EEA-PAM-533-D-32 Vickers

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The Vickers EEA-PAM-533-D-32 is a power amplifier from the EEA-PAM Power Amplifiers series. It features a maximum solenoid current of 2.7 Amps and uses a DIN 41612 F48 Male edge connector type. The amplifier provides a control supply output of +15 V for LVDT and has command input impedances of 100 Ohms for current and 47 kOhms for voltage.

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Product Description:

The EEA-PAM-533-D-32 is a plug-in power amplifier card from the EEA-PAM Power Amplifiers series manufactured by Vickers. The board conditions command signals, supplies regulated power to an LVDT, and drives proportional solenoids used in hydraulic valve positioning. Within an automation rack the module provides the interface between a motion controller and the valve coil, translating low-level control references into controlled current for precise spool movement.

The command stage accepts a voltage reference through an input impedance of 47 kΩ or a current reference through a separate path rated at 100 Ω. A dedicated +15 V rail, delivered at +15 V, powers the LVDT feedback electronics on the associated transducer. When the incoming command is zero, the card draws 0.3 A; this baseline current supports its analog circuitry and keeps the ramp generator active. Coil power is limited by a maximum solenoid current of 2.7 A, a value set by the drive stage to protect the valve from thermal overload. Additional tuning points include a feed-forward input with 6 kΩ impedance, a monitor test pin buffered by 10 kΩ, and a ramp active output that also sits on 10 kΩ, allowing safe oscilloscope probing without disturbing the loop.

Diagnostic and interlock functions complete the interface. An alarm channel can sink up to 50 mA, while its series resistance of 50 Ω limits fault current. The DIN back-plane connection uses a DIN 41612 F48 Male edge connector to align with standard card cages, and digital control lines load only 10 mA per input. Sensor feedback is isolated by a high-resistance path of 1 MΩ, minimizing loading on external pickups. Reference outputs supply +10 V at +10 V for positive scaling and –10 V at 5 mA for bipolar operation. A separate 50 Ω drive-zero resistor gives a defined output when the card is disabled, ensuring predictable valve closure.

Alarm Output Max Current
50 mA
Alarm Output Resistance
50 Ω
Amplifier Shut-down
<18 V DC
Command Current Input Impedance
100 Ω
Command Signal Monitor Point Output
10 kohms short-circuit protected
Command Voltage Input Impedance
47 kΩ
Control Supply Output (lvdt)
+15 V
Digital Input Load Current
10 mA
Drive Signal Zero Indicator Output Resistance
50 ohms
Drive Zero Output Resistance
50 Ω
Edge Connector Type
DIN 41612 F48 Male
Feed-forward Input Impedance
6 kΩ
Input Current At 0 V Command
0.3 A
Manufacturer
Vickers
Max Solenoid Current
2.7 A
Monitor Point Impedance
10 kΩ
Nominal Power Supply
24 V DC
Operating Temperature Range
0 to +50 degree centigrade
Ramp Active Output Resistance
10 kΩ
Ramp-time Adjustment (minimum)
50 ms
Ramps Input
22 kohms
Reference Voltage (neg)
-10 V, 5 mA
Reference Voltage (pos)
+10 V, 5 mA
Sensor Voltage Input Impedance
1 MΩ
Weight
330 g
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Symptom / LED or Test-Jack Reading

Likely Cause

Corrective Action (Troubleshooting Step)

Green “24 V” LED dark

Card not powered (supply < 20 V DC, fuse open or polarity reversed)

Check cabinet PSU is 24 V DC ± 20 %, inspect DIN-rail fuse & wiring, then repower the card.

Green “15 V” LED dark while 24 V is OK

On-board logic regulator failed

Measure +15 V at monitor pin z22; if 0 V, replace regulator or the complete card.

Yellow “Drive-enable” LED remains off though PLC sends > +10 V to z24

Enable line < +6 V at pin z24 (broken field wire / PLC output)

Trace cable, restore > +10 V, reseat card to reset latch.

Red “Overload” LED lit

Solenoid current > 1.5 A (shorted coil or wrong valve)

Measure coil resistance, inspect cable for shorts; fit correct coil, the LED clears automatically.

Command signal present, no valve movement

PID enable switch D1-D9 off, or gain / set-min pots fully CCW

Verify DIL-switch positions (D1–D9) and turn gain / set-min clockwise until MP1 shows ≥ ±0.5 V.

Valve jerks, ramp pots ineffective

Ramp-bypass link b12–b20 left closed

Open the jumper or connect to remote switch to bring ramp generator back in circuit.

MP2 (LVDT feedback) ≠ command or red “LVDT fail” LED

Feedback cable open or wrong pinning (b14 / z22 / b16)

Check 6-pin LVDT connector, repair wiring, re-zero PID controller.

PID integrator saturates (MP6 pegged)

Incorrect I-gain or sensor polarity

Reduce I-gain pot, swap sensor wires, power-cycle to clear saturation.

Red “Sensor fail” LED

Feedback sensor out of range or 0 V

Verify sensor supply ±15 V on z22/z2/b2, replace faulty transducer.

Card resets when ambient > 50 °C

Internal over-temperature

Improve cabinet ventilation, keep card away from heat sources; allow cool-down before restart.

Model

Intended Valve Family

Key Built-in Function

Ramp Options

Feedback / Diagnostic LEDs

Max Solenoid Current (A)

EEA-PAM-533-D-32

KF*G4V-3 proportional spool

User-selectable PID (p, Q, pos., vel.)

Up / Down ramps (pot adj.)

24 V, 15 V, Enable, Overload, LVDT fail, PID status

1.5

EEA-PAM-513-D-32

KCG-3 / KCG-6/8 pressure

K-type pressure PID with p/Q switchover

Single ramp

24 V, 15 V, Enable, Overload

1.5

EEA-PAM-525-D-32

K*G4V-5 high-flow spool

Twin-coil flow control with p/Q switchover

Single ramp, adjustable

24 V, 15 V, Enable, Overload

1.5

EEA-PAM-535-D-32

KF*G4V-5 spool

PID pressure/flow with feed-forward

Dual ramps (↑/↓)

24 V, 15 V, Enable, Overload

1.6

EEA-PAM-541-D-32

KHDG5V-5/7/8 zero-lap spool

Closed-loop position (LVDT) & velocity

PID + dual ramps

LVDT fail, Overload, Enable, 24 V, 15 V

1.8

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KSDG4V-3 servo spool

Strip-guidance / position PID with dual sensors

Quad-ramp (each quadrant)

Two LVDT fail LEDs, Overload, 24 V, 15 V

2

Indicator / Condition

What It Means

24 V LED off

No or low 24 V DC reaching the card

15 V LED off (24 V LED on)

On-board logic rail missing

Enable LED dark while PLC sends > 10 V

Drive-enable line actually < 6 V at pin z24

Overload LED lit

Coil current > 1.5 A (shorted coil or wrong valve)

Command present but no spool/pressure

Set-minimum or Gain pots fully CCW

Ramp pots ineffective / valve jerks

Ramp-bypass link b12–b20 left closed

LVDT-fail LED lit

Feedback sensor open-circuit or out of range

PID integrator saturated (MP6 pegged)

I-gain too high or sensor polarity wrong

Card resets below 19 V

Low-supply protection tripped

All LEDs extinguish at high ambient

Internal over-temperature

Frequently Asked Questions about EEA-PAM-533-D-32:

Q: What is the maximum solenoid current supported by the EEA-PAM-533-D-32 amplifier?

A: The maximum solenoid current output for this amplifier is 2.7 A.

Q: What type of edge connector does the EEA-PAM-533-D-32 power amplifier use?

A: The EEA-PAM-533-D-32 uses a DIN 41612 F48 Male edge connector.

Q: What is the control supply output voltage for the LVDT of the EEA-PAM-533-D-32?

A: The control supply output for LVDT sensors is +15 V on this model.

Q: What is the command voltage input impedance of the EEA-PAM-533-D-32?

A: The amplifier accepts a command voltage input with a 47 kΩ impedance.

Q: What is the negative reference voltage specification of the EEA-PAM-533-D-32?

A: The negative reference voltage is -10 V with a current of 5 mA on this unit.


Internal Product Review

  • ‘‘The EEA-PAM-533-D-32 is a Vickers power amplifier designed for precision hydraulic applications, featuring a command voltage input impedance of 47 kΩ and a maximum solenoid current of 2.7 A. The model utilizes a DIN 41612 F48 male edge connector, streamlining installation in control panels. High input impedance and reliable current delivery make this amplifier a dependable choice for demanding control environments.’’

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