HydraForce Expands Electronic Valve Driver Family with Configurable ECDR-0506A

The valve driver is fully configurable using HF-Impulse configuration software, developed specifically for proportional valve control by HydraForce. “We called this valve driver an ECDR instead of an EVDR because it has an additional level of configuration capability compared to other proportional valve drivers,” said Chris Shader, Electronics Product Manager. “Surveying the market, we really saw a huge gap in the capabilities of driver programming versus typical programmable controllers. The ECDR can really bridge the gap between higher priced programmable controllers and more affordable drivers. Its flexibility allows for the device to be easily configured for use in specialized applications, such as fan drives and transmission controls,” he added.

“We created an entirely new HF-Impulse configuration environment for the valve drivers,” said Chris James, Electronics Engineering Group Leader. “The ease and intuitiveness of the output and input configuration blocks coupled with the ability to create and replicate macros and create libraries of code are definitely going to be appreciated by our customers.” Designed for use in extreme environments, the ECDR-0506A driver has a robust, compact, and fully sealed housing that provides excellent environmental protection from moisture and contamination, and Deutsch connectors that qualify for the highest IP69K environmental rating. It has an operating temperature range from -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F).

For more information, visit www.hydraforce.com/News/New-Prod-Featrs-Applns/ECDR-0506A_Bultn/ECDR-0506A_Bultn.htm
HydraForce designs and manufactures high performance electrohydraulic control systems for mobile equipment, including a full range of hydraulic fluid power cartridge valves, electronic controllers and valve drivers, custom manifolds. The company employs about 1100 people globally.

PHOTO CAPTIONS
EVDR Family:
HydraForce has expanded its family of valve drivers to include the six-input ECDR-0506A (right) , two-input EVDR-0201A (top left), and single-input EVDR-0101A (bottom left).
ECDR-EVDR:
The six-input HydraForce ECDR-0506A shown side-by-side with the single-input EVDR-0101A.
ECDR-0506A Configuration Screen:
The ECDR-0506A can be configured easily with HF-Impulse configuration software. This screen shot shows the configuration screen for the six inputs.

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