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User Manual
Model PCS
Pneumatic Motion Control System
Option N
Connect the shielded feedback cable to terminal block TB2 on the PCS PC Board, allowing for proper strain
relief. Follow the same wire color designation defined in the table from the previous section.
Option Q
Connect the Quick Connect feedback cable (2 meter Model PCS-CBL-FBK or 5 meter Model PCS-CBL-FBK-X)
between the PCS and the actuator. The Quick Connect Option, Option-P, must be ordered with the PFC for
mating cable to work. The Quick Connect plug connector is standard on the PTF.
6. CONNECT THE COMMAND SIGNAL CABLE
Standard Enclosure
Connect the Command Signal Cable from the Main Control to the PCS. This cable should be a 4-conductor,
twisted-shielded cable, 22 gage minimum. A 2-conductor cable can be used if @ Position and Current Position
signals are not utilized. The cable’s outside diameter must be between 0.114 and 0.250 inch. Pass the cable
through the remaining bulkhead strain relief and connect the individual wires to PCS Terminal Block TB4 on the
PC Board as follows:
Input (Command Signal):
A positive analog input signal to the PCS control of 0-10 VDC or 4-20mA which
defines the desired position of the PFC rod or PTF shaft..
Current Position:
A positive analog output voltage (0-10 VDC) from the PCS which corresponds to the current
position of the PFC rod or PTF shaft.
@ Position:
A digital output signal that is normally open and switches to ground when the actuator is within the
Deadband zone (Current Position equals Command Signal).
Ground:
This is the power return path and must connect to both the Main Control and the PCS control ground
connections.
Shield:
Connect only to the PCS. It should not be connected to the Main Control end of the cable.
Accessory cable C5/C5X is required for PFC’s with the plug connector option (Option-P quick
connect option), and for PTF’s on which a connector is standard).
Be sure to use a shielded cable, or noise will couple to the feedback signal creating noise in the
system resulting in poor operation of the system.