uControl™ MC2-18-6 Technical Specification

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Below are the technical specifications of the uControl™ MC2-18-6 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 (18):
    • Universal Analog / High Frequency: 4
    • Universal Analog: 14
  • Outputs (6):
    • 4A PWM (feedback): 2
    • Dual Range PWM 4A / 0.5 A (feedback): 4
    • 15A PWM (feedback): 0
  • Other:
    • CAN 2.0B Channels: 2
    • Sensor Supply: 1

Physical & Environmental

  • Dimensions: 145 mm x 140 mm x 60 mm (refer to Figure 2.2)
  • 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 Continuous Current: 24 A
  • 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: 2 for MC2 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: 1 supply for MC2 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 
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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
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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

Connector J1 Key E

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Connector J2 Key A

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Pin 

Function 

 

Pin 

Function 

E1 

Power Battery (+)

 

A1 

 Sensor Supply Output (+10V/+5V)

E2 

Output PWM 4A With Feedback

 

A2 

 CAN2 H / RS232 TX

E3 

Output PWM 4A With Feedback

 

A3 

 CAN1 H

E4 

Input Universal Analog

 

A4 

 Input Universal Analog

E5 

Load Power (+)

 

A5 

 Input Universal Analog

E6 

 Battery Ground (-)

 

A6 

 Input Universal Analog

E7 

 Sleep Mode

 

A7 

 Input Universal Analog / High Freq.

E8 

 Output PWM Dual Range 4A / 0.5A

 

A8 

 CAN2 L / RS232 RX

E9 

 Output PWM Dual Range 4A / 0.5A

 

A9 

 CAN1 L

E10 

 Input Universal Analog

 

A10 

 Input Universal Analog / High Freq.

E11 

 Load Power (+)

 

A11 

 Input Universal Analog / High Freq.

E12 

 Battery Ground (-)

 

A12 

 Input Universal Analog / High Freq.

E13 

 Output PWM Dual Range 4A / 0.5A

 

A13 

 Sensor Supply Ground (-) / RS232 GND

E14 

 Output PWM Dual Range 4A / 0.5A

 

A14 

 Input Universal Analog

E15 

 Input Universal Analog

 

A15 

 Input Universal Analog

E16 

 Input Universal Analog

 

A16 

 Input Universal Analog

E17 

 Input Universal Analog

 

A17 

 Input Universal Analog

E18 

Input Universal Analog

 

A18 

 Input Universal Analog

Connections

Mating Connector J1 – 18 Pin with E Key

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

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

Dimension Drawing

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