Product Specification
03254 (Rev. D)
SPC Servo Position Controller
Applications
The Servo Position
Controller (SPC) is a servo-
valve driver that accepts a
DeviceNet or 4–20 mA
based position demand
signal from a system • Fieldbus controlled
controller, and accurately (via DeviceNet)
positions proportional or
integrating servo-valves. • Field configurable
The SPC has the required • Accepts redundant
accuracy, responsiveness, and redundancy required for steam or gas turbine fuel
valve control. For valve position sensing, the SPC accepts feedback signals from command signals
one or two (redundant) ac devices or one dc device. • Accepts redundant
A Windows based software program is used to configure the SPC, adjust tunables, feedback signals
and monitor parameters via a personal computer. For ease of service, SPC
configurations can be done while connected or disconnected to the unit. Once a • Compatible with
configuration has been created, this program allows configurations to be uploaded ac or dc feedback
and downloaded to other SPCs as desired. signals
The SPC’s position feedback circuit includes integral excitation and signal-
conditioning circuitry for LVDT and RVDT based position sensing devices.
• Includes LVDT or
RVDT excitation
Description circuitry
The SPC is a field programmable servo-driver that controls one integrating or
• 4–20 mA position
proportional servo-valve, and accepts single or dual feedback signals for valve readout
position sensing.
• Certified for Class
This compact digital driver can be commanded (controlled) via a DeviceNet based I, Division 2,
network, and functions as a DeviceNet (Group II only) slave device on this network. Groups A, B, C, D,
As an alternative or backup to DeviceNet, a 4–20 mA input signal can be used to
command servo position. T4 locations
The SPC’s associated PC interface software program allows a user to configure, • Certified for Zone
auto-calibrate, dynamically adjust, and manually stroke the controlled servo. Auto- 2, IIC, T4 locations
calibration routines make servo setup easy and greatly reduce installation times.
• CE compliant
The SPC driver is classified for heavy industrial environments, and can be easily
bulkhead mounted in IP20 locations.
Protection
The SPC includes protection and alarm indication for the following faults:
y DeviceNet Comm Time-out y Analog Input Out-of-Range
y Feedback Open-Wire y Feedback Voltage Out-of-Range
y Position Error y Internal SPC Faults
y Actuator Open/Short y Driver Overcurrent
A hard-wired shutdown contact input and relay driver output are provided to allow for
interfacing with external protection circuits.
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Redundancy
Optionally the SPC can be configured to accept redundant position commands and redundant servo position
feedback signals. The SPC has the capability to accept DeviceNet and 4–20 mA based position demand signals and
upon the failure of either demand signal to switch to the healthy input demand signal. The SPC also has the
capability to accept two servo position feedback signals and switch to the healthy feedback signal when one of the
feedback signals fails.
Driver Specifications
Input Power:
24 Vdc (18–32 Vdc)
Actuator Drive Output (Configurable Options):
Bipolar Output with adjustable null current and the following configurable ranges:
(±250 mA, ±100 mA, ±50 mA, ±25 mA, ±10 mA)
Unipolar Output Current with the following configurable ranges:
(0–250 mA, 0–100 mA, 0–50 mA, 0–25 mA)
Dither—Adjustable current amplitude at a frequency of 25 Hz, and a duty cycle of 25%
Position Loop Accuracy:
DeviceNet Commanded: ±0.25% of full scale at 25 °C, temperature sensitivity of less than ±150 ppm/°C
Analog (4–20 mA) Commanded: ±0.25% of full scale at 25 °C, temperature sensitivity of less than ±300 ppm/°C
Position Sensing (2 Channels):
Voltage Feedback: Accepts 3, 4, 5, or 6 wire LVDTs or RVDTs (single excitation driver), 0–12 Vdc, 12–0 Vdc
Current Feedback: Accepts 4–20 mA, 20–4 mA position transducer feedback signals
Relay Driver Outputs (Alarm & Shutdown):
Isolated FETs designed for direct control connection with or without interposing relays
Voltage Range:18–32 Vdc
Max Current: 500 mA, (10 µA leakage)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature Range: –40 to +70 °C
Electromagnetic Compatibility:
European directive 89/336/EEC (To EN61000-6-2 – mandatory as of 4/2002)
Immunity: EN 61000-6-2 (4/1999)
Emissions: EN 50081-2 (1993)
Shock: US MIL-STD-810C method 516.2, procedure 1 (30 Gs, 11 ms half sine pulse)
Vibration: Lloyd's Register Test Specification No.1, 1996, Vibration Test 1 (5–13 Hz, ±1 mm, 13.2–100 Hz, ±0.7 g)
Humidity: Lloyd's Register Test Specification No.1, 1996, Humidity Test (48 Hr Cyclic – Condensing)
Size: 13 x 8 x 3 inches (330 x 203 x 76 mm)
Mounting: Bulkhead mounted
Ingress Protection: IP20
Agency Approvals:
CSA: Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4
LCIE: Zone 2, IIC, T4
American Bureau of Shipping, Steel Vessel Rules 4-9-7/13, 1-1-4/3.7, 2003
Det Norske Veritas, Rules for Classification of Ships, High Speed and Light Craft and Mobile Offshore Units
Lloyd’s Register for ENV1, ENV2, and ENV3 as specified in Test Specification No.1, 1996
Technical Manual 26236
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Functional Block Diagram
Typical Integrating Actuator Block Diagram
Typical Proportional Actuator Block Diagram
Wiring Diagram
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SPC Outline Drawing
(Do not use for construction)
For more information contact:
PO Box 1519, Fort Collins CO, USA 80522-1519
1000 East Drake Road, Fort Collins CO 80525
Tel.: +1 (970) 482-5811 Fax: +1 (970) 498-3058
www.woodward.com
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