1. 0839 – Ultronics ZTS16 Control Valve
Tony Welter – Product Manager – Mobile Valves/Cartridge Valve
2008 Eaton Distributor Meeting
September 28 – October 1, 2008
Gaylord Palms Resort, Kissimmee Florida

2. Key Objectives How the valve works Open Architecture Features
Valve specs and function
Open Architecture
Why it is important
Features
A comparison with traditional valve and benefits of Ultronics
Product Announcements

3. Typical Control System Arrangement
CANopen
J1939
ECU (Electronic Control Unit)
ZTS16
Other Vehicle Functions

4. Advanced Control in a Robust Package
Ultronics ZTS16 Twin Spool Valve
Features
Twin spool architecture, integrated pressure and position sensors
Mono-bloc construction with up to 6 sections per bank
Open communication J1939 or CANopen
Specifications
130 l/min, 350 bar max (300 bar NFPA rated)
Environmental
IP67
Ambient -40oC to 105oC
EMC – 100 V/m (various EMC stds.)
Advanced Control in a Robust Package

5. Qualification Summary
Hydraulic
Fatigue: 1 million cycles at 350 bar
Endurance: 1 million cycles at 300 bar and full flow
Environmental
Valve: cycles -40oC to 105oC
Electronics: IP67 dust / ingress, vibration, humidity, drop, shock, salt, chemical, etc.
Software
Model / software in the loop: test cases
Hardware in the loop: 300 test cases
Vehicle in the loop: 200 hrs of test cases
EMC
CISPR 25; ISO 7637; ISO 11452; 2004/104/EC; ISO 10605; SAE J ; EN

6. Detailed Cross Section
Mainstage monoblock
Mainstage spools
Pilot Valve
Voice coil actuator
Centering spring
Pilot spools
Position sensor
Pressure sensor
On-board electronics

7. Inlet Options Fixed Displacement Inlet Variable Displacement Inlet
Inlet Section – Full Flow Relief Valve
Optional for variable pump applications
Pilot Relief Valve
Main-Stage Relief Valve

8. High-Speed Deterministic CAN
CANopen
J1939
(250 kB)
CAN-D (1 MB)
Section Pilots
Inlet Pilot
Data
VSM
High Speed, High Reliability

9. Valve System Options < 4 meters VSM ECU VSM = Valve System Module
VSE
VSE
VSM
ECU
VSM = Valve System Module
VSE = Valve System Extender

10. Opening Up the Architecture
CAN
INPUTS A D
EATON EFX ECU
VALVE F(X)
CONTROL F(X)
INPUTS A D
OEM ECU
V2SI
VALVE F(X)
CAN
ECU = Electronic Control Unit
V2SI = Valve to Vehicle System Interface
Application ECU Independent

11. Opening Up the Architecture …EFX Controllers & Control F(X) Application Software
Single CAN Interface Required for Ultronics
Many EFX Controller Options

12. Opening Up the Architecture …Example: Third Party Controllers and Software
OEM Programmable Hardware
Application Software Development Tool
John Deere
John Deere Vehicle Controllers
John Deere vehicle application software:
C++ or others
Plus1 Software:
Proprietary (must learn tool to use)
Sauer-Danfoss
MC050, MC024, etc.
V2SI with Ultronics Valve
Rexroth
RC2-2/20, RC4-4/20, etc.
BODAS Software
V2SI Specification Enables Control by Virtually any Controller

13. Valve F(X) Configuration Software
Valve performance derived and tuned through software
Valve control algorithm
Valve control variables (gains, margins, pressures, etc.)
Maximum control pressures
Software reliefs
Pressure filters
Rapid and Broad Tuning Capability Provides Customized Control Solutions

14. Valve F(X) Configuration Software
Integrated valve monitoring and control
Quick and easy diagnostic tool
Real-time valve and system monitoring
Real-time Data Monitoring and Control Enable Rapid Valve and System Diagnostics

15. Control Modes Traditional Ultronics Mechanical spool configurations
Single spool control modes
Position control
Flow control
Pressure control
Twin spool control modes
Universal flow control (UFC)
High gravity assist (HGA)
Non-gravity assist (NGA)
Performance Tuned by Software – Many Configurable Parameters, Rapidly Adjusted

16. Greater System Efficiency, Reduced Parasitic
Load Sense
Traditional
Ultronics
Mechanical shuttle / check valves and orifices
Electronic Load Sense
Load sense pressures communicated via deterministic CAN bus
Margins are software configurable
Does not stroke pump if pressure is not required, unlike traditional systems
Greater System Efficiency, Reduced Parasitic

17. Multiple Flow Share Options to Meet Your Application Needs
Traditional
Ultronics
Mechanical compensation
Pre-compensated
Low load gets flow
Or (not both)
Post-compensated
Flow reduced ratiometrically based on load
Software configurable
Ratio or
Cascading
Uniform
Multiple Flow Share Options to Meet Your Application Needs

18. Maximum Pressure Traditional Ultronics Mechanical relief valve
Software control
Maximum pressure
Software relief
Hardware Independent – Easily Set for your Application

19. Bucket Shake Traditional Ultronics Based on operator input
Software enabled super imposed on a square wave
Set frequency
Set amplitude
Added Functionality to Improve Productivity – Clear Debris, Spread Aggregate, Fill Bucket, or whatever Your Application May Need

20. Load Weigh Traditional Ultronics External sensors, mounting and wiring
Integrated
Internal pressure sensors provide information to determine load weight
Integrated and Robust for Added Application Value

21. Value Proposition Summary
Precise Control
Winning Proposition
Benefit
Independent meter in / out
Electronic flow sharing options
Load independent flow control
Increased output per hour
Reduced fuel consumption
Reduced operator fatigue
Flexible
Winning Proposition
Benefit
Open architecture
Performance derived from software
Control is software / hardware independent
Reduced development time
Reduced inventory
Integrated Solution
Winning Proposition
Benefit
Integrated sensors
On-board electronics
Compact size
Diagnostic capability
Added functionality

22. Breakthrough Technology Available Today
Target Platforms
Utility / Vocation Trucks
Forestry
Telehandlers
Backhoe loaders
Mini / Midi Excavators
Cranes
Breakthrough Technology Available Today

23. Breakthrough Technology Available Today
Valve Manufacturing
Manufacturing Location – Havant, UK
Breakthrough Technology Available Today

24. Next Distributor Training Sessions
Europe:
Nov 25, 26, 27
Feb 3, 4, 5
North America:
Jan 13, 14, 15
Jul 21, 22, 23
Training required before access to product is granted