EP1464843B1 - Dispositif de commande - Google Patents

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EP1464843B1
EP1464843B1 EP03007328A EP03007328A EP1464843B1 EP 1464843 B1 EP1464843 B1 EP 1464843B1 EP 03007328 A EP03007328 A EP 03007328A EP 03007328 A EP03007328 A EP 03007328A EP 1464843 B1 EP1464843 B1 EP 1464843B1
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Uwe GRÄFF
Hannes Wirtl
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F15B13/00—Details of servomotor systems ; Valves for servomotor systems
    • F15B13/02—Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors
    • F15B13/06—Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with two or more servomotors
    • F15B13/08—Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
    • F15B13/0803—Modular units
    • F15B13/0832—Modular valves
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F15B13/00—Details of servomotor systems ; Valves for servomotor systems
    • F15B13/02—Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors
    • F15B13/06—Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with two or more servomotors
    • F15B13/08—Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
    • F15B13/0803—Modular units
    • F15B13/0807—Manifolds
    • F15B13/0814—Monoblock manifolds
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F15B13/00—Details of servomotor systems ; Valves for servomotor systems
    • F15B13/02—Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors
    • F15B13/06—Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with two or more servomotors
    • F15B13/08—Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
    • F15B13/0803—Modular units
    • F15B13/0821—Attachment or sealing of modular units to each other
    • F15B13/0825—Attachment or sealing of modular units to each other the modular elements being mounted on a common member, e.g. on a rail
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F15B13/00—Details of servomotor systems ; Valves for servomotor systems
    • F15B13/02—Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors
    • F15B13/06—Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with two or more servomotors
    • F15B13/08—Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
    • F15B13/0803—Modular units
    • F15B13/0846—Electrical details
    • F15B13/0853—Electric circuit boards
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F15B13/00—Details of servomotor systems ; Valves for servomotor systems
    • F15B13/02—Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors
    • F15B13/06—Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with two or more servomotors
    • F15B13/08—Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
    • F15B13/0803—Modular units
    • F15B13/0846—Electrical details
    • F15B13/0857—Electrical connecting means, e.g. plugs, sockets
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F15B13/00—Details of servomotor systems ; Valves for servomotor systems
    • F15B13/02—Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors
    • F15B13/06—Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with two or more servomotors
    • F15B13/08—Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
    • F15B13/0803—Modular units
    • F15B13/0846—Electrical details
    • F15B13/0867—Data bus systems
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F15B13/00—Details of servomotor systems ; Valves for servomotor systems
    • F15B13/02—Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors
    • F15B13/06—Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with two or more servomotors
    • F15B13/08—Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
    • F15B13/0803—Modular units
    • F15B13/0878—Assembly of modular units
    • F15B13/0885—Assembly of modular units using valves combined with other components
    • F15B13/0892—Valves combined with fluid components
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F15B13/00—Details of servomotor systems ; Valves for servomotor systems
    • F15B13/02—Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors
    • F15B13/06—Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with two or more servomotors
    • F15B13/08—Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
    • F15B13/0803—Modular units
    • F15B13/0878—Assembly of modular units
    • F15B13/0896—Assembly of modular units using different types or sizes of valves
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F15—FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS; HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
    • F15B—SYSTEMS ACTING BY MEANS OF FLUIDS IN GENERAL; FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS, e.g. SERVOMOTORS; DETAILS OF FLUID-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F15B13/00—Details of servomotor systems ; Valves for servomotor systems
    • F15B2013/002—Modular valves, i.e. consisting of an assembly of interchangeable components
    • F15B2013/006—Modular components with multiple uses, e.g. kits for either normally-open or normally-closed valves, interchangeable or reprogrammable manifolds

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  • the invention relates to a control unit, with a base on the at least one placement space is provided with the one to a running in the base internal electrical Bus connected first electrical central interface equipped, and with at least one electric Connection module, which is a detachable connection from the control unit electric cable leading away Has inputs and / or outputs and releasably attached to the at least one mounting station is mountable, where it one during assembly and disassembly of the electrical connection module automatically with respect to the first electrical Central interface contacting or separating second having electrical central interface, wherein at least an additional, electrically controllable fluid control module is provided, which optionally instead of an electrical connection module at the at least one mounting station mountable is and that is an issue during assembly and disassembly the Fluid Kunststofftnoduls also automatically with respect to first electrical central interface of the relevant placement space contacting or separating second electrical Central interface, wherein the fluid control module furthermore via externally accessible fluid line connections for detachable connection from a pressure source next to at least one consumer Fluid lines and also
  • EP 1 180 602 A1 is a control valve device described that designed as a kind of base electronic Control unit has.
  • the electronic Control unit has a bus connection with the the integrated electronics is connected.
  • the control unit has electrical outputs for connection of connection components, for example Connector or valves.
  • connection components for example Connector or valves.
  • the connection the connection components are made by a plug connection, wherein first located at the control unit Plug contacts with second located on the connection component Interconnect plug contacts.
  • a known from WO 01/42664 A2 control unit has alongside over several identical ones provided on a base Placement places, each with a common to a internal bus connected first central electrical interface are equipped. At every placement place can be equipped with electrical inputs and / or outputs Electrical connection module to be mounted, the one matching with the first electrical central interface having second electrical central interface.
  • Connection modules are provided whose inputs or outputs with different types of connection means equipped, the control unit can be through the optional use of various connection modules very adapt flexibly to the connection technology available to the user.
  • the Possibility to attach a valve part to the front of the base the summarized from several battery-like Valves are also connected to the internal bus of the are. Which allows the connection of the valves However, measures lead to a not inconsiderable price increase the structure of the control unit.
  • the control unit makes it possible to use one and the same assembly station optionally an electrical connection module or a device equipped with an electrically operable valve device, electrically controllable fluid control module in interchangeable way to assemble.
  • the control unit can over have several identical placement places, each one both with a connection module or with a fluid control module can be fitted so that the control unit is very variable with regard to the individual control systems Requirements can be equipped.
  • the Fluid control module no separate placement space required is, proves the production of the control unit as very inexpensive.
  • the Fluid control module not only connecting at least one Having consumer enabling fluid line connections, but also at least one further fluid line connection, at the means of a fluid line of a Pressure source can be fed, so that the base of the controller itself no internal fluid channels needed. You also have the option, while at the same time Installation of multiple fluid control modules independent of each other Operation of these fluid control modules with each other deviating operating pressure.
  • each with a first electrical Central interface provided, each optionally with a connection module or a fluid control module can be equipped.
  • the placement places are preferably in a sequencing direction consecutively and in a common Extension plane arranged horizontally. The latter allows a convenient assembly and disassembly of the individual modules from the same side.
  • connection and fluid control modules are in particular so trained that they each ahead with their bottom up the relevant placement space can be mounted, wherein the second central electrical interface at the bottom located. All for connecting one or more consumers located consumer fluid line connections are located in this case preferably at the easily accessible Top of the respective fluid control module.
  • the existing one at least one feed fluid line connection via the fed from a pressure source fluid can, is expediently laterally on the fluid control module placed.
  • the valve device expediently has a Multiple arrangement of valve units, each consisting of one controlling the consumer fluid line connections Main valve and at least one for actuating the main valve assembled electrically operated pilot valve.
  • the control signals for actuating the pilot valves be contacted via the first and the first second central interfaces of the electric bus of the control unit delivered.
  • pilot valves are designed as piezo valves.
  • connection and fluid control modules have expediently about identically designed module housing, which, depending according to module type, with correspondingly adapted electrical or are equipped fluidic connection means.
  • the electric bus of the base is suitably connected to a On board the control unit located electronic central unit connected.
  • At least one electrical Interface of the control unit allows connecting the electronic central unit with an external electronic Control device, wherein the electrical interface
  • the electronic central unit a programmable logic controller (PLC) include.
  • Control unit has a base 2, at the multiple storage places 3 are provided, on which either one electrical connection module 4 or an electrically controllable Fluid control module 5 is detachably mountable.
  • the base 2 with a total of three placement places 3 equipped, with one with an electric Connection module 4 and another with a fluid control module. 5 is equipped while the third placement space 3 is still unoccupied is and a second fluid control module 5 is shown, that is currently in the process of being at the third placement place 3 to be installed.
  • the base 2 of the embodiment has a longitudinal shape with a in the longitudinal direction extending main axis 6.
  • the Bestükkungssell 3 are identical to each other and in a direction of the main axis 6 extending Aukahungscardi arranged consecutively on the base.
  • the Placement 3 are conveniently located in a common Expansion level.
  • the base 2 has a designated as the base housing 7 Housing, except at the placement 3 closed is.
  • the modules 4, 5 take over in the assembled state but a cover function and thus close the Base housing 7 in the field of placement 3.
  • the base housing 7 defines a Support surface 8, on which the respective mounted module 4, 5 rests. Allow co-operating fasteners 12 a detachable, fixed housing fixation of the respective Module 4, 5. These fasteners 12 define in the embodiment individual screw connections. Just like that However, designs are possible, for example, a allow releasably latching fixation.
  • a dot-dash line indicated electric bus 13 This extends at Embodiment in the direction of the main axis 6, wherein he from an accommodated in the base housing 7 electronic Central unit 14 goes out and along all placement spaces 3 runs.
  • An externally accessible electrical interface 15 the base 2 is internally with the electronic central unit 14 in electrical connection and allows by means of a Interposed cable 16 if necessary the connection an external electronic control device 17.
  • the electrical interface 15 as Fieldbus interface running
  • the base 2 with a Fieldbus communication unit 18 is equipped in serial Transmission technology from the external electronic Control means 17 receives supplied control signals and processed and to the electronic central unit 14 for Switching on the internal electric bus 13 forwards.
  • the internal electric bus 13 may also be serial Bus be executed.
  • the fieldbus communication unit 18 can also be part of it be formed of the electronic central unit 14.
  • the electrical interface 15 can in this case in particular be designed as a multipole connector.
  • each placement place 3 is a first electrical central interface 22 arranged with the internal bus 13 electrically contacted. It is stationary in relation to the Base 2 fixed.
  • the connection is made with the internal Bus 13 via an electronics unit 24, in particular includes a conversion electronics and the embodiment on one in the area of the respective place of placement 3 in the base housing 7 installed circuit board 25 is constructed.
  • the internal bus 13 has not shown in detail via a plurality of in the interior of the base housing 7 in the direction the main axis 6 parallel electrical Ladders, each circuit board 25 at its Bottom via also not shown connecting means Has the desired electrical connection between the electrical conductors of the internal bus 13 and the electronics unit 24 and thus the respective first one cause electrical central interface 22.
  • the order is particularly such that the electronics unit 24th in the context of a plug-in operation releasably in the base housing. 7 can be used, wherein at the same time the desired electrical Contacting the internal bus 13 takes place.
  • the first electrical central interface 22 is located at the opening of the base housing 7 facing upper side the circuit board 25 and thus is with the module removed 4, 5 through the corresponding opening of the base housing 7 therethrough accessible.
  • the individual placement places 3 are with each other identical first electrical central interfaces 22 equipped who also sit in the same place and with each other are equally oriented.
  • each connection module 4 and each fluid control module 5 with a to the first central electrical interface 22 complementary second central electrical interface 23 the placement on the respective module 4, 5 in such a way is made that each connection module 4 and each Fluid control module 5 either at each of the existing Bestükkungsdorf 3 with simultaneous electrical connection the associated first and second central electrical interfaces 22, 23 is installable.
  • the modules 4, 5 are with regard to the installation site so not on certain placement places 3 set.
  • the first and second electrical central interfaces 22, 23 are designed so that when preparing the respective module 4, 5 to the placement space 3 an automatic electrical Contacting takes place. In a similar way is the electrical connection is automatically released when the relevant Module 4, 5, optionally after actuation of the fastening means 12, removed from a placement space 3 becomes. It has proven to be beneficial to the first and second electrical central interfaces 22, 23 as to each other form complementary connectors. alternative For example, contact means would also be possible only pressed against each other, without interfering with each other.
  • the assembly of the modules 4, 5 at the placement stations 3 happens with its bottom 27 ahead. At this bottom 27 is the relevant second electrical central interface 23 provided.
  • the respective electrical connection module 4 has several, in particular at the bottom 27 opposite Top 28 disposed electrical inputs and / or outputs 26. These are equipped with connection means 32, which the detachable connection of only indicated by dash-dotted lines allow electrical cables 33. It is possible, at the same time several electrical connection modules 4 available represent, which is in the nature of the design of the connection means 32 different from each other to custom existing connection conditions. Become thus individually different from the users of the control unit designed connection means 32 required - in particular due to existing electrical installations -, thus the possibility is offered, the basis 2 at each placement place 3 optionally with different electrical connection modules 4 equip that over each other deviating electrical connection means 32 feature. So you have the opportunity, the control unit 1 individually according to customer requirements with little effort with the Required connection technology for the inputs and / or outputs 26th equip.
  • the fluid control modules 5 are each with a preferably Internally accommodated, electrically actuated valve device 34 equipped, which is able, depending on from via the internal bus 13 supplied control signals the connection between at least one feed fluid line connection 35 and multiple consumer fluid line connections 36 to control, all at the concerned Fluid control module 5 are provided.
  • the feed fluid line connection 35 allows detachable connection a coming from a pressure source P first fluid line 37.
  • Each consumer fluid line connection 36 allows the releasable connection of a second fluid line 38, the an exemplary indicated consumer leads 42. Of the Consumer 42 is, for example, an actuatable by fluid force Drive.
  • Each fluid control module 5 may moreover be provided with at least one equipped only dash-dotted lines indicated discharge port 43 be the particular central discharge of the allows the connected consumers fluid flowing back. If the valve device 34 is operated with compressed air, the discharge port 43 forms a venting port, connectable to the example of a muffler is or the exhaust air discharge line.
  • the electronic central unit 14 can, if necessary with a programmable logic controller (PLC), so that the control unit 1 has its own intelligence, which specifies the operation, possibly under vote with the connected external electronic control device 17th
  • PLC programmable logic controller
  • connection modules 4 and fluid control modules 5 preferably on identically designed module housing 45th
  • This Module housing 45 is box-like in the embodiment designed and has an open bottom 27, which in the assembled state facing the relevant placement space 3 is.
  • a suitably plate-like trained Connection means carrier 46 - preferably in the form of a Circuit board running -, the connecting means 32 for the inputs and / or outputs 26 carries and with the associated second electrical central interface 23 is equipped, wherein the electrical connections via on the terminal carrier 46 running tracks are realized can.
  • the module housing 45 has at its top 28th associated upper housing wall a plurality of openings, through which the electrical connection means 32 accessible are and / or can protrude outwards.
  • the valve device 34 is located in the interior of the module housing 45 and is shielded by the module housing 45 to the environment.
  • the electrical contact is preferably done by means of a in the region of the open bottom in the module housing 45 of the fluid control module 5 installed electrical Board 48. This is with mounted fluid control module 5 with small distance above the assigned placement space 3, wherein on the one hand with the valve device 34 electrically is contacted and secondly the second electrical Central interface 23 of the respective fluid control module. 5 wearing.
  • the board 48 for example, by locking means 51 be releasably fixed to the module housing 45.
  • the valve device 34 sits above the electrical circuit board 48, where it can be fixed directly to this. She has via a plurality of valve units 52, each consisting of a fluidly actuated main valve 53 and at least one the operation of the main valve 53 controlling, electrically operated Assemble pilot valve 54. Especially compact Dimensions are possible if the pilot valves 54 are designed as piezo valves.
  • feed fluid line connections 35 are with a main valve 53 in conjunction.
  • the feed fluid line connection 35 and any existing Discharge port 43 are each simultaneously with all Main valves 53 in conjunction.
  • Internally in the valve device 34 is pressure medium in a manner not shown in detail of branched off the feed fluid line connection 35 and to the individual pilot valves 54 headed for this, by controlled fluid loading, the switching position of each assigned main valve 53 can pretend.
  • the electrical board 48 is connected to electrical conductors 55 equipped with the electrical connection with the associated second electrical central interface 23 to the individual take over electrically operated pilot valves.
  • valve device 34 instead of the described modular construction of the valve device 34 would also be possible for the individual To provide main valves 53 together in a valve plate and to equip these with the pilot valves 54.
  • the controller 1 may be provided with multiple fluid control modules as needed 5 are fitted in the fluid with each other deviating operating pressure is fed. This makes possible very comfortable operation with different pressure potential.
  • Fluid control modules 5 which are in their the fluid control enabling facilities from each other differ.
  • the fluid control modules 5 equipped with different valve devices 34 be.
  • the base 2 can then be different if necessary at the same time equipped fluid control modules 5 equipped be, their installation at each of the placement 3 possible is.
  • the internal wiring preferably serves only for forwarding the signals from the second electrical Central interface 23 to the connection means 32 and to the pilot valves 54.
  • the way of driving can be customized in the electronic units if required 24, but it is advantageous if All existing electronic units 24 via a standardized Structure.
  • valve device 34 On the part of the valve device 34, moreover, it is possible to To provide valves with low functionality and this then, by appropriately individualized control, to operate with higher functionalities. So you could, for example in a fluid control module 5 eight valve units with 3/2-functionality, which is characterized by appropriate Programming the controller in their mode of operation so to each other vote that they have the function of four Exert valves with 5/2 or 5/3 functionality.
  • valve means 34 for Covered area while at the same time the various Fluid line connections 35, 36 easily accessible from the outside stay.
  • Each electronics unit 24 may be provided with optical display means 56, which provides visual information about the current situation Operating state of the respective module 4, 5 give.
  • optical display means 56 With display zones 57 cooperating with the optical display means 56 in the wall of the module housing 45 - for example, transparent Wall areas - allow good visibility from the outside.
  • the fluid line connections 35, 36, 43 are expediently designed as plug connections.
  • a fluid line to be connected For example, a pressure fluid hose, then needs just to be plugged in.
  • For renewed removal briefly becomes a release element of the relevant fluid line connection actuated.
  • the base housing 7 can in principle consist of one piece. However, a subdivision into individual housing segments is advantageous 57, which is modular in the direction of the main axis 6 put together to an individually equipped To be able to assemble control unit 1 as required.

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  1. Appareil de commande avec une base (2) sur laquelle est prévu au moins un emplacement d'équipement (3) lequel est équipé d'une première interface électrique centrale (22), raccordée à un bus électrique interne (13) s'étendant dans la base, et avec au moins un module de raccordement électrique (4), qui comporte des entrées et/ou sorties électriques (26) permettant un raccordement séparable du câble électrique (33) partant de l'appareil de commande, et qui peut être monté de manière séparable en au moins un emplacement d'équipement (3), l'appareil de commande comportant une deuxième interface électrique centrale (23) établissant automatiquement le contact ou le coupant, lors du montage et du démontage du module de raccordement électrique (4), par rapport à la première interface électrique centrale (22), dans lequel il est prévu au moins un module de commande de fluide (5) supplémentaire, à commande électrique, qui peut être monté en option à la place d'un module de raccordement électrique (4) sur le au moins un emplacement d'équipement (3), et qui comporte une deuxième interface électrique centrale (23) établissant le contact ou le coupant également automatiquement par rapport à la première interface électrique centrale (22) de l'emplacement d'équipement (3) concerné, dans lequel le module de commande de fluide (5) possède en outre des raccords pour conduites de fluide (35, 36) accessibles de l'extérieur pour le raccordement séparable de conduites pour fluide (37, 38) provenant d'une source de pression et menant à au moins un récepteur (42), ainsi qu'en outre un dispositif à soupapes (34) pouvant être actionné électriquement qui peut commander, sur la base de signaux de commande transmis par le bus électrique interne (13), la liaison entre différents raccords de conduites pour fluide (35, 36), caractérisé en ce que les modules de commande de fluide (5) disposent d'un boítier de module (45) dans lequel le dispositif à soupapes (34) est logé de manière que le boítier de module (45) recouvre le dispositif à soupapes (34) dans l'état monté sur un emplacement d'équipement (3), les raccords de conduites pour fluide (35, 36) étant prévus, accessibles de l'extérieur, sur le boítier de module (45).
  2. Appareil de commande selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que, sur la base (2), sont prévus plusieurs emplacements d'équipement (3) avec chacun une première interface électrique centrale (22), lesquels peuvent être équipés chacun en option d'un module de raccordement (4) ou d'un module de commande de fluide (5).
  3. Appareil de commande selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que plusieurs emplacements d'équipement (3) sont disposés les uns à la suite des autres dans une direction de succession et se trouvent dans un plan d'étendue commun.
  4. Appareil de commande selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que les premières et les deuxièmes interfaces électriques centrales (22, 23) sont réalisées comme connecteurs à fiche complémentaires les uns des autres.
  5. Appareil de commande selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que les modules de raccordement (4) et modules de commande de fluide (5) peuvent être montés chacun avec leur côté inférieur (27) vers l'avant, sur l'emplacement d'équipement (3) concerné, la deuxième interface électrique centrale (23) se trouvant sur le côté inférieur.
  6. Appareil de commande selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que, dans les modules de commande de fluide (5), tous les raccords de conduites pour fluide et récepteurs (36), prévus pour le raccordement d'au moins un récepteur (42), se trouvent sur le côté supérieur (28) tourné à l'opposé de l'emplacement d'équipement (3) associé, à l'état monté.
  7. Appareil de commande selon la revendication 5 ou 6, caractérisé en ce que dans les modules de commande de fluide (5), tous les raccords de conduites pour fluide d'alimentation (3), prévus pour le raccordement d'une source de pression, sont placés latéralement.
  8. Appareil de commande selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif à soupapes (34) du au moins un module de commande de fluide (5) comporte plusieurs unités de soupapes (52) qui se composent chacune d'une soupape principale (53) commandant les raccords de conduites pour fluide et récepteurs (36), et d'au moins une soupape pilote (54) pouvant être actionnée électriquement, servant à l'actionnement de la soupape principale (53).
  9. Soupape de commande selon la revendication 8, caractérisée en ce qu'au moins une soupape pilote (54) est réalisée comme piézosoupape.
  10. Appareil de commande selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que le au moins un module de commande de fluide (5) comporte une platine électrique (48) sur laquelle est prévue la deuxième interface électrique (23) et à laquelle est raccordé le dispositif à soupapes (34).
  11. Appareil de commande selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce que tous les modules de raccordement (4) et modules de commande de fluide (5) possèdent, à l'exception des moyens concernant les raccords de conduites pour fluide (35, 36) et les entrées et/ou sorties (26), des boítiers de module (45) de forme identique.
  12. Appareil de commande selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisé en ce que le bus électrique interne (13) est raccordé à une unité électronique centrale (14) se trouvant à bord de l'appareil de commande, laquelle possède au moins une interface électrique (15) pour le raccordement d'un dispositif électronique de commande (17) externe.
  13. Appareil de commande selon la revendication 12, caractérisé en ce que l'unité électronique centrale (14) contient une commande programmable à mémoire.
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