Course PCT: Proportional Control Technology
Description
Electro-proportional hydraulic valves have become evermore present in most hydraulic powered and controlled machines and processes. This course offering will bridge the gap between conventional valve technologies and so called continuous control valves through understanding the operation of the valve and control. For this purpose there will be ample time devoted to the actual interconnection and operation of valves and their associated control electronics. Students will configure the electronic interface and place the valve in a circuit to observe the operation. Through this hands-on approach, students will develop their setup and troubleshooting skills. This 5 day training course is also a proper starting point for plant engineering personnel prior to our advanced PSD course.
Target Audience
Mechanical trades, Electrical trades, Technicians, Engineerers

Length
5 days

Cost
$ 1895 USD

Topics
  • Similarities and differences between on/off directional controls and proportional directional controls
  • The principle of speed control (throttling)
  • Controlling actuator direction, speed and (de)acceleration with proportional valves
  • Proportional valves with and without position control
  • Overview of standard proportional directional controls
  • High performance and servo-solenoid directional controls
  • Proportional pressure control valves
  • Proportional flow control valves
  • Electronic interface amplifiers for driving proportional valves
  • Integrated electronics/on-board electronics (OBE)
  • Understanding performance criteria and valve technical data
  • Introduction and background to applying and sizing proportional valves
  • Principles of typical control requirements (positioning and speed control)
  • Introduction to closed loop control principles
  • Learn to troubleshoot proportional valve systems and isolate problems
  • Approximately 50% lecture and 50% hands-on lab exercises
Prerequisites:

MRS or DCH course, or equivalent knowledge of hydraulic principles



This course is not currently scheduled.
Please contact us for more information and to have the course scheduled.
Training Administrator
Phone +1(905) 714-4750
training@boschrexroth.ca

Questions?
Training Administrator
Phone +1(905) 714-4750
training@boschrexroth.ca