The Model 302EXPv3 is optimized for three axis DC motor control. The three channels of
proportional drive are suited for 12 or 24 VDC motors of up to 45 watts each in continuous
operation. Each proportional drive output channel can be individually isolated, or all
three can share a single power source. Linear actuators with potentiometer feedback will
provide excellent performance at a fraction of the cost of stepper motors. The precision
analog inputs (24-bit resolution) and other digital I/O provided by the combination of the
Model 302 and the EXPv3 stacking expansion board provide the needed interfacing for robotics,
materials handling, materials testing, and a wide variety of industrial equipment and instrumentation.
Features
3 2 Amp Proportional Valve Drivers, both normally OFF (DAC channels 1, 2 & 3)
1 7.5 volt, 100ma buffered reference output.
1 set of three terminals for string pot connection (A/D channel 2)
1 set of three terminals for RTD or thermistor connection (A/D channels 3 & 4)
8 250 ma current sink digital outputs for driving solid state relays, etc.
1 PWM output from DAC 3
Connector for jumpers to share power with the M302 board
4 tie point terminals for V+ connection for poppet valves, relays, etc.
Analog input features can be bypassed on an individual basis.
2 spare terminals, plus a prototyping area
The EXPv3 expansion board stacks on the expandable version of the Model 302
Data Acquisition System. The expansion board contains a mixture of interfacing
circuitry suitable for a wide variety of acquisition and control applications. Inputs
can be voltage, current, frequency, or resistance, with accomodation for RTD or
thermistor temperature sensors or bridge sensors. Analog Outputs can be voltage,
current, or PWM. The optically isolated current outputs can sink 2 amps or
more. Digital outputs can sink up to 250 ma.
The individual interfacing blocks are based on proven, high performance products
and are designed for use with our 24-bit data acquisition systems. High impedance
analog inputs can interface directly to ion selective and pH electrodes. High
resolution allows direct interfacing to bridge sensors or even thermocouples.
Proportional Load Drivers, 3 available
Three proportional drive circuits are provided. They are optically isolated power
drivers for solenoids, valves, DC heaters, DC motors, and other DC loads. Loads
can be inductive or resistive. These drivers provide a proportional current sink from
0 to 2 amps continuous. The current output follows an analog voltage from a
corresponding analog output on the Model 302 data system. For continuous
operation above 2 amps, optional heatsinks are recommended.
A proportional valve, a motor, and a heating element are examples of loads that
can be controlled with resolution matching the analog control voltage. Expensive
loop controllerscan be replaced for improved performance and much lower cost
in many applications. DC motors with potentometers for position feedback can
replace more complex and expensive stepper motors.
Control up to 2 amps continuous current at between 10 to 24 volts, optically isolated
Input side power supply, 12 to 20 volts, shared with Model 302
Input control voltage 0-5 volts
Efficient, so that no active cooling is needed.
Typical modulation frequency 20 KHz
Modulation frequency is preset, but can be factory set over a wide range
Load can be inductive or resistive
Built-in 5 amp freewheeling diode for inductive loads
Gain is adjustable via on-board trim potentiometer, 0 - 100% range
Output is monotonic
Linearity is excellent over the upper 90% of the range
Counts-to-Volts input, one available
A frequency or pulse stream can be converted to a precise analog
voltage. Resolution is good enough to see a single edge while still being
able to handle 380 kHz. The input can be from any sort of pulse or
frequency generator, including position sensors and radiation detectectors.
A proprietary Sigma-Delta demodulation approach is used for superior
accuracy and stability.
18 bit resolution, high stability counts-to-volts converter
Optical isolation on input
Dual sensitivity ranges, 0 to 7.5 kHz or 0 to 380 kHz
Edge triggered, duty-cycle independant
0.25 second time constant, or custom factory setting
See the Model 106 for more details
Digital Outputs
Eight current sink outputs are provided. These accomodate up to 30 volts at
250ma continuous current. 100% overcurrent can be sustained for a fraction
of a second.
Digital Inputs
4 digital inputs, logic level or contact closure, feed directly to the Model 302
digital input terminals.
PWM Output
Analog output number 3 is available as a duty cycle on a screw terminal
on the the expansion card.
Other Input
Circuitry and connection points are provided for RTD or thermistor inputs.
Connections provided for string potentiometer or other ratiometric inputs.
Power connections are provided for powering a bridge circuit or other
powered sensor. The bridge excitation is 7.5 volts at 100 ma on the
standard board. Ask about factory options.
Power Requirement
The expansion card is powered from the Model 302's power supply. The
expansion card adds approximately 25 ma plus 4 ma per active digital output
to the power requirement. Add the current required by the power reference,
if any. Proportional Drive and Digital loads can be be powered by the same
supply, if sufficient, or by external isolated or unisolated power sources. All
three proportional drive channels can share the same power supply, or each
can have its own, isolated, power supply.
As a rule of thumb, if the Model 302/Expansion board supply can provide 100
ma, plus any power reference current, it should be fine.
Customization
The system is designed to be easy to customize. Contact the factory for
a different mix of features, or entirely new capabilities.
