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SHA Control Solution #3 - Kyntronics All-in-One "VeKtor" Solution

Kyntronics has developed the vektor logo 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
  • Eight Optional (with an option board, user supplied power source)
    • Option 1: 12-60Vdc, 1A
    • Option 2: 12-230Vac, 1A
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