uControl™ MC4-26-20 Technical Specification

Below are the technical specifications of the uControl™ MC4-26-20 controller. The control module detailed in this specification is intended to be used to control hydraulic systems on mobile off-highway equipment.

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I/O Summary

• Inputs (26):
  • Universal Analog / High Frequency: 10
  • Universal Analog: 16
• Outputs (20):
  • 4A PWM (feedback): 10
  • Dual Range PWM 4A / 0.5 A (feedback): 10
  • 15A PWM (feedback): 0
• Other:
  • CAN 2.0B Channels: 3
  • Sensor Supply: 2

Physical & Environmental

• Dimensions: 250 mm x 140 mm x 60 mm (refer to Figure 2.1)
• Weight: Less than 5 pounds
• Storage Temperature Range: -40 °C to +125 °C
• Operating Temperature Range: -40 °C to +105 °C (May be limited to +85°C at full rated current)
• IP Rating: IP67 (IP69K with harness-side rated boots)
• Operating Altitude: 0-4000 m

Power Supply

• Nominal Supply Voltage: 6-32 VDC, Nominal Operation @ 12 /24 VDC
• No-Damage: 38 VDC
• Peak Voltage During Load Dump: Power supply suppression limits voltage to 55 Volts for duration of Load Dump Event (2 ohm supply)
• Maximum Current: 50 A (25 A with only 1 Power / 1 GND connected)
• Idle Current 12/24 VDC:
  • < 200mA @ 12VDC
  • < 100mA @ 24VDC
• Standby Current 12/24 VDC:
  • < 5mA @12VDC
  • < 2.5mA @ 24VDC
• Sleep Pin: Control sleep and wake settings

CAN Communications

• CAN Specification: 2.0B
• Channels: 3 for MC4 platform
• Baud rates: Software configurable: 250 kb/s to 1Mb/s
• Protocol: J1939
• Performance: 250 kb/s with three busses active. Busses loaded to 90% 90%, and 50% capacity. No messages lost in 5 minutes of operation at specified loading.

Sensor Supply

• Number of Sensor Supplies: 2 supplies for MC4 platform
• Sensor Supply Output Voltage: 5 VDC or 10 VDC (Software Selectable)
• Accuracy: +/- 1% slaved to internal ADC reference
• Sensor Supply Maximum Current:
  • 500mA @ 5 VDC output
  • 500mA @ 10 VDC output
• Protection:
  • Overcurrent shutdown
  • Overtemperature Shutdown
  • Protection against application of external voltage

Inputs

Analog Function

• ADC Resolution:12 bits
• Accuracy (0-5 VDC mode): Typical +/- 0.2 % FS
• Accuracy (all other modes): Typical +/- 1 % FS
• Measuring Ranges: 0…5V (Absolute & Ratio-metric), 0...12V, 0...36V, 0...20mA

Voltage Mode - 0…5V

• Supported Channels: (refer to Pinout)
• Input Resistance: 10kΩ +/- 20%
• Sampling Frequency: 1kHz

Voltage Mode - 0… 36V

• Supported Channels: (refer to Pinout)
• Input Resistance: 10kΩ +/- 20%
• Sampling Frequency: 1kHz

Current Mode - 0…22 mA

• Supported Channels: (refer to Pinout)
• Input Resistance: 200Ω
• Sampling Frequency: 1kHz

Resistive Mode - 100Ω…100 kΩ

• Supported Channels: (refer to Pinout)
• Input Resistance: Selectable 1kΩ or 22kΩ
• Sampling Frequency: 1kHz

Digital Functions

Digital Mode

• Supported Channels: (refer to Pinout)
• Type: Low/High side (Software configurable)
• Input Impedance: 10 kΩ +/-20%
• Sampling Frequency: 250 Hz
• Switch-on Level: Software Configurable from 0 to 36V
• Switch-off Level: Software Configurable from 0 to 36V

High Frequency Mode

• Supported Channels: (refer to Pinout)
• Type: Single ended, digital low/high side software configurable
• Input Impedance: 10 kΩ +/- 20%
• Input Frequency: 1Hz…50kHz
• Input Voltage Range Selectable digital threshold with hysteresis
• Threshold 1 for digital signals in range of 0-5Volts:
  • Standard switch on at 2.5 V
  • Standard switch off at 1.25 V
• Threshold 2 for digital signals in range of 0-System voltage:
  • Standard switch on at 7.5 V
  • Standard switch off at 3.75 V
• Input Pull-ups selectable in software:
  • 22k to 5 Volts
  • 22k to system supply voltage 

Outputs

Digital Output - 4A

• Type: Half-bridge output with software selectable operational modes (not for proportional drive)
• Operational Mode: Push-Pull (drive output to supply voltage or drive to ground)
• Extended Modes: H-Bridge capable when paired with a Proportional Output with the same rating
• Maximum Current Rating: 10 Amps
• Continuous Rating: 4 Amps
• Diagnostics: Open/Short Circuit Protection
• Fault Modes:
  • Auto-recovery or latching overcurrent.
  • Auto-recovery or latching short circuit or open circuit.
  • Overtemperature

Proportional (PWM) Output - 4A

• Type: Half-bridge output with software selectable operational modes
• Operational Modes: Push-Pull, High-Side Drive (float low) Low-side Drive (float high)
• Extended Modes:
  • Proportional drive via PWM
  • Closed Loop Current Control
  • H-Bridge capable when paired with any other output with the same rating
• Maximum Current Rating: 10 Amps
• Continuous Current Rating: 4 Amps
• Diagnostics: Open/Short Circuit Protection 
• PWM Frequency: 50 Hz – 5 kHz
• Dither Frequency: Configurable
• Dither Amplitude: Configurable
• Control Range: 0.05 - 4A
• Control Resolution: 1 mA
• Fly Back Protection: Integrated
• Duty Cycle Resolution: .01% @ 250Hz
• Fault Modes:
  • Auto-recovery or latching overcurrent.
  • Auto-recovery or latching short circuit or open circuit.
  • Overtemperature
    

PWM Output Dual Range w/ Current Feedback - 4A / 0.5A

• Type:
  • Low/High side, H-bridge (Software configurable*)
    *Note: Software configurable as push/pull or float
• Max Amperage: 4A
• Diagnostics: Open/Short Circuit Protection
• PWM Frequency: 50 – 5 kHz
• Dither Frequency: Configurable
• Dither Amplitude: Configurable
• Control Range:
  • Low Current Mode: 0.005 – 0.5A
  • High Current Mode: 0.05 - 4A
    (Software configurable)
• Control Resolution:
  • Low Current Mode: 1mA
  • High Current Mode: 1 mA
    (Software configurable)
• Fly Back Protection: Integrated
• Duty Cycle Resolution: .01% @ 250Hz
• Fault Modes:
  • Auto-recovery or latching overcurrent.
  • Auto-recovery or latching short circuit or open circuit.
  • Overtemperature

LED Indicators

Controller Level Status

• Power Status: 1x Green LED
• Software Configurable: 1x White LED
• Software Configurable: 1x Blue LED

Pin Out

Connections

Mating Connector J1A – 4 Pin

• Manufacturer: Deutsch Inc.
• Harness-side Connector Part Number: DTP06-4S
• Harness-side Terminal Part Number:
  • 1062-12-0166
  • Stamped & Formed, Nickel-plated
• Harness-side Wedge Part Number: WP-4S

Mating Connector J1B – 6 Pin

• Manufacturer: Deutsch Inc.
• Harness-side Connector Part Number: DT06-6S-E008
• Harness-side Terminal Part Number:
  • 1062-16-0122
  • Stamped & Formed, Nickel-plated
• Harness-side Wedge Part Number: W6S

Mating Connector J2 – 18 Pin with A Key

• Manufacturer: Deutsch Inc.
• Harness-side Connector Part Number: DT16-18SA-K004
• Harness-side Terminal Part Number:
  • 1062-16-0122
  • Stamped & Formed, Nickel-plated

Mating Connector J3 – 18 Pin with B Key

• Manufacturer: Deutsch Inc.
• Harness-side Connector Part Number: DT16-18SB-K004
• Harness-side Terminal Part Number:
  • 1062-16-0122
  • Stamped & Formed, Nickel-plated

Mating Connector J4 – 18 Pin with C Key

• Manufacturer: Deutsch Inc.
• Harness-side Connector Part Number: DT16-18SC-K004
• Harness-side Terminal Part Number:
  • 1062-16-0122
  • Stamped & Formed, Nickel-plated

Dimension Drawing