The MM3200 controller compares a DC input signal to a DC signal from the slide position of a potentiometer in a valve or linear actuator. The module has two spst relays to provide bi-directional (open-close) ON/OFF switches. When the input signals are unequal, the MM3200 provides a contact closure to turn on a motor which drives the valve open or closed. When the signals become equal, the contact opens and the motor stops. The deadband control adjusts the sensitivity of the module and determines the amount of error required before the relay closes. Adjustment of 0.25% to 50% of span is available.
Two relays are used for the open and close switches. Each relay has dpdt contacts. One set is used for motor control. The other set is used to control the supply voltage to the other relay coil. This relay safety interlock feature makes it impossible to have both relays closed (both motors on) at the same time.
The module can also be used with a manual potentiometer and the contact closures to drive a process until the DC input signal matches the potentiometer setting.
All Wilkerson products are designed with RFI filters and lightning protection to reduce susceptibility to electrical noise and damage by lightning. It utilizes a stable -1.23 V power supply to excite the potentiometer.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Valve or actuator position control, pH acid/ base pump control, etc.