Standard Features

• Available as manual control or computer control with manual fallback
• Integral force controller with scaling and PID tuning
• Manual failsafe force adjustment for standby or loss of power
• Front panel display of force (also setpoint and status on computer-controlled version)
• Excitation output for load cell
• Ethernet Interface for simple configuration and expansion! (also available with serial interface)
• System-wide control of all Fideris® Test System components using FCPower™ Software, Labview™ , or other programming language
• Integrated hardwired run/standby signal
• Power Over Ethernet (PoE) for redundant control power (computer-controlled model only)

Specifications of Force Control Module

Electrical and Control Air Requirement

• Control Voltage: 26-50VDC
• Maximum Control Air Pressure: 150 PSI (10.34 Bar)

Front Panel Controls and Displays

• Operation Mode Switch *: Manual, External, Auto
• Manual Force Adjust: Failsafe, manual pressure regulator
• Force Display: 3-digit LED
• Unit Status *: LCD with backlight
• Communications *: Tx, Rx, Ident LEDs
• Inlet Pressure Status *: LED illuminates above threshold pressure
• Enabled / Standby Status *: Enabled LED
• *Applies to computer-controlled models only 

Back Panel Connections

• Power/Run/Standby: Molex 39660-1004
• Data Connection: Computer-controlled model: RJ 45 (8P8C) Ethernet; RS-232 available as serial option on manual version
• Control Air Inlet / Outlet: 1/8” Swagelok tube fitting (metric fittings or instant tube fittings available)
• Load Cell: 4 pin AMP CPC (Female)
• Excitation Voltage Output: 12VDC

Physical Characteristics

• Dimensions: Manual or Serial: 1U Rack Space Computer Controlled: 2U Rack Space; 19” rack mount; 21” deep
• System Weight: Manual: 12 lbs, Computer-Controlled:15 lbs Operating Environment: 40°F to 100°F; 85% RH
• Cabinet Location: Indoors
• Clearance for Operation: Front: 6”, Back: 6”, Sides: 0”, Top: 0”