. This is a time-optimal positioning structure with
crosswise. very high stability.
▪ MASTER / SLAVE positioning control, for up 6 axes, with NC mode - the position value is generated from the following error.
selectable master function by deactivating of the GL input.
If the synchronisation controller is active, it overrides the position The actuator position is measured by an analogue transducer and
control process. When the actual position of the master axis is compared with a specified target position. The target position is
given to the slave axis all slave axes will follow the master axis. adjusted with an external potentiometer or preset by an analogue
input from an external controller (PLC). It’s possible to define the
▪ INDEPENDENT POSITIONING by deactivation of both GL input
axis speed also by an external command speed.
and separate command positions at PIN 13.
The function of the STATUS output is - depending on GL input - in The positioning accuracy will almost be limited by the resolution of
position signal or synchronisation error signal the transducer, and by the right size of the hydraulic valve.
Therefore, the correct valve selection is the most important point.
For a reliable function of the synchronisation control the speed of Additionally, two clashing requirements (short positioning time and
the master axis should be limited to app. 70 / 80% of maximum high accuracy) have to be considered in the system design.
speed. The slave axis must be able to increase the speed against
the master axis to compensate position failures. 7.2 - Gain
The card sample time is 1 ms. The gain is settable and it’s related with the braking distance
(parameters available via software). Lower is the braking distance,
7.1 - Sequence of the positioning higher is the gain.
After the pre-parameterization and a successfully electrical
verification of the control signals the system can switched on. 7.3 - Emergency Output (EOUT)
The positioning process will be controlled by switching the digital This function is able to set the output at a specific value when a
inputs. failure occurs (e.g. sensor error or ENABLE disabled). It can be
After enabling (ENABLE input) the drive stays in the current position used to move the axis to one of the two end positions with a
(i.e. the actual position is accepted as the required position). If the programmed velocity. The function can be deactivate.
drive moves to an end position, the polarity is probably wrong.
7.4 - Adaptation of the braking characteristic to the valve type
The READY output indicates a general ready to operate.
(CTRL).
The speed can be limited by means of the VELO parameter or the The command CTRL controls the braking characteristic curve of the
external speed demand (SIGNAL:V). hydraulic axis. The deceleration can be set with linear or nearly
With the RUN signal the demand value of the analogue input is square root characteristic.
accepted and the axis moves to the predefined target position. With positive overlapped proportional valves one of the SQRT
STATUS output indicates if the axis is inside the “in position characteristics should be used, because of the linearization of the
window”. non-linear flow curve typical of these valves; if zero overlapped
GL-ACTIVE input has to be activated when a synchronized control proportional valves (control valves) are used, you can choose
is requested. between LIN and SQRT1 according to the application.
If each axis can be started-up indiviually this input has to be The progressive gain characteristic of SQRT1 has the better
activated after the optimisation of the axes. positioning accuracy.
According to the application there is maybe a longer braking
distance, so that the total stroke time will be longer.
flow (volume) P→A and B→T
LIN: Linear characteristic (control gain corresponds to: 10000 / d:i).
SQRT1: Root function with small control error. (corresponds to
30000 / d:i );
SQRT2: Root function with higher gain corresponds to 50000 / d:i
speed

forward
velocity braking velocity deceleration
stroke time

speed

backward

stroke time

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7.5 - Adaptation of the output signal to the valve

characteristic (TRIGGER).
With TRIGGER command, the output signal is adapted to the valve
characteristics.
The positioning controllers have a double-gain characteristic curve
instead of a typical overlapped jump. The advantage is a better and
more stable positioning behaviour. With this compensation, non-
linear volume flow characteristic curves can be adjusted too.
If there exist also possibilities for adjustments at the valve or at the
valve electronics, it has to be guaranteed, that the adjustment has
to be carried out at the power amplifier or at the positioning module.
If the deadband compensation value is set too high, it influences the
minimal velocity which cannot be adjusted any longer.
In extreme cases this causes to an oscillating around the closed
loop controlled position.

8 - CARD BLOCK DIAGRAMS

8.1 - ‘E’ version

SEE AVAILABLE
OUTPUT VALUE
VERSIONS
HERE BELOW

voltage current
U 15 +
±10 V
16 -

12

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8.2 - M2 version - with output stage

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9 - OVERALL AND MOUNTING DIMENSIONS

1 DIN rail fastening EN 50022

2 USB interface, for setup

3 LED for output signals

4 Power stage module -

present on M2 version only .

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