Manual
021-DRC Rev A                           DRC User Manual                           5 
Copyright © High Country Tek, Inc.  2013 
DRC Valve Controller  
DRC Controllers 
The DRC controller drives proportional solenoid valves. The output current is proportional to the command input. 
Once configured, the settings are permanently stored in the controller memory. 
DRC FEATURES  
  Easily configured using HCT Graphical User Interface (GUI) or HCT Hand Held Interface (HHI) 
  LED indication of power, output current and fault status 
  DIN-rail mount housing with removable terminal blocks 
  Multiple modes for single and dual coil applications, programmable enable input 
  All input and output limits are independently adjustable 
  Adjustable output with short circuit protection, adjustable ramp up and ramp down rates 
Operating Specifications 
Supply Voltage 
9 to 32VDC 
Supply Current 
Valve current + 50mA (Quiescent Max) 
Output Current 
DRC-x01: 120mA MAX. per channel 
DRC-x06: 600mA MAX. per channel 
DRC-x12: 1.2A MAX. per channel 
DRC-x25: 2.5A MAX. per channel 
Coil Resistance 
 
Reference Voltages 
+10V, -10V @ 20mA (DRC-Vxx versions only) 
Dither Frequency 
30, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 275, 300, 1000 Hz 
Analog Input Range 
DRC-Vxx: -10V to 10V 
DRC-Axx: 0 to 20mA 
Analog Input Impedance 
DRC-Vxx:  
DRC-Axx:  
Operating Temperature Range 
-20º to 70º C; -40º to 85º C (storage) 
Enclosure 
Polyamide 
Dimensions 
Inch: 0.69 W x 4.50 H x 4.30 D; Mm: 17.5 W x 114.5 L x 109.4 H 










