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Model FDHC-100 (Digital High-Resolution Controller) 
Configuration and Operation Manual 

 

 
 
 

FDHC-100 Configuration & Operation Man. Rev 0 

August 16, 2010 

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Flomatic Corporation 
Glens Falls, NY 12801 
Phone (518) 761-9797 
Fax (518) 761-9798 

The Flomatic FDHC-100 is a high performance 
Digital positioner intended to control AC actuators, 

providing 450 points of resolution with quarter turn 

actuators ranging from 2 sec to 120 sec and rated for 

25% duty or more. The FDHC-100 has many automatic 

advanced features that will enhance any actuator while 
making it easy to install and set up. 

 

The simple three button control is used to configure all 

parameters the unit needs for a wide variety of 
applications, and allows the 

open 

and 

closed 

positions 

to be easily set for direct or reversing acting without 

any rewiring.  The unit can be configured for various 

command types (4-20mA, 1-5V, 0-5V, 0-10V, or a 
digital command) and its default operation upon loss of 

command. 

 

Various option modules are easily plugged into the unit, 

providing other features such as a position feedback 
signal (current or voltage), auxiliary switches, fault relay 

contact, or digital communications. A wide range of data is accessible through a digital communications 

module, providing additional control or information. 

 
The unit is of single solid construction and is easily mounted with two screws. The FDHC-100 is 

interchangeable with the AMC and LRC standard size controllers, and can be used to upgrade 

performance for those applications. 

 
FEATURES 
 

 

Positions to ±0.1° with quarter-turn actuators ranging from 2 sec to 120 sec (with or without a 
brake). 

 

 

Adaptive Control feature continuously adjusts for load and actuator conditions and eliminates 
calibration procedures and auto-cal operations. 

 

 

Three button control provides easy setup and eliminates the need for instrumentation. 

 

 

Polarity Detection feature allows direct or reverse acting operation without re-wiring. 

 

 

Electronic Brake feature can eliminate need for a mechanical brake in many applications, and 
extends mechanical brake life when used. 

 

 

Stall Detection feature protects actuator motor from a stall condition. 

 

 

Automatic Duty Cycle Control feature prevents shutdown of a process due to a thermal overload of 
the actuator motor, and allows actuators rated for 25% duty or more to be safely used. 

 

 

Operating temperature range of 0 to 60°C

 

DHC-100 / DHC-100C 117VAC (CE ready) 

DHC-100A / DHC-100D 234VAC 
DHC-100B / DHC-100D 24VAC (CE ready) 

Summary of Contents for DHC-100

Page 1: ...fault relay contact or digital communications A wide range of data is accessible through a digital communications module providing additional control or information The unit is of single solid construction and is easily mounted with two screws The FDHC 100 is interchangeable with the AMC and LRC standard size controllers and can be used to upgrade performance for those applications FEATURES Positi...

Page 2: ...guration and Operation Manual FDHC 100 Configuration Operation Man Rev 0 August 16 2010 2 of 14 Flomatic Corporation Glens Falls NY 12801 Phone 518 761 9797 Fax 518 761 9798 OUTLINE FDHC 100 FDHC 100C 117VAC CE ready FDHC 100A FDHC 100D 234VAC FDHC 100B FDHC 100E 24VAC CE ready ...

Page 3: ...D are rated for 234 VAC 10 and the FDHC 100B and FDHC 100E are rated for 24 VAC 10 The unit is easily mounted with 2 screws and is equipped with removable screw terminals that provide for easy field wiring The unit s size mounting and screw terminals are compatible with the AMC 100 AMC 101 and LRC 101 series controllers the FDHC 100 can be used as a direct replacement for those units in nearly any...

Page 4: ...input or output 4 20mA transmitter ACTUATOR J1 The actuator motor and feedback potentiometer are connected to J1 as shown in the Block Diagram The Motor Neutral wire must be connected to pin 2 while one motor winding is connected to pin 1 and the other winding to pin 3 The feedback potentiometer wiper must be connected to pin 5 while one end is connected to pin 4 and the other end to pin 6 The Pol...

Page 5: ...r J7 and therefore do not have the OVERRIDE mode feature Controlling the FDHC 100 from the Override Input is accomplished by connecting a specific resistance to select a specific operation The table below defines the operations and their associated resistance See Special Applications for details on using the Override Input for an Auto Manual Station RESISTANCE OPERATION 4 3K ohms OFF 3 3K ohms 5 L...

Page 6: ...anual operation of the actuator by using the adjust buttons and without affecting any other settings within the FDHC 100 When the button is pressed the motor winding connected to J1 1 is turned on while the button turns on the J1 3 winding Whether the actuator moves toward the open or closed position depends on which motor winding is connected to J1 1 and J1 3 The POT CAL feature provides an indic...

Page 7: ...TPUT The AUX OPEN OUTPUT function is used to set an optional output setting that is associated with the open position an appropriate relay option module is required to use this output The adjust buttons are used to set the actuator to a desired position Whenever the actuator position falls between the defined open position and the Aux Open position the Aux Open Output indicator will flash Addition...

Page 8: ... OUT CAL function except that the OPEN indicator will flash and the output voltage or current associated with the open position will appear at the option module output Like the closed setting the output can be adjusted to any voltage from 0 to 10V or current from 0 to 20mA and the new setting is then associated with the open position FAULT INDICATOR The FDHC 100 detects various fault conditions th...

Page 9: ...ge set by the CLOSE and OPEN functions ELECTRONIC BRAKE FEATURE The Electronic Brake feature of the FDHC 100 provides highly reliable and accurate braking of the motor and it is a key element in achieving high resolution A mechanical brake can still be implemented without interfering with the FDHC 100 operation Mechanical brakes can be useful for providing a holding brake in the event power to the...

Page 10: ...ding on the heating of the motor While this operation slows down the actuator s operation it does not impact the resolution performance of the FDHC 100 and it prevents disruption of a process due to a thermal switch shutdown OPTION MODULES Various option modules can be plugged into the FDHC 100 option module connector J3 Option modules provide additional features such as position feedback signals ...

Page 11: ... 8 125mA maximum not including option module 5V OUT J2 7 5mA maximum NOTE Do not connect these outputs to other power supplies AC MOTOR OUTPUTS Off state Leakage Current 15mA Maximum Load Current 60 C 5A ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature Range 0 C to 60 C Storage Temperature Range 40 C to 85 C Relative Humidity Range 0 to 90 non condensing CE CERTIFICATION FDHC 100D only EN55011 Class A RF Emiss...

Page 12: ...gh Resolution Controller Configuration and Operation Manual FDHC 100 Configuration Operation Man Rev 0 August 16 2010 12 of 14 Flomatic Corporation Glens Falls NY 12801 Phone 518 761 9797 Fax 518 761 9798 WIRING DIAGRAMS Input Signal Configurations ...

Page 13: ...l High Resolution Controller Configuration and Operation Manual FDHC 100 Configuration Operation Man Rev 0 August 16 2010 13 of 14 Flomatic Corporation Glens Falls NY 12801 Phone 518 761 9797 Fax 518 761 9798 WIRING DIAGRAMS Special Applications ...

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