THM – C180 series – Proportional Valves
Digitize your heavy machinery and achieve absolute, programmable precision with the THM C180 Series Proportional Valves and CAN BUS Control Modules. Engineered to bridge the gap between rugged fluid power and advanced digital automation, this series acts as the intelligent central nervous system for your most complex hydraulic circuits. Driven by an ARM Cortex™ M7 core high-speed processor and supporting 2-channel CAN 2.0B bus communication, the C180 Controller and C180M IO Module deliver lightning-fast computational performance and seamless system integration. Housed in a completely weatherproof IP66 enclosure and capable of operating in brutal -40 to 85°C climates, the C180 Series provides the ultimate closed-loop control required for the next generation of intelligent civil, road, and automated mobile machinery.
Core Technical Specifications
- System Architecture: Advanced Proportional Valve Control System
- Processor Core: 32-bit ARM Cortex™ M7 (200 MHz Frequency)
- Communication Interface: 2-Way CAN 2.0B (Maximum speed up to 1Mbps) / Standard CANopen (C180M)
- Environmental Resilience: IP66 Protection Rating | -40°C to 85°C Operating Temperature
- Programming Environment: C language or CODESYS V3.5 (C180S) | Simple Configuration (C180M)
- Memory Integration: High-speed SPI ferroelectric memory (FRAM) with a 1 billion erase lifespan
Key Features & Engineering Advantages:-
- Massive Port Flexibility (30 IO Ports): The highly integrated module boasts exceptional port reuse capabilities, allowing engineers to configure up to 14 outputs and 26 inputs. This includes 4-channel 2.5A high-side PWM/DO ports for flawless closed-loop proportional control, and multiple independently configurable DIH/DIL/Analog input ports to process voltage, current, and resistance signals.
- Over-The-Air (OTA) Upgrades: Accelerate your digital transformation and slash maintenance costs. The C180 series allows for remote application and firmware updates via OTA, ensuring your field machinery always runs the latest software without requiring a physical technician visit.
- Rugged, Climate-Proof Construction: Built to survive the most punishing outdoor conditions. The IP66 rating guarantees total protection against heavy water jets and dust, while the extreme temperature tolerance (-40 to 85°C) ensures reliable computing in freezing winters or scorching summers.
- Development Flexibility: The C180S Controller utilizes a powerful API function interface, supporting rapid application development via C language or CODESYS V3.5. Alternatively, the C180M IO Module utilizes standard CANopen protocols, requiring absolutely zero programming—simply configure the loaded .eds file and deploy.
Ideal Industry Applications:-
The extreme processing power, closed-loop PWM outputs, and weatherproof IP66 rating make the C180 Series the premier automation brain for:
- Intelligent Civil & Road Machinery: Serving as the central electronic controller for automated leveling screeds, sensor-driven asphalt pavers, and GPS-guided motor graders operating in harsh, dusty environments.
- Heavy Mobile Equipment: Managing the complex, multi-actuator load-sensing systems on truck-mounted cranes, advanced aerial work platforms, and heavy logistics handling machinery.
- Earthmoving Automation: Providing the precise computing power required for programmable boom and bucket profiles on modern, drive-by-wire excavators and wheel loaders.
- Harsh-Environment Industrial Automation: Delivering highly reliable, programmable logic control for outdoor test benches and multi-stage automated material handling systems.
Why Choose the THM C180 Series?
- Future-Proof Computing: The 200 MHz Cortex-M7 processor and OTA capabilities keep your machinery at the cutting edge.
- Unmatched Flexibility: 30 configurable IO ports accommodate virtually any array of sensors and proportional valves.
- Extreme Reliability: IP66 protection and ultra-durable FRAM memory guarantee uninterrupted performance on the toughest job sites.
