Survey of literature on Danfoss steering components.......................................................................................................5
General Information
General steering valve type OSPE.............................................................................................................................................. 6
OSPEC LS/LSRM with PVED-CLS..................................................................................................................................................8
OSPEF LS with PVED-CLS............................................................................................................................................................... 9
OSPEDC LSRM with PVES............................................................................................................................................................ 10
OSPEDF LS with PVES................................................................................................................................................................... 11
PVED-CL/CLS
Function
OSPE steering valve.......................................................................................................................................................................13
OSPEC LSRM with PVED-CLS......................................................................................................................................................14
Steering right with steering wheel.....................................................................................................................................16
Steering right with EH.............................................................................................................................................................18
PVES and PVED-CLS, electrical actuation.............................................................................................................................. 19
Hysteresis, PVES and PVED-CLS................................................................................................................................................ 23
Coil of control valve for mode select...................................................................................................................................... 24
Dimensioning
Dimensioning steering system with OSPE steering valve...............................................................................................27
Technical Characteristics
EH-directional spools of OSPE...................................................................................................................................................28
Pilot pressure relief valve: (P - T, Qp) characteristic...........................................................................................................28
Pressure drop P-EF for Danfoss OSPE valve..........................................................................................................................29
Dimensions
OSPE dimensions with PVED-CLS.............................................................................................................................................30
OSPE dimensions with PVED-CC/CL........................................................................................................................................31
OSPE and system safety PVES ...................................................................................................................................................35
Variants and order specification...............................................................................................................................................37
OSPE master model code (MMC) breakdown......................................................................................................................38
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Technical Information
OSPE Steering Valve
A wide range of steering components
Danfoss is one of the largest producers in the world of steering components for hydrostatic steering
systems on off-road vehicles. Danfoss offers steering solutions both at component and system levels. Our
product range makes it possible to cover applications of all types, ranging from ordinary 2 wheel steering
(also known as Ackermann steering) to articulated steering, automatic steering (for example, by sensor)
and remote controlled steering via satellite. We can offer more than 1,800 different steering units and 250
different priority valves categorized in types, variants and sizes.
Danfoss offers:
For hydrostatic steering systems:
Product typeDisplacementRated FlowSteering Pressure
Mini steering units
Steering units
Priority valves
Pilot operated flowamplifiers (factors: 4, 5, 8,
or 10)
Low steering torque: from 0.5 to 3 N•m in normal steering situations
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Low noise level
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Low pressure drop
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Many types available: Open center Non-reaction, Open center Reaction, Power Beyond, Closed center
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Non-reaction, Load Sensing, Load Sensing Reaction
One or more built-in valve functions: relief valve, shock valves, suction valves, non-return valve in P-
•
line and LS-line
Optional port connections according to ISO, SAE or DIN standards
•
Characteristics for EH steering systems with OSPE, EHPS, and EHi:
Possibility of GPS, row sensor, variable steering ratio and joystick steering
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Possibility of manual steering even on very heavy vehicles
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EHPS:
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High steering pressure requiring smaller cylinders and flow
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Low pilot pressure and flow giving extremely low noise in the cabin
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Combined with Danfoss PVG 32 proportional valve
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Conversion factors
1 N•m = [8.851 lbf•in]1 l = [0.264 US gal]
1 N = [0.2248 lbf]1 bar = [14.5 psi]
1 mm = [0.0394 in]°F = [1.8°C + 32]
1 cm3 = [0.061 in3]
Survey of literature on Danfoss steering components
Detailed data on all Danfoss steering components and accessories can be found in our steering
component catalogs, which is divided in to the following individual sub catalogs:
General informationSteering components
Technical data on open center, and closed center steering unitsOSPB, OSPC, and OSPD
Technical data on load sensing steering units, priority valves and flow
amplifiers
Technical data on priority valvesOLS
Technical data on priority flow amplifiersOSQ
Technical data on valve blocksOVPL and OVR
Technical data on load sensing steering units with amplificationOSPU
Technical data on steering units with zero dead bandOSPS
Technical data on steering units with integrated priority valveVSPP
Technical data on hydraulic and EH pilot operated steering valves,
electrical actuation modules and appropriate steering units.
Technical data on combined steering unit/EH steering valves and steering
wheel sensors
Technical data on electrohydraulic steering valvesEHi
Technical data on steering wheel sensorsSASA
OSPB, OSPC, OSPF, OSPD, OSPDF, OSPL, OSPBX, and OSPLX
EHPS, EHPS w. OLS 320, PVE for EHPS and OSPCX
OSPE
For technical information on individual variants, please contact the Danfoss Sales Organization.
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OSPE Steering Valve
General Information
General steering valve type OSPE
On tractors, combine harvesters, maize harvesters and other simulate vehicles there is often a need for
electrically actuated steering to make automatic GPS controlled steering possible. Also manual steering
with variable ratio is an often wanted feature to improve productivity and driver comfort.
For this purpose Danfoss has developed a combined steering unit and electrohydraulic steering valve
named OSPE: OSP for normal manual steering wheel activated steering and E for electrohydraulic
steering activated by electrical input signal either from GPS or vehicle controller or from steering wheel
sensor (Danfoss type SASA) for variable steering ratio. In variable steering mode, the electrohydraulic
valve part adds flow to the metered out flow from the steering unit part of the OSPE.
OSPE has build in safety function in form of cut off valve, which makes unintended steering from Electro
hydraulic valve part impossible. The OSPE is the right steering element first of all to build up steering
system with very high safety level and so to be able to fulfill legislation demands such as those in EUMachinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
OSPE is offered with the PVED-CLS steering valve controller. PVED-CLS offers integrated, flexible
software-based electrohydraulic steering functionality which can be tailored to any off-road vehicle type
by software parameterization. The PVED-CLS also works as a certified Safety Controller. For further details
about PVED-CLS, see OSPE with PVED-CLS Steering Valve Controller Data Sheet, AI152986484866.
In cases where space do not allow room enough for OSPE, an ordinary OSP non-reaction steering unit
combined the EH-Electrohydraulic In-Line steering valve is an alternative. EH valves are offered with the
same safety functions as OSPE. Please contact Danfoss sales organization.
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Technical Information
OSPE Steering Valve
Versions
OSPEC LS/LSRM with PVED-CLS
This version is preferred for front wheel steered vehicles, like tractors, where self-alignment steering
effect is desired. Reaction type steering resembles a car where the direction of travel will continue
straight ahead when ever the steering wheel is not touched. The reaction concept in any OSPE steering
units is based on Danfoss RM technology. The reaction effort is selectable by help of the solenoid valve
for activating EH steering:
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•
Road mode: When EH steering is powered off, then OSPE behaves the same as a Reaction unit
Field mode: When EH steering is powered on, then OSPE behaves the same as a Non-reaction unit
This version is preferred for rear wheel steered vehicles, like combines.
In both modes:
Road mode: When EH steering is unpowered
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Field mode: When EH steering is powered
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The steering unit part behaves as a Non-reaction steering unit. The “F”-spool type is preferred for steering
systems where high level of negative steering forces may be present e.g. articulated steered vehicles.
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OSPE Steering Valve
Versions
OSPEDC LSRM with PVES
This version is preferred for front wheel steered vehicles, like tractors, where self-alignment steering
effect is desired. Only difference compared to OSPEC LSRM is that “D” type has 2 gear wheel sets (rotary
meters). Should the pump supply be lost, only one gear set is active for emergency steering. In normal
steering situations both gear sets are active.
This version is preferred for rear wheel steered and articulated vehicles. Only difference compared to
OSPEF LS is that “D” type has 2 gear wheel sets (rotary meters). This version however is shown without
priority valve.
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OSPE Steering Valve
PVED-CL/CLS
Only promote PVED-CLS for new applications. PVED-CL is only used in existing codes established until
start of 2015. For details about PVED-CLS, see OSPE with PVED-CLS Steering Valve Controller Data Sheet,
AI152986484866.
OSPE with an electrical programmable module (PVED-CLS) the following steering features in electro
hydraulic steer mode/field mode are possible: