SHA Control Solution #3 - Kyntronics All-in-One "VeKtor" Solution
Kyntronics has developed the Control/Drive; our own dedicated SMART Electro-Hydraulic Actuator control solution including simple to use software for setup and commissioning.
VeKtor provides a number of control features not available in 3rd party solutions that opens the door to a broader range of applications for the SHA with an optimized feature set and simple user interface unique to the SHA.
VeKtor Control Features
- Position Control
- Force Control
- Position & Force Control
- Position Control with Force & Speed Limiting
- Compound Moves
- Multiple Gain Sets
- Synchronized Motion
- Coordinated Motion
- AC (115Vac, 230Vac, 460Vac) Drive Capabilities
- DC Drive Capabilities
Network Interfaces Supported
- Standard
- High Performance Modbus RTU
- Optional Isolated
- Modbus RTU
- Modbus TCP
- Kyntronics K-Net
- PROFIBUS
- PROFINET
- Ethernet/IP
- EtherCAT
- POWERLINK
Analog Capabilities (optional by PCB population)
- Two 16-bit inputs
- +/-10V, 0-10mA
- 0-20mA, 4-20mA, +/-20mA
- To 16-bit Outputs
- +/-10V, 0-10V, +/-5V, 0-5V
- 0-20mA, 4-20mA, +/-20mA, -1 to +22mA
Digital Inputs (User supplied power source)
- Eight - 24V, 10mA
- Input common source or ground
- Source or Sink configurable by user connections
Advantages
- Small footprint
- Dedicated SHA-orientated software
- Simple to use, Simple to program
- Dedicated I/O connectors
- 16bit Inputs and Outputs
- Isolated Digital I/O
- Higher amp outputs (for solenoids as needed
- Configurable H/W
- Remote Diagnostics (network connectivity is required)
- Simple Actuator Oriented Diagnostics
Control Feedback Options
- Two Pressure or Force Sensors
- 0-10Vdc or 0-20mA
- Linear Position
- Standard Precision Kyntronics Linear Potentiometer; 0-10V
- Higher Precision Linear Position Sensors
- Analog Input; 0-10V or 4-20mA, selelctable
- SSI Digital
Digital Outputs (User supplied power source)
- Eight Standard
- Configurable by user connections
- Sink
- 0.5A, 24V max O.C.
- Common pullup (~2500ohms)
- Output Common ground
- Source with high impedance (~2500 ohms)
- User supplied power source
- Sink
- Eight Optional (with an option board, user supplied power source)
- Option 1: 12-60Vdc, 1A
- Option 2: 12-230Vac, 1A

