System Diagram................................................................................................................................................................................6
Anti-Cavitation and Shock Valve..............................................................................................................................................11
Speed and Temperature Sensor...............................................................................................................................................12
Available Sensors......................................................................................................................................................................12
Temperature Range.................................................................................................................................................................13
System Pressure..............................................................................................................................................................................16
Case Pressure...................................................................................................................................................................................17
Overpressure Protection (Only for open circuit system)................................................................................................. 18
Summing System Pressure Conditions..................................................................................................................................19
Case Pressure / Open Circuit Operation................................................................................................................................ 19
Redundant Braking System Requirement.............................................................................................................................19
Case drain......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Bearing loads and life................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Duty Cycle and Bearing Life....................................................................................................................................................... 21
Hydraulic Equations Helpful for Motor Selection...............................................................................................................21
Determination of Nominal Motor Size................................................................................................................................... 22
Model Code (B-C-D-E)...................................................................................................................................................................23
Model Code (K)................................................................................................................................................................................24
Model Code (L-M-N)......................................................................................................................................................................25
Output Shafts: Option A (SAE A, B, 13 teeth)....................................................................................................................... 27
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Contents
Output Shafts: Option C (SAE A, B, 15 teeth)........................................................................................................................28
Output Shafts: Option L (SAE B, 17 teeth).............................................................................................................................29
Output Shafts: Option E, F (SAE A, B, Straight Key Shaft: Long).................................................................................... 30
Output Shafts: Option J, K (SAE A, B, Straight Key Shaft: Middle).................................................................................31
Output Shafts: Option G, H (SAE A, B, Taper Key Shaft)....................................................................................................32
Output Shafts: Option A (Cartridge, 13 teeth).....................................................................................................................33
Output Shafts: Option C (Cartridge, 15 teeth).....................................................................................................................34
Output Shafts: Option L (Cartridge, 17 teeth)......................................................................................................................35
Output Shafts: Option E, F (Cartridge, Key Shaft : Long)..................................................................................................36
Motor Rotation................................................................................................................................................................................39
Gauge port "A", "B"........................................................................................................................................................................ 46
The MP1 motor is a fixed displacement axial piston motor and is intended for closed and open circuit
medium power applications. These motors are designed primarily to be combined with other products in
closed and open circuit systems to transfer and control hydraulic power. The MP1 motor consist of two
rotating groups (displacements) and three housing (mounting) configurations. An SAE-A two bolt, SAE-B
two-bolt and a cartridge style (for space optimized gear box mounting ) configurations.
The motor is ideally configured for installations requiring compact packaging and optimized plumbing
such as wheel ends. The standard porting configuration is twin radial (side) O-ring boss main ports.
Features
•
Two displacements allow the optimum selection of hydraulic motor for the lowest possible installed
cost.
•
SAE-A & B, two bolt, and cartridge style mounting configurations available.
•
Metric and inch O-ring boss system port interfaces.
•
Short and compact; fits into existing installation with improve porting.
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Variable
Displacement
Pump
High pressure
relief/check valves
Loop flushing
valve
MP1
Axial piston
Motor
Filter
Reservoir
Heat
exchanger
Heat exchanger
bypass
Charge pressure
relief valve
Charge
pump
Suction flow
Case flow
Working Loop (High Pressure)
Working Loop (Low Pressure) and Charge Pressure
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General Description
System Diagram
Pictorial system diagram
The system diagram above shows the MP1 motor in a simple closed-loop hydrostatic propel application.
The motor is driven by a variable displacement pump. The motor shows an integral loop flushing option
that will remove heat and contaminants from the main loop.
For a close loop system, the system ports (A and B) connect to the high pressure work lines. The motor
receives pressurized fluid in its inlet port and discharges de-energized fluid through the outlet port.
Either port can act as inlet or outlet; flow is bidirectional. The motor has two case drains (L1 and L2). The
motor may include loop flushing. Loop flushing provides additional cooling and filtration capacity.
Open Circuit
An open circuit configuration is also possible for the motor and such a system is shown above. A shock
valve and an anti-cavitation valve is provided to protect the unit from sudden pressure surges as well as
cavitation. The flow path of pressurized fluid is from port A through port B. In this configuration, the
direction of rotation of the motor is counter clockwise as seen from shaft side. Similarly, if the anticavitation and shock valve is oriented in the reverse position, the direction of rotation will be clockwise.
Thus, pressurized fluid flow path is from port B through port A.
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Technical Specification
Design Specifications
FeaturesMP1 Motors
DesignAxial piston motor with fixed displacement design.
Direction of output rotation (as seen from shaft side)Clockwise or counterclockwise
Recommended installation position
Technical Data
FeatureUnitMP1M20MP1M24
Model configurationFixed displacement motor
Displacementcm3/rev [in3/rev]20.0 [1.22]24.0 [1.46]
Mass moment of inertia of
rotating components
Mass (Weight) drykg [lb]5.6 [12]
Mounting flange
Output shaft options
Main port configuration A, B
Case drain ports A, B
Motor installation position is discretionary, The housing must always be filled with
hydraulic fluid. Consult Danfoss for non-conformance to these guidelines.
kg•m2 [slug•ft2]0.0010 [0.0007]
ISO 3019-1 flange 82-2 (SAE-A), 2 bolt
ISO 3019-1 flange 101-2 (SAE-B), 2 bolt
Cartridge mounting style
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Minimum7 [49]
Recommended range12 - 80 [66 - 370]
Maximum (cold start)
Minimum (cold start)
Recommended range60 - 85 [140 - 185]
Maximum continuous104 [220]
Maximum intermittent115 [240]
1
5 [42]
mm2/sec. [SUS]
2
1600 [7500]
-40 [-40]
°C [°F]
A
B
L2N
L1
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NotchSpool
Spring guide
Spring
Plug
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0
1
2
3
4
5
0510152025
Flow [L/min]
System pressure _ low side [dbar]
1.5L - 50°C
0°C
3.6L - 5
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Operation
Loop Flushing Valve
Closed circuit systems may require loop flushing to meet temperature and cleanliness requirements. MP1
motors are available with an optional integral loop flushing. A loop flushing valve will remove heat and
contaminants from the main loop at a rate faster than otherwise possible.
The hydraulic circuit of an MP1 motor with loop flushing option is shown below. The MP1 motor loop
flushing design is a simple spring centered shuttle spool with an orifice notch.
A loop flush shuttle spool is used to separate system A and system B pressures. System delta pressure will
cause the shuttle spool to shift, allowing the low side system pressure to flow to the orifice towards the
case. The shuttle shifts at approximately 4 bar [57 psi]. The flushing flow is a function of the low loop
system pressure and the size of the notch.
Loop flush flow options of 1.5 & 3.6 l/min [0.4 & 1.0 gal/min] are available and are adequate for most
applications. Contact your Danfoss representative for assistance.
Loop flush characteristic curves
1.5 L and 3.6 L@15 bar, oil temp=50°C
When a MP1 pump is used with an external loop flushing shuttle valve, ensure that the charge setting of
the pump matches the setting of the loop flushing shuttle valve. Contact your Danfoss representative for
the availability of additional charge relief settings.
The MP1M fixed motors are available with an anti-cavitation valve option. The key application for this
option is open circuit fan drives.
The anti cavitation valve function as a check valve within the same cavity which is integrated into the
endcap. The check valve function provides protection against cavitation that can occur upon
introduction of an overrunning load or due to loss of input flow. In such case, the system delta pressure
becomes negative and the check valve opens connecting the motor inlet and outlet, effectively shortcircuiting the motor. The shock valve function is intended to be used for system overpressure protection
events of limited duration only. It is not intended for continuous system pressure limitation.
The shock valve is available with 280 bar [4061 psi] or 345 bar [5004 psi] setting.
For this option the high pressure port needs to be defined upfront to get the correct motor rotation.
Reversing the motor is not possible with this option.
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P400635
A
B
L2N
L1
CCW
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Anti-cavitation
and shock valve
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Operation
Anti cavitation and shock valve, Port A High Pressure, Counter Clockwise rotation
Speed and Temperature Sensor
MP1 motors are available with an optional speed and temperature sensor. This hall-effect pulse pick-up is
located in the motor housing. The sensor accepts supply voltage and outputs a digital pulse signal in
response to the speed of the cylinder block. The output changes its high/low state as the target teeth
pass by the sensor's face. The digital (on-off-on-off) pulse train is fed to a controller, which interprets its
rate of change as a speed. A logic circuit decodes the two signals to provide an additional direction
indication (high or low) depending on direction).
The speed sensor is designed for rugged outdoor, mobile or heavy industrial speed sensing applications.
The detection of the speed is contactless and does not need any calibration or adjustments. There are
two optional sensors available.
Available Sensors
DescriptionOrder number
14905511232698
Supply voltage4.5 – 8 V7 – 32 V
Speed signalsTwo, 90° Phase shiftTwo, 90° Phase shift
Direction signalOneOne
Temperature signalOneOne
PLUS+1 ComplianceYesNo
Speed sensor target block has nine arc groove on cylinder block for detection of direction (CW/CCW) and
rotation.
Output Pulses
The expected number of output pulses per revolution is shown below.
The number of pulses (per rev)
9
Due to the number of target groove (9) for pulse pick up, the output signal resolution is lower than other
products (e.g.71 target teeth for H1B-60) in extra low speed.
For more technical information, please contact your Danfoss representative.